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Daily Spiritual Vitamin

A Good Service for Jesus // Matthew 26:6–13

Sunday, February 28, 2010
When she poured this perfume on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial. I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her. Matthew 26:12–13

A Hospitable Woman // Acts 16:11–15

Saturday, February 27, 2010
One of them was Lydia from Thyatira, a merchant of expensive purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. As she listened to us, the Lord opened her heart, and she accepted what Paul was saying. She was baptized along with other members of her household, and she asked us to be her guests. "If you agree that I am faithful to the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my home." And she urged us until we did. Acts 16:14–15

Leading Women Accept Christ // Acts 17:1–4

Friday, February 26, 2010
He (Paul) was explaining and proving the prophecies about the sufferings of the Messiah and his rising from the dead. He said, "This Jesus I'm telling you about is the Messiah." Some who listened were persuaded and became converts, including a large number of godly Greek men and also many important women of the city. Acts 17:3–4

Women Believers Baptized // Acts 8:4–13

Thursday, February 25, 2010
Philip, for example, went to the city of Samaria and told the people there about the Messiah. But now the people believed Philip's message of Good News concerning the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ. As a result, many men and women were baptized. Acts 8:5, 12

Women Facing Persecution // Acts 8:1–3; 9:1–2

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath. He was eager to destroy the Lord's followers, so he went to the high priest. He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking their cooperation in the arrest of any followers of the Way he found there. He wanted to bring them – both men and women – back to Jerusalem in chains. Acts 9:1–2

Women Devoted to Prayer // Acts 1:12–14

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
They (the Apostles) all met together continually for prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus. Acts 1:14

Give Liberally // Deuteronomy 15:7–11

Monday, February 22, 2010
"But if there are any poor people in your towns when you arrive in the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them. Give freely without begrudging it, and the LORD your God will bless you in everything you do. Deuteronomy 15:7, 10

Listen to Him // Matthew 17:1–12

Sunday, February 21, 2010
But even as he said it, a bright cloud came over them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my beloved Son, and I am fully pleased with him. Listen to him." Matthew 17:5

To This We Are Witnesses // Acts 3:11–16

Saturday, February 20, 2010
You rejected this holy, righteous one and instead demanded the release of a murderer. You killed the author of life, but God raised him to life. And we are witnesses of this fact! "The name of Jesus has healed this man – and you know how lame he was before. Faith in Jesus' name has caused this healing before your very eyes. Acts 3:14–16 NTL

Hailed as the Son of David // Matthew 21:1–11

Friday, February 19, 2010
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" Matthew 21:9

Beseeched the Lord, David’s Son // Matthew 20:29–34

Thursday, February 18, 2010
The crowd told them to be quiet, but they only shouted louder, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!" Jesus stopped in the road and called, "What do you want me to do for you?" "Lord," they said, "we want to see!" Matthew 20:31-33

The Kingdom Has Come // Matthew 12:22–28

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
But if I am casting out demons by the Spirit of God, then the Kingdom of God has arrived among you. Matthew 12:28

Witness of the True Light // John 1:6–13

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world. John 1:6–7, 9

Eyewitnesses of Jesus’ Majesty // 2 Peter 1:16–21

Monday, February 15, 2010
And he received honor and glory from God the Father when God's glorious, majestic voice called down from heaven, "This is my beloved Son; I am fully pleased with him." We ourselves heard the voice when we were there with him on the holy mountain. 2 Peter 1:17-18

You Are the Messiah // Matthew 16:13–27

Sunday, February 14, 2010
Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being. Matthew 16:16-17

Both Lord and Messiah // Acts 2:29–36

Saturday, February 13, 2010
The LORD said to my Lord, Sit in honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet. So let it be clearly known by everyone in Israel that God has made this Jesus whom you crucified to be both Lord and Messiah!" Acts 2:34-36

Ask and Believe // Mark 11:20–25

Friday, February 12, 2010
Listen to me! You can pray for anything, and if you believe, you will have it. Mark 11:24 NLT

Help My Unbelief // Mark 9:14–27

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Jesus said to him, "If you are able!—All things can be done for the one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out, "I believe; help my unbelief!" Mark 9:23–24 NLT

Only Believe // Mark 6:34–44

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and asked God's blessing on the food. Breaking the loaves into pieces, They all ate as much as they wanted, and they picked up twelve baskets of leftover bread and fish. Five thousand men had eaten from those five loaves! Mark 6:41–44

Believe in the Good News // Mark 1:9–15

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
At last the time has come! The Kingdom of God is near! Turn from your sins and believe this Good News! Mark 1:15 NLT

My Sheep Hear My Voice // John 10:22–30

Monday, February 8, 2010
My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one will snatch them away from me. John 10:27-28 NLT

Great is Your Faith // Matthew 5:21-28

Sunday, February 7, 2010
Then Jesus answered her, "Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed instantly. Matthew 5:28 NRSV

In Him the Gentiles Hope // Romans 15:7-13

Saturday, February 6, 2010
And in another place Isaiah said, “The heir to David’s throne will come, and he will rule over the Gentiles. They will place their hope on him.” Romans 15:12 NLT

Nations Walk by God’s Light // Revelation 21:22-27

Friday, February 5, 2010
And the city had no need of sun or moon, for the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its light. The nations will walk in its light, and the kings of the world will enter the city in all their glory. Revelation 21:23-24 NLT

Nations Come to Your Light // Isaiah 60:1-5

Thursday, February 4, 2010
“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the Lord rises to shine on you. Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the Lord rises and appears over you. All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.” Isaiah 60:1-3 NLT

A Light for the Gentiles // Acts 13:44-49

Wednesday, February 3, 2010
For the Lord gave us this command when he said, “I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.” Acts 13:47 NLT

God Shows No Partiality // Romans 2:1-11 NLT

Tuesday, February 2, 2010
For God does not show favoritism. Romans 2:11 NLT

Revelation to the Gentiles // Luke 2:25-35

Monday, February 1, 2010
“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised. I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!” Luke 2:29-32 NLT