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Christian Devotional – February 24, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 24:19–This was their appointed order of ministry when they entered the temple of the Lord according to the regulations prescribed for them by their ancestor Aaron, as the Lord, the God of Israel, had commanded him. TRUTH: God had given Aaron a plan and order for how to carry out the responsibility of ministry. Generations later, that was still being held to and obeyed. Why? The descendants had been taught not only what to do, but their elders had conveyed the passion for why to do it as well, otherwise the actions would have fallen by the wayside after a couple of generations. As we experience the wonders…
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Christian Devotional – February 23, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 23:30–They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the Lord. They were to do the same in the evening. TRUTH: Many places in this chapter read like a daily to-do list for the Levities: bake the bread, offer the sacrifice, take charge of the purifications, praise and thank God every morning and every evening. We must be very careful that we remember the importance of thanking God in every circumstance and every day. This is to be part of our daily agenda. Are we thankful and full of praise today? RESPONSE: Father, I love You and I want to make sure that I set aside…
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Christian Devotional – February 22, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 22:12–May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when he puts you in command over Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God. TRUTH: This is a curious statement to me because David is king, yet he makes it clear that it is God who will put Solomon in place as the next king, not himself. The Lord is truly the one who gives power and authority to people. We can expect Him to give us the discretion and understanding we need in order to do all that He’s set for us to do. We just have to choose to obey Him and…
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Christian Devotional – February 21, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 21:24–But King David replied to Aramah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.” TRUTH: David had done wrong and was looking to make amends for what he had done. David came to make a sacrifice to the Lord at the place where the angel stopped, which happened to be on Aramah’s land. Instead of just taking the land and the animals, which as a king he had a right to do, David realized that since he had done wrong, he needed to be the one to make…
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Christian Devotional – February 20, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 20:6-7–In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty-four in all. He also was descended from Rapha. When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him. TRUTH: Another big man from the Philistines came and began taunting Israel. Jonathan remembered his uncle David who fought Goliath, and he went out and killed this six-fingered, six-toed man for taunting the nation of Israel and her God. When we hear about the amazing things God does in the lives of others, do we realize that He can do…
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Christian Devotional – February 19, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 19:12–Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to rescue me; but if the Ammorites are too strong for you, then I will rescue you.” TRUTH: We are to have each other’s backs. Joab knew he could count on his brother to come to his rescue and he also knew that he would go rescue his brother. Do we depend on your brothers and sisters in Christ to have our backs when we experience difficulties, or do we push people away? Do we come to the rescue of others we see that are hurting or do we just ignore them? RESPONSE: Lord,…
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Christian Devotional – February 18, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 18:11–King David dedicated these articles to the Lord, as he had done with the silver and gold he had taken from all these nations: Edom and Moab, the Ammonites and the Philistines, and Amalek. TRUTH: God gave David the victory and in return, David gave God the praise and the spoils of war. David made sure that everyone knew who he credited for his success. Do we give credit back to God for the victories and successes that God brings to us? RESPONSE: Father, I will not take credit for the things that You have done. I will give You the credit. I will give back to…
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Christian Devotional – February 17, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 17:16–Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said, “Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?” TRUTH: David asks this all-important question after finding out that God is going to establish his kingdom. God has promised great and amazing things to him and David is in awe and humbled by the thought. If God came to us and promised us greatness and power and success, how would we respond? Would we say, “Wow God, it’s about time. I’ve deserved this for a while now,” or would we receive it with humility as David…
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Christian Devotional – February 15, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 15:22–Kenaniah the head levite was in charge of the singing; that was his responsibility because he was skillful at it. TRUTH: Music and singing are enjoyed by the Lord. They are a way to praise and exalt God with reverence and adoration. Apparently Kenaniah was a good singer because they put him in charge of their singing. No matter what our skill (singing, teaching, painting, talking, whatever!), we have a responsibility to praise God with our skill. How are we bringing praise and worship to God? RESPONSE: Father, no matter what You have given me for abilities, I will use that ability to praise and adore You.…
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Christian Devotional – February 14, 2013
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY EVERYONE! Enjoy God’s love for you today! VERSE: 1 Chronicles 14:10–so David inquired of God, “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hands?” TRUTH: Do we bring everything to God? Every decision, every plan, every thought; do we come to the Father and ensure that it is His plan for us? We must be listening and constantly seeking God in every area of our life or we will miss His plans and will for our lives. Big decision, little decisions, it makes no difference. We are to seek Him in everything. RESPONSE: Lord, help me to be like David.…