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2016 Day 142 – 1 Corinthians 2

21 Saturday May 2016

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Our confidence in our beliefs should not come from our own wisdom or eloquence, it should come from our knowledge of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives. In 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 Pauls says, 4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the spirit’s power, 5 so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. Paul does not deny the importance of study and preparation. Instead, he fully acknowledges the importance of the Holy Spirit actively working in our lives.

2016 Day 141 – 1 Corinthians 1

20 Friday May 2016

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It is easy to base our knowledge of Christ on what we see in other believers. But Paul is clear to the Corinthian church when they look to him as the holy example in 1 Corinthians 1:13, Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized in the name of Paul? Let us always be clear when it comes to who we worship. There are many great men and women who love and follow Christ, and they are great examples, but they are still flawed human beings. Let us not take our eyes off of Christ who is our one perfect and true example.

2016 Day 140 – Acts 19

19 Thursday May 2016

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Paul gave a great example of how to work with people who are non-believers. When the city clerk in today’s reading tried to quiet the angry crowds, he made a very interesting comment in Acts 19:37, You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed temples nor blasphemed our goddess. Paul did not have to be rude or disrespectful of the beliefs of other people. He allowed the gospel to speak for itself. It is, however, interesting how much of a reaction the Gospel always creates even in today’s world. It has the power to change everything, which scares everyone.

2016 Day 139 – 2 Thessalonians 3

18 Wednesday May 2016

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Our strength and guidance comes from God the Father and Jesus Christ His Son. In 2 Thessalonians 3:5 says, May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance. When we humble ourselves and submit to God’s leadership and guidance, we can rest assured we are on the right path and doing God’s will. Jesus Christ was our example of never ending perseverance in doing what is right. May we never tire of it.

2016 Day 138 – 2 Thessalonians 2

17 Tuesday May 2016

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All our hope and encouragement comes from God. In 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 Paul says to the Thessalonian believers, 16 May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, 17 encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. If we look to other people for our hope and strength, eventually they will let us down. But when we allow God to be our strength, He never lets us down.

2016 Day 137 – 2 Thessalonians 1

16 Monday May 2016

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When people hurt us and persecute us because of what we believe, God will have the final word. In 2 Thessalonians 1:6 Paul says, God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you. God has our best ultimately in mind. And while it feels like we may be losing the battle, in the end, God wins.

2016 Day 136 – Reflection Day

15 Sunday May 2016

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We hope you enjoy today as a day of reflection and worship. This is a great day to catch up on reading and spending time with family and friends.

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2016 Day 135 – 1 Thessalonians 5

14 Saturday May 2016

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The circumstances of our lives should never dictate our joy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Paul says, 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. If we are able to obey these three things, we begin to see people around us and the circumstances of our lives in a whole new light. Additionally, when we live life according to God’s plan for our lives, we will find it much easier to be joyful and thankful for all we have.

2016 Day 134 – 1 Thessalonians 4

13 Friday May 2016

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Much like our current culture, morality in the Roman Empire was very low. Paul recognized that perfection is impossible, but striving to be holy is not. In 1 Thessalonians 4:7 Paul says, For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Allowing sin to run unabated in our lives leads to harsh consequences; physically, emotionally, and Spiritually. Only through trusting in God and leading of the Holy Spirit can we combat the desire for sin in our lives.

2016 Day 133 – 1 Thessalonians 3

12 Thursday May 2016

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If God’s love truly lives in us, it will be overflowing to those around us. In 1 Thessalonians 3:12 encourages the believers, May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you. It is not just being “nice” to others, it is an active outpouring of love to everyone around us as a reflection of God’s love for us.