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Prayer Meeting Devotion (March 1, 2017)

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one whoContinue reading “Prayer Meeting Devotion (March 1, 2017)”

Prayer Meeting Devotion (2/22/17)

Raspberries are fascinating. A common method of growing raspberries is to plant the canes and allow them to grow for a year in cooler climates. After the year is over, they are completely uprooted and replanted in warmer climates. Once replanted, they quickly flower and produce a crop. Their roots also spread quickly underground andContinue reading “Prayer Meeting Devotion (2/22/17)”

People Pleasing and God – Galatians 1:10

By Being God-Pleasers, We Can Stop Being People-Pleasers Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Appropriate Approval One of the greatest desires of humanity isContinue reading “People Pleasing and God – Galatians 1:10”

Prayer Meeting Devotion Overview (2/15/17)

Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Jesus is about to unleash His disciples to take the message of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. This is an importantContinue reading “Prayer Meeting Devotion Overview (2/15/17)”

Prayer Meeting Devotional Overview (2/8/17)

Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Emphasis added) When this passage uses the word “presence,” it is the Hebrew word paniym which refers to one’s face, or presence. Even in our culture, we understand theContinue reading “Prayer Meeting Devotional Overview (2/8/17)”

Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14

We Have Not Yet Arrived 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. ButContinue reading “Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14”

Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

God Will Provide A Way For You To Honor Him When You Are Tempted/Tested 12 So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what youContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 10:12-13”

Legalism and God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Everything God Created Is Good 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3 They forbid people to marry and order them toContinue reading “Legalism and God – 1 Timothy 4:1-5”

The Prophesy of Jesus – Luke 4:14-21

Jesus Fulfilled Every Prophesy That Was Ever Made Of Him 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on theContinue reading “The Prophesy of Jesus – Luke 4:14-21”

The Star of Jacob – Numbers 24:17-19

And A Prophesied Star Arose In The Sky 17 “I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the people of Sheth. 18 Edom will be conquered;Continue reading “The Star of Jacob – Numbers 24:17-19”

Restoration by God – Psalm 71:19-21

It Is God Who Brings Down And God Who Restores 19 Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God? 20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will againContinue reading “Restoration by God – Psalm 71:19-21”

Spiritual Maturity in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14

Crave The Milk, But Move To The Solid Food 11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truthsContinue reading “Spiritual Maturity in Christ – Hebrews 5:11-14”

Authority by God – Daniel 2:19-23

There Is No Authority Except That Which Is Established By God 19 During the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision. Then Daniel praised the God of heaven 20 and said: “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times andContinue reading “Authority by God – Daniel 2:19-23”

Combat Training with God – Joshua 14:6-12

Give A Good Report 6 Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old when Moses the servant of theContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Joshua 14:6-12”

Victory in Jesus – Joshua 6:1-5

Obedience Is The Key To Victory 1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around theContinue reading “Victory in Jesus – Joshua 6:1-5”

Love of God- 1 Corinthians 13:5-6

Love Seeks The Betterment Of Others 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Don’t Dishonor Paul, in his famous treatise of love, provides insight into what can be gleaned from loveContinue reading “Love of God- 1 Corinthians 13:5-6”

Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11

The Righteous Cry Out That Wicked Leaders Receive Justice In This Life 6 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; Lord, tear out the fangs of those lions! 7 Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short. 8 May they be like a slugContinue reading “Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11”

Spiritual Development with God – 1 John 2:12-14 (NASB)

Everyone Is In A Different Stage Of Spiritual Development 12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven you for His name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who has been from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you haveContinue reading “Spiritual Development with God – 1 John 2:12-14 (NASB)”

Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38

Adhere To The Teachings Of Jesus Christ 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slavesContinue reading “Combat Training with God – John 8:31-38”

Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Seek After God, Not Signs And Wonders Nor Worldly Wisdom 22 Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom ofContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-25”

Promise of God – Psalm 34:15-16

The Lord Watches Over The Righteous 15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry; 16 but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to blot out their name from the earth. Willfully Watching God watches over the righteous.  He keeps hisContinue reading “Promise of God – Psalm 34:15-16”

Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32

Let No One Tear Apart What God Has Joined Together 31 “It has been said, ‘Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced womanContinue reading “Divorce with God – Matthew 5:31-32”

Holiness of God – John 3:20-21

Step Into The Light 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in theContinue reading “Holiness of God – John 3:20-21”

Character of God – Psalm 119:89-91

God’s Word Endures Forever 89 Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. 90 Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. 91 Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. Wonderful Word God’s word endures forever.  His word guides us in our ways. Continue reading “Character of God – Psalm 119:89-91”

Poverty and God – Luke 16:19-23

Poverty does not predispose us to moral depravity. 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even theContinue reading “Poverty and God – Luke 16:19-23”

Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15

The Lack Of Justice Displeases God 14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter. 15 Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. Justice Jilted EvilContinue reading “Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15”

Combat Training with God – Ephesians 4:29

What Comes Out Of Our Mouths Is Important Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Worthless Words Words have meaning.  The culture around us encourages us to use words that areContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Ephesians 4:29”

Sin Is Sin – James 2:10

God Views All Sin As Egregious For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. Pet Peeves In a previous post, one of the most divisive, permitted sins within the body of Christ –  by the body of Christ – was mentioned.  Those whoContinue reading “Sin Is Sin – James 2:10”