Verse of the Day
A daily scripture to meditate on.
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Are You a “Facebook Friend” of Jesus?
The Merriam-Webster definition of friend is: : a person who you like and enjoy being with; one attached to another by affection or esteem. Are you attached to Jesus, do you esteem Him, do you enjoy being with Him? Or is He just a nodding aquaintance? "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." Knowing God is eternal life. We know our friends, spouses, and children because we choose to spend time with them. Do you choose spend time with your most faithful Friend?
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Are You Spiritually Adrift?
Did you know that sheep will continually nibble of vegetation further and further away from the flock until they are isolated and in danger? They are unaware of their movement away from safety because they are distracted by something desirable--food! We can be the same way spiritually. The world offers its delicacies that consist of wealth, status, ease, and a smorgasborg of activities that can easily lead us off the narrow path. It's not until we try to focus our spiritual eyes on Jesus again that we realize how far we've wandered. Beloved, are you far from home?
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What Does Your Faith Look Like?
The devotional reflects on the phrase "Where's the beef?" to illustrate the idea of faith that may feel small or inadequate. It emphasizes that true faith inspires action in alignment with God's will, urging believers to trust Him wholeheartedly. Authentic faith can lead to accomplishing the seemingly impossible through obedience and reliance on God's power.
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Self-Love: The Antithesis of Christ
Even a cursory perusal of the news, Facebook posts, or Twitter feeds is witness to an abject lack of love in the world. How many of the snarky memes and angry comments build us up or seek the good of our neighbor? They rather seek their own good and go out of their way to tear down anyone of a different political persuasion these days. The lack of respect for others is truly troublesome. Is it any wonder Jesus said of the last days, "And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold." [Mat 24:12 ESV]
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Speak Life
Did you know that one of the best ways to speak life into any situation or heart is to speak truth? Particularly, God's truth. No, I am NOT talking about any word-of-faith-type theological ball of tangled yarn. I am simply saying that if you want to lend light and wisdom to a situation, or encourage someone to walk in faith and godliness, speak God's truth. Jesus said, "It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are Spirit, and they are life." [Jhn 6:63]
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Where is Your Focus?
Do you realize that out of all the children of Israel, only Caleb and Joshua entered the promised land? Their faith was in God, their focus on His strength. The people who grumbled and scared the entire assembly with their bad report had their focus on themselves, their lack, and also on their enemies, their seeming strength. The Israelites' entire focus was based on comparing their own ability against these "giants," instead of the power and faithfulness of Almighty God.
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June 11, 2022
Do you dream of doing great things for God? Many churches are stressing this these days. What does God say? What did Jesus model?
