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Christian Devotional – November 22, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 18 VERSE: Matthew 18:20–For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. TRUTH: We have power in the authority of Jesus Christ, and we also have great power when we are with others together with Christ. Do we share with others and pray for and with one another? We have such a potential for seeing God’s power and authority work in our life if we will simply work together with other believers. RESPONSE: Father, thank You for the friends I have and the power You give as we meet together in Your Name and for Your purpose. Keep us focused on You…
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Christian Devotional – November 21, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 17 VERSE: Matthew 17:6–When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. TRUTH: I find it interesting that this is the point where the disciples fall down. It wasn’t when they saw the glory of Jesus or even when Moses and Elijah appeared and started talking to Jesus. Only later, when God’s voice comes from heaven do they fall down terrified. What does it take for God to get our attention? Do we miss God at work? What is God doing in our life today that we need to thank and honor Him for? RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and bless You. I pray…
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Christian Devotional – November 20, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 16 VERSE: Matthew 16:25–For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. TRUTH: It seems counterintuitive, yet Jesus here explains that in order to find true life, we must be willing to lose our lives for Christ’s sake. Often the things we try to hang on to the most are the very things that seem to slip through our grasp. However, if we are holding on to Jesus and all that He promises us, then we will see that we will lose our old life along with our preconceived notions of what life will be like.…
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Christian Devotional – November 19, 2014
Reach Matthew chapter 15 VERSE: Matthew 15:18–But the things that comes out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. TRUTH: What thoughts actually slip out of our mouths? When we say thins we are voicing the innermost beliefs and ideas that we have. These are the things that show what our hearts truly believe. If our hearts are sinful, our words will mimic that. When we say evil and mean things, we are simply reflecting the evil and mean thoughts we have held in our hearts. What will our words reflect about us today? RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and desire that my words reveal…
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Christian Devotional – November 18, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 14 VERSE: Matthew 14:16–Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” TRUTH: How many times when forced with a difficult situation, have we come up with a solution, only to have God say, “No, not that way. Do it this way.” So often, when we think we have things figured out, God changes the plan on us so that He receives the glory. Are we open to God’s plans? Do we trust that He knows exactly what He is doing, even when at first glance, we can’t figure out His plan. Trust Him today; He has a plan. RESPONSE: Father,…
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Christian Devotional – November 17, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 13 VERSE: Matthew 13:44–The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hit it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. TRUTH: Would we be willing to sell everything we have in order to obtain one thing of great value? What is worth that much to us? Jesus indicates that the kingdom of heaven is worth everything we have and we should be willing to gladly trade all that we have to be able to obtain it. Will we trade all that we have and know in this lie in…
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Christian Devotional – November 16, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 13 VERSE: Matthew 13:36–But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. TRUTH: How do we use our gift of speech? Our ability to communication is truly a gift that we have been given by God and one day we will be held accountable for all that we have said and all that we haven’t said. Are we using our gift of communication in a way pleasing to God? RESPONSE: Father, allow everything that comes out of my mouth to be pleasing to You. Keep my word full instead of empty and allow…
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Christian Devotional – November 15, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 11 VERSE: Matthew 11:28–Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. TRUTH: This often quoted verse lies sandwiched between some interesting other verses, Right before this verse, Jesus tells the people that they can’t really know God unless they know Him and after this verse Jesus explains that he does have a load that we are to carry, but that load is easy. So how does this verse fit in? The people Jesus was speaking to were used to viewing God as someone who had lots of rules and laws that had to be fulfilled in order to be…
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Christian Devotional – November 14, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 10 VERSE: Matthew 10:20–For it is not you who speak but it is the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you. TRUTH: Jesus knew the disciples were going to experience difficult times. But, He also knew that even in the midst of difficulty, if they would rust in God, then the Spirit would speak through them the words that needed to be spoken. As believers, we are going to experience difficult times as well. Sometimes, it is tempting to try and plan exactly what we are going to say in the midst of these times, yet we don’t have to worry. If we will trust God,…
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Christian Devotional – November 13, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 9 VERSE: Matthew 9:4–And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts?” TRUTH: As we go through the day, would Jesus ever ask us this question? He knows our thoughts and even though we can act the right way, or say the right things, what are we thinking in our hearts? Jesus knows and He will confront us just like He confronted the scribes. RESPONSE: Father, give me compassion and faith that starts in my heart and works its way out into my words and actions. I will view people and situations the way You view them so that I will be…