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Christian Devotional – September 2, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 3 VERSE: Zechariah 3:7–This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘If you will walk in obedience to me and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here.’ TRUTH: Zechariah is telling the high priest Joshua what the Lord has said concerning Joshua. Joshua is to stand firm and to follow the commands of God and if he will, then Joshua will long serve in the temple of God. God has a purpose and a plan for each one of us and if we will follow Him in obedience, He…
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Christian Devotional – September 1, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 2 VERSE: Zechariah 2:13–Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling. TRUTH: God was on the move at this point and He was coming to judge all the peoples. The question became, were they ready? God will judge all the peoples of the earth at some point and He is waiting now so that as many as will can come to Him and be forgiven and seek restoration through Jesus Christ. If God came today, would we be ready? RESPONSE: Father, I know that You are holy and I am not. Thank You for Your Son who has paid…
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Christian Devotional – August 31, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 1 VERSE: Zechariah 1:16–Therefore this is what the Lord says, ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there my house will be rebuilt. And the measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ declares the Lord Almighty. TRUTH: With repentance comes returning and rebuilding. As the people came and repented to God, the Lord promised to return to them and to rebuild. We are never so far gone that Jesus can’t bring us back and return us, rebuild us, and restore us. As I look at my life, I see so many areas where I need God to move in power and bring restoration. Will we…
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Christian Devotional – August 30, 2015
Read Luke chapter 24 VERSE: Luke 24:27–And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scripture concerning himself. TRUTH: What a sermon that must have been! Jesus went through and explained the entire Bible to these two me as they all traveled along the way. Even though the men didn’t recognize Jesus, they must have marveled at the message that was brought on the dusty road that day. All of the Bible points to who Jesus is and the purpose for His coming to provide the way of salvation for those who would believe. Now, we have the Holy Spirit who…
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Christian Devotional – August 29, 2015
Read Luke chapter 23 VERSE: Luke 23:41–We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve, but this man has done nothing wrong. TRUTH: This statement was said by one of the thieves on the cross beside Jesus. He knew what he had done that had landed him in that spot. He knew what his deeds deserved. He also knew that Jesus had done nothing that deserved death. He was perfect and sinless. No matter how good we think we are, we have all done something wrong and sinned against God. We all deserve death. We can be so thankful that we don’t have to receive what we…
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Christian Devotional – August 28, 2015
Read Luke chapter 22 VERSE: Luke 22:32–“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” TRUTH: No one likes hearing that they are going to mess up, and I’m sure that Peter was no exception. However, Jesus made three important statements here. The first, Jesus had prayed for Peter. We can know that no matter what is going on or what we are facing in our lives, Jesus has prayed for us and we are not alone. Second, there is an opportunity for repentance. Jesus mentioned that when Peter turns back. Peter will have an opportunity to…
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Christian Devotional – August 27, 2015
Read Luke chapter 21 VERSE: Luke 21:4–“All these people gave their gifts our of their wealth, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” TRUTH: Whether we consider ourselves to have riches or poverty, the question is the same: Do we trust God with everything we have? When we take a look at what financial resources and material good we have, do we trust in those things stored up in our houses, or do we trust in God’s hand to provide for us. If God asked us to give all that we have, would we do so immediately and joyfully? RESPONSE: Father, I love…
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Christian Devotional – August 26, 2015
Read Luke chapter 20 VERSE: Luke 20:20–Keeping a close watch on him, they sent spies, who pretended to be sincere. They hoped to catch Jesus in something he said, so that they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. TRUTH: Motivations are important. These people in the verse above were following Jesus, hanging on every word he said, asking him questions, yet their purpose was to find fault in something that he said and try to discredit him. Why do we follow Jesus? Are we studying him to figure out how to get more from him, or to prove something against him? At the end…
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Christian Devotional – August 25, 2015
Read Luke chapter 19 VERSE: Luke 19:46–“It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.'” TRUTH: If someone who was brand new to the area asked people for the “house of prayer,” would people direct them to your church? The church is to have the reputation for communicating with God. People in the community should know that if they need something, there are people at the church who will pray for them and encourage them. Is your church a house of prayer? If not, what can you do to help lead it in that direction? RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – August 24, 2015
Read Luke chapter 18 VERSE: Luke 18:14–I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. TRUTH: Most people, myself included, much prefer to be exalted than to be humbled. What we often fail to realize is that the path to being exalted leads through humility. We must choose to humble ourselves before God, the One who truly deserves all praise and exaltation, so that God will then exalt us. If we are not willing to be humble before the almighty God and before others, we are not…