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Day 4 – Intervener
1. Brief Daily Focus – Intervener
What does it mean to be an Intervener? Most dictionaries say:
• To come between disputing parties.
• To mediate, facilitate, or intermediate.
You have an Intervener - someone ready to do all those things for you.
For starters, Jesus did the most amazing thing. He stood for you - between you and holy God! That’s huge! Interestingly, He took your side as He became your “stand-in.”
In a skillful, creative, never-been-done-before strategy, Jesus bore God’s wrath and punishment so justice would be carried out and so you would be free from condemnation. (Is.53: 4-10) Yet, Jesus accomplished something even more precious! He demonstrated God’s deep, abiding love for you.
Since He solved the sin problem with both God’s and your best interests in mind, you can be reconciled to God. So, we say with confidence Jesus is your great Intervener.
In addition to saving you from sin and eternal death, Jesus is eager to intervene for you each day.
Things To Consider:
• How awful would it be to be lost forever?
• Do you ever feel lost in your daily issues?
• Have you accepted Jesus as your Intervener in your problems and struggles?
• Consequently, have you considered God has called you to be an intervener for others?
• How can you intervene for someone today?
• Do you love God back? Is He your First, Most, Best, and Only?
Intervener Scriptures:
• “He saw that there was no one. He was appalled that there was no one to intervene. So, His own arm achieved salvation for him, and His own righteousness sustained him. He put on righteousness as His breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in zeal as in a cloak.” (Is. 59:16-17)
• ”Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 2:3-5)
2. Fun Activity
Decorate cooled, hard-boiled eggs to show the joy of new life in Christ. This can be with children, or even an adult group.
• White or clear wax crayon doesn't show on white eggs. Write secret messages that show up after dying eggs. Press firmly – but don’t break the shell.
• Use stickers/stencils to creatively create colored eggs. Some kits include “shrink wrap” for eggs.
• Write a loved-one's name in their favorite color.
• Put your finished eggs in a pretty basket to display.
If you don't have eggs and supplies to do this activity, why not draw/sketch or paint beautiful eggs on paper? Or you can sculpt with clay or play-do. You can also decorate small balloons. Set them out around your home or room to add to this week's celebration.
As you see decorations this week, remember your Intervener.
3. Teaching Point
God has secret messages hidden everywhere. As life happens, you see His messages of faithfulness.
Incidentally, God also colors your life with His deep love. Similarly, the bright colors of Easter help remind you of the joyous love of your Intervener.
After dying eggs, discuss ideas that flow from the Easter story. Here are talking points:
• Inner sins others can't see.
• Outer things we do and say.
• Un-Christlike attitudes.
• Exalting self.
• Putting others (or self) down.
• Being fearful.
• Being prideful.
• Making rebellion look acceptable.
• Having a lazy approach to living each day.
Focus on your Intervener. Remember ways He has intervened in your life.
