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Chritian Devotional – December 3, 2014
Read Judges chapter 1 VERSE: Judges 1:32–The Asherites lived among the Canaanite inhabitants of the land because they did not drive them out. TRUTH: This book begins by discussing the conquest of the promised land by the children of Israel. However, the chapter ends with several of these statements. They did not drive out the evil inhabitants completely. This will later become the source of much temptation and sin for the children of Israel. When we come to Jesus, do we turn over every area of our life to Him? Anything sinful in our life that we don’t drive out completely will come back to trip us up later. RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – December 2, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 28 VERSE: Matthew 28:17–When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. TRUTH: This is so true, now and then. Jesus shows up in our lives and does something amazing and miraculous and some people believe and worship God while others doubt. If that was the case when Jesus rose from the dead, we can be sure it will be the case with the miracles God does in our lives today. The question is, when we see Jesus working and moving, will we worship or doubt? RESPONSE: Father, give me the faith to worship You in everything. I will trust You and have faith in You…
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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 30, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 26 VERSE: Matthew 26:41–Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. TRUTH: Do we watch and do we pray? Jesus could ask the same question of each one of us for indeed our spirit may be willing to follow Him and obey, but our flesh is weak. Are we following Him and seeking after Him? Are we watchful and prayerful as we are going throughout our day? Only by God’s grace and through His power will we be able to do all that God has for us to do. Keep watching and keep praying. RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – November 29, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 25 VERSE: Matthew 25:40–The King will answer and say to them, “Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to me.” TRUTH: Do we treat others as if we were treating Jesus Christ Himself? When we view others, even the hurting, sick, and despairing, do we view them as Christ would view them? When we are treating others, we need to realize that God cares for them and desires that we care for them too. Do our actions and attitudes reflect Christ? RESPONSE: Father, I love You and…
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Christian Devotional – November 28, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 24 VERSE: Matthew 24:35–Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. TRUTH: Everything we see around us and everything that we know will one day all pass away. We cannot place our trust or our hope in anything that we can see, feel, taste, touch because one day it will all be gone. Only the words of God will last. Are we hearing those words, listening to them, and doing what they say? They are the only thing that matters. RESPONSE: Father, Your words are amazing. I will love You and will follow You because You will endure and will last. Thank…
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Christian Devotional – November 27, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 23 VERSE: Matthew 23:12– For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. TRUTH: Which are you? Do we seek to exalt ourselves or humble ourselves? Jesus shows us that our pride and desire to be made much of by others will ultimately result in us being humbled. Are we truly thankful and grateful for others in our life and for what we have been blessed with? If we are seeking to be humble ourselves, then God will allow is to be exalted at the proper time. Otherwise, we will find ourselves humbled in front of all. RESPONSE: Father, You…
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Christian Devotional – November 26, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 22 VERSE: Matthew 22:37–Jesus replied, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'” TRUTH: Jesus gave this answer to people who were trying to test him. These were the same people who would eventually have him killed. Yet He was explaining to them the importance of showing love to God. He wanted to make sure they understood that more than they quest for power, more than their quest for recognition, and even more than their quest for worldly things, God wanted them. He wants our hearts and our minds and our souls. God made us and…
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Christian Devotional – November 25, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 21 VERSE: Matthew 21:13–“It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.'” TRUTH: Jesus came and confronted those who held a wrong view of God’s house. How do we view God’s house? Are we using it as a house of prayer? Are we focused on reaching others and sharing the message of Christ? Or, do we see church as only a gathering place or a place focused on raising money? What does our church look like and how are we helping to make it a house of prayer? RESPONSE: Father, Your…
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Christian Devotional – November 24, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 20 VERSE: Matthew 20:28–just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. TRUTH: Jesus came to serve and to sacrifice. He had a purpose in doing both. As He has called us and sent us to be like Him, we also are sent to serve and sacrifice. Does our life reflect that calling? We realize that God has given us the example to follow. Will we? RESPONSE: Father, make my life a life of service and sacrifice for You. I desire that You would give me the strength and endurance to follow…