Devotional
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Christian Devotional – March 1, 2016
Read John chapter 21 VERSE: John 21:6–He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.” TRUTH: The disciples knew that Jesus was alive, but they didn’t really know what to do, so they went back to doing the thing they understood: fishing. However, even that wasn’t working out for them. When they didn’t catch any fish and then this person standing on the shore was able to tell them when and where to cast the net and they caught a net full of fish,…
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Christian Devotional – February 29, 2016
Read John chapter 20 VERSE: John 20:31–But these were written that you may believe that Jesus in the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. TRUTH: The Bible was written with specific purposes. We know that God had a message to convey to the world and He used people to be able to convey that message. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the promised Messiah. Through Him, we can experience forgiveness, mercy, and eternal life. Do we believe in His name and as a result receive the gifts that Jesus brings. RESPONSE: Father, I know that You are the…
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Christian Devotional – February 28, 2016
Today’s video devotional finishes our look at relationships as we study the “ugly” in Life Lessons from Abigail. How do we respond when we want to follow God, but the other person in our relationship doesn’t want to? That’s what Abigail faced and she made the decision to follow God, no matter what her husband did. When we are tempted by others to be disobedient, how will we respond?
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Christian Devotional – February 27, 2016
Read John chapter 19 VERSE: John 19:22–Pilate answered, “What I have written, I have written.” TRUTH: As Jesus was being crucified, Pilate wrote a sign and had it placed over his head to tell all the passers-by who this person was who was being crucified. However, the Jews didn’t like what he wrote. Pilate, however, stood by his choice of words. I find it interesting that Pilate was willing to make a stand here regarding what he believed in, but he wasn’t willing to make a stand earlier when he was being pressured to have Jesus crucified. What are we willing to take a stand for? At what point of…
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Christian Devotional – February 26, 2016
Read John chapter 18 VERSE: John 18:11–Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” TRUTH: Jesus had already had the conversation with his Father earlier where He asked His Father, if it were possible, take this cup from Him. Because He had already settled this issue and committed Himself to obedience of His Father’s will, when this opportunity came up and Peter tried to start something else, Jesus quickly stopped it and put things back on the path to obedience. Jesus was able to stand on his previous decision to obey. Do we work out our obedience in prayer PRIOR…
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Christian Devotional – February 25, 2016
Read John chapter 17 VERSE: John 17:15–My prayer is not that you take them out of the world, but that you protect them from the evil one. TRUTH: I don’t know about you, but sometimes when I am going through the difficulties that life throws my way, I do want to be taken out of those difficulties. I don’t like going through tough times and problems any more than the next person. However, that’s not what Jesus prayed for us. He prayed that we wouldn’t be taken out of the trials and tough times that come in this world, but that we would be protected from the evil one. We’re…
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Christian Devotional – February 24, 2016
Read John chapter 16 VERSE: John 16:13–But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. TRUTH: We don’t always know what the right answer is in every situation. This may come as a shock to some of us, but it’s true. However, we can know the One who does know the right answer in every situation. Thankfully, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to come into the world and to help give us insight into what He has for us and…
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Christian Devotional – February 23, 2016
Read John chapter 15 VERSE: John 15:2–He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. TRUTH: As we look at the branches that Jesus is referring to, what happens to each one? Each branch gets cut. The question becomes, what is the purpose of the cutting. The branches that aren’t producing are cut in such a way that they are amputated from the vine. They are cut completely off. The branches that are producing are cut in a precise and specific way so that they will produce even more. While we…
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Christian Devotional – February 22, 2016
Read John chapter 14 VERSE: John 14:21–Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love them and show myself to them. TRUTH: Why do we obey God? Why do we put forth the effort to live out the Christian life? We obey because we love God. Our obedience isn’t to be done out of fear of reprisal or other such negative motivating factor. Our obedience to God is done simply because we love Him. I love God and I want to display that love to Him, so I obey Him and…
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Christian Devotional – February 21, 2016
Happy Sunday!! Here is today’s video Christian devotional. Today, this online devotional and bible study tool for women and men discusses life lessons from Sapphira. Sapphira was in a relationship with a man who made a choice not to honor God. Sapphira had a choice too, but made the decision to join her husband and not follow God either. That decision had catastrophic results for her. Will we make the decision to stand for Christ in our relationships even if those we are around don’t?