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Christian Devotional – April 9, 2013
VERSE: 1 Peter 3:15–But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. TRUTH: As believers in Christ, we will be asked questions often by non-believers who are watching us. Why do we believe? How can we keep going after something terrible happens? Why do we seem to have hope in hopeless situations? We are to have an answer for them to explain the hope we have. Our answer is to be gentle and respectful, but it is still to be there and…
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Christian Devotional – April 8, 2013
VERSE: 1 Peter 2:2–Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk so that by it you may grown up in your salvation. TRUTH: There is nothing so incessant as a newborn baby’s desire to be fed. They are single-minded in their focus and desire; nothing else will satisfy. Are we that desirous of God’s word? Only through His word will we be nourished and grow up in Him. We must kindle afresh our passion for the Word of God, the spiritual milk by which we are fed. RESPONSE: Father, You are my everything and yet I don’t always trust You like that. I confess I’ve not always been passionate about You and…
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Christian Devotional – April 7, 2013
VERSE: 1 Peter 1:25–but the word of the Lord endures forever. And this is the word that was preached to you. TRUTH: Of all the things that we possess, only one thing will last forever: God’s word. Knowing that God’s word is above all and over all, are we clinging to it as the only thing that will endure through the ages? God gave His word to us. He allowed us to hear the power and message of His word. Are we listening to it? RESPONSE: Father, Your word is holy just as You are holy and You have given it to us. I pray that I will cling to Your…