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The Lark and the Canary He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released. (Luke 4:18) A lark once landed on a windowsill and spied a canary in a small cage just inside the window. “Tell me, canary, what is your purpose?” the lark asked. “My purpose is to eat seed,” answered the canary. “What for?” asked the lark. “So I can be strong.” “Why do you need to be strong?” the lark continued. “So I can sing,” answered the canary. “And why do you sing?” “Because when I sing, I get more seed.” The lark seemed confused. “So you eat in order to be strong, so you can sing, so you can get seed, so you can eat?” “Yes,” said the canary. “There is more to you than that,” said the lark. “And if you’ll follow me, I can help you find it. But there is one catch. You must leave your cage.” “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” says Jesus, “for he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come” (Luke 4:18-19). Outside each window the beautiful lark perches quietly, beckoning each of us to leave our cage and find our true purpose. He calls to us from the perch of freedom to open our wings and fly. He promises to take us where we never imagined we could go. To show us skies more wide and wonderful than our greatest dreams. To lead us into a glorious future. But there is one catch: We must first leave our cage.
Today’s Reading Luke 4:18-19; Galatians 5:1 Reflection What cages of sin or fear still bind you? Why have you allowed yourself to remain hostage? Why not allow Jesus to free you today?
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The best-selling Left Behind series has captured the attention of millions of readers, and it has changed lives. It has brought millions of believers the motivation to examine their hearts. Are you ready to embrace eternity? Live each moment as if it could be your last? Your future is more important than your past. Where you are going matters more than where you have been. What you do from this day forward means much more than what you have already done. You may be affected by your past, but you are not defined by it. Not in the eyes of God. What does it mean to embrace eternity? It means grasping each breath as if it could be your last, living life moment by precious moment with your feet planted firmly on earth but your heart aimed squarely at heaven. It means learning to embrace the role of dual citizenship—living in one world while belonging to another. It is a lifestyle of living like there’s no tomorrow and then dying so that your real life can finally begin! This 365-day devotional explores the themes introduced in the Left Behind series—themes of salvation, grace, obedience, and faith. New believers as well as mature believers will find a message of faith that will inspire and motivate daily.
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