Devotional
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Christian Devotional – May 31, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:5-6–But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. TRUTH: As we obey God more, we love God more. This is a ratio that is constant. When we love God more, we will obey God more. As we obey God more, we will love God more. We can use this as a measure to know and understand how to live like Jesus did. When we are living each day fully obedient to God, we demonstrate love…
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Christian Devotional – May 30, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:4–Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. TRUTH: Do we know God? More important than how we verbally answer that question, is how our life answers that question. Do our actions confirm the truth of our words, or do they prove we are a liar? Our words are important and our actions must match the words that we say. RESPONSE: Father, my words and actions must go together. I will follow Your commands and will ensure that my actions convey the truth of my words. I…
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Christian Devotional – May 29, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:3–We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commandments. TRUTH: We have a way to check ourselves and make sure that we know God. If we are keeping His commands, then we know Him. If we aren’t, we don’t. This sounds simplistic, but yet it is absolutely true. As we go through the day, if we are acting out the things we have heard and learned from Jesus Christ, then we truly know Him. Our actions must line up with our words, which all must line up with Christ. RESPONSE: Father, I will learn more about You…
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Christian Devotional – May 28, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:2–He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for the sins of the whole world. TRUTH: Jesus Christ came and died as the sacrifice for our sins. He rose victorious and He lives, allowing us to live in Him, however, this gift is not just for a select few. His sacrifice is available to all who will believe in Him. Are we willing to share with all people or do we only share this message for good news with a select few? His sacrifice was for the whole world; the whole world needs to know.…
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Christian Devotional – May 27, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 2 VERSE: 1 John 2:1–My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father–Jesus Christ the Righteous One. TRUTH: Since we’ve already established that we are all sinners in previous verses, it is such great news to know that we have an advocate. Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, has bridged the gap between our sin and God’s holiness. He stands in the middle as an intermediary who loves us and desires to see us restored. He acts on our behalf. Have we sought out our advocate? Jesus Christ is always…
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Christian Devotional – May 26, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:10–If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. TRUTH: Do we talk like we are perfect? Do we act like we are perfect? Only God is perfect and if we are claiming it, we are lying to ourselves, others, and God. We cannot truly understand God and His sacrifice on our behalf if we think we aren’t in need of a sacrifice. God’s word points us to our need of a sacrifice. God’s word points us to our need for a Savior. Do we acknowledge our need for a…
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Christian Devotional – May 25, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:9–If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. TRUTH: Our responsibility is to confess, not ask for forgiveness. God promises us that He will forgive us and cleanse us if we will only confess. What does it mean to confess? When we confess, we see our sins as God sees them. We understand that God is holy and we recognize the gravity of our failings in comparison to Him. As we come to Him desiring to turn away from these sins, He hears us, forgives us, and purifies…
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Christian Devotional – May 24, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:8–If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. TRUTH: “I’m not so bad, there are plenty of people around who do worse things than I do.” I’ve said this before, have you? It’s a lie, pure and simple. We are all sinners in need of God’s forgiveness and grace. If we tell ourselves anything else, we’re lying to ourselves. We must be honest with ourselves about who we are and what we’ve done. Then, we must be honest with God. We may not be perfect, but praise God, we can be forgiven! RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – May 23, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:7–But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son, purifies us from all sin. TRUTH: God is light and we are to walk each day in the light. That’s where He is, so that’s where we are to be. When we are in the light, walking and being obedient to God, then we experience two things: fellowship and purification. Through Christ, we experience true fellowship with each other and we are purified from our sins. Do we feel alone or are we consumed by our…
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Christian Devotional – May 22, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 1 VERSE: 1 John 1:6–If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. TRUTH: Does our walk match our talk? If we show up to church on Sunday and state that we are following Christ, but then live in disobedience the rest of the week, we are lying. We’re lying to ourselves, to others, and to God. We can’t live out the truth if we are busy lying. Do our actions match our words? RESPONSE: Father, You are truth and I will live out the truth. Help me identify areas in my…