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Christian Devotional – May 18, 2016
Read Amos chapter 2 VERSE: Amos 2:14–The swift will not escape, the strong will not muster their strength, and the warrior will not save his life. TRUTH: Amos is now sharing of the judgment that is coming for the people of Israel. With that, he wants to make sure they understand that they won’t be able to work their way out of it. All the strengths that they think they have, their speed, strengths, and skill at war, will not be able to help them in that day and time when God calls them and holds them accountable for their actions. Are we counting on ourselves or our own strength?…
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Christian Devotional – May 12, 2016
Read Daniel chapter 10 VERSE: Daniel 10:19–“Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.” TRUTH: Daniel had an encounter with a man who was not of this world, and when that happened, he was understandable frightened. However, the messenger explained to Daniel that he was a messenger from God who had come to deliver a message, but was delayed. Then, this messenger, before he delivered the main message, started off by reminding Daniel to not be afraid, be at peace, and be…
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Christian Devotional – August 5, 2015
Read 1 Samuel chapter 30 VERSE: 1 Samuel 30:6–David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. TRUTH: I imaging David was greatly distressed when his own men were talking about stoning him. These were his friends and the people who had stood with him. Yes, they had just realized that their families and belonging had been stolen while they were out helping David, so their anger and frustration is understandable. Still, what did David do? He didn’t whine to them. David found his strength in…
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Christian Devotional – June 13, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 144 VERSE: Psalm 144:2–He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. TRUTH: God is so many things to us. Several of the things mentioned here have to do with people our protection and strength. God is the One who is to fight the battles in our lives for us. He is all that we need to be able to stand up for the things of God. Even with knowing that He is our protector, often we have difficulty making the decision to stand firm. Will we rest in God’s protection…
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Christian Devotional – January 29, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 29 VERSE: Psalm 29:11–The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. TRUTH: We don’t develop our own strength. This isn’t something that we just work up. Strength comes from the Lord. The Lord also gives us peace. According to this verse, the strength is a gift and the peace is a blessing. We need His strength to make it though every aspect of our day. His strength is also part of His peace. As we are leaning on Him and rusting in Him to have the strength we need for each day, God also blesses us with peace to be calm…
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Christian Devotional – January 18, 2015
Read Psalm chapter 18 VERSE: Psalm 18:32–It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. TRUTH: Strength is seen in many ways, whether it is physical strength or mental strength or emotional strength. Sometimes it is strength of character or personality. Yet, this verse indicates that it is God who provides our strength. He is the One who gifts us with all kinds of strength, but more than that. In this verse, God is also the One who fives security. Do we rely on Him for all of our strength and security? RESPONSE: Father, You are the source of all my strength and it is only…
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Christian Devotional – December 7, 2014
Read Judges chapter 6 VERSE: Judges 6:14–The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian’s hand. Am I not sending you?” TRUTH: We are to go in the strength that we have. Sometimes we fail to follow through with what we feel God is leading us to do because we don’t think we measure up or have the skills necessary to accomplish the task. However, God is reminding Gideon (who felt those very things) that God was up to the task and that all Gideon had to do was be obedient to go and that since God was sending him,…
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Christian Devotional – October 18, 2014
Read Colossians chapter 1 VERSE: Colossians 1:11–being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience. TRUTH: Many of us pray for God’s strength and power. Why do we pray for these? Often, we want to be able to overcome certain things or conquer other things. However here, Paul is writing a prayer for the strength and power of God for the purpose of endurance and patience. We don’t often consider patience a characteristic of strength, yet it takes great strength and discipline to be patient and endure through difficult times. How strong are we in Christ today? Are we strong…
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Christian Devotional – April 29, 2014
Read Romans chapter 11 VERSE: Romans 11:18–do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this. You do not support the root, but the root supports you. TRUTH: As we look around us, it can be easy to spend time comparing ourselves to other Christians or even non-Christians. We may look around and see ourselves as better than them. Paul makes the point here that we are no better than other Christians because we are all being supported by the same root: Jesus Christ. The root is where the branches get their power. We can’t compare ourselves to non-Christians because they simply haven’t been…
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Christian Devotional – February 28, 2013
VERSE: 1 Chronicles 28:20–David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the work for the services of the temple of the Lord is finished.” TRUTH: Solomon had been tasked with a job by both God and his father, David. David encouraged him to be strong and do the work. When we are given a responsibility from God, our response should be: be strong and do the work. God promises to be with us and to help us do…