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Christian Devotional – April 18, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 34 VERSE: Deuteronomy 34:10–Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. TRUTH: Before the coming of Jesus Christ who made it possible to have a personal relationship with God, people , because of their sin, could not have that close personal relationship with the Creator of the universe. Moses was one who had seen God face to face and had been able to share with the people about God and what God desires. Now, because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, we can see and know God face to face. Do we? RESPONSE: Father, Your…
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Christian Devotional – April 17, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 33 VERSE: Deuteronomy 33:12–About Benjamin he said: “Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” TRUTH: As Moses blessed the people one last time, this is the blessing He bestowed on the people of Benjamin. The beloved of the Lord can rest securely in Him. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called the children of God. We are His beloved. We can rest securely in Him knowing that He protects and shields us from everything. Nothing comes to us that hasn’t first gone through Him. We can…
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Christian Devotional – April 16, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 32 VERSE: Deuteronomy 32:4–He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. TRUTH: As Moses began to sing a song, he starts out with praise to God. God is so many things and He had shown Himself to the people in so many ways. The Lord is perfect. He is a Rock we can hold on to in every situation for He does not change. He is faithful, upright, and just. Do we praise God for who He is? Do we trust in Him and rely on Him for everything?…
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Christian Devotional – April 14, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 31 VERSE: Deuteronomy 31:8–The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” TRUTH: We are never alone. No matter how alone we feel, God has promised to always be there for us. He not only stays with us, but He leads the way as He goes before us. We don’t have to ever be afraid or discouraged. Do we rest in the knowledge that God is with us? Again, we don’t have to be afraid or discouraged. We can rest in Him! RESPONSE: Father, I get discouraged sometimes because…
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Christian Devotional – April 14, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 30 VERSE: Deuteronomy 30:15–See, I set before you today life and prosperity; death and destruction. TRUTH: We have a choice. God sets before each of us a choice of paths. One path leads to life and prosperity and the other path leads to death and destruction. He allows us to choose. As we look at His commands and as we consider the sacrifice of Jesus, will we choose life? RESPONSE: Father, You have given me a choice and I choose life. I desire anything and everything of You that leads to life. I surrender myself to Your will and choose to follow and obey You.
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Christian Devotional – April 13, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 29 VERSE: Deuteronomy 29:9–Carefully follow the terms of this covenant so that you may prosper in everything you do. TRUTH: God gives instruction on obedience. He lets us knows exactly what we are to be doing and He knows that in order to prosper, we are to do it. Do we follow Him in everything? RESPONSE: Father, I will cling to Your commands, knowing that they are for my benefit. I love You.
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Christian Devotional – April 12, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 28 VERSE: Deuteronomy 28:7–The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven. TRUTH: As we continue to follow God and uphold His commands for us, He has promised to protect us from our enemies. He is the great protector who keeps us safe from all those who are around us. He will cause our enemies confusion and will deliver us from their evil plans. Will we trust in Him to provide that deliverance? RESPONSE: Father, I love You and I will wait on You to…
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Christian Devotional – April 11, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 27 VERSE: Deuteronomy 27:9–Then Moses and the Levitical priests said to all Israel, “Be silent, Israel, and listen! You have now become the people of the Lord your God.” TRUTH: As the people were listening and dedicating themselves to God, Moses reminded them to take time to be silent. They needed to take the time to hear what God was saying so that they could follow Him. They were not able to follow Him if they weren’t listening to what He said. The same goes for us. Do we take time in our busy life to listen for God and to hear what He says? How will…
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Christian Devotional – April 10, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 26 VERSE: Deuteronomy 26:11–Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the Lord your God has given to you and your household. TRUTH: The people were to bring a praise offering to God. As God blessed them and their work, they brought back to God an offering. That offering was a time of rejoicing. Do we give back to God a portion of what He has blessed us with? Is that giving a time of rejoicing? Do we give Him glory for all that He has done? RESPONSE: Father, I will give back to You and rejoice…
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Christian Devotional – April 9, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 25 VERSE: Deuteronomy 25:16–For the Lord your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly. TRUTH: Are we honest and forthright in every area of our life? The Lord detests when we lie and are dishonest. Our personal life, our business, our family, our friends, ever single area and interaction of our life is to be handled in an honest and upright way. Would other people characterize us as honest? Would God characterize us as honest? RESPONSE: Father, You are honest and truthful and You expect the same from me. Forgive me where I’ve failed and give me the courage to always be truthful…