6-17-11
Daily Devotions
"Work For The Lord's Glory"
(Always Remember The lord)
23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. 25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality. (Col. 3:23-25)
There are two parts to this scripture reading. First in all things glorify God. Secondly, be aware that disobedience will result in consequences, no ifs, ands, or buts.
I will glorify God always in all things that I do. Everything that I do will be for the glory of God. Also need to remember that no matter what I do, there will be consequences. Whether I follow the law or not, the consequences will be dished out acoordingly.
Mighty Father in Heaven, help me to always abide in God and to glorify him at all times. Help me to resist temptation so that I will not suffer the consequences of doing wrong. Amen.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
It has been done
6-16-11
Daily Devotions
"It Has Been Done"
(Already Saved By Grace)
6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces[a] of this world rather than on Christ. (Col. 2:6:8)
There are a lot of wolves out there in sheep's clothing. People pay money be shown the light, to be given truth according to the world. Be cautious and and on the look out for these pretenders. Do not allow them at your doorstep.
My only defense against wolves is to stay close to Jesus. Stay close to God. Yield to the Holy spirit who will guide me and give me power to stomp on theses worldly powers. God is the power and the authority opver the things of this world. God's spirit is already in us by our relationship with him, therefore, be obedient and continually abide in him.
God our Father, I love you and thank for your love and your grace. I abide in you and know that you will abide in me. Thak you for your unconditiona love and grace. Amen.
Daily Devotions
"It Has Been Done"
(Already Saved By Grace)
6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces[a] of this world rather than on Christ. (Col. 2:6:8)
There are a lot of wolves out there in sheep's clothing. People pay money be shown the light, to be given truth according to the world. Be cautious and and on the look out for these pretenders. Do not allow them at your doorstep.
My only defense against wolves is to stay close to Jesus. Stay close to God. Yield to the Holy spirit who will guide me and give me power to stomp on theses worldly powers. God is the power and the authority opver the things of this world. God's spirit is already in us by our relationship with him, therefore, be obedient and continually abide in him.
God our Father, I love you and thank for your love and your grace. I abide in you and know that you will abide in me. Thak you for your unconditiona love and grace. Amen.
Do Not! Do Not!
6-16-11
Daily Devotions
Do Not! Do Not!
(Religion)
20 Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: 21 “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? 22 These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. 23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.(Col. 2:20-23)
This sounds to me a lot like religion. Do not drink alcohol, do not drink caffeine, do not do this, do not do that. Yes, it sound like religion. God has made us alive with him becuase of our relationship with him. Victory is ours because of the grace that God has given us because of his love for us. It is by faith that we have been saved, not by the following of useless rules and doctrines.
I will remember to always check what I hear by what the bible says. Therefore I will read, and hear, and know what the bibles says is truth. It is truth that has set me free. I am not freee by my own will through my obedience to religious doctrine. It is faith in the grace that God has given me by the sacrifice of his Son Jesus Christ.
Holy Father in heaven. Please bless me with discernment, to be able to seperate truth from what sounds like truth. Please teach me, and help me to understand your laws, character,and your nature. Thank you Lord, Amen.
Daily Devotions
Do Not! Do Not!
(Religion)
20 Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: 21 “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? 22 These rules, which have to do with things that are all destined to perish with use, are based on merely human commands and teachings. 23 Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.(Col. 2:20-23)
This sounds to me a lot like religion. Do not drink alcohol, do not drink caffeine, do not do this, do not do that. Yes, it sound like religion. God has made us alive with him becuase of our relationship with him. Victory is ours because of the grace that God has given us because of his love for us. It is by faith that we have been saved, not by the following of useless rules and doctrines.
I will remember to always check what I hear by what the bible says. Therefore I will read, and hear, and know what the bibles says is truth. It is truth that has set me free. I am not freee by my own will through my obedience to religious doctrine. It is faith in the grace that God has given me by the sacrifice of his Son Jesus Christ.
Holy Father in heaven. Please bless me with discernment, to be able to seperate truth from what sounds like truth. Please teach me, and help me to understand your laws, character,and your nature. Thank you Lord, Amen.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Redemption
6-15-11
Daily Devotions
"Redemption"
(Forgivness)
13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
We have been rescued from an eternity of sin. We have been rescued from eternity in darkness. We have been brought into God's kingdom to have fellowship with him through his Son Jesus Christ.
I will review this verse often to make sure that I know where I was. I was in darknees, and through God's love and grace I have been saved. I am thankful and pleased that I know the light, and am no longer in the dark.
"Thank you God again for your grace and love. Amen"
Daily Devotions
"Redemption"
(Forgivness)
13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
We have been rescued from an eternity of sin. We have been rescued from eternity in darkness. We have been brought into God's kingdom to have fellowship with him through his Son Jesus Christ.
I will review this verse often to make sure that I know where I was. I was in darknees, and through God's love and grace I have been saved. I am thankful and pleased that I know the light, and am no longer in the dark.
"Thank you God again for your grace and love. Amen"
Reconciliation
6-15-11
Daily Devotions
"Reconciliation"
(Redemption)
21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.(Colosians 1:21-22)
That is the gospel right there. We are reconciled by the physical death of Jesus Christ. Through his blood I am presented without blemish and am free from death and sickness.
I will refer to this scripture when I need a simplke explanation of the gospel.
God. Thank you for redeeming me by the blood of your son Jesus Christ. It is through him that I am reconciled back to a personal relationship with you. Thank you, Amen.
Daily Devotions
"Reconciliation"
(Redemption)
21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.(Colosians 1:21-22)
That is the gospel right there. We are reconciled by the physical death of Jesus Christ. Through his blood I am presented without blemish and am free from death and sickness.
I will refer to this scripture when I need a simplke explanation of the gospel.
God. Thank you for redeeming me by the blood of your son Jesus Christ. It is through him that I am reconciled back to a personal relationship with you. Thank you, Amen.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Rest and Protection
6-14-11
Daily Devotions
Rest and Protection
2 Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God........ 6.......No one was at war with him during those years, for the LORD gave him rest.(2 Chronicles 14:2,6)
God always gives favor, rest, guidance, and protection to those who love him and obey his laws. God is always just in this regard.
There were Kings and leaders that loved God and were always obedient to him. God protected them from harm, delivered them from evil, and gave them power to overcome enemies. All because they did right in the eyes of the Lord. It's important that we get to know what is right in the Lord's eyes. That means knowing God's laws.
"Lord almighty God I pray Lord that you will give me the desire, discipline and the means to learn, study, and know your word. So that I can be obedient to you oh Lord."
Daily Devotions
Rest and Protection
2 Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God........ 6.......No one was at war with him during those years, for the LORD gave him rest.(2 Chronicles 14:2,6)
God always gives favor, rest, guidance, and protection to those who love him and obey his laws. God is always just in this regard.
There were Kings and leaders that loved God and were always obedient to him. God protected them from harm, delivered them from evil, and gave them power to overcome enemies. All because they did right in the eyes of the Lord. It's important that we get to know what is right in the Lord's eyes. That means knowing God's laws.
"Lord almighty God I pray Lord that you will give me the desire, discipline and the means to learn, study, and know your word. So that I can be obedient to you oh Lord."
Contentment
6-14-11
Daily Devotions
"Contentment"
(Eternal Joy)
"12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength." (Phillipians 4:12-13)
Doesn't matter what the circumstances are, I will be content and have joy in my father and Lord. Situation doesn't matter. I will always have victory in Christ, who gives me strength over all circumstances.
I will function on a daily basis and att all times knowing that victory is mine and ours through God's grace and by the blood of Jesus Christ.
"Father help me to heed to these instructions and to know that God is always with me and for me. Amen"
Daily Devotions
"Contentment"
(Eternal Joy)
"12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength." (Phillipians 4:12-13)
Doesn't matter what the circumstances are, I will be content and have joy in my father and Lord. Situation doesn't matter. I will always have victory in Christ, who gives me strength over all circumstances.
I will function on a daily basis and att all times knowing that victory is mine and ours through God's grace and by the blood of Jesus Christ.
"Father help me to heed to these instructions and to know that God is always with me and for me. Amen"
Monday, June 13, 2011
Citizenship
6-13-11
Daily Devotions
"Citizenship"
(Memebrship in Heaven)
18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. (Phillipians 3:18-21)
An earthly life, full of fleshly desires leads to destruction. Remember who we belong to. Our citizenship is stamped with the approval of God through our savior Jesus christ.
Resist the body's desires of the flesh. Stay yoked with God. Stay with God. Being close to him will help him change our hearts, which will enable Jesus Christ to transform ua, and transform our lives. Transformation is what we are longing for.
Mighty God our Father, I love you and praise you daily. I thank you for your unconditional love and your grace, Thank you for your word which is food to my spirit. Help me to display courage in my walk and in my witness. Amen.
Daily Devotions
"Citizenship"
(Memebrship in Heaven)
18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body. (Phillipians 3:18-21)
An earthly life, full of fleshly desires leads to destruction. Remember who we belong to. Our citizenship is stamped with the approval of God through our savior Jesus christ.
Resist the body's desires of the flesh. Stay yoked with God. Stay with God. Being close to him will help him change our hearts, which will enable Jesus Christ to transform ua, and transform our lives. Transformation is what we are longing for.
Mighty God our Father, I love you and praise you daily. I thank you for your unconditional love and your grace, Thank you for your word which is food to my spirit. Help me to display courage in my walk and in my witness. Amen.
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