04 Wednesday Nov 2015
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God is always watching over us and He is our protector. Psalm 121:7-8 says, 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm – he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. In our modern lives we tend to believe in our own ability to protect ourselves. However, God is ultimately our source of protection no matter how much control we think we may have.
02 Monday Nov 2015
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None of us are perfect and we will all sin at some point. But we must not allow our lives to be controlled by sin. Psalm 119:133 says, Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. When we listen to God’s Word and allow ourselves to be directed by Him, sin can no longer rule over us.
29 Tuesday Sep 2015
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We cannot play with temptation and expect to avoid sin indefinitely. Just like playing with fire we will eventually get burned. Proverbs 6:27 says, Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned? If we avoid the temptation of sin, we avoid sin altogether. Let us not kid ourselves into thinking we are able to be around temptation and not sin. The best prevention against sinning is to avoid the temptation surrounding it.
28 Friday Aug 2015
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Jesus is our advocate. Hebrews 7:25 says, Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Jesus intercedes for us to God, just as the Old Testament High Priest interceded for the Israelites. The assurance that Christ is there on our behalf, frees us from guilt and fear of failure in God’s eyes.
15 Wednesday Jul 2015
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There is not a lot I can say about today’s reading in Acts 22. The only real observation I have for today is God’s protection over Paul. While there were times Paul received harsh treatment, on this day Paul’s Roman Citizenship kept him safe from be beaten and interrogated. Sometimes there is something placed in our lives and we don’t even know the significance until we need it. Paul’s citizenship gave him many things, but in this particular case it gave him the right to be found guilty before he could be punished.
02 Thursday Jul 2015
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Our sin nature will always be a force in our lives. It will always want to push us into doing the things we know are wrong even when we know the potential to hurt us. In Romans 7:15 Paul says I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Without the power of the Holy Spirit in us to change, and the grace of God through Jesus Christ, we would forever face a losing battle. Praise God for showing us grace and giving us a a path to salvation.
03 Wednesday Jun 2015
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I had many thoughts as I read 1 Corinthians 12:27 this morning, Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. First, none of us is more important to the body and community of believers than the other. Even the pastor in your church does not have more importance than you or anyone else. Second, when one part of the body hurts, so does the rest of the body. The body rejoices and hurts as a whole. It is for this reason it is important to work as one unit and lift each other up. There is no room for gossip and petty arguments because it is being done to itself. It’s like having the right hand beat up the left had. In the end, the body is still hurt.
16 Thursday Apr 2015
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Today in Acts 9 we read about the conversion of Paul from one of the biggest persecutors of early believers, to one of the main authors of the New Testament. Paul’s main objective was to try to end the spread of the Christian church. But God had better plans for him. Paul’s conversion was miraculous, but is was also preordained. We must always remember that God’s plan is perfect. There is no exception to that rule. When things feel the most hopeless we must remember this is when God’s power is most visible. Look to God and trust Him to lead us through the toughest times in our lives and He will never let us down.
23 Monday Mar 2015
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When it comes to a healthy relationship with God, obedience is key. Remaining faithful to God and all He has asked of us makes all the difference in how we deal with this life. While our life was never promised to be perfect, God promised He would always love us. In John 15:10 Jesus says to His disciples, If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. Remaining in “His love” does not mean God will keep loving us, because He always does. It means we will remain protected by His will and hedge of protection over us. Separation from God should never be an alternative because the consequences are eternal.
12 Thursday Feb 2015
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There were several places in today’s reading where Jesus made it clear who He was and why He came. The verse that stood out to me today was John 8:12, When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Being the light of the world is more than just a simple flame. It means that no amount of evil could ever extinguish That flame. Let us all remember this as we face dark times in our lives. Our lives here on earth are not meant to be perfect. They are not meant to be without pain. But with Jesus in our lives, we are never alone.
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