You are the light of the world—like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all.
Matthew 5:14-15
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—Jews first and also Gentiles.
Romans 1:16
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Youth for Christ - 03/31/06
The Afghan Christian convert, Abdul Rahman, could have remained underground – a secret Christian. Doing so, he could have avoided jail, publicity and condemnation from his family and friends. He could have avoided having to flee his country to exile in Italy.
The Bible tells believers to not “hide your light under a basket” … to not be “ashamed of this Good News about Christ.” Abdul Rahman had a choice. Hide or follow God’s Word. By faith, he chose to be obedient to the Word.
Pray for Christian around the world who are not free to publicly proclaim their faith in Jesus Christ. Praise God for your freedom and let your light shine. Never be ashamed of what Jesus Christ did for you on Calvary’s Cross.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Thursday, March 30, 2006
WANDERING IN THE WILDERNESS
If you had one hundred sheep, and one of them strayed away and was lost in the wilderness, wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine others to go and search for the lost one until you found it? And then you would joyfully carry it home on your shoulders. When you arrived, you would call together your friends and neighbors to rejoice with you because your lost sheep was found. In the same way, heaven will be happier over one lost sinner who returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!
Luke 15:4-7
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
In Touch - 03/30/06
Have you ever found yourself at a dry time in your spiritual life? Maybe you have gotten lazy about your quiet time with God, erratic in your attendance to worship or not faithful in your giving. Yes, you are wandering in the wilderness. Realizing that you are in a dry time is in itself a blessing. The Holy Spirit will not allow you to have peace about lackadaisical spirituality.
Return to your Bible Study, prayer time and worship, with vigor. The Shepherd is always there for His wondering sheep. He will carry you back home. At home with Him you find that fire you are missing.
Luke 15:4-7
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
In Touch - 03/30/06
Have you ever found yourself at a dry time in your spiritual life? Maybe you have gotten lazy about your quiet time with God, erratic in your attendance to worship or not faithful in your giving. Yes, you are wandering in the wilderness. Realizing that you are in a dry time is in itself a blessing. The Holy Spirit will not allow you to have peace about lackadaisical spirituality.
Return to your Bible Study, prayer time and worship, with vigor. The Shepherd is always there for His wondering sheep. He will carry you back home. At home with Him you find that fire you are missing.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
ABBA FATHER
What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the basic principles of the world. But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir.
Galatians 4:1-7
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
Our Daily Bread - 03/29/06
Both a son and a slave have a relationship with the father but that relationship is very different. The son has a familiarity which the slave can never have. The slave may be trusted, even loved but can you envision a playful wrestling match on the floor in front of the TV … the shouts from the stands at the referee who made a bad call … the broad, proud smile on graduation day? There may be situations where a slave and a master became very close but it doesn’t compare to the relationship between a child and his Daddy.
That is the picture the Apostle Paul was creating when he wrote, “…the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” Do you feel so close to God that your spirit cries out to your Daddy? God desires to have that closeness with you. That is why “God sent his Son ... that we might receive the full rights as sons.”
“Abba Father” – Daddy God.
Galatians 4:1-7
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
Our Daily Bread - 03/29/06
Both a son and a slave have a relationship with the father but that relationship is very different. The son has a familiarity which the slave can never have. The slave may be trusted, even loved but can you envision a playful wrestling match on the floor in front of the TV … the shouts from the stands at the referee who made a bad call … the broad, proud smile on graduation day? There may be situations where a slave and a master became very close but it doesn’t compare to the relationship between a child and his Daddy.
That is the picture the Apostle Paul was creating when he wrote, “…the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” Do you feel so close to God that your spirit cries out to your Daddy? God desires to have that closeness with you. That is why “God sent his Son ... that we might receive the full rights as sons.”
“Abba Father” – Daddy God.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
JUST DO IT
Finally after two days, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go to Judea again.” But his disciples objected. “Teacher,” they said, “only a few days ago the Jewish leaders in Judea were trying to kill you. Are you going there again?” Jesus replied, “There are twelve hours of daylight every day. As long as it is light, people can walk safely. They can see because they have the light of this world. Only at night is there danger of stumbling because there is no light.”
John 11:7-10
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
My Utmost for His Highest - 3/28/06
Jesus understood the disciples concern about returning to a place where there was obvious danger. He responded to their objection with words of encouragement. Despite the danger, Jesus would not be turned from His mission.
When God gives you direction for your life, despite what objections you may come up with, there is only one thing to do. “Just Do It!”
Turn to His Word for encouragement. Don’t ponder, debate, reason or doubt yourself away from the mission God has called you to.
“Just Do It!”
John 11:7-10
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL LINK
My Utmost for His Highest - 3/28/06
Jesus understood the disciples concern about returning to a place where there was obvious danger. He responded to their objection with words of encouragement. Despite the danger, Jesus would not be turned from His mission.
When God gives you direction for your life, despite what objections you may come up with, there is only one thing to do. “Just Do It!”
Turn to His Word for encouragement. Don’t ponder, debate, reason or doubt yourself away from the mission God has called you to.
“Just Do It!”
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