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Christian Devotional – September 12, 2016
Read 2 Kings chapter 22 VERSE: 2 Kings 22:19–Because your heart was responsive and you humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I have spoken against this place and its people–that they would become a curse and be laid waste–and because you tore your robes and wept in my presence, I also have heard you, declares the Lord. TRUTH: How do we respond to God? The way we respond to God will determine, in some ways, the manner in which God responds to us. In this case, Josiah was humbled and he desired to seek after and to follow God. When he heard all the evil things that…
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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 21, 2015
Read Luke chapter 15 VERSE Luke 15:10–“In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” TRUTH We know what delights heave: seeing people come to repentance. Do we delight in the same thing? Often, as we get so focused on the day-to-day of life, we lose that same excitement and focus on the importance of seeing others come to repentance. Today, we need to be focused and delight in that which delights heaven. RESPONSE: Father, I will praise You and exalt You. I will keep my focus on the things that delight You. Help me to…
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Christian Devotional – October 24, 2014
Read Hosea chapter 3 VERSE: Hosea 3:5–Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the Lord their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the Lord and to his blessings in the last days. TRUTH: God, in His wisdom and mercy, knew that the people would return from their rebellion and would seek the Lord. He also indicates that He will restore them and will bless them. When we turn away from God and sin, do we seek restoration and a return to God and His blessings? He is waiting to receive us. RESPONSE: Father, no matter what I do, I know that You are God. Even when…
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Christian Devotional – April 20, 2014
HAPPY RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!! – May God bless you as we celebrate His victory over sin and death today! Read Romans chapter 2 VERSE: Romans 2:4–Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? TRUTH: God allows circumstances in our lives to lead us to the place where we recognize our need for a Savior. Jesus Christ came, lived a perfect life, was crucified for our sins, and was raised from the dead; which we celebrate today on Easter. He did this because of His grace and mercy toward us. Do we show contempt for…
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Christian Devotional – February 9, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 9 VERSE: Revelation 9:20–The rest of mankind who were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands, they did not stop worshipping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone, and wood–idols that cannot see or hear or walk. TRUTH: So much destruction and devastation comes on the earth, yet even in the midst of this, the people are not willing to repent and turn back to God. When we are doing something against God, what does it take to get our attention and push us toward repentance? RESPONSE: Father, You desire for all to come to repentance, yet some…
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Christian Devotional – September 4, 2013
VERSE: Joel 2:13–Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity. TRUTH: The people of Israel had a tradition that when they were in mourning or showing deep repentance, they would tear their robes. Unfortunately, it had come to be just a tradition and not something that actually reached their hearts. God is reminding the people that it is not about the outward signs of repentance, but the inner signs. Do we allow our hearts to be broken by our sin? Are we being genuine in our…
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Christian Devotional – August 4, 2013
VERSE: Jeremiah 36:24–The king and all his attendants who heard all these words showed no fear, nor did they tear their clothes. TRUTH: When confronted with God’s word, the king had no interest, no repentance, no remorse. He didn’t feel guilty and proceeded to throw the written word of God into the fire. God’s word is truth and when we are confronted with the truth of our ways, how do we respond? Do we turn with repentance and a desire to be made right with God or do we resist God’s instructions and refuse His corrections? RESPONSE: Father, I do not like correction, but I know that I can’t fully…
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Christian Devotional – May 17, 2013
VERSE: Ezekiel 33:11–Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil way! Why will you die, people of Israel?’ TRUTH: Contrary to some people’s perception of God, He is not sitting up in heaven waiting to zap people for doing wrong. God is just and must punish sin, but He is desperately waiting and hoping that people will turn to Him and repent from their evil ways. Do we need to turn back to Him? He is waiting for us! Or, do…
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Christian Devotional – April 23, 2013
VERSE: Ezekiel 9:10–So I will not look on them with pity or spare them, but I will bring down on their own heads what they have done. TRUTH: When dealing with sin and evil, God cannot be something other than what He is. God is righteous and just. He is holy and pure. He cannot tolerate sin and He makes it clear here that He is going to allow people to experience the full consequences of the sin they have done. Are we repentant to God or are we prepared to receive the full consequences of the wrongs that we have done? RESPONSE: Father, You are holy. Without our repentance…