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Christian Devotional – September 5, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 6 VERSE: Zechariah 6:15–“Those who are far away will come and help to build the temple of the Lord, and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the Lord your God.” TRUTH: When God gives us a job to do, He also provides the way to do it. We can step out in confidence and obedience knowing that God has already seen through the various obstacles in order to make a way for us to be successful in all that He has for us to do. I know that He will lead and direct me…
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Christian Devotional – September 4, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 5 VERSE: Zechariah 5:3–And he said to me, “This is the curse that is going out over the whole land; for according to what it says on one side, every thief will be banished, and according to what it says on the other side, everyone who swears falsely will be banished.” TRUTH: As God reviews and evaluates the land, He sees all that we have done. God will not tolerate sin and He has a curse prepared for those who have sinned and not repented. Interestingly, a lot of people might be surprised at the types of sins mentioned here, thinking that those may be some of…
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Christian Devotional – September 3, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 4 VERSE: Zechariah 4:6–So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” TRUTH: No matter how strong and mighty we think we are, we can only accomplish the things we do each day by the power of the Spirit. What are we relying on to get us through the day and to help us be successful? As we are going, if we think that we are the ones who are creating all the successes in life, then we are missing the opportunity to see amazing results as we trust…
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Christian Devotional – September 2, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 3 VERSE: Zechariah 3:7–This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘If you will walk in obedience to me and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here.’ TRUTH: Zechariah is telling the high priest Joshua what the Lord has said concerning Joshua. Joshua is to stand firm and to follow the commands of God and if he will, then Joshua will long serve in the temple of God. God has a purpose and a plan for each one of us and if we will follow Him in obedience, He…
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Christian Devotional – September 1, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 2 VERSE: Zechariah 2:13–Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling. TRUTH: God was on the move at this point and He was coming to judge all the peoples. The question became, were they ready? God will judge all the peoples of the earth at some point and He is waiting now so that as many as will can come to Him and be forgiven and seek restoration through Jesus Christ. If God came today, would we be ready? RESPONSE: Father, I know that You are holy and I am not. Thank You for Your Son who has paid…
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Christian Devotional – August 31, 2015
Read Zechariah chapter 1 VERSE: Zechariah 1:16–Therefore this is what the Lord says, ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there my house will be rebuilt. And the measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ declares the Lord Almighty. TRUTH: With repentance comes returning and rebuilding. As the people came and repented to God, the Lord promised to return to them and to rebuild. We are never so far gone that Jesus can’t bring us back and return us, rebuild us, and restore us. As I look at my life, I see so many areas where I need God to move in power and bring restoration. Will we…
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Christian Devotional – August 30, 2015
Read Luke chapter 24 VERSE: Luke 24:27–And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scripture concerning himself. TRUTH: What a sermon that must have been! Jesus went through and explained the entire Bible to these two me as they all traveled along the way. Even though the men didn’t recognize Jesus, they must have marveled at the message that was brought on the dusty road that day. All of the Bible points to who Jesus is and the purpose for His coming to provide the way of salvation for those who would believe. Now, we have the Holy Spirit who…
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Christian Devotional – August 29, 2015
Read Luke chapter 23 VERSE: Luke 23:41–We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve, but this man has done nothing wrong. TRUTH: This statement was said by one of the thieves on the cross beside Jesus. He knew what he had done that had landed him in that spot. He knew what his deeds deserved. He also knew that Jesus had done nothing that deserved death. He was perfect and sinless. No matter how good we think we are, we have all done something wrong and sinned against God. We all deserve death. We can be so thankful that we don’t have to receive what we…
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Christian Devotional – August 28, 2015
Read Luke chapter 22 VERSE: Luke 22:32–“But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” TRUTH: No one likes hearing that they are going to mess up, and I’m sure that Peter was no exception. However, Jesus made three important statements here. The first, Jesus had prayed for Peter. We can know that no matter what is going on or what we are facing in our lives, Jesus has prayed for us and we are not alone. Second, there is an opportunity for repentance. Jesus mentioned that when Peter turns back. Peter will have an opportunity to…
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Christian Devotional – August 27, 2015
Read Luke chapter 21 VERSE: Luke 21:4–“All these people gave their gifts our of their wealth, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” TRUTH: Whether we consider ourselves to have riches or poverty, the question is the same: Do we trust God with everything we have? When we take a look at what financial resources and material good we have, do we trust in those things stored up in our houses, or do we trust in God’s hand to provide for us. If God asked us to give all that we have, would we do so immediately and joyfully? RESPONSE: Father, I love…