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Christian Devotional – October 26, 2016
Read 1 Timothy chapter 3 VERSE: 1 Timothy 3:10–They must first be tested and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. TRUTH: Before we can be truly committed to service, we must first be tested. The church was to test and try those who wanted to serve in the church to ensure that they were truly people of their word and people who desired God above all else. Many of us want to serve and to be seen as “great” when we are around other Christians or in churches. How would we fair if our motives were tested before we were allowed to serve? VERSE:…
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Christian Devotional – July 15, 2016
Read 1 Peter chapter 4 VERSE 1 Peter 4:11–If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever, Amen. TRUTH: Let’s take inventory. When we look back at the words we spoke yesterday, do they look like they were the words of God? When we look back at the way we served yesterday, did we even serve at all? If we did serve was in in God’s strength…
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Christian Devotional – November 21, 2015
Read James chapter 4 VERSE: James 4:10–Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. TRUTH: Another statement that seems so contrary to the way we think. Go lower to go higher. However, God looks at our hearts. As we submit ourselves to Him and seek to honor Him, He will raise us up and trust us with greater and greater responsibility. At the end of the day, the truth comes down to this: if you want to get ahead, you must first come behind. Stop exalting yourself. Leave the exaltation up to God; He’s much better at it and His exaltation lasts much longer. RESPONSE: Father, I…
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Christian Devotional – June 30, 2015
Read Mark chapter 10 VERSE: Mark 10:45–For even 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. He was the main servant and He sought to share His service with all He was around. When we look at people, are we seeking a way to serve them? If we are seeking to be like Jesus, that’s exactly how we will see people. RESPONSE: Father, I praise You and seek to lift You up by serving as You served. I will be open to the opportunities You bring my way today to…
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Christian Devotional – May 31, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 131 VERSE: Psalm 1311–My heart is not proud, Lord, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. TRUTH: Interestingly enough, this is not a statement that is encouraged in today’s society. We encourage people to seek things that are great and higher. We try to move ourselves into positions in this world where we will be higher up and more advanced. God wants us to be concerned about this world, but the way we do that is to be concerned about God. As we are focused on Him, we will see the things around us that…
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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…
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Christian Devotional – September 3, 2014
Read Esther chapter 6 VERSE: Esther 6:6–When Haman entered, the king asked him, “What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?” Now Haman thought to himself, “Who is there that the king would rather honor than me?” TRUTH: The king just asked a question. Haman, in his pride and arrogance, was the one who made the giant leap to assume that the king was talking about him. Do we assume that we know exactly what others are thinking? Do we assume that we know what God is thinking? This can result in huge miscalculations and embarrassment, at best. If we are going to assume something about…
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Christian Devotional – May 2, 2014
Read Romans chapter 14 VERSE: Romans 14:8–If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. TRUTH: Our life is His. We are no longer our own. As we commit ourselves to Him, we see that God is the One who leads and directs us. We can trust God to do with us that which brings Him the most glory. Are we content to allow Him to guide and direct our lives, or are we still seeking after our own purposes? RESPONSE: Father, my life is Yours, so whatever You desire is…
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Christian Devotional – December 4, 2013
VERSE: Numbers 18:7–But only you and your sons may serve as priests in connection with everything at the altar and inside the curtain. I am giving you the service of the priesthood as a gift. Anyone else who comes near the sanctuary is to be put to death. TRUTH: Being allowed to serve is a gift from God. We don’t often think of service as a gift, but one of the ways that God blesses us is by allowing us the opportunity to serve Him in special ways. Have we been blessed by God? Do we have opportunities to serve that we are overlooking? RESPONSE: Father, You have given me…