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Christian Devotional – December 1, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 27 VERSE: Matthew 27:51–At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split. TRUTH: The moment that Jesus Christ was crucified and died for the sins of the world everything changed. The curtain in the temple that kept people out from the holy of holies was torn. Because of Jesus Christ, people now had direct access to God. They could come into His presence because of the sacrifice of Jesus. Several other miracles occurred as well that showed the power of Jesus, even in death. Do we acknowledge the power of Jesus Christ then and…
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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 6, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 2 VERSE: Matthew 2:8–He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for this child. As soon as you find him, return to me, so that I too may go and worship him.” TRUTH: The magi were asked to look carefully for Jesus, yet they had already shown their diligence for looking for Him by coming this far. Herod wanted to convey his concern to the magi to trick them. Still, the search for Jesus is one of the most important things we can do in our life. God know when our search for Jesus is sincere and when its not. Will we keep searching…
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Christian Devotional – November 5, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 1 VERSE: Matthew 1:21–She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. TRUTH: Jesus’ purpose in coming to earth was clear. He is to be the savior for those who are lost in their sin. Each and every one of us fit that description. As we start to contemplate all that He is and does for us, we cannot deny His purpose. Jesus came to save people from their sins. RESPONSE: Father, You sent Jesus because we needed a savior. I needed a savior. Thank You for seeing me where I…
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Christian Devotional – October 19, 2014
Read Colossians chapter 2 VERSE: Colossians 2:6-7–So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. TRUTH: Our coming to Christ is not a one-time thing. Yes, we accepted Jesus Christ as Lord of our lives and are saved, but we continue to live in Him day by day. We must be rooted in Christ, built up in Christ, strengthened by Christ. How do we do this? We must be taught. Receiving Christ is the single most important decision in our lives, but after that,…
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Christian Devotional – September 22, 2014
Read 1 Corinthians chapter 15 VERSE: 1 Corinthians 15:27–But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ TRUTH: We have victory! We have victory over depression, over defeat, over pain, over abuse, over money, over Satan, over evil, over death, and over ever single thing that comes against us in this life. Praise God! We are victorious through Jesus Christ. Some days we may not see it or feel it, but that doesn’t change the truth of our victory. Do we live each day knowing that we are victors and thanking God for the power and victory He has given us who believe and trust…
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Christian Devotional – August 7, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:17-18–All wrong doing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death. We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. TRUTH: When we have accepted Jesus Christ as the Son of God, then we realize that He wants to live in and through us every day. He is the first One who was born of God when God raised Him from the dead. He leads and guides us to do those things that He would do. Will we…
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Christian Devotional – August 4, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:13–I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. TRUTH: In many other religions, the people simply wish they will have eternal life. They think they might. They try and try, but never really know for sure where they stand with their God. However, with the one true God, we can know, confidently, assuredly, know that we have eternal life. No wondering or doubting because God has written these things in His word to us so we can understand exactly how God provides eternal life…