3-22-11 Daily Devotions
“Undivided Attention”
(Worldly Concerns)
(S) 32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— 34 and his interests are divided. An unmarried woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord’s affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband. 35 I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord. (2Cor. 7:32-35)
(O) According to this scripture, it says that the married man will be more apt to be concerned about his wife than the lord. An unmarried is less concerned about the world, so has more time to devote to Godly affairs. No matter what our circumstances, we need to be diligent in serving the Lord. We need to be more diligent, even when we are married. (A) I will remain unmarried as long as possible. That way so that I can devote all of my attention to God.
(P) Almighty God, thank you for the holy spirit. May the holy spirit guide me and remind me that I am alright as an unmarried man. May the holy spirit guide and me and show me how I can live a life devoted to
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
False Faith, In Knowledge
3-23-11 Daily Devotions
“False Faith, In Knowledge”
(Love God Instead)
(S) 1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. 3 But whoever loves God is known by God. (1Cor. 8:1-3)
(O) It states in this scripture that sometimes people get puffed up by knowledge. But we must remember that God wants our love, nothing else. We demonstrate our love for him by devoting our lives to him.
(A) We need to remember that God wants our love and devotion. Anything else that we give to God will give us a false sense of security in God. We must remember and check ourselves. Are we showing God our love and devotion.
(P)“Father God. I love Jesus Christ my savior and my Lord. I devote my life to serving you and him Father God. Amen”
“False Faith, In Knowledge”
(Love God Instead)
(S) 1 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. 3 But whoever loves God is known by God. (1Cor. 8:1-3)
(O) It states in this scripture that sometimes people get puffed up by knowledge. But we must remember that God wants our love, nothing else. We demonstrate our love for him by devoting our lives to him.
(A) We need to remember that God wants our love and devotion. Anything else that we give to God will give us a false sense of security in God. We must remember and check ourselves. Are we showing God our love and devotion.
(P)“Father God. I love Jesus Christ my savior and my Lord. I devote my life to serving you and him Father God. Amen”
Sexual Purity
3-21-11 Daily Devotions
“Sexual Purity”
(Bodies Are God’s Temple)
(S) 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. (2Cor. 6:18-20)
(O) If we remember that our bodies are temples of the holy spirit, then we would be reminded when we set ourselves up to violate our bodies. We need to constantly be in the spirit, so that we will respect the temple of God.
(A) As it says, I will flee from sexual immorality. I die to my flesh daily and hourly and give it to God. I will flee from immorality in the name of Jesus Christ.
(P) “God almighty, take my flesh, take my body, and take my sexuality. I give it all to you. Amen”
“Sexual Purity”
(Bodies Are God’s Temple)
(S) 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. (2Cor. 6:18-20)
(O) If we remember that our bodies are temples of the holy spirit, then we would be reminded when we set ourselves up to violate our bodies. We need to constantly be in the spirit, so that we will respect the temple of God.
(A) As it says, I will flee from sexual immorality. I die to my flesh daily and hourly and give it to God. I will flee from immorality in the name of Jesus Christ.
(P) “God almighty, take my flesh, take my body, and take my sexuality. I give it all to you. Amen”
Leavened Bread
3-20-11 Daily Devotions
“Leavened Bread”
(Purge)
(S) 6 “Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough? 7 Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. 8 Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.”
(2Cor. 5:6-8)
(O) It is necessary to have a clean house in order for God to work in us. We must not be carrying anything that is in violation of God wants us to have or be. We must get rid of “wickedness or malice”. Anything that is of the flesh or of the devil will spoil the whole “batch”.
(A) I will examine my life and surroundings regularly to make sure that I am walking consistently with my talk. I need to be honest if there are areas in my life that need to be corrected in order to stay aligned to God’s road map for my life. Need to remember that the spirit leads, and I simply follow and obey.
(P) “Thank you God for your love and grace. Thank you for your presence. Please make known to me what the score is in my household. Please make me aware of any areas in my household that needs to be corrected in order to stay true to God. Thank you. Amen.”
“Leavened Bread”
(Purge)
(S) 6 “Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough? 7 Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. 8 Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.”
(2Cor. 5:6-8)
(O) It is necessary to have a clean house in order for God to work in us. We must not be carrying anything that is in violation of God wants us to have or be. We must get rid of “wickedness or malice”. Anything that is of the flesh or of the devil will spoil the whole “batch”.
(A) I will examine my life and surroundings regularly to make sure that I am walking consistently with my talk. I need to be honest if there are areas in my life that need to be corrected in order to stay aligned to God’s road map for my life. Need to remember that the spirit leads, and I simply follow and obey.
(P) “Thank you God for your love and grace. Thank you for your presence. Please make known to me what the score is in my household. Please make me aware of any areas in my household that needs to be corrected in order to stay true to God. Thank you. Amen.”
Monday, March 21, 2011
Walls Of Jericho
3-19-11 Daily Devotions
"Walls Of Jericho"
(God's Victory)
(S) 2 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. 5 When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.”
(Josh. 6:2-5)
(O) Joshua and his people were certainly blessed by God. They were also obedient to God's word. Joshua was instructed to have his army march around Jericho for six days, sounding the trumpets. If Joshua or his soldiers had been functioning in the flesh as a lot of us usually do. God blew his trumpets to prepare for his victory and delivery of Jericho into Joshua's hands. It had nothing to do with Joshua other than his love for God and his obedience.
(A) Can you imagine a pre-game meal and then a pre-game prayer. A pre-game prayer where we ask for God's deliverance of the city of Jericho into our hands. "God please bless as we attack Jericho tonight". No. God didn't do that. He said do as I tell you, march for seven days. Seven hot days. Miles and miles around the city. Sounding the trumpet, sounding the trumpet, sounding the trumpet. What was happening, as the army was sounding the trumpets. It was like praising and worshipping God. God was preparing the way. Obedience. Listening to instructions from God. Singing to God. Sounding the trumpet.
(P)Almighty God. We praise you and worship you. We meditate on your name day and night. Jesus is my Lord. Amen.
"Walls Of Jericho"
(God's Victory)
(S) 2 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. 5 When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.”
(Josh. 6:2-5)
(O) Joshua and his people were certainly blessed by God. They were also obedient to God's word. Joshua was instructed to have his army march around Jericho for six days, sounding the trumpets. If Joshua or his soldiers had been functioning in the flesh as a lot of us usually do. God blew his trumpets to prepare for his victory and delivery of Jericho into Joshua's hands. It had nothing to do with Joshua other than his love for God and his obedience.
(A) Can you imagine a pre-game meal and then a pre-game prayer. A pre-game prayer where we ask for God's deliverance of the city of Jericho into our hands. "God please bless as we attack Jericho tonight". No. God didn't do that. He said do as I tell you, march for seven days. Seven hot days. Miles and miles around the city. Sounding the trumpet, sounding the trumpet, sounding the trumpet. What was happening, as the army was sounding the trumpets. It was like praising and worshipping God. God was preparing the way. Obedience. Listening to instructions from God. Singing to God. Sounding the trumpet.
(P)Almighty God. We praise you and worship you. We meditate on your name day and night. Jesus is my Lord. Amen.
God's Temple
3-18-11 Daily Devotions
"God's Temple"
(The Spirit Within)
(S)"16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."
(2Cor. 3:16-17)
(O) The spirit was given to us as a gift. When we are baptized, we received the gift of the holy spirit. We, along with the spirit, make up temple of God. Anyone or anything who comes against us, comes against the temple of God. God will destroy that person or entity.
(A) I will meditate on this scripture daily so that I am reminded of the power and authority that I have within me. To remember that the spirit of God is always with me. I will be reminded by this scripture of my resposibility to act and function in the spirit and to die to my flesh daily.
(P) "Oh Father God, help me to die to my flesh today and everyday and to yield to the spirit of God that lives in my midst. Help me to realize the resposibility that I have to function in the spirit and to work and run my specific assignment. Not my will but God's will to be done in and through me. Amen."
"God's Temple"
(The Spirit Within)
(S)"16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in your midst? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person; for God’s temple is sacred, and you together are that temple."
(2Cor. 3:16-17)
(O) The spirit was given to us as a gift. When we are baptized, we received the gift of the holy spirit. We, along with the spirit, make up temple of God. Anyone or anything who comes against us, comes against the temple of God. God will destroy that person or entity.
(A) I will meditate on this scripture daily so that I am reminded of the power and authority that I have within me. To remember that the spirit of God is always with me. I will be reminded by this scripture of my resposibility to act and function in the spirit and to die to my flesh daily.
(P) "Oh Father God, help me to die to my flesh today and everyday and to yield to the spirit of God that lives in my midst. Help me to realize the resposibility that I have to function in the spirit and to work and run my specific assignment. Not my will but God's will to be done in and through me. Amen."
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Holy Spirit
3-17-11 Daily Devotions
“The Holy Spirit”
(The Spirit Of God)
10 these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.
(1Cor. 2:10-13)
We were given the gift of the holy spirit so that we would able to understand the spirit of God. To understand God we need to spend time with God. To spend time with God, we need to commuinicate in the Spirit. The Spirit of the World cannot understand the things and the Spirit of God.
What a blessing to know that we are given the vehicle to know and understand God. We are given the holy spirit as our guide and comforter. I will communicate constantly with God in prayer. I will search his soul and his heart and get to know him as best as I can.
Thank you lord for the gift of redemption. Thank you lord for taking away my sins and for taking away the death from those sins. Thank you for the gift of God’s spirit that is with me at all times. God, I search your sprit and your heart to make yourself known to me. I praise you and worship you lord 24 hours a day. Thank you. Amen.
“The Holy Spirit”
(The Spirit Of God)
10 these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. 11 For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 What we have received is not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand what God has freely given us. 13 This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, explaining spiritual realities with Spirit-taught words.
(1Cor. 2:10-13)
We were given the gift of the holy spirit so that we would able to understand the spirit of God. To understand God we need to spend time with God. To spend time with God, we need to commuinicate in the Spirit. The Spirit of the World cannot understand the things and the Spirit of God.
What a blessing to know that we are given the vehicle to know and understand God. We are given the holy spirit as our guide and comforter. I will communicate constantly with God in prayer. I will search his soul and his heart and get to know him as best as I can.
Thank you lord for the gift of redemption. Thank you lord for taking away my sins and for taking away the death from those sins. Thank you for the gift of God’s spirit that is with me at all times. God, I search your sprit and your heart to make yourself known to me. I praise you and worship you lord 24 hours a day. Thank you. Amen.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
The Cross
3-16-11 Daily Devotions
“The Cross”
(Redemption)
"18 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
It is much easier to understand the cross after being saved and born again. The holy spirit guides us to a better understanding of the cross. It is difficult to understand the true meaning of the cross without the holy spirit. We need to pray for the presence of the holy spirit when we evangelize, so that there me understanding by our brothers and sisters who don’t know Christ yet.
I must remember to pray for guidance when sharing and modeling the gospel for our brothers and sisters. I must also remember to always have a heart of love for our brethren. Love is the key.
"Abba Father. Please help me to have a heart of love and compassion when sharing the gospel of salvation to those who don’t know Christ."
“The Cross”
(Redemption)
"18 For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
It is much easier to understand the cross after being saved and born again. The holy spirit guides us to a better understanding of the cross. It is difficult to understand the true meaning of the cross without the holy spirit. We need to pray for the presence of the holy spirit when we evangelize, so that there me understanding by our brothers and sisters who don’t know Christ yet.
I must remember to pray for guidance when sharing and modeling the gospel for our brothers and sisters. I must also remember to always have a heart of love for our brethren. Love is the key.
"Abba Father. Please help me to have a heart of love and compassion when sharing the gospel of salvation to those who don’t know Christ."
Persevere
3-15-11 Daily Devotions
“Persevere”
(Do not give up)
“9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
(Gal. 6:9-10)
Don’t give up on the spirit. Sometimes it can feel like we are living in and for the spirit, but don’t experience any visible results. At that time we need to persevere and not give up. We need to have faith and trust that we are doing right. We need to look at the fleshly qualities and the spiritual qualities of man. Just like it says in Galations chapter 5. Spiritual life will yield positive results. Trust and believe in that and do not give up.
I will stay the course and not give up. I know that perseverance is the key. There is no way that I will give up.
“Mighty God. May the holy spirit be with me as I move forward daily with the holy spirit and know that God is my lord and savior. Yes. God is not only my savior but also my lord. Amen.”
“Persevere”
(Do not give up)
“9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”
(Gal. 6:9-10)
Don’t give up on the spirit. Sometimes it can feel like we are living in and for the spirit, but don’t experience any visible results. At that time we need to persevere and not give up. We need to have faith and trust that we are doing right. We need to look at the fleshly qualities and the spiritual qualities of man. Just like it says in Galations chapter 5. Spiritual life will yield positive results. Trust and believe in that and do not give up.
I will stay the course and not give up. I know that perseverance is the key. There is no way that I will give up.
“Mighty God. May the holy spirit be with me as I move forward daily with the holy spirit and know that God is my lord and savior. Yes. God is not only my savior but also my lord. Amen.”
Harvest Good
3-15-11 Daily Devotions
“Harvest Good”
(Reap what you Sow)
“7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”
(Gal. 6:7-8)
We reap what we sow. If we live in the flesh, we will harvest fleshly fruits, which will be rotten. If we sow in the spirit, we will reap in the spirit which will be sweet fruit, that will be eternal.
I will die to my flesh and be lead by the holy spirit. I will purge myself of the flesh, and function in the spiritual realm.
“Father God, help me to die to my flesh daily and to live and function in the spirit. Help me to bear a fruitful and eternal harvest.”
“Harvest Good”
(Reap what you Sow)
“7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”
(Gal. 6:7-8)
We reap what we sow. If we live in the flesh, we will harvest fleshly fruits, which will be rotten. If we sow in the spirit, we will reap in the spirit which will be sweet fruit, that will be eternal.
I will die to my flesh and be lead by the holy spirit. I will purge myself of the flesh, and function in the spiritual realm.
“Father God, help me to die to my flesh daily and to live and function in the spirit. Help me to bear a fruitful and eternal harvest.”
Monday, March 14, 2011
Firstfruits
3-14-11 Daily Devotions
“Firstfruits”
(Rejoicing in God’s Gifts)
“8 So the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with signs and wonders. 9 He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; 10 and now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, LORD, have given me.” Place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before him. 11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household.”
(Deut. 26:8-11)
The firstfruits of the soil was brought before God in thanks for being brought out of slavery and bondage. God brought them out into a land flowing with milk and honey. We were in slavery and bondage before Jesus was sacrificed on the cross. We were delivered by Jesus dying for us and then rising from the dead to redeem us back to God. God then left the gift, the comforter and the guide. We are to also show thanks for being delivered by giving our firstfruits to God as a gift to say thanks and to rejoice in our good fortune.
I will position myself to make sure that I am giving God his portion in thanks for what he has done for me. He has delivered me from sin and given me eternal life. He has delivered me from a life of living in the flesh and given me the fruits of the spirit. I will thank him and rejoice by giving back to him a portion of what he has given to me.
“God our Father. It is with great joy that I give back to you a tenth of what you have given me. You have blessed me way more than what I can give to you. I am honored to be able to give something and rejoice in celebration for your gifts, your love, and your grace. Thank you God. Amen”
“Firstfruits”
(Rejoicing in God’s Gifts)
“8 So the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror and with signs and wonders. 9 He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey; 10 and now I bring the firstfruits of the soil that you, LORD, have given me.” Place the basket before the LORD your God and bow down before him. 11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household.”
(Deut. 26:8-11)
The firstfruits of the soil was brought before God in thanks for being brought out of slavery and bondage. God brought them out into a land flowing with milk and honey. We were in slavery and bondage before Jesus was sacrificed on the cross. We were delivered by Jesus dying for us and then rising from the dead to redeem us back to God. God then left the gift, the comforter and the guide. We are to also show thanks for being delivered by giving our firstfruits to God as a gift to say thanks and to rejoice in our good fortune.
I will position myself to make sure that I am giving God his portion in thanks for what he has done for me. He has delivered me from sin and given me eternal life. He has delivered me from a life of living in the flesh and given me the fruits of the spirit. I will thank him and rejoice by giving back to him a portion of what he has given to me.
“God our Father. It is with great joy that I give back to you a tenth of what you have given me. You have blessed me way more than what I can give to you. I am honored to be able to give something and rejoice in celebration for your gifts, your love, and your grace. Thank you God. Amen”
Fruits Of The Spirit
3-14-11 Daily Devotions
“Fruits Of The Spirit”
(Our Inheritance)
“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”
(Gal. 5:22-26)
We can examine ourselves to see if we are bearing fruit. If we aren’t bearing fruit as stated in these verses, we need to ask ourselves why. Is it because we are not living in the spirit, but still being ruled by the flesh? We need to be honest with ourselves and make a careful examination of our character. There cannot be any fence sitting here. We are either living life in the spirit or we are being ruled by the flesh.
I will die to my flesh daily. I will examine myself daily. I will check myself to see if I possess the characteristics mentioned in these verses. If I do not possess the fruits of the spirit then I need to ask why, and I need to do something about it.
“Lord our God. Help me to die to my flesh daily. Let the spirit in me lead and I will follow. Let my cup be overflowing with the Holy Spirit.
Amen.”
“Fruits Of The Spirit”
(Our Inheritance)
“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.”
(Gal. 5:22-26)
We can examine ourselves to see if we are bearing fruit. If we aren’t bearing fruit as stated in these verses, we need to ask ourselves why. Is it because we are not living in the spirit, but still being ruled by the flesh? We need to be honest with ourselves and make a careful examination of our character. There cannot be any fence sitting here. We are either living life in the spirit or we are being ruled by the flesh.
I will die to my flesh daily. I will examine myself daily. I will check myself to see if I possess the characteristics mentioned in these verses. If I do not possess the fruits of the spirit then I need to ask why, and I need to do something about it.
“Lord our God. Help me to die to my flesh daily. Let the spirit in me lead and I will follow. Let my cup be overflowing with the Holy Spirit.
Amen.”
Living In The Flesh
“Living In The Flesh”
(No inheritance)
“ 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. “
(Gal. 5:19-21)
It appears to be quite easy to see if I am living in the flesh. The characteristics of someone living in the flesh is quite obvious. It’s also obvious that one cannot be saved and also living in the flesh. To actually have the ineheritance of god , the characteristics will bear fruit. There would be no room for acts of the flesh. There would be unbearable conviction by the Holy spirit.
I need to check myself daily to see if I am living in the flesh. I need to purge myself of all fleshly behaviors and attitudes. I declare that I am a son of god and have inherited the kingdom of God through Jesus Christ. There is no room in my life for the fleshly desires pleasures.
“Mighty God. Help me to purge my life. Help me to be honest with myself and to recognize and discern undesirable behaviors of the flesh. Help me to be strong and to overcome and die to the flesh. Thank you God. Thank you for the gift of the guide and the comforter.”
(No inheritance)
“ 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. “
(Gal. 5:19-21)
It appears to be quite easy to see if I am living in the flesh. The characteristics of someone living in the flesh is quite obvious. It’s also obvious that one cannot be saved and also living in the flesh. To actually have the ineheritance of god , the characteristics will bear fruit. There would be no room for acts of the flesh. There would be unbearable conviction by the Holy spirit.
I need to check myself daily to see if I am living in the flesh. I need to purge myself of all fleshly behaviors and attitudes. I declare that I am a son of god and have inherited the kingdom of God through Jesus Christ. There is no room in my life for the fleshly desires pleasures.
“Mighty God. Help me to purge my life. Help me to be honest with myself and to recognize and discern undesirable behaviors of the flesh. Help me to be strong and to overcome and die to the flesh. Thank you God. Thank you for the gift of the guide and the comforter.”
Our Inheritance
3-13-11 Daily Devotions
“Our Inheritance”
(Heir Through God)
“4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law,
5 so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
6 Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, " Abba! Father!"
7 Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
8 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.
9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again?”
(Gal. 4:4-9)
In verse 9 it asks us, how can we turn back to the old ways? How can we behave and act like we are not sons of God? We still about acting as if there is no victory, as if there hasn’t been any redemption. In verse 7 it says that we are no longer slaves. We need to behave and act accordingly. We know God now. More importantly God knows us. Yes that’s right, God knows us. Act as if you know that you have been redeemed and that you have inherited god’s kingdom, his power and his glory, through the gift of redemption and the gift of the Holy Spirit
I will wake up each day thanking God for his inheritance. I will act on that fact throughout the day and know that I have been redeemed back to him. I am a son of God and have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide me.
“Mighty God. Thank you for the gift of redemption. Thank you for your grace. I am assured of your love for me. I will act on it and behave in a manner that shows that I am a Son Of
“Our Inheritance”
(Heir Through God)
“4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law,
5 so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.
6 Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, " Abba! Father!"
7 Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
8 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods.
9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and worthless elemental things, to which you desire to be enslaved all over again?”
(Gal. 4:4-9)
In verse 9 it asks us, how can we turn back to the old ways? How can we behave and act like we are not sons of God? We still about acting as if there is no victory, as if there hasn’t been any redemption. In verse 7 it says that we are no longer slaves. We need to behave and act accordingly. We know God now. More importantly God knows us. Yes that’s right, God knows us. Act as if you know that you have been redeemed and that you have inherited god’s kingdom, his power and his glory, through the gift of redemption and the gift of the Holy Spirit
I will wake up each day thanking God for his inheritance. I will act on that fact throughout the day and know that I have been redeemed back to him. I am a son of God and have been given the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide me.
“Mighty God. Thank you for the gift of redemption. Thank you for your grace. I am assured of your love for me. I will act on it and behave in a manner that shows that I am a Son Of
Sunday, March 13, 2011
We Are One In Christ
3-12-11 Daily Devotions
“We Are One In Christ”
(Abraham’s Children)
26For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
27For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise.
We are all saved by faith. It doesn’t matter what our differences are. We can be different races, cultures, or sex. We are all children of God.
I will always remember that all are my brothers and sisters. Even those in faraway lands are more like me than I think.
Mighty God, help me to have love for all of your children who are my brothers and sisters.
“We Are One In Christ”
(Abraham’s Children)
26For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
27For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
28There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants, heirs according to promise.
We are all saved by faith. It doesn’t matter what our differences are. We can be different races, cultures, or sex. We are all children of God.
I will always remember that all are my brothers and sisters. Even those in faraway lands are more like me than I think.
Mighty God, help me to have love for all of your children who are my brothers and sisters.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Live By Faith
3-11-11 Daily Devotions
Live By Faith
(Die to the Law)
19 “For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”
(Gal. 2:19-21)
Help me to die to the law. Help me to die to my flesh. Allow me to be crucified with Jesus Christ. Allow me to live by faith in the Son Of God.
We are not bound by the laws, so we should not act as if we are bound by the laws. We say that we live by the spirit, we need to act on it. Behave as though we have victory in Jesus Christ.
“God almighty Father. Thankj you for sacrificing your so in order to give me life. Thank you for lifting me out of the depths of despair. I was lost and have been found by you. Thank you for your love for me.”
Live By Faith
(Die to the Law)
19 “For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing!”
(Gal. 2:19-21)
Help me to die to the law. Help me to die to my flesh. Allow me to be crucified with Jesus Christ. Allow me to live by faith in the Son Of God.
We are not bound by the laws, so we should not act as if we are bound by the laws. We say that we live by the spirit, we need to act on it. Behave as though we have victory in Jesus Christ.
“God almighty Father. Thankj you for sacrificing your so in order to give me life. Thank you for lifting me out of the depths of despair. I was lost and have been found by you. Thank you for your love for me.”
Revelation
3-10-11 Daily Devotions
“Revelation”
(Divine Knowledge)
11For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.
12For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
Paul’s knowledge came from Jesus Christ. He didn’t go to school, didn’t talk to men, didn’t have scholarly mentors. It came form the divine guidance.
We still have the opportunity today to receive divine guidance from God the Father and his son Jesus Christ. Our mentor is the word of God. Everything that we need to know is in the word. That word is from revelation of Jesus Christ, not from man. We need to feed ourselves and stop waiting for someone else to feed us.
“God almighty, thank you for your love and grace. Thank you for giving us victory. We ask you oh Father to help us to disciple orselves to feed ourselves the divine word that was provided 2,000 years ago. The word is divine. It is the word of God. Trust that the Holy Spirit will guide us.“
“Revelation”
(Divine Knowledge)
11For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man.
12For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ.
Paul’s knowledge came from Jesus Christ. He didn’t go to school, didn’t talk to men, didn’t have scholarly mentors. It came form the divine guidance.
We still have the opportunity today to receive divine guidance from God the Father and his son Jesus Christ. Our mentor is the word of God. Everything that we need to know is in the word. That word is from revelation of Jesus Christ, not from man. We need to feed ourselves and stop waiting for someone else to feed us.
“God almighty, thank you for your love and grace. Thank you for giving us victory. We ask you oh Father to help us to disciple orselves to feed ourselves the divine word that was provided 2,000 years ago. The word is divine. It is the word of God. Trust that the Holy Spirit will guide us.“
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