Archive: Devotions
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Jul 15, 2011
No CommentsHope
HOPE: the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best Romans 5:2-5 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings,...
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Jul 12, 2011
No CommentsExpectation vs Desire
The desire of the righteous ends only in good; the expectation of the wicked in wrath. Proverbs 11:23 Desire: A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen Expectation: An act of eager anticipation. Keeping with the theme that God has laid on my heart… this verse gives us reason...
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Jul 10, 2011
1 CommentMercy on our enemy.
The Lord has been dealing with me on the concept of vengeance and anger in reaction to my “enemies.” Micah 2:3 Therefore, the LORD says: “I am planning disaster against this people, from which you cannot save yourselves. It started with one thought. How can I wish evil on my enemy? God has prepared eternal...
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Jul 09, 2011
No CommentsScoffers Unanimous
Proverbs 9:7-10 Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury. Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he...
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Jun 25, 2011
No CommentsMy Life Song
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” http://bible.us/Isa12.1.ESV I keep...
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Jun 14, 2011
No CommentsWhat is marvelous in our eyes?
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. Psalm 118:22-23 It is the Holy Spirit that guides us as Christians and it is awesome to think of what the Holy Spirit allows us to see. In Salvation we are allowed...
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Jun 08, 2011
No CommentsRelevance of Scripture
We have to be careful as Christians not to always face the Bible with a “How is this relevant to me?” attitude. The Bible is first about God and HIS relationship with the world. John 3:16 for example starts with “For God so loved the WORLD,” The Bible FIRST is about God’s character, purpose and...
