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Christian Devotional – August 25, 2015
Read Luke chapter 19 VERSE: Luke 19:46–“It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.'” TRUTH: If someone who was brand new to the area asked people for the “house of prayer,” would people direct them to your church? The church is to have the reputation for communicating with God. People in the community should know that if they need something, there are people at the church who will pray for them and encourage them. Is your church a house of prayer? If not, what can you do to help lead it in that direction? RESPONSE:…
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Christian Devotional – August 11, 2015
Read Luke chapter 5 VERSE: Luke 5:16–But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. TRUTH: Jus because a place is lonely doesn’t mean that time spent there is. Jesus sought out those quiet places in order to be able to better hear His Father and seek His will and direction. As we encounter those quiet pauses in life, whether standing in a line, driving, sitting at home, we can use that time to seek our Father and His direction. As we realize how much a little bit of time spent with God will impact our life, we will find ourselves seeking out more and more time to seek God’s…
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Christian Devotional – July 20, 2015
Read 1 Samuel chapter 14 VERSE: 1 Samuel 14:6–Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised men. Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” TRUTH: Jonathan knew and understood a valuable truth about God. God is able to save and He’s not dependent on circumstances or people to make it happen. God is able to save whether there are lots of adversaries or a few adversaries. When we are facing difficulties today, we can know that God has overcome and that He is able to meet people where…
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Christian Devotional – July 18, 2015
Read 1 Samuel chapter 12 VERSE: 1 Samuel 12:23–As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. TRUTH: Do we realize that we are to pray for one another and that if we don’t we are sinning? Samuel let the people know that even though they had disobeyed God, he would continue to pray for them. However, he doesn’t just leave it there. He also states that he will spend his time teaching the people the way that is good and right. We can start by…
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Christian Devotional – July 14, 2015
Read 1 Samuel chapter 8 VERSE: 1 Samuel 8:22a–The Lord answered, “Listen to them and give them a king.” TRUTH: When we pray and beg God for things, sometimes God gives us what we want. In this case, having a king did not turn out well for the people. We must be careful what we are praying for and make sure that it is in line with God’s will for us. If not, God may give us what we ask for, and we end up wishing He hadn’t. RESPONSE: Father, I want You , so I will pray to have more of You. I desire You in my life. Thank…
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Christian Devotional – July 1, 2015
Read Mark chapter 11 VERSE: Mark 11:17–And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’? But you have made it a den of robbers.'” TRUTH: As Jesus came up into the temple, He saw the business side of things. He saw that people had come into the temple with the motivation of making money and seeking to take advantage of those who had simply come to worship. He drove them all out. When we go into the churches today, are they a house of prayer? Do we sense and see all that God desires for prayerful…
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Christian Devotional – January 22, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 22 VERSE: Psalm 22:2-3–My God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night but I find no rest. Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises. TRUTH: How many times have we cried out to God and felt like He didn’t hear us? We feel alone and separated from him, but in the very next verse, David reminds us that god is always on His throne. He is never gone or missing or out of control. Even when we don’t feel like we are getting answers or we feel alone, God is still there and we can…
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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 12, 2014
Read Matthew chapter 8 VERSE: Matthew 8:10–When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.” TRUTH: This soldier had come to Jesus with a request, and he was completely ready and willing to believe what Jesus said. He didn’t need to see if with his own eyes. He didn’t need to watch it happen. He had faith that if Jesus said it would be done, it would be done. We have the opportunity to come to Jesus all the time and to bring our requests to Him. Do we have the…
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Christian Devotional – August 6, 2014
Read 1 John chapter 5 VERSE: 1 John 5:16–If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that you should pray about that. TRUTH: While there is debate about what exactly is meant by a “sin that leads to death,” we must realize that God desires that we lift one another up in prayer. Regardless of whether this refers to a sin that, when committed, results in the physical death of…