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Christian Devotional – August 23, 2015
Read Luke chapter 17 VERSE: Luke 17:10–“So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.'” TRUTH: Jesus, speaking here, indicates how we as servants of His should respond when we have been obedient. We shouldn’t expect a huge party and accolades for doing the things that we are supposed to do. A servant wouldn’t expect to be rewarded for simply doing his duty. So, as servants and followers of Jesus Christ, we obey and serve Him because we love Him, not because of what He will do for us or give us. Are we…
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Christian Devotional – August 22, 2015
Read Luke chapter 16 VERSE: Luke 16:31–“He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'” TRUTH When people make a choice to not believe in Jesus or in what Jesus does, even if they see greater and greater miracles in their lives or the lives of those around them, they will not be convinced. When we choose to not believe something, we will come up with all other types of explanations and rationales for things. This is what Jesus is talking about. If we are not willing to accept Him as He is…
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Christian Devotional – August 21, 2015
Read Luke chapter 15 VERSE Luke 15:10–“In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” TRUTH We know what delights heave: seeing people come to repentance. Do we delight in the same thing? Often, as we get so focused on the day-to-day of life, we lose that same excitement and focus on the importance of seeing others come to repentance. Today, we need to be focused and delight in that which delights heaven. RESPONSE: Father, I will praise You and exalt You. I will keep my focus on the things that delight You. Help me to…
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Christian Devotional – August 20, 2015
Read Luke chapter 14 VERSE: Luke 14:11–For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. TRUTH: Are we the person who seeks the spotlight for everything that we do? Do we crave the attention and acknowledgement of others? Here, Jesus reminds us that as we seek to lift up and exalt ourselves, we will find ourselves humbled by others and circumstances around us. If we will humble ourselves, then God indicates that we will be exalted. What is the end result we are striving for? RESPONSE: Father, I will seek to humble myself today. I know that this world encourages us to…
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Christian Devotional – August 19, 2015
Read Luke chapter 13 VERSE: Luke 13:27–But he will reply, “I don’t know you or where you came from. Away from me, all you evildoers.” TRUTH: When we stand before Jesus, will He know us? Do we have a relationship with Him where we’ve acknowledged His Lordship in our lives, or are we just focused on doing things that seem good? The good things that we do must be a reflection of our relationship with Jesus, for just doing good deeds alone will not save us. RESPONSE: Father, I will praise You and love You. I will show You my love by my obedience to You. But, I know that…
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Christian Devotional – August 18, 2015
Read Luke chapter 12 VERSE: Luke 12:25–Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to you life? TRUTH What is the point of worrying? Does it improve the situation? Does it make you feel better? No! Worry doesn’t add any value to what we do, so we would be better off to just wait and spend our time in prayer, trusting God to do what is best in every situation. RESPONSE: Father, I will surrender my worry to You. I can’t change anything simply by worrying about it, so I will turn over my worry to You. You are in control and I will trust in You.
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Christian Devotional – August 17, 2015
Read Luke chapter 11 VERSE: Luke 11:28–He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” TRUTH: What creates blessing in our lives? When we are going through our day and asking God to “bless us” what does that look like to us? Here, Jesus is explaining exactly who will be blessed. This seems very simplistic, yet are we actually following it? Are we hearing the Word of God on a daily basis and obeying it in every area of our lives? RESPONSE: Father, I will see to hear all that Your Word entails and will focus on the application of that in my life…
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Christian Devotional – August 16, 2015
Read Luke chapter 10 VERSE: Luke 10:41-42a–“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed–or indeed only one.” TRUTH: What are we worried or upset about today? What things are nagging at the edge of our mind and demanding our attention be taken away from the one thing that is the most important? Just as Jesus states here, only one thing is needed. We need Jesus Christ, period. There is nothing else that we need and no other options or possibilities that we need to consider. Instead, our day is to be focused entirely on Him and on how we are…
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Christian Devotional – August 15, 2015
Read Luke chapter 9 VERSE: Luke 9:25–For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? TRUTH: What are we trying to gain? As we are going through this world, we are going to be offered opportunities to gain things. Sometimes, these are things that are stored here in the world and sometimes they are things that are stored up in heaven. If we are striving for the things that fill up the world, we will end up losing ourselves. Only as we focus on what God has for us, then will we understand the joy of gaining ourselves. RESPONSE: Father, I want…
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Christian Devotional – August 14, 2015
Read Luke chapter 8 VERSE: Luke 8:15–But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance. TRUTH: What type of soil are you? In this parable, Jesus explains the way in which different people hear the Word of God and respond. The characteristics of the good soil are honesty, integrity, tenacity, and responsiveness. When we hear the truths of the Word of God. Do we hear it and honestly evaluate our lives in comparison to it. Do we evaluate not just our results but our motives as well? Do we hang…