Scripture of the Day
2 Samuel 4:4 (NIV)
"Crippled By Fear"
(Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in both feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she hurried to leave, he fell and became crippled. His name was Mephibosheth.)
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When the news was heard that King Saul and his son Jonathan was killed, it cause a fear! The fear caused them to panic! When they panicked, they lost focus! Mephibosheth's (Jonathan's son) nurse fled in fear! She panicked . . . and it resulted in a five year old boy being crippled! This left Mephibosheth "Crippled By Fear" as a man! He saw his life in constant danger, because of the panic that took place years before when he was five!
When we (Christians) panic about everything that comes on the news . . . flee from the things we think might happen, we become "Crippled By Fear!" Many folks have parents who believed everything was a conspiracy when they were younger and now as adults . . . they are "Crippled By Fear" too. Many government employees have heard the news of an upcoming furlough, but this should not leave them "Crippled By Fear!" In fact, this is a great time to exercise the faith of "GOD will provide!" Don't let fear cripple you from praying and praising the FATHER!
Something To Sing About - Psalm 92:1-3 (NIV)
Scripture of the Day
Psalm 92:1-3 (NIV)
"Something To Sing About"
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.
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We should always have a song to sing to the LORD! We can write a new song every day to HIM! Singing of all the things HE has done . . . for HE has done great things!! Your new song may not hit the music charts as the number one sell! It may never be seen on MTV, BET, or YouTube! But every song of praise you sing to the LORD will be like a sweet-aroma to HIS ears (even when you are singing off key!). Wake up in the morning and sing about HIS love. Before you go to bed each night . . . sing about HIS faithfulness. And all day long . . . sing about HIS grace and mercy! In fact, you have something to sing about right now! "I love to praise HIM . . . I love to praise HIS name . . ." sing along!
Psalm 92:1-3 (NIV)
"Something To Sing About"
It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High, to proclaim your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.
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We should always have a song to sing to the LORD! We can write a new song every day to HIM! Singing of all the things HE has done . . . for HE has done great things!! Your new song may not hit the music charts as the number one sell! It may never be seen on MTV, BET, or YouTube! But every song of praise you sing to the LORD will be like a sweet-aroma to HIS ears (even when you are singing off key!). Wake up in the morning and sing about HIS love. Before you go to bed each night . . . sing about HIS faithfulness. And all day long . . . sing about HIS grace and mercy! In fact, you have something to sing about right now! "I love to praise HIM . . . I love to praise HIS name . . ." sing along!
Inseparable Love - Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
Scripture of the Day
Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
"Inseparable Love"
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of GOD that is in CHRIST JESUS our LORD.
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Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
"Inseparable Love"
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of GOD that is in CHRIST JESUS our LORD.
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I am picturing a man (human) walking up a gravel road out in the middle of nowhere. Seeing the peak of the horizon in the sun, he knows it is just a matter of steps to reach that destination! That place every man longs for. The wind blows hard against his chest, but he presses forward! The rain of the storm loosens the gravel under his feet, but he keeps walking upward! The pack of wolves growl at the man, but he stays focus on the destination! For he has made up in his mind that nothing was going to hold him back. He has seen it for himself and he will not be separated from this place!
Be convinced that the Love of GOD that is in CHRIST JESUS our LORD is worth climbing the tallest mountains, walking the longest valleys, and swimming across the deepest seas of life! Knowing that nothing can separate you from HIS Love! The winds will blow, the storms will come, and the wolf will growl, but you must be convinced . . . this day . . . that GOD has an inseparable love for you! And HE will not let anything or anyone snatch you out of HIS hand!!!!!
Cozy By The Fire - Luke 16:22-23 (KJV)
Scripture of the Day
Luke 16:22-23 (KJV)
"Cozy By The Fire"
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
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Think about it! Cozy by the fire! a place of comfort, warmth, and rest! A place where there is no worry! If you live in the colder parts of the world . . . you can appreciate a nice cozy fire, with a good book and the sounds of the angels! GOD has that place for all of us! When we accept HIS Son as our Savior and Lord, we have privilege to that comfortable, warm, and relaxing place! We can be cozy by the fire just as Lazarus was! Without CHRIST we will find ourselves tormented IN the fire!
Accept JESUS and get cozy by the fire, with the Good Book of JESUS and hear the angels rejoice! It the arms of the Savior . . . cozy by the fire, but not consumed by the fire! There is no place like home, when you live with GOD our FATHER!
Luke 16:22-23 (KJV)
"Cozy By The Fire"
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
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Think about it! Cozy by the fire! a place of comfort, warmth, and rest! A place where there is no worry! If you live in the colder parts of the world . . . you can appreciate a nice cozy fire, with a good book and the sounds of the angels! GOD has that place for all of us! When we accept HIS Son as our Savior and Lord, we have privilege to that comfortable, warm, and relaxing place! We can be cozy by the fire just as Lazarus was! Without CHRIST we will find ourselves tormented IN the fire!
Accept JESUS and get cozy by the fire, with the Good Book of JESUS and hear the angels rejoice! It the arms of the Savior . . . cozy by the fire, but not consumed by the fire! There is no place like home, when you live with GOD our FATHER!
More Money, More Problems - Proverbs 15:6 (NIV)
Scripture of the Day
Proverbs 15:6 (NIV)
"More Money, More Problems"
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
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I'm sure we have all heard the phrase of "More money, more problems!" I have seen where money from the lottery actually caused more problems for the individual. Just to start, everyone was claiming to be a relative and was looking for hand-outs! Speaking of hand-outs, the IRS wants their share too! Making a lot of money doing wicked things bring troubles! You are always having to look over your shoulder to see what wickedness is lurking!
But the house of the righteous . . . you know the "honest day's work for an honest day's pay!" Not many believe in that anymore! But this house is not filled with income, but overflows with treasure! When you look around your house, do you see a lot of stuff or do you see a lot of love?
Proverbs 15:6 (NIV)
"More Money, More Problems"
The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
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I'm sure we have all heard the phrase of "More money, more problems!" I have seen where money from the lottery actually caused more problems for the individual. Just to start, everyone was claiming to be a relative and was looking for hand-outs! Speaking of hand-outs, the IRS wants their share too! Making a lot of money doing wicked things bring troubles! You are always having to look over your shoulder to see what wickedness is lurking!
But the house of the righteous . . . you know the "honest day's work for an honest day's pay!" Not many believe in that anymore! But this house is not filled with income, but overflows with treasure! When you look around your house, do you see a lot of stuff or do you see a lot of love?
HIS Tears of Prayer
Scripture of the Day
Hebrews 5:7-9
"HIS Tears of Prayer"
Hebrews 5:7-9
"HIS Tears of Prayer"
During the days of JESUS’ life on earth, HE offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save HIM from death, and HE was heard because of HIS reverent Submission. Although HE was a son, HE learned obedience from what HE suffered and, once made perfect, HE became the source of eternal SALVATION for all who obey HIM.
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JESUS showed us compassion by doing what HE did! JESUS also showed compassion by who HE is! In John 11:35 it says, "JESUS wept." That says a lot about GOD the Son! HE wept for HIS friend! And HE still weeps for us! Throughout the New Testament we can see that JESUS prayed and cried out several times, to include HIS final cry out before HE gave up HIS Spirit! Through HIS Tears of Prayer HE became the source of eternal Salvation! Thank GOD that HIS Son suffered for us!
Born of Flesh & Spirit - John 3:5-6 (NIV)
Scripture of the Day
John 3:5-6 (NIV)
"Born of Flesh & Spirit"
JESUS answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of GOD unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
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I got so excited when I was doing my devotion in this book! I mean, someone help me if I am a little off on this one! Tell me if I am too excited about the way GOD has allowed me to see more in HIS Word! But I had to stand up and thank HIM for giving my small mind a glimpse of HIS powerful Word!
JESUS said that we must be born of water and the Spirit in order to enter the kingdom of GOD! HE said the Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit! I always say, "It is not what would JESUS do (WWJD), but it is What Did JESUS Do (WDJD), because HE did it all" JESUS has never told us to do anything that HE did not already do! To include the birth! O.K. In Luke 1:35, the angel told Mary that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and the power of the Most High will overshadow her, so that the holy one to be born will be called the son of GOD!
JESUS said that there must be a birth of flesh and Spirit! JESUS was 100% man (flesh) and 100% GOD (Spirit)! Is it just me . . . or does anyone else see the power of GOD's Word! I am so glad that I have been born again!
John 3:5-6 (NIV)
"Born of Flesh & Spirit"
JESUS answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of GOD unless he is born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
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I got so excited when I was doing my devotion in this book! I mean, someone help me if I am a little off on this one! Tell me if I am too excited about the way GOD has allowed me to see more in HIS Word! But I had to stand up and thank HIM for giving my small mind a glimpse of HIS powerful Word!
JESUS said that we must be born of water and the Spirit in order to enter the kingdom of GOD! HE said the Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit! I always say, "It is not what would JESUS do (WWJD), but it is What Did JESUS Do (WDJD), because HE did it all" JESUS has never told us to do anything that HE did not already do! To include the birth! O.K. In Luke 1:35, the angel told Mary that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and the power of the Most High will overshadow her, so that the holy one to be born will be called the son of GOD!
JESUS said that there must be a birth of flesh and Spirit! JESUS was 100% man (flesh) and 100% GOD (Spirit)! Is it just me . . . or does anyone else see the power of GOD's Word! I am so glad that I have been born again!
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