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Christian Devotional – October 15, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 9 VERSE: Daniel 9:9–The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him. TRUTH: As we are seeing all that the Lord has done around us, we are forced to admit that we are rebellious. We are sinful and we do not do what God has commanded us to do. However, God is merciful. He will forgive us and He will move and work in our lives if we will acknowledge our sins and confess them to God. The question is not about God’s ability to forgive, or even His desire to forgive; the question is about our confession of our rebellion.…
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Christian Devotional – October 14, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 8 VERSE: Daniel 8:27–I, Daniel, was worn out. I lay exhausted for several days. Then I got up and went about the king’s business. I was appalled by the vision; it was beyond understanding. TRUTH: This whole chapter is a vision that Daniel has of the future. God gives him a glimpse into what is yet to come for him and for the kingdom that he is currently serving. How often do we wish we could get a glimpse of what lies ahead of us? We want to know what the future holds thinking that it will somehow calm us or give us peace or direction in…
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Christian Devotional – October 13, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 7 VERSE: Daniel 7:14–He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshipped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. TRUTH: Jesus Christ is the One who is referenced in these verses and we can rest confidently knowing that He is the One who has been given all authority and power. His kingdom will never be destroyed. As we continue to be obedient to God, we can trust that He will do everything that He has said He will do. We can also trust that He…
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Christian Devotional – October 12, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 6 VERSE: Daniel 6:5–Finally these men said, “We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the Law of his God. TRUTH: The men didn’t like Daniel and they really didn’t like the fact that the king did like Daniel. They decided that they would try to find a way to sabotage him. In today’s day and time, this would be when politicians start slinging mud at each other bringing up all the dirt and wrongs that their opponent has done. However, these men had a problem. They couldn’t find anything on Daniel. Everywhere they looked, the…
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Christian Devotional – October 11, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 5 VERSE: Daniel 5:22–But you, Belshazzar, his son, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this. TRUTH: Belshazzar saw all the things that his father went through. He saw the months of madness where his father wandered around like an animal all because of pride. Yet, when he was in a similar situation, Belshazzar still held the same pride and arrogance. He didn’t learn from the example of his father. When we are given an example that we see, we are held accountable for how we respond to that example and what we do with it. God expects us to learn from the warnings we see…
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Christian Devotional – October 10, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 4 VERSE: Daniel 4:2–It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. TRUTH: The king uses this chapter to write a letter detailing all that God has done for Him. The interesting thing is his opening here where he explains that it is his pleasure to tell of what God has done. Then, when he goes on to describe his vision of being a mighty tree in a field, God takes him and humbles him and makes him do things that many of us would consider embarrassing. Yet, for the king, he explains that…
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Christian Devotional – October 7, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 3 VERSE: Daniel 3:18–But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up. TRUTH: These three men had made a choice. That choice was made a long time before this event, because they had decided that they would only serve God and not bow down to anything else. So, when they were presented with a command to go against that, they had already answered that question in their own mind. What would our answer be? If faced with death or difficulty would we make the choice to…
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Christian Devotional – October 6, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 2 VERSE: Daniel 2:22–He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. TRUTH: Daniel had been placed in an impossible position. He, and all the other wise men, had been tasked with being able to read the king’s mind, essentially. They had to interpret the dream that the king had, but the king was refusing to tell them what the dream was and they had to tell him what he dreamed, first. Instead of just giving up, Daniel appealed to God and God revealed the information to him. Then Daniel gave this verse as a prayer. God really does…
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Christian Devotional – October 5, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 1 VERSE: Daniel 1:9–Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel. TRUTH: Daneil was in a ddificult position, being taken captive in a strange land and being forced to do something that went against God’s command for him. But, God had provided a way. God caused one of the people that were in charge of Daniel to have favor and compassion toward him. When we are in difficult situations, God is still in control and He has the ability to change the way people view us and the attitudes of those around us in order to fulfill His purpose. Do we trust…
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Christian Devotional – October 4, 2016
Read Romans chapter 16 VERSE: Romans 16:20–The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. TRUTH: The victory has already been decided. We can sake up and go through our day today knowing that God will be the one to crush Satan and that Satan’s defeat is already assured. We can know that all that God is doing will be for victory and if we will trust Him, we will see that He is more than able to do all that is needed for His own glory. Are we living in victory today? After all, God has won and…