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Christian Devotional – February 12, 2104
Read Revelation chapter 12 VERSE: Revelation 12:9–The great dragon was hurled down–that wicked serpent called the devil, or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. TRUTH: Despite what some people say or would like to believe, Satan and demons are very real. He is not just some idea or thought that people use to scare others. He is real and true and dangerous. He delights in leading the whole world astray. We make a mistake if we discount Him, for He is our true adversary. He will be looking for a way today to deceive us and lead us…
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Christian Devotional – February 11, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 11 VERSE: Revelation 11:15–The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said, “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will reign for ever and ever.” TRUTH: It can be so easy to go through life trying to build our own kingdoms, and enhance ourselves and the countries that we live in. However, this verse explains that in the end, there will be only one kingdom: God’s kingdom. Jesus Christ will reign over this kingdom forever and ever. Are we doing things to build up our own kingdoms or His kingdom?…
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Christian Devotional – February 10, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 10 VERSE: Revelation 10:11–Then I was told, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.” TRUTH: When we are sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, sometimes we think that sharing one time with a person is enough. Regardless of the response, we are to share again and again with people. We must tell the people all that God tells us to, so that they may know and have every opportunity to repent. Are we sharing again and again? RESPONSE: Father, You are over all peoples, nations, languages, and kings, so Your message is important enough to be shared time after time with them.…
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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 – February 8, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 8 VERSE: Revelation 8:13–As I watched, I heard an eagle that was flying in midair call out in a loud voice: “Woe! Woe! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth, because of the trumpet blasts about to be sounded by the other three angels.” TRUTH: As John details the judgment that comes to the earth with the first four of the trumpets, it is hard to realize that judgment from the next three will be even worse. The depth of the disobedience to God is hard to understand and as a result, it is hard to fathom the judgment that will come. However, even in the midst of…
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Christian Devotional – February 7, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 7 VERSE: Revelation 7:17–“For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; he will lead them to springs of living water. And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” TRUTH: All those who believe in Jesus Christ will one day be clothed in white, gathered around the throne of God. He will lead us. He will care for us and all our physical needs and emotional needs. We can trust Him completely. He is our Savior and through Him is all that we need and desire. RESPONSE: Father, one day I will see You face to face, yet even now, You…
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Christian Devotional – February 6, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 6 VERSE: Revelation 6:10–They called out in a loud voice, “How long Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” TRUTH: Millions of believers have been killed throughout the centuries because of their belief in Jesus Christ. God knows and remembers every single one of them. In the final days, as these saints look on, God indicates to them that He will avenge their blood, but in the meantime, they are asked to wait. Many have waited for a long time and yet God is moving in His perfect time for everything. Are we willing to wait on…
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Christian Devotional – February 5, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 5 VERSE: And they sand a new song, saying, “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.” TRUTH: As those around the throne praise and worship God, they see a scroll and realize only Jesus is worthy of opening it. He is worthy because He was perfect and yet sacrificed Himself and was killed. Through His blood, He purchased salvation for everyone who believes in Him. People from every tribe and tongue will be represented as believers through the gift of…
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Christian Devotional – February 3, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 3 VERSE: Revelation 3:2–Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. TRUTH: We can sometimes have spiritual narcolepsy. We get started doing the work that we’ve been called to and then all of a sudden, right in the middle of it, we fall asleep. We need to wake up and stay focused on what Jesus has for us to do so that we are not leaving His work half-finished. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You for doing work through me. Help me not to lose sight of Your commands or fall asleep on…
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Christian Devotional – February 2, 2014
Read Revelation chapter 2 VERSE: Revelation 2:4–Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. TRUTH: Remember how excited we were when we first committed our lives to Jesus Christ? That excitement and love for Him is to be how we characterize our relationship with Him always going forward. Do we lack joy and excitement in our walk with Christ? Perhaps we have left our first love. We must repent and come back to Him. He can restore our joy and love as we restore our relationship with Him. RESPONSE: Father, I desire Your love to come through my life. I confess that I…