Afterward the disciples asked Jesus privately, “Why couldn’t we cast out that demon?”
“You didn’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I assure you, even if you had faith as small as a mustard seed you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.”
Matthew 17:19-20
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My Utmost for His Highest - 10/31/06
How will you live by faith today?
Your commitment to living for God and standing against the evil that exists in the world will be under attack today. This is true every day but the world has selected this day … October 31st … Halloween … in particular to celebrate all that is evil. What will your response be?
This is particularly true if you have children. All they see is the fun and the candy. How tricky the devil is at his schemes! Will you succumb to the pressure and let them go along with the evil practices or will you live by faith today? Find a way to teach the positive lesson of the difference between good and evil … between what is holy and what is hellish … between God and Satan.
Taking that stand … teaching that lesson … only requires mustard seed faith. With God, nothing is impossible!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 30, 2006
THE PEACE OF GOD
Jesus replied, “All those who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and live with them. Anyone who doesn’t love me will not do what I say. And remember, my words are not my own. This message is from the Father who sent me. I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Counselor as my representative—and by the Counselor I mean the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I myself have told you. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. If you really love me, you will be very happy for me, because now I can go to the Father, who is greater than I am.
John 14:23-28
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Upper Room - 10/30/06
In today’s devotion, the author speaks of one aspect of peace being the absence of war. Since September 11th, that peace has been absent from the lives of all Americans. For many Americans, that lack of peace has come very close to home. In fact, in the war in Iraq, this month (October) has been one of the deadliest months on record for our troops. The families who have lost sons or daughters in the war against terror need to know the peace that God gives as world peace seems to be getting further and further out of reach. Pray for them to have the gift which Jesus Himself promised – “peace of mind and heart.”
John 14:23-28
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Upper Room - 10/30/06
In today’s devotion, the author speaks of one aspect of peace being the absence of war. Since September 11th, that peace has been absent from the lives of all Americans. For many Americans, that lack of peace has come very close to home. In fact, in the war in Iraq, this month (October) has been one of the deadliest months on record for our troops. The families who have lost sons or daughters in the war against terror need to know the peace that God gives as world peace seems to be getting further and further out of reach. Pray for them to have the gift which Jesus Himself promised – “peace of mind and heart.”
Friday, October 27, 2006
NEW DAY
Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name.
His anger lasts for a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may go on all night, but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:4-5
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Youth for Christ - 10/27/06
Yesterday may have been a day filled with disappointment or sadness. Your plans may not have gone very well and you feel like it was all a waste. You may have not been the saint you wanted to be or that God wanted you to be. When you have a day like that, there is a truth that you can count on. ITS OVER! Praise God for the past. Yesterday is a day you will never have again. Last night was a time of refreshing and renewal. Today is a new day that God has made. You can have a pity party in the problems of yesterday or you can choose the embrace the new day with rejoicing.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5b
His anger lasts for a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may go on all night, but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:4-5
TODAY’S DEVO LINK
Youth for Christ - 10/27/06
Yesterday may have been a day filled with disappointment or sadness. Your plans may not have gone very well and you feel like it was all a waste. You may have not been the saint you wanted to be or that God wanted you to be. When you have a day like that, there is a truth that you can count on. ITS OVER! Praise God for the past. Yesterday is a day you will never have again. Last night was a time of refreshing and renewal. Today is a new day that God has made. You can have a pity party in the problems of yesterday or you can choose the embrace the new day with rejoicing.
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” – Psalm 30:5b
Thursday, October 26, 2006
ONCE FOR ALL
Under the old covenant, the priest stands before the altar day after day, offering sacrifices that can never take away sins. But our High Priest offered himself to God as one sacrifice for sins, good for all time. Then he sat down at the place of highest honor at God’s right hand. There he waits until his enemies are humbled as a footstool under his feet. For by that one offering he perfected forever all those whom he is making holy.
Hebrews 10:11-14
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InTouch Ministries - 10/26/06
The reference to “…the old covenant…” speaks to that covenant God established with Moses as Israel was journeying from Egypt to the promised land. Also called ‘The Law’ it established the rules for animal and other sacrifices that were to be made for the wrongdoings of the people. These sacrifices were offered by earthly priests and offered repeatedly. In Galatians 3:24, the apostle Paul says, “…the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ…” It was the guide until a more perfect covenant was established.
When God sacrificed His Son on the Cross it was the divine act of a holy God. It was done through “…our High Priest…”, Jesus himself … the sinless One. It was done once and was “…good for all time…”
Now how exciting is this? “For by that one offering he perfected forever all those whom he is making holy.” Our offering has been made, we have been perfected forever and we have been made holy. We ought never take the Cross and our relationship with Jesus for granted!
Hebrews 10:11-14
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InTouch Ministries - 10/26/06
The reference to “…the old covenant…” speaks to that covenant God established with Moses as Israel was journeying from Egypt to the promised land. Also called ‘The Law’ it established the rules for animal and other sacrifices that were to be made for the wrongdoings of the people. These sacrifices were offered by earthly priests and offered repeatedly. In Galatians 3:24, the apostle Paul says, “…the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ…” It was the guide until a more perfect covenant was established.
When God sacrificed His Son on the Cross it was the divine act of a holy God. It was done through “…our High Priest…”, Jesus himself … the sinless One. It was done once and was “…good for all time…”
Now how exciting is this? “For by that one offering he perfected forever all those whom he is making holy.” Our offering has been made, we have been perfected forever and we have been made holy. We ought never take the Cross and our relationship with Jesus for granted!
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
KNOWING CHRIST
I once thought all these things were so very important, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own goodness or my ability to obey God’s law, but I trust Christ to save me. For God’s way of making us right with himself depends on faith.
Philippians 3:7-9
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Our Daily Bread - 10/25/06
There are many things in our lives which we place great value and importance. The homes we live in … the vehicles we drive … the clothes we wear … our spouses, parents and children … our friends. There is nothing wrong with valuing these things or investing our time, our talents and our resources in them. Our challenge with these worldly possessions is to maintain the proper perspective about them. In comparison to ‘knowing Christ Jesus my Lord’, these things, while valuable, are ‘worthless’. How much more ought we invest in our relationship with the One who died for our sins … the only One who can save us for all eternity!
Philippians 3:7-9
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Our Daily Bread - 10/25/06
There are many things in our lives which we place great value and importance. The homes we live in … the vehicles we drive … the clothes we wear … our spouses, parents and children … our friends. There is nothing wrong with valuing these things or investing our time, our talents and our resources in them. Our challenge with these worldly possessions is to maintain the proper perspective about them. In comparison to ‘knowing Christ Jesus my Lord’, these things, while valuable, are ‘worthless’. How much more ought we invest in our relationship with the One who died for our sins … the only One who can save us for all eternity!
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
FRAGRANT OR FOUL
But thanks be to God, who made us his captives and leads us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now wherever we go he uses us to tell others about the Lord and to spread the Good News like a sweet perfume. Our lives are a fragrance presented by Christ to God. But this fragrance is perceived differently by those being saved and by those perishing. To those who are perishing we are a fearful smell of death and doom. But to those who are being saved we are a life-giving perfume.
2nd Corinthians 2:14-16a
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My Utmost for His Highest - 10/24/06
I have learned from my wife that everyone can’t wear the same perfume. That’s why there are so many selections in the department store. Because of body chemistry, what is pleasant smelling on one person may create a very unpleasant smell on another.
That sounds very much like what the Apostle Paul is telling us about our lives in Jesus Christ. When we have Jesus Christ living in us, we are a sweet aroma to God and to those who are saved or being drawn to Christ through us. But that same aroma has very different affect on those who are lost and perishing. It is the unpleasant smell of death and doom. That would explain why those who have no interest in the things of the Spirit don’t want to be anywhere around believers.
Pray for the perishing that they might have a change in their sense of smell. Pray that the sweet aroma of Jesus Christ might become pleasing to them.
2nd Corinthians 2:14-16a
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My Utmost for His Highest - 10/24/06
I have learned from my wife that everyone can’t wear the same perfume. That’s why there are so many selections in the department store. Because of body chemistry, what is pleasant smelling on one person may create a very unpleasant smell on another.
That sounds very much like what the Apostle Paul is telling us about our lives in Jesus Christ. When we have Jesus Christ living in us, we are a sweet aroma to God and to those who are saved or being drawn to Christ through us. But that same aroma has very different affect on those who are lost and perishing. It is the unpleasant smell of death and doom. That would explain why those who have no interest in the things of the Spirit don’t want to be anywhere around believers.
Pray for the perishing that they might have a change in their sense of smell. Pray that the sweet aroma of Jesus Christ might become pleasing to them.
Monday, October 23, 2006
THE GOLDEN RULE
Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:12
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The Upper Room - 10/23/06
Do we still teach our children ‘The Golden Rule’? I can remember as a small child being taught, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
It seems like the attitude of today’s society is more like, “Do unto them before they do it unto you” and the doing is all negative. In business, the only thing that matters is the bottom line. The effect of business decisions on the lives of employees is of little regard and of course there is no regard for the competition. In school, it seems the record of the football team is much more important than the scholarship of the athletes. In our communities, where we used to know all our neighbors, we drive by their houses without even knowing their names, let alone being concerned about their needs.
As I think about this, two songs come to mind. ‘Give Me That Old Time Religion’ and ‘Let’s Go Back to the Old Landmark’. Some things which are old fashioned and off the mark in our religious heritages need to be done away with but ‘The Golden Rule’ is not one of them. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Put it into practice in your life today. It might also be good to find a child and teach it to them as well.
Matthew 7:12
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
The Upper Room - 10/23/06
Do we still teach our children ‘The Golden Rule’? I can remember as a small child being taught, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
It seems like the attitude of today’s society is more like, “Do unto them before they do it unto you” and the doing is all negative. In business, the only thing that matters is the bottom line. The effect of business decisions on the lives of employees is of little regard and of course there is no regard for the competition. In school, it seems the record of the football team is much more important than the scholarship of the athletes. In our communities, where we used to know all our neighbors, we drive by their houses without even knowing their names, let alone being concerned about their needs.
As I think about this, two songs come to mind. ‘Give Me That Old Time Religion’ and ‘Let’s Go Back to the Old Landmark’. Some things which are old fashioned and off the mark in our religious heritages need to be done away with but ‘The Golden Rule’ is not one of them. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Put it into practice in your life today. It might also be good to find a child and teach it to them as well.
Friday, October 20, 2006
FIGHTING TOGETHER
Pray at all times and on every occasion in the power of the Holy Spirit. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all Christians everywhere.
Ephesians 6:18
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Youth for Christ - 10/20/06
The Apostle Paul, in writing to the Church at Ephesus, gives us those powerful words about spiritual warfare. “Put on the whole armor of God…” (Eph. 6:11). He goes on to emphasize the pieces of armor each Christian needs to wear (Eph. 6:10-18).
Paul concludes this warning with the emphasis on all Christians. The spiritual battle is one which we must fight together. We spend too much time fighting with each other (the denominational divide). In this battle for the kingdom, for eternity, we need to fight together, not fight with each other!
Ephesians 6:18
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Youth for Christ - 10/20/06
The Apostle Paul, in writing to the Church at Ephesus, gives us those powerful words about spiritual warfare. “Put on the whole armor of God…” (Eph. 6:11). He goes on to emphasize the pieces of armor each Christian needs to wear (Eph. 6:10-18).
Paul concludes this warning with the emphasis on all Christians. The spiritual battle is one which we must fight together. We spend too much time fighting with each other (the denominational divide). In this battle for the kingdom, for eternity, we need to fight together, not fight with each other!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
AROUND THE THRONE
Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty—the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come.” Whenever the living beings give glory and honor and thanks to the one sitting on the throne, the one who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one who lives forever and ever. And they lay their crowns before the throne and say, “You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created everything, and it is for your pleasure that they exist and were created.”
Revelation 4:8b-11
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InTouch Ministries - 10/19/06
The gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, popularized the catchy phrase, “Get your praise on!” The phrase expresses our need to practice now for what heaven will be like. Around the throne of grace there is continual praise “Day after day and night after night…”
Have you given consideration lately for all you have to praise God for? Go ahead … make a mental list. Do you find the list getting too long? There just may be a blessing in writing it down or decorating your desk, wall, around your computer screen with ‘post-it’ notes.
After making your list or writing your ‘post-it’ notes, go ahead. Now its time!
“GET YOUR PRAISE ON!”
Revelation 4:8b-11
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
InTouch Ministries - 10/19/06
The gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, popularized the catchy phrase, “Get your praise on!” The phrase expresses our need to practice now for what heaven will be like. Around the throne of grace there is continual praise “Day after day and night after night…”
Have you given consideration lately for all you have to praise God for? Go ahead … make a mental list. Do you find the list getting too long? There just may be a blessing in writing it down or decorating your desk, wall, around your computer screen with ‘post-it’ notes.
After making your list or writing your ‘post-it’ notes, go ahead. Now its time!
“GET YOUR PRAISE ON!”
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
MY NEIGHBOR
One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” “Right!” Jesus told him. “Do this and you will live!” The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
Luke 10:25-29
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Our Daily Bread - 10/18/06
Do you ask Jesus the same question as the ‘religious expert’ did? Maybe not verbally. Maybe not even consciously. By being apathetic to the needy are you asking the question of Jesus, “Are those people my neighbor?”
By parable Jesus answered the question of the ‘religious expert’. The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37 - NLT) teaches us that the ‘religious’ may ignore the needy while those who are classified as the ‘enemy’ may be the very ones who act more neighborly.
I think I would prefer to have Jesus say to me, “You were a neighbor.” Being religious without being a neighbor might not count for much.
Luke 10:25-29
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
Our Daily Bread - 10/18/06
Do you ask Jesus the same question as the ‘religious expert’ did? Maybe not verbally. Maybe not even consciously. By being apathetic to the needy are you asking the question of Jesus, “Are those people my neighbor?”
By parable Jesus answered the question of the ‘religious expert’. The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37 - NLT) teaches us that the ‘religious’ may ignore the needy while those who are classified as the ‘enemy’ may be the very ones who act more neighborly.
I think I would prefer to have Jesus say to me, “You were a neighbor.” Being religious without being a neighbor might not count for much.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
THE HARVEST VISION
Jesus traveled through all the cities and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And wherever he went, he healed people of every sort of disease and illness. He felt great pity for the crowds that came, because their problems were so great and they didn’t know where to go for help. They were like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is so great, but the workers are so few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send out more workers for his fields.”
Matthew 9:35-38
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My Utmost for His Highest - 10/17/06
It is harvest season. The planting, fertilizing, irrigating and weeding have been done. It is now time to gather in the crops. As a sign of this season many are decorating their homes, yards or store fronts with hay bails, pumpkins and cornucopia --- the horn of plenty.
Jesus looked out on the cities and villages where He traveled and shared the Good News. He saw fields ripe for harvest. He saw people with problems. He saw their need and it touched His heart. He could not see the needs of the people and pass by unconcerned and apathetic. He told His followers to “pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest … send out more workers…”
Jesus had a harvest vision of fields filled with His followers, sharing the Good News, healing the sick, addressing the problems, meeting the needs. Yet today, the harvest remains as Jesus saw it. As His follower, are you laboring in the field or are you passing by unconcerned? Is there a harvest Jesus is calling you to? Don’t let the crop rot in the field. This harvest has eternal consequences.
Matthew 9:35-38
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
My Utmost for His Highest - 10/17/06
It is harvest season. The planting, fertilizing, irrigating and weeding have been done. It is now time to gather in the crops. As a sign of this season many are decorating their homes, yards or store fronts with hay bails, pumpkins and cornucopia --- the horn of plenty.
Jesus looked out on the cities and villages where He traveled and shared the Good News. He saw fields ripe for harvest. He saw people with problems. He saw their need and it touched His heart. He could not see the needs of the people and pass by unconcerned and apathetic. He told His followers to “pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest … send out more workers…”
Jesus had a harvest vision of fields filled with His followers, sharing the Good News, healing the sick, addressing the problems, meeting the needs. Yet today, the harvest remains as Jesus saw it. As His follower, are you laboring in the field or are you passing by unconcerned? Is there a harvest Jesus is calling you to? Don’t let the crop rot in the field. This harvest has eternal consequences.
Monday, October 16, 2006
BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE
Let me ask you this one question: Did you receive the Holy Spirit by keeping the law? Of course not, for the Holy Spirit came upon you only after you believed the message you heard about Christ. Have you lost your senses? After starting your Christian lives in the Spirit, why are you now trying to become perfect by your own human effort? You have suffered so much for the Good News. Surely it was not in vain, was it? Are you now going to just throw it all away? I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law of Moses? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ.
Galatians 3:2-5
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Upper Room - 10/16/06
You are saved by grace, not by works! Salvation is a gift. The Holy Spirit who lives in you is a gift. The miracles that God performs daily in your life are gifts. You are the recipient of all these gifts because you believe the Word which has been shared with you about Jesus Christ.
Because you have been abundantly blessed with these gifts your hearts desire ought to be obedient to God’s Word. His love for you ought to motivate you to do many great works for the building of His kingdom. Your obedience and your works are important in your Christian walk but these blessings are yours because you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God … He is the perfect lamb sacrificed for your sin … He is the risen LORD and redeemer of your soul!
Galatians 3:2-5
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
Upper Room - 10/16/06
You are saved by grace, not by works! Salvation is a gift. The Holy Spirit who lives in you is a gift. The miracles that God performs daily in your life are gifts. You are the recipient of all these gifts because you believe the Word which has been shared with you about Jesus Christ.
Because you have been abundantly blessed with these gifts your hearts desire ought to be obedient to God’s Word. His love for you ought to motivate you to do many great works for the building of His kingdom. Your obedience and your works are important in your Christian walk but these blessings are yours because you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God … He is the perfect lamb sacrificed for your sin … He is the risen LORD and redeemer of your soul!
Friday, October 13, 2006
IN ALL THINGS
May the glory of the LORD last forever! The LORD rejoices in all he has made!
The earth trembles at his glance; the mountains burst into flame at his touch.
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath!
May he be pleased by all these thoughts about him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Psalm 104:31-34
TODAY’S DEVO LINK (Remember your young friends on Friday. Forward this Youth for Christ link to those young people in your address book.)
Youth for Christ - 10/13/06
You may have heard the quote, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” When we praise God in all our circumstances that is exactly what we accomplish.
You can choose to focus on the circumstance … the sickness … the pain … the grief … the loss … the tragedy … or you can choose to focus on the One who is the Deliverer in all circumstances. When you focus on Christ, your spirit will be lifted. When you focus on Christ, He helps you bear your burden. When you focus on Christ and that fact that there is nothing too hard for God, the situation becomes sweeter. God’s Word is described by the psalmist as being “sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb” (Psalm 19:10).
When you add praise to God in all things, it is no artificial sweetener (Sweet & Low, etc.). He makes great lemonade!
The earth trembles at his glance; the mountains burst into flame at his touch.
I will sing to the LORD as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath!
May he be pleased by all these thoughts about him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Psalm 104:31-34
TODAY’S DEVO LINK (Remember your young friends on Friday. Forward this Youth for Christ link to those young people in your address book.)
Youth for Christ - 10/13/06
You may have heard the quote, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” When we praise God in all our circumstances that is exactly what we accomplish.
You can choose to focus on the circumstance … the sickness … the pain … the grief … the loss … the tragedy … or you can choose to focus on the One who is the Deliverer in all circumstances. When you focus on Christ, your spirit will be lifted. When you focus on Christ, He helps you bear your burden. When you focus on Christ and that fact that there is nothing too hard for God, the situation becomes sweeter. God’s Word is described by the psalmist as being “sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb” (Psalm 19:10).
When you add praise to God in all things, it is no artificial sweetener (Sweet & Low, etc.). He makes great lemonade!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
Let the congregation of Israel repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
Let Aaron’s descendants, the priests, repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
Let all who fear the LORD repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
Psalm 118:1-4
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InTouch Ministries - 10/12/06
Even when you walk through “the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23:4), God is good. This was never more evident to me than the days and hours leading up to my Mother’s passing.
God was good through those who cared for and attended to my Mother.
God was good through my family who gathered close and loved each other.
God was good through all of you who prayed, called, sent messages and visited.
God was good as He poured out His comfort and peace.
God was good as He picked up my Mom, gathered her in His bosom and carried her to the place He has prepared for her.
God is good, ALL the time.
If you would like to visit my Mom’s online guest book, click the link below.
Frankie Foster Varnado Online Guest Book
Let the congregation of Israel repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
Let Aaron’s descendants, the priests, repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
Let all who fear the LORD repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”
Psalm 118:1-4
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
InTouch Ministries - 10/12/06
Even when you walk through “the valley of the shadow of death” (Psalm 23:4), God is good. This was never more evident to me than the days and hours leading up to my Mother’s passing.
God was good through those who cared for and attended to my Mother.
God was good through my family who gathered close and loved each other.
God was good through all of you who prayed, called, sent messages and visited.
God was good as He poured out His comfort and peace.
God was good as He picked up my Mom, gathered her in His bosom and carried her to the place He has prepared for her.
God is good, ALL the time.
If you would like to visit my Mom’s online guest book, click the link below.
Frankie Foster Varnado Online Guest Book
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
WEEP FOR THE CITY
But as they came closer to Jerusalem and Jesus saw the city ahead, he began to cry. “I wish that even today you would find the way of peace. But now it is too late, and peace is hidden from you. Before long your enemies will build ramparts against your walls and encircle you and close in on you. They will crush you to the ground, and your children with you. Your enemies will not leave a single stone in place, because you have rejected the opportunity God offered you.” Then Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the merchants from their stalls. He told them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be a place of prayer,’ but you have turned it into a den of thieves.”
Luke 19:41-46
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
Our Daily Bread - 10/04/06
When you look at ‘the city’ and see all the trouble, what is your response? When Jesus looked at Jerusalem, His heart was broken and “…He began to cry.” Being fully divine He knew the future. He knew what the days ahead would hold for them and He cried. Jesus told His disciples of the downfall of the city.
What is interesting is that Jesus did not turn away. He did not abandon the city which would surely fall. Instead He entered the city and “began to drive out the … thieves.” His compassion drove Him to action.
Is this your response when you look at ‘the city’? When you see the lost and hurting are you compassionate? Does your compassion drive you to action against those who are destroying ‘the city’? Or do you turn and walk away?
Jesus has given us a model to follow. He has given us a commission, “Go into all the world…” (Mark 16:15). That includes ‘the city’.
Luke 19:41-46
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
Our Daily Bread - 10/04/06
When you look at ‘the city’ and see all the trouble, what is your response? When Jesus looked at Jerusalem, His heart was broken and “…He began to cry.” Being fully divine He knew the future. He knew what the days ahead would hold for them and He cried. Jesus told His disciples of the downfall of the city.
What is interesting is that Jesus did not turn away. He did not abandon the city which would surely fall. Instead He entered the city and “began to drive out the … thieves.” His compassion drove Him to action.
Is this your response when you look at ‘the city’? When you see the lost and hurting are you compassionate? Does your compassion drive you to action against those who are destroying ‘the city’? Or do you turn and walk away?
Jesus has given us a model to follow. He has given us a commission, “Go into all the world…” (Mark 16:15). That includes ‘the city’.
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