Daily Devotions
1-7-12
"Fulfillment Of Prophecy"
(The Messaiah Has Come)
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” 20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. 21 He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:18-21)
The Messiah is finally here. He has come just as prophsied. It's too bad, that he isn't recognized by those in his own town. But he has come to proclaim the good news. He has come to to free the oppressed. What great news his arrival brings to all of us.
I will be bold to proclaim that Jesus is our Lord, and that he has come to save all of us. I will not be deterred or lose faith. Jesus was rejected by those in his own town.
I love you God and commit to sharing your gospel and plan to the world. Thank you for your grace and love.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
"Be Fruitful"
Daily Devotions
1-3-12
"Be Fruitful"
(We must bear fruit)
8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 9 The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”(Luke 3:8-9)
We were saved by the grace and love of the almighty God. He gave us his son to die for our sins, and to develop a deep and intimate relationship with him. God gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide us and to comfort us. With the gift of the spirit we are also given much power through the power and strength of that spirit. God will be watching to see how we use those gifts, to make sure that we do not squander all the he has given us. We will need to live a life that bears fruit. That his how we measure our committment to God.
It is important that I check God daily to make sure that I am where he wants me to be. I need to live life for him, through him. My vision needs to be his vision. I need to make sure thjat I no longer exist for me, but I only exist for him. Then I will live a life that bears fruit, no matter how big or small.
Mighty God our Father, thank you for the gift of eternal life. Search my heart Father to make sure that the vision that I pursue is your vision and not mine. Thank you God, Amen.
1-3-12
"Be Fruitful"
(We must bear fruit)
8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. 9 The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”(Luke 3:8-9)
We were saved by the grace and love of the almighty God. He gave us his son to die for our sins, and to develop a deep and intimate relationship with him. God gave us the gift of the Holy Spirit to guide us and to comfort us. With the gift of the spirit we are also given much power through the power and strength of that spirit. God will be watching to see how we use those gifts, to make sure that we do not squander all the he has given us. We will need to live a life that bears fruit. That his how we measure our committment to God.
It is important that I check God daily to make sure that I am where he wants me to be. I need to live life for him, through him. My vision needs to be his vision. I need to make sure thjat I no longer exist for me, but I only exist for him. Then I will live a life that bears fruit, no matter how big or small.
Mighty God our Father, thank you for the gift of eternal life. Search my heart Father to make sure that the vision that I pursue is your vision and not mine. Thank you God, Amen.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Sin, Crouching Nearby.
Daily Devotions
1-2-12
Sin, Crouching Nearby.
(Overcoming Sin)
6 Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”
Sin is crouching at our door. "If we do not do right." We are already sinners, which means that sin is already crouching at our door, ready to pounce on us when it gets a chance. We need to fight and resist sin. Which of course can only be done with in the name of Jesus Christ.
I will memorize James 4:7 which says, "Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." That is the way that the bible teaches us to resist sin, which is always crouching nearby. It's essential that we understand that sin is always nearby, and we need to be vigilant at all times. We cannot let our guard down. To do so would be disastrous. Trust in the Lord God and his son Jesus Christ, and in the name of Jesus, command the devil to leave and to stay away.
Mighty God our Father, I believe in you and what you did for me. I believe in your authority over sin and death. I also believe in your grace and love. Thank you Father God, for your grace and for loving me. Amen.
1-2-12
Sin, Crouching Nearby.
(Overcoming Sin)
6 Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.”
Sin is crouching at our door. "If we do not do right." We are already sinners, which means that sin is already crouching at our door, ready to pounce on us when it gets a chance. We need to fight and resist sin. Which of course can only be done with in the name of Jesus Christ.
I will memorize James 4:7 which says, "Submit yourselves, then to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." That is the way that the bible teaches us to resist sin, which is always crouching nearby. It's essential that we understand that sin is always nearby, and we need to be vigilant at all times. We cannot let our guard down. To do so would be disastrous. Trust in the Lord God and his son Jesus Christ, and in the name of Jesus, command the devil to leave and to stay away.
Mighty God our Father, I believe in you and what you did for me. I believe in your authority over sin and death. I also believe in your grace and love. Thank you Father God, for your grace and for loving me. Amen.
Monday, January 2, 2012
Yes Lord!
Daily Devotions
1-1-12
Yes Lord!
(Obedience)
35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[b] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
(Luke 1:35-38)
Surely Mary must have been surprised at the angel Gabriel's request. Who wouldn't be? Most people would ask a lot of questions and in most cases people would not believe. An unbelieving spirit would not have been questioned by others. It would have been entirely fine to question not only the angel's presence but also his words. Mary simply obeyed the angel, and opened her heart up with obedience, and laid down her life to her Lord. Willing obedience to her God.
What an example of obedience and submission to her Lord. Mary is an incredible example of submission and surrender to our God. I will always remember Mary for her obedience and use her as an example of the type of submission and surrender that we should have to our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Mighty Father God, thank you for your love and grace. I commit my entire being and life to you Father God. My life is not mine but it is yours mighty Father. Thank you for redeeming me back to you. Thank you for your patience and grace. Amen
1-1-12
Yes Lord!
(Obedience)
35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[b] the Son of God. 36 Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. 37 For no word from God will ever fail.” 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.
(Luke 1:35-38)
Surely Mary must have been surprised at the angel Gabriel's request. Who wouldn't be? Most people would ask a lot of questions and in most cases people would not believe. An unbelieving spirit would not have been questioned by others. It would have been entirely fine to question not only the angel's presence but also his words. Mary simply obeyed the angel, and opened her heart up with obedience, and laid down her life to her Lord. Willing obedience to her God.
What an example of obedience and submission to her Lord. Mary is an incredible example of submission and surrender to our God. I will always remember Mary for her obedience and use her as an example of the type of submission and surrender that we should have to our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Mighty Father God, thank you for your love and grace. I commit my entire being and life to you Father God. My life is not mine but it is yours mighty Father. Thank you for redeeming me back to you. Thank you for your patience and grace. Amen
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