Steven K. Scott - Jesus Speaks: 365 Days of Guidance and Encouragement, Straight from the Words of Christ

Jesus words can replace stress with peace, sadness with joy, confusion with guidance, and fear with faith. Thats why Jesus Speaks will not only change your day, but it can also change your life, your relationships, and your eternity!

C HRISTINE C AINE , best-selling author of Unstoppable; founder of The A21 Campaign and Propel Women

There is absolutely nothing more important for the growing child of God than spending time daily in His Word and presence, and Steve Scotts inspiring new devotional book, Jesus Speaks, helps us do just that. Mr. Scotts personal application of Scripture and impressive understanding of Jesus heart for His people are evident on every page. Im certain readers will be blessed and challenged and will grow in their intimate relationship with the Father as they focus on Jesus words daily through Mr. Scotts profound and encouraging writing.

D R . C HARLES S TANLEY , senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Atlanta; founder and president of In Touch Ministries

Jesus promised that if we abide in Him and His words abide in us, our prayers will be answered, and we will bear much fruit. Jesus Speaks provides an amazing springboard for any believer to abide in His words as never before.

T OMMY B ARNETT , senior pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God

A treasure-trove of comfort, encouragement, and wisdom. Scott expounds on Jesus own words in a daily format that is easy to incorporate into a habit. The devotions are short, but the impact will be far reaching. True intimacy with Christ is achievable. Jesus Speaks can be your first step every morning into His presence.

D R . E D Y OUNG , senior pastor of Second Baptist Church, Houston

I absolutely love Jesus Speaks! I am coming to love Jesus more and more as I gain a deeper understanding of who He is through what He says in His own words!

S ANDI P ATTY , Grammy Awardwinning Christian artist

Jesus Speaks is like reading a daily love letter from our Lord and Savior. Steve Scott has focused on the spoken words of Christ in one of the most powerful, clarifying ways possible. Based entirely on Scripture, this devotional will transform readers lives as it unites their hearts with Gods will day by day.

C HRIS H ODGES , senior pastor of Church of the Highlands, Alabama; author of Fresh Air and Four Cups

On every page of Jesus Speaks, Steve Scott takes the spoken words of Jesus from the Bible and unfolds a conversation Jesus might have had with you, one on one. I guarantee that in reading this book you will learn to listen to the voice of Jesus more closely.

P ERRY N OBLE , senior pastor of NewSpring Church, South Carolina; author of Unleash! and Overwhelmed

When books surface that open the human heart to the magnitude, magnificence, and depth of Gods timeless Word to us, Im keen to lean in. Jesus Speaks will give you an eternal perspective and will bring Christs stunning teaching, perspective, and heart into your everyday experience.

B OBBIE H OUSTON , Hillsong Church, Sydney, Australia

Jesus words are the key to growing your faith, following Him, becoming His disciple, and knowing the truth. They are the only way to infuse His life, spirit, peace, and joy into our lives. With Jesus Speaks you can immerse your mind, heart, and soul in His words every day!

J OSH D. M C D OWELL , author and speaker

We express Gods love language when we hear His Sons words and obey them. Thats why Jesus Speaks can be so transformational for those who want true intimacy with God.

D R . G ARY C HAPMAN , author of The Five Love Languages

With 365 daily teachings centered exclusively on the statements of Christ, Jesus Speaks can help every believer experience the heart and mind of our dear Savior.

R ICH W ILKERSON , senior pastor of Trinity Church, Miami; founder of Peacemakers

B OOKS BY S TEVEN K. S COTT

The Greatest Words Ever Spoken

The Greatest Man Who Ever Lived

The Richest Man Who Ever Lived

The Jesus Mission

Unfinished

J ESUS S PEAKS

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All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quotations marked ( ESV ) are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( KJV ) are taken from the King James Version. Scripture quotations marked ( NASB ) are taken from the New American Standard Bible. Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by the Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. (www.Lockman.org). Scripture quotations marked ( NKJV ) are taken from the New King James Version. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations marked ( NLT ) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Italics in Scripture quotations reflect the authors added emphasis.

Hardcover ISBN9781601428424

eBook ISBN9781601428431

Copyright 2015 by Steven K. Scott

Cover design by Mark D. Ford; photography by Reto Puppetti/Trevillion Images

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Scott, Steve, 1948

Jesus speaks : 365 days of daily guidance and encouragement, straight from the words of Christ / Steven K. Scott. First Edition.

pages cm

ISBN 978-1-60142-842-4 ISBN 978-1-60142-843-1 (electronic) 1. Jesus ChristWordsMeditations. 2. Devotional calendars. I. Title.

BT306.S4325 2016

232.954dc23

2015029806

v4.1

a

To the Lord Jesus Christ:

Everything I have that I value, You have given me.

Lord Jesus, I know the Father because of You.

I have forgiveness of my sins because of You.

I have eternal life because of You.

I stand amazed by Your life, Your words,

and Your amazing grace every day.

To my heavenly Father:

How can You love me, a sinner so deserving of Your disdain?