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Christian Devotional – April 12, 2020
The Message – #4 Happy Resurrection Sunday!!! As we celebrate all that Christ did through His death and resurrection, it seems fitting that we are studying Isaiah chapter 4 today. It’s a tiny little chapter, but there’s so much in there, I am copying all 6 verses here: For seven women will take hold of one man in that day, saying, “We will eat our own bread and wear our own clothes, only let us be called by your name; take away our reproach!” In that day the Branch of the Lord will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment…
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Christian Devotional – April 11, 2020
The Message – #3 Our study today is on Isaiah chapter 3. After reading through the chapter, let’s focus on verse 8. For Jerusalem has stumbled and Judah has fallen, Because their speech and their actions are against the Lord , To rebel against His glorious presence.Isaiah 3:8 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.3.8.NASB God is sharing with Isaiah and the people why he is removing their leaders from them. He wants them to understand why they are experiencing the decline that they are. They have left the Lord. They have made the decision to rebel against the Lord and not to follow Him. When they did that, He made the decision to cut them…
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Christian Devotional – April 10, 2020
The Message – #2 Read through Isaiah chapter 2. Our focus is on Isaiah 2:17. The pride of man will be humbled And the loftiness of men will be abased; And the Lord alone will be exalted in that day,Isaiah 2:17 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.2.17.NASB This is an interesting verse to look at on Good Friday. As we consider today all that Christ went through leading up to resurrection Sunday, today is the day that we recognize that Christ was crucified. It felt like everything had died for those who were following Christ at that point. Their hope was gone. Their purpose seemed to be gone. And yet, as we read here in…
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Christian Devotional – April 9, 2020
The Message – #1 We’re starting a journey through the book of Isaiah. Take some time and read Isaiah chapter 1. Our focus verse for today is Isaiah 1:18. “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord , “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.Isaiah 1:18 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/isa.1.18.NASB Throughout the entire book, Isaiah is bringing messages from the Lord for the people. He is sharing God Word with them and desiring that they come to a deeper relationship with God. Here we see God giving an invitation for us to come together…
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Christian Devotional – April 8, 2020
Running the Race – #44 Philippians 4:20-23 – Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.Philippians 4:20-23 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.20-23.NASB As we conclude our study through Philippians, we come to the reason behind it all. What is the reason that we run this race? What is the reason we are able to endure? How do we keep ficused on the finish line when everything around us is falling apart? We are focused…
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Christian Devotional – April 7, 2020
Running the Race – #43 Philippians 4:18-19 – But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:18-19 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.18-19.NASB God meets our needs. No matter what we are facing, God always knows exactly what we need and when we need it. Most of the time, we don’t even understand that ourselves. Paul recognized that the Philippians had sent money to him and that had helped to supply his needs in…
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Christian Devotional – April 6, 2020
Running the Race – #42 Philippians 4:17 – Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek for the profit which increases to your account.Philippians 4:17 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.17.NASB Paul had been mentioning his thankfulness for the various gifts that the people of Philippi had sent him. They had delivered money to him at a time when he was in need and he is very thankful and grateful to them for it. However, he wants them to understand he’s not thankful specifically for the money. Paul knew that God would supply his needs through whatever means God deemed necessary. In this case, God happened to use the money that the Philippines…
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Christian Devotional – April 5, 2020
Running the Race – #41 Philippians 4:14-16 – Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction. You yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone; for even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs.Philippians 4:14-16 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.14-16.NASB There seems to be a lot of affliction going around right now. Between the social distancing and the COVID-19 virus and all the worry and anxiety that is producting, we all seem to have our things that we are struggling with. Paul…
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Christian Devotional – April 4, 2020
Running the Race – #40 Philippians 4:12-13 – I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.Philippians 4:12-13 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.12-13.NASB The secret to making it through. Paul claims that he has found the secret to being content in all things, as he mentioned yesterday. Today, we see in these verses how no matter the circumstance or the situation, whether things are going well or going badly, Paul knows that…
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Christian Devotional – April 3, 2020
Running the Race – #39 Philippians 4:10-11 – But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.Philippians 4:10-11 NASBhttps://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.10-11.NASB Content. With all the things that are going on around us, how many of us can truly say that we are content. Paul, as he is writing this from prison, speaks these words and indicates that he has learned to be content. It’s interesting that the word he uses is “learned.” He didn’t just automatically…