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Christian Devotional – April 25, 2014
Read Romans chapter 7 VERSE: Romans 7:15–I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. TRUTH: How often do we feel like that! We want to please God and we know what we should be doing to do that, yet we do something else. We know what is sinful and wrong, yet we continue to do those things. There is a war going on inside of us. This war is between good and evil, between the flesh and the spirit. Even though we have committed our life to Christ, we must still, every minute of every…
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Christian Devotional – April 24, 2014
Read Romans chapter 6 VERSE: Romans 6:6–For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. TRUTH: When we came to Jesus, He takes our old self and it is killed. Everything about us is dead and gone and the only thing that remains is Jesus Christ. We are no longer ruled or influenced by the sin that has been a part of our life. Now all that is put to death and we are free to follow Jesus whole-heartedly. RESPONSE: Father, thank You for putting to death…
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Christian Devotional – April 23, 2014
Read Romans chapter 5 VERSE: Romans 5:1–Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God though our Lord Jesus Christ. TRUTH: How is it possible that we: a sinful, imperfect creation, can be at peace with the perfect, holy, creator God? Through faith, we are made right, or justified, with God. When we have faith that God has paid the price for our sins, we are justified and made right with God. That faith leads us to peace with God. Do we experience peace with God? Do we have faith in Him? RESPONSE: Father, I love You and I have faith in You and Your Son…
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Christian Devotional – April 22, 2014
Read Romans chapter 4 VERSE: Romans 4:21–being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. TRUTH: Abraham had received a promise from God, yet when he looked around at his life, he couldn’t see any natural way for that promise to be fulfilled. Still, Abraham believed and was fully convinced that God was powerful enough to keep His promise. Do we completely believe that God will keep His promises to us, even when we can’t see how? Abraham had faith in God, do we have the same faith in God? RESPONSE: Father, I can’t see the “how” sometimes, yet I know that You have promised to…
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Christian Devotional – April 21, 2014
Read Romans chapter 3 VERSE: Romans 3:23-24–for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. TRUTH: Verse 23 is often used to remind us that absolutely everyone has done wrong. However, with that, it is important to remember the next verse as well. Everyone is justified freely through the grace and redemption found in Jesus Christ. Even though we are all sinners, there is hope for every single one of us. Redemption is free. We can be redeemed through Jesus Christ, and that is freely given to us who accept that…
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Christian Devotional – April 20, 2014
HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!! – May God bless you as we celebrate His victory over sin and death today! Read Romans chapter 2 VERSE: Romans 2:4–Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? TRUTH: God allows circumstances in our lives to lead us to the place where we recognize our need for a Savior. Jesus Christ came, lived a perfect life, was crucified for our sins, and was raised from the dead; which we celebrate today on Easter. He did this because of His grace and mercy toward us. Do we show contempt for…
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Christian Devotional – April 19, 2014
Read Romans chapter 1 VERSE: Romans 1:20–For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. TRUTH: As we look around us, we see the amazing creation of God. We find ourselves drawn to amazing displays of nature. Why is that? Because those displays show the amazing qualities of our amazing Creator. We have no excuse to not see or believe in the Creator based on seeing His invisible qualities so majestically displayed across the canvas of this world. Do we credit the Creator and give Him the praise and…
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Christian Devotional – April 18, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 34 VERSE: Deuteronomy 34:10–Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. TRUTH: Before the coming of Jesus Christ who made it possible to have a personal relationship with God, people , because of their sin, could not have that close personal relationship with the Creator of the universe. Moses was one who had seen God face to face and had been able to share with the people about God and what God desires. Now, because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, we can see and know God face to face. Do we? RESPONSE: Father, Your…
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Christian Devotional – April 17, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 33 VERSE: Deuteronomy 33:12–About Benjamin he said: “Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.” TRUTH: As Moses blessed the people one last time, this is the blessing He bestowed on the people of Benjamin. The beloved of the Lord can rest securely in Him. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called the children of God. We are His beloved. We can rest securely in Him knowing that He protects and shields us from everything. Nothing comes to us that hasn’t first gone through Him. We can…
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Christian Devotional – April 16, 2014
Read Deuteronomy chapter 32 VERSE: Deuteronomy 32:4–He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. TRUTH: As Moses began to sing a song, he starts out with praise to God. God is so many things and He had shown Himself to the people in so many ways. The Lord is perfect. He is a Rock we can hold on to in every situation for He does not change. He is faithful, upright, and just. Do we praise God for who He is? Do we trust in Him and rely on Him for everything?…