HAPPY MONDAY!
Today's scriptures are about being perfect in the Lord. Okay, so I know you’re already asking yourself, “How could God ask us to be perfect, when we were taught that nobody’s perfect, but Jesus Christ?”, and that is a fair question to ask. Sin will always be around, and each man, in the flesh, is subjected to it. Hence the sacrifice of a blemish free, spotless Lamb, to atone for the sins of all. When Jesus died on the cross, He took on the weight of sin, for all mankind. When He was resurrected, and ascended into Heaven to be with God, He blessed us with the Holy Spirit. Since then, when we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, we’re baptized with His Holy Spirit, which in turns gives us the ability to be righteous, perfect, or sin free. How many times have you heard me, or other people, explain this? I’m sure it’s been many, but do you truly understand it? If I say to you today, that you can be perfect, just as Jesus was, would you believe me? God expects us to be perfect, but not on our own strength, because the flesh is weak, and easily swayed to sin. However, we’re made perfect by the blood of Christ, and it’s only by Him that we can live perfected, each day of our life. It’s the Word of God, which was manifested into flesh that gives us the ability to be perfect. It’s written: The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. (Psalm 19:7-9) You notice that everything points to “the LORD”? God never expected us to be anything but human, but when He gets a hold of us, He’s expecting perfection, because that’s who He is, and we’re made in His likeness. All He needs from us is our faith and trust. Paul wrote just that, in his letter to the Philippians; he told them “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6), and that was true then, now, and forever. We know God, and if He’s ever commanded us to do something, He’s always going to give us the resources to get it done. No one will ever give a first grader a calculus exam, and expect them to pass it with an A+. Now there are some exceptionally gifted children, that may be able to pull that off, but they’re few and far between. Abraham, Paul, Peter, David, Solomon, James [and I could go on and on], were all regular human beings like you and me, but God chose to use them in extraordinary ways, because of their Faith. James pointed that out to us in his epistle, and it’s written: Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”And he was called the friend of God. (James 2:21-23) Wow! God is perfect, and He commands us to be perfect, so the only way for us to obey that command is to seek it from Him. We’re never going to be without sin, but perfection comes from our Faith. If He knows we’re doing our best to love Him with all of our heart and soul, that’s perfect enough for Him. There was only one Jesus, or one Abraham, but I was created to be the perfect Saundra, and you to be the perfect you, in Christ. Don’t ever forget that. If you don’t know who Christ is, that’s your first step for perfection. Pray and ask Him to be Lord of your life today. Feel free to take the God quiz, and see where you are in your faith. My favorite verse today is: Ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. (1 Corinthians 6:20)
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Monday, May 3, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Daily Devotional Dday & Night
HAPPY FRIDAY!
I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying the end of another workweek. TGIF! God has placed some wonderful people in my life, and I'm so happy that I'm open to receive them. Remember to always cherish your friends and loved ones, because some are Angels placed in your life for a reason. Never take anyone for granted, because you just never know who he or she is, or what part they’ll play in your life. It's written: Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. (Heb. 13:2) Have a wonderful weekend family, and be blessed!
Today's scriptures are about the keeping the Word of God. The key to maintaining righteousness, and staying in the will of God, is having the correct focus. When everything we do is done with God in mind, we're sure to keep His Word. God’s Holy Spirit guides us exactly where we need to go, and He lives in every believer. We each have a different journey in Christ, and He will make sure we get there, when we keep His word. He warns us to stay humble, because every blessing comes from the Lord. There are some people who get really "high and mighty", as they mature in their Faith walk. They’re appointed to leadership roles, or anointed with great gifts, and sometimes start to go ahead of God in life. Then there’s the "baby" Christian, who refuses to grow up. They pray and ask God for things, that aren't in His will, because they don't have a personal relationship with Him. These people may stay in the "wilderness", because of their ignorance. As I've grown in my faith, I've been in these stages, and can potentially go back, if I’m not careful. I can testify to the fact that it's hard to follow the will of God perfectly, because temptation is too great. We just can't do it in the natural, because perfection is unattainable in the flesh. I'm at a point in my Faith walk, where God isn't as lenient with me. When I know what He's asked me to do, and don't to it, I'm punished immediately. It was only because of this frequent chastisement, that I finally prayed and asked God to give me the wisdom to be able to know His will for my life, and follow it. He simply said, "stay with me", and at that moment, I was immediately convicted, because it's always been that simple. I believe this is the answer to Christians overcoming bondage. When I stay in the presence of the Lord, by keeping my focus on Him at all times, I'm truly blessed with that peace that surpasses all understanding. I know me, and so I have to I surrender to the Lord each day, because I'm in this constant battle with my flesh. There are still days that my flesh may win, but those days are few and far between, but were more frequent just a year, or even a month ago. The worst thing we can do is think that we got it, because as we know, our relationship with God is like a plant that needs to be continually watered. Jesus said: "Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown." (Matt 13:18-23) Which of these are you, and how do you handle the Word of God when it's sown in your heart? God actually said to me, "stay with Me", what does that mean to you? When He said that to me, I immediately saw, and felt, times where I've been down or depressed. Right after He showed me some of those the moments, He showed me the moments before them. In each scenario I saw where I became disconnected from Him. I saw where I should've been doing one thing, but I was doing the other, and again He said, "stay with Me". The only way to live life in victory, everyday, is to humbly follow the Word of God. To do that, is to actively, and purposely seek Him. In everything you do, pray and ask for clarity. If you're lost as to what you're supposed to be doing, pray and ask for wisdom. If you’ve fallen short, confess and repent. These things are all a part of loving God with all of your heart, showing Him that you respect Him, and trust His judgment. Remember, “an idle mind is the devil’s playground”, so continually seek God. Read His living Word, and live by it. Jesus Christ is the glue that holds this bond together, so without Him, you're lost. Pray and ask Him to be Lord of your life today! My favorite verse today is: If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (John 14:23)
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I pray all is well with everyone, and you're enjoying the end of another workweek. TGIF! God has placed some wonderful people in my life, and I'm so happy that I'm open to receive them. Remember to always cherish your friends and loved ones, because some are Angels placed in your life for a reason. Never take anyone for granted, because you just never know who he or she is, or what part they’ll play in your life. It's written: Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. (Heb. 13:2) Have a wonderful weekend family, and be blessed!
Today's scriptures are about the keeping the Word of God. The key to maintaining righteousness, and staying in the will of God, is having the correct focus. When everything we do is done with God in mind, we're sure to keep His Word. God’s Holy Spirit guides us exactly where we need to go, and He lives in every believer. We each have a different journey in Christ, and He will make sure we get there, when we keep His word. He warns us to stay humble, because every blessing comes from the Lord. There are some people who get really "high and mighty", as they mature in their Faith walk. They’re appointed to leadership roles, or anointed with great gifts, and sometimes start to go ahead of God in life. Then there’s the "baby" Christian, who refuses to grow up. They pray and ask God for things, that aren't in His will, because they don't have a personal relationship with Him. These people may stay in the "wilderness", because of their ignorance. As I've grown in my faith, I've been in these stages, and can potentially go back, if I’m not careful. I can testify to the fact that it's hard to follow the will of God perfectly, because temptation is too great. We just can't do it in the natural, because perfection is unattainable in the flesh. I'm at a point in my Faith walk, where God isn't as lenient with me. When I know what He's asked me to do, and don't to it, I'm punished immediately. It was only because of this frequent chastisement, that I finally prayed and asked God to give me the wisdom to be able to know His will for my life, and follow it. He simply said, "stay with me", and at that moment, I was immediately convicted, because it's always been that simple. I believe this is the answer to Christians overcoming bondage. When I stay in the presence of the Lord, by keeping my focus on Him at all times, I'm truly blessed with that peace that surpasses all understanding. I know me, and so I have to I surrender to the Lord each day, because I'm in this constant battle with my flesh. There are still days that my flesh may win, but those days are few and far between, but were more frequent just a year, or even a month ago. The worst thing we can do is think that we got it, because as we know, our relationship with God is like a plant that needs to be continually watered. Jesus said: "Listen then to what the parable of the sower means: When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the seed sown along the path. The one who received the seed that fell on rocky places is the man who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since he has no root, he lasts only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, he quickly falls away. The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown." (Matt 13:18-23) Which of these are you, and how do you handle the Word of God when it's sown in your heart? God actually said to me, "stay with Me", what does that mean to you? When He said that to me, I immediately saw, and felt, times where I've been down or depressed. Right after He showed me some of those the moments, He showed me the moments before them. In each scenario I saw where I became disconnected from Him. I saw where I should've been doing one thing, but I was doing the other, and again He said, "stay with Me". The only way to live life in victory, everyday, is to humbly follow the Word of God. To do that, is to actively, and purposely seek Him. In everything you do, pray and ask for clarity. If you're lost as to what you're supposed to be doing, pray and ask for wisdom. If you’ve fallen short, confess and repent. These things are all a part of loving God with all of your heart, showing Him that you respect Him, and trust His judgment. Remember, “an idle mind is the devil’s playground”, so continually seek God. Read His living Word, and live by it. Jesus Christ is the glue that holds this bond together, so without Him, you're lost. Pray and ask Him to be Lord of your life today! My favorite verse today is: If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (John 14:23)
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Daily Devotional Day & Night
HAPPY WEDNESDAY!
Today's scriptures are about the priceless gift of our salvation. There are but so many things that money could by, and even the richest man has his share of trials and tribulation. Actually the more money a person has, usually equals to the more problems and responsibilities they're faced with. The things that matter the most in life, are the things that money can't buy, like love, joy, peace, and happiness, because those things come from God. Most importantly, you can't buy salvation. The blood of the Lamb was shed for all who believe in Him. Jesus was given for our sins, simply because God loves us, nothing more or nothing less. He didn't give up His life to persuade us to do anything in return, but love Him. He didn't take on the burden of our sins, and then sent us a bill, but He wiped our slate clean. Jesus was more than willing, and able, to atone for our sins, and He did without complaining. I'm sure, as He was hanging on that cross, He thought about us, and questioned our worthiness. He outright asked God "why have you forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46) I believe that in that moment His human side kicked in. Right after He said that, it's written that Jesus "yielded up His spirit" (Matt. 27:50). Even down to His last breath, which He suffered just for us, He had the ability to take Himself down from the cross. He could’ve ended His suffering right there, and punished all who plotted to kill Him, but instead, He remained obedient to the will of God, and gave up His life. What if Jesus had disobeyed God, and went into hiding like Jonah? What if He succumbed to the enemy’s temptations that day in the wilderness? What if God continued to allow us to suffer, and never offered Himself as a sacrifice for our sins? After all, He did give us the ability to choose right from wrong. The process of reaping what we sow has been in existence since the creation of mankind. There are numerous "what if" questions we could ask about the past, and the relevance of Jesus’ Crucifixion, but the main thing we need to know is that it was done out of love. God has forgiven and forgotten our sins, through Christ, and for that, we can do nothing but praise and worship Him. Worthy is the Lamb of God... Hallelujah! I've been looking for answers to so many things in my life for years, but the answers were always within me. Paul wrote: Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Gal. 5:1) The sacrifice of of Christ frees us from bondage, and allows us to be whole again. There's no better reward than that. I'm forever indebted to Jesus, because He's given up His life for me. He'll never force us to love Him, but He simply gives us the opportunity. Paul went on to say: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith... From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. (Gal. 6:9-10, 17) Okay, one more "what if" question, and I want you to really think about this one... What if Jesus grew weary before He completed His task? I don't know the answer to that, but I thank God that He did. We live with the power of Christ, by His blood, and His marks are also inside of each of us. Take that authority and live in victory, because it comes at price that could only be repaid by love. If you haven't already, take the God quiz today. Jesus’ blood was shed for each of us, not just for the seemingly "perfect" people, but all who come. My favorite verses today are: Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, ... but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: ... manifest in these last times for you who by him do believe in God ... that your faith and hope might be in God. (1 Peter 1:18-21)
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Today's scriptures are about the priceless gift of our salvation. There are but so many things that money could by, and even the richest man has his share of trials and tribulation. Actually the more money a person has, usually equals to the more problems and responsibilities they're faced with. The things that matter the most in life, are the things that money can't buy, like love, joy, peace, and happiness, because those things come from God. Most importantly, you can't buy salvation. The blood of the Lamb was shed for all who believe in Him. Jesus was given for our sins, simply because God loves us, nothing more or nothing less. He didn't give up His life to persuade us to do anything in return, but love Him. He didn't take on the burden of our sins, and then sent us a bill, but He wiped our slate clean. Jesus was more than willing, and able, to atone for our sins, and He did without complaining. I'm sure, as He was hanging on that cross, He thought about us, and questioned our worthiness. He outright asked God "why have you forsaken me?" (Matt. 27:46) I believe that in that moment His human side kicked in. Right after He said that, it's written that Jesus "yielded up His spirit" (Matt. 27:50). Even down to His last breath, which He suffered just for us, He had the ability to take Himself down from the cross. He could’ve ended His suffering right there, and punished all who plotted to kill Him, but instead, He remained obedient to the will of God, and gave up His life. What if Jesus had disobeyed God, and went into hiding like Jonah? What if He succumbed to the enemy’s temptations that day in the wilderness? What if God continued to allow us to suffer, and never offered Himself as a sacrifice for our sins? After all, He did give us the ability to choose right from wrong. The process of reaping what we sow has been in existence since the creation of mankind. There are numerous "what if" questions we could ask about the past, and the relevance of Jesus’ Crucifixion, but the main thing we need to know is that it was done out of love. God has forgiven and forgotten our sins, through Christ, and for that, we can do nothing but praise and worship Him. Worthy is the Lamb of God... Hallelujah! I've been looking for answers to so many things in my life for years, but the answers were always within me. Paul wrote: Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Gal. 5:1) The sacrifice of of Christ frees us from bondage, and allows us to be whole again. There's no better reward than that. I'm forever indebted to Jesus, because He's given up His life for me. He'll never force us to love Him, but He simply gives us the opportunity. Paul went on to say: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith... From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. (Gal. 6:9-10, 17) Okay, one more "what if" question, and I want you to really think about this one... What if Jesus grew weary before He completed His task? I don't know the answer to that, but I thank God that He did. We live with the power of Christ, by His blood, and His marks are also inside of each of us. Take that authority and live in victory, because it comes at price that could only be repaid by love. If you haven't already, take the God quiz today. Jesus’ blood was shed for each of us, not just for the seemingly "perfect" people, but all who come. My favorite verses today are: Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, ... but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: ... manifest in these last times for you who by him do believe in God ... that your faith and hope might be in God. (1 Peter 1:18-21)
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Daily Devotional Day & Night
HAPPY TUESDAY!
Last night I was up pretty late, with a lot on my mind. Life, in general, has its moments where everything just hits you all at once, and I had one of those moments. When I started to think about what I've endured, I was a little overwhelmed, but that's how the enemy targets us. He tries to get us caught up in our tribulation, instead of focusing on our blessings. I've been attempting to read the Sermon on the Mount, in it's entirety, since I wrote about it a few days ago, so I picked up the bible and started with Matthew chapter 5, and the first 16 verses gave me so much strength. Jesus understood the plights of His followers, so He gave us something to cling to, in those times when it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. If you've been feeling that way lately, I highly recommend it. Getting the answers to life, from the mouth of Jesus, is the best way. Have a wonderful day, and be blessed family!
Today's scriptures are about the certainty, and the rewards of death. One of my favorite quotes is, "I'd rather live life as if there is a God, and die and find out that there isn't, rather than to live life as if there isn't a God, and die and find out there is". To some, that may not make much sense, but to those of us who are saved, we understand all too well. There are so many different religions and beliefs in this world, that it's hard not to question who God is, or even if we're serving the "right God". Who's to say that Buddha or Allah isn't the way to Heaven, and not Jesus Christ? Nonetheless, we all know that we will eventually die, but before then, we must know exactly what we believe, and why. The one thing I know for sure is that Jesus is the truth, the light, and the way, and no man can go to Father, unless through the Son. Jesus proves Himself true in my life everyday, and through Him I have victory over death. Not only do I have victory over death, but I also have life in Heaven forevermore, and that's been made possible simply by my belief in Christ. Jesus laid down His life, to give me everlasting life in Heaven. The Bible gives us accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. There are stories written about Him, appearing to many people, after His resurrection. He did this, just to ensure that several people could testify to His life after death. Right before His ascension into Heaven, He appeared to a group of people, which included all eleven of His disciples, and they were all terrified. He asked them, "Why are you troubled?” and even showed them the wounds in His hands and feet, from being nailed to the cross. Even after that, they still didn't believe that it was He, so He sat and ate with them. It's written: Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are witnesses of these things. Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” (Luke 24:36-49) After all of this, Jesus blessed them, and was carried up into Heaven. This is where He still sits today, awaiting our return to Him. This may seem like a fascinating fictional tale, but everything written in the Word of God is the truth. Jesus did live as a human being, and still lives in Heaven, so that we can one day get there. For Jesus’ believers, death is victory. It's the end of imperfection, and the beginning of perfection. It's the end of sickness, disease, hurts, and pains, and the beginning of everlasting joy. The Prophet Isaiah predicted this, before Jesus was born, and it's written: He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; the rebuke of His people He will take away from all the earth; for the LORD has spoken. And it will be said in that day: “ Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the LORD; We have waited for Him; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” (Isa. 25:8-9) Whenever you think of death, you should think of the rewards you'll face, so that you won't fear the natural process of life. Some people spend a lot of time being so afraid of death, that they don't allow themselves to live. All of the fears and phobias need to stop today, because God intended us to enjoy our life, here and in Heaven. He's blessed us with Salvation through Christ, because He no longer wanted to see us suffer, at the fate of our own hands. I challenge you today to live! Live as if today is your last, and rejoice in the fact that if it is, you'll spend all of Eternity in the presence of the Lord. Share this with as many people as you can, so that you will reunite with your loved ones in Heaven. There's so much more to know about Heaven, but salvation is the greatest, yet easiest gift to receive. All you need to do is believe that Christ lived, died, and was resurrected for your sins. Pray and confess that you're a sinner, and repent of your sins. Finally, ask Jesus to come into your life as Lord and Savior. Once you do this, your name will be written in the Lambs book of life, so when Jesus returns, or you're faced with physical death, you’ll have absolutely nothing to worry about. Make sure you strengthen your relationship with God along the way, because Jesus suffered and died to give you that privilege. My favorite verse today is: To live is Christ, and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21)
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Last night I was up pretty late, with a lot on my mind. Life, in general, has its moments where everything just hits you all at once, and I had one of those moments. When I started to think about what I've endured, I was a little overwhelmed, but that's how the enemy targets us. He tries to get us caught up in our tribulation, instead of focusing on our blessings. I've been attempting to read the Sermon on the Mount, in it's entirety, since I wrote about it a few days ago, so I picked up the bible and started with Matthew chapter 5, and the first 16 verses gave me so much strength. Jesus understood the plights of His followers, so He gave us something to cling to, in those times when it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. If you've been feeling that way lately, I highly recommend it. Getting the answers to life, from the mouth of Jesus, is the best way. Have a wonderful day, and be blessed family!
Today's scriptures are about the certainty, and the rewards of death. One of my favorite quotes is, "I'd rather live life as if there is a God, and die and find out that there isn't, rather than to live life as if there isn't a God, and die and find out there is". To some, that may not make much sense, but to those of us who are saved, we understand all too well. There are so many different religions and beliefs in this world, that it's hard not to question who God is, or even if we're serving the "right God". Who's to say that Buddha or Allah isn't the way to Heaven, and not Jesus Christ? Nonetheless, we all know that we will eventually die, but before then, we must know exactly what we believe, and why. The one thing I know for sure is that Jesus is the truth, the light, and the way, and no man can go to Father, unless through the Son. Jesus proves Himself true in my life everyday, and through Him I have victory over death. Not only do I have victory over death, but I also have life in Heaven forevermore, and that's been made possible simply by my belief in Christ. Jesus laid down His life, to give me everlasting life in Heaven. The Bible gives us accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. There are stories written about Him, appearing to many people, after His resurrection. He did this, just to ensure that several people could testify to His life after death. Right before His ascension into Heaven, He appeared to a group of people, which included all eleven of His disciples, and they were all terrified. He asked them, "Why are you troubled?” and even showed them the wounds in His hands and feet, from being nailed to the cross. Even after that, they still didn't believe that it was He, so He sat and ate with them. It's written: Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures. Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day, and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And you are witnesses of these things. Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” (Luke 24:36-49) After all of this, Jesus blessed them, and was carried up into Heaven. This is where He still sits today, awaiting our return to Him. This may seem like a fascinating fictional tale, but everything written in the Word of God is the truth. Jesus did live as a human being, and still lives in Heaven, so that we can one day get there. For Jesus’ believers, death is victory. It's the end of imperfection, and the beginning of perfection. It's the end of sickness, disease, hurts, and pains, and the beginning of everlasting joy. The Prophet Isaiah predicted this, before Jesus was born, and it's written: He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; the rebuke of His people He will take away from all the earth; for the LORD has spoken. And it will be said in that day: “ Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the LORD; We have waited for Him; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” (Isa. 25:8-9) Whenever you think of death, you should think of the rewards you'll face, so that you won't fear the natural process of life. Some people spend a lot of time being so afraid of death, that they don't allow themselves to live. All of the fears and phobias need to stop today, because God intended us to enjoy our life, here and in Heaven. He's blessed us with Salvation through Christ, because He no longer wanted to see us suffer, at the fate of our own hands. I challenge you today to live! Live as if today is your last, and rejoice in the fact that if it is, you'll spend all of Eternity in the presence of the Lord. Share this with as many people as you can, so that you will reunite with your loved ones in Heaven. There's so much more to know about Heaven, but salvation is the greatest, yet easiest gift to receive. All you need to do is believe that Christ lived, died, and was resurrected for your sins. Pray and confess that you're a sinner, and repent of your sins. Finally, ask Jesus to come into your life as Lord and Savior. Once you do this, your name will be written in the Lambs book of life, so when Jesus returns, or you're faced with physical death, you’ll have absolutely nothing to worry about. Make sure you strengthen your relationship with God along the way, because Jesus suffered and died to give you that privilege. My favorite verse today is: To live is Christ, and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21)
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Daily Devotional Day & Night
HAPPY MONDAY!
Today's scriptures are about God’s protection of those He loves. When we’re protecting, or being protected, there are certain steps we must take in order to stay safe and taken care of. God offers us protection from not only the evils of the world, but protection from ourselves. The commandments He gave us, through Moses, were all designed to protect us. He gave us laws of integrity, which teaches us to carry higher standards. Most importantly, He commanded us to love Him first, and allow Him to do the rest. He's our Heavenly Father, so for Him to say, “trust Me and I'll protect you”, means a lot. When we're born again, or confess Jesus as our Savior, we became babes in Christ, and just as a parent would protect their child, that's how God protects us. When we start off on our journey with Him, He holds our hand, feeds and nourishes us with the right knowledge and understanding, until we mature enough to stand on our own. Even then, He's with us every step of the way, so when we do fall, He's there to pick us up, dust us off, and get us back on the right path. He's such a wonderful and loving Father, and because of that He gives us choices. He gives us instructions on how to live life, the Holy Spirit for guidance, and the blood of Jesus for forgiveness, but continues to leave it up to us to use those resources. It's written: At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me. (Matt. 18:1-5) Humility comes to mind when I read this passage of scripture, because Jesus laid it all out for us right here. All we have to do is become as little children, and we'll be considered the greatest, of God's chosen, in Heaven. Look at life in the eyes of a child, they're so carefree, joyful, and full of life. They have this undeniable innocence about them, and they never worry about anything. They look for the good in all things, and use their imagination to take them to wonderful places. They rely on, and trust in their parents’ protection, without a care in the world. Now I know what you must be thinking, but Jesus isn't asking us to be oblivious to the dangers of the world, because He also said: “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." (Matt. 10:16) He’s simply asking us to trust in our Heavenly Father, stop worrying about things we can't control, and as long as we do these with a humbled heart, we won't have a care in the world. Do you realize the magnitude of the power of Christ? We can do all things through Christ, because His power lives inside of us. Just as you did when you were a child, dream of your best life in Christ, and ask for His guidance to get you there. When you put your faith and hope in Him, He'll take you where you need be, giving you protection against the enemy along the way. The enemy will always try to steal that childlike innocence Jesus is referring to, but when we stay in the presence of the Lord, He'll rebuild all that the enemy attempts to tear down. Notice the keywords today like trust, hope, faith, and humility, because they're all necessary to receive the full coverage of God’s protection. Think of it this way, when you buy a car, it's equipped with door locks and an alarm system, to keep thieves from stealing it, but if we don't lock the doors, and activate the alarm, it's wide open, and the thief can just get in and drive away. Your car will eventually be replaced, if you have insurance, but it’s just the hurtful process it takes to get the replacement. We wake up each day to a God with open arms, ready to receive us, but it's up to us to welcome that embrace, and hold on tight. Jesus is the bond that brings us together with God, so you need Him before you could have that full embrace. Get to know Him, and the condition of your salvation, by taking the God Quiz today. My favorite verses today are: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. (Psalms 37:23-24)
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Today's scriptures are about God’s protection of those He loves. When we’re protecting, or being protected, there are certain steps we must take in order to stay safe and taken care of. God offers us protection from not only the evils of the world, but protection from ourselves. The commandments He gave us, through Moses, were all designed to protect us. He gave us laws of integrity, which teaches us to carry higher standards. Most importantly, He commanded us to love Him first, and allow Him to do the rest. He's our Heavenly Father, so for Him to say, “trust Me and I'll protect you”, means a lot. When we're born again, or confess Jesus as our Savior, we became babes in Christ, and just as a parent would protect their child, that's how God protects us. When we start off on our journey with Him, He holds our hand, feeds and nourishes us with the right knowledge and understanding, until we mature enough to stand on our own. Even then, He's with us every step of the way, so when we do fall, He's there to pick us up, dust us off, and get us back on the right path. He's such a wonderful and loving Father, and because of that He gives us choices. He gives us instructions on how to live life, the Holy Spirit for guidance, and the blood of Jesus for forgiveness, but continues to leave it up to us to use those resources. It's written: At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me. (Matt. 18:1-5) Humility comes to mind when I read this passage of scripture, because Jesus laid it all out for us right here. All we have to do is become as little children, and we'll be considered the greatest, of God's chosen, in Heaven. Look at life in the eyes of a child, they're so carefree, joyful, and full of life. They have this undeniable innocence about them, and they never worry about anything. They look for the good in all things, and use their imagination to take them to wonderful places. They rely on, and trust in their parents’ protection, without a care in the world. Now I know what you must be thinking, but Jesus isn't asking us to be oblivious to the dangers of the world, because He also said: “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves." (Matt. 10:16) He’s simply asking us to trust in our Heavenly Father, stop worrying about things we can't control, and as long as we do these with a humbled heart, we won't have a care in the world. Do you realize the magnitude of the power of Christ? We can do all things through Christ, because His power lives inside of us. Just as you did when you were a child, dream of your best life in Christ, and ask for His guidance to get you there. When you put your faith and hope in Him, He'll take you where you need be, giving you protection against the enemy along the way. The enemy will always try to steal that childlike innocence Jesus is referring to, but when we stay in the presence of the Lord, He'll rebuild all that the enemy attempts to tear down. Notice the keywords today like trust, hope, faith, and humility, because they're all necessary to receive the full coverage of God’s protection. Think of it this way, when you buy a car, it's equipped with door locks and an alarm system, to keep thieves from stealing it, but if we don't lock the doors, and activate the alarm, it's wide open, and the thief can just get in and drive away. Your car will eventually be replaced, if you have insurance, but it’s just the hurtful process it takes to get the replacement. We wake up each day to a God with open arms, ready to receive us, but it's up to us to welcome that embrace, and hold on tight. Jesus is the bond that brings us together with God, so you need Him before you could have that full embrace. Get to know Him, and the condition of your salvation, by taking the God Quiz today. My favorite verses today are: The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. (Psalms 37:23-24)
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Daily Devotional Day & Night
HAPPY FRIDAY!
Today's scriptures are about the staying power of the Lord. I can't get enough of verses like these, because it's always good to be reassured of the love of God. When we're in long-term relationships with people, we still expect them to tell us that they love us, no matter what. Although we may know that this person loves us, we still need to hear it. I come from a very affectionate family, and my mom told us she loved us all day, everyday. When we were leaving a room, finishing a phone conversation, going to bed at night, she made sure she didn't leave our presence without saying I love you. I've met lots of people who didn’t have that type of relationship with their parents, and they still suffer from it in adult hood. There are many relationships and marriages that suffer because of a lack of affection, or constantly communicating the love between them. If love is that important in our lives with each other, how important must it be to God? After all, God is Love. Each time we open the bible, our Spirit will reassure us of the love of God. It's written throughout the Word, and is the meant to be what our relationship with Him is based upon. His love is unlike anything we could receive from another person, but it's more than a thousand times magnified. He loves us unconditionally, and it's called Agape love, and can never be broken. Which assures us that He will always stay with us, even through all Eternity. This should give us the hope that we need to love as God loves. Paul wrote: Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:1-5) God not only loves us, but He pours His love into us by the Holy Spirit, which will ensure that He stays with us everyday of our life. There's nothing we can do to escape it, and I don't see any reason why we should want to. The next time you're feeling overwhelmed with guilt because of sin, you now have the wisdom to be able to overcome that, by simply confessing and repenting for your sins. Whenever you feel like you're not good enough, know that the Love of God makes you good enough. The next time you feel like life is just too much, and you can't take another step, try taking a step out on Jesus' love, because He's been with you all the time. If you don't know Him as Lord and Savior, then get to know Him today. If you haven't already, take the God Quiz today. My favorite verse today is: The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. (Psalm 34:17)
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Today's scriptures are about the staying power of the Lord. I can't get enough of verses like these, because it's always good to be reassured of the love of God. When we're in long-term relationships with people, we still expect them to tell us that they love us, no matter what. Although we may know that this person loves us, we still need to hear it. I come from a very affectionate family, and my mom told us she loved us all day, everyday. When we were leaving a room, finishing a phone conversation, going to bed at night, she made sure she didn't leave our presence without saying I love you. I've met lots of people who didn’t have that type of relationship with their parents, and they still suffer from it in adult hood. There are many relationships and marriages that suffer because of a lack of affection, or constantly communicating the love between them. If love is that important in our lives with each other, how important must it be to God? After all, God is Love. Each time we open the bible, our Spirit will reassure us of the love of God. It's written throughout the Word, and is the meant to be what our relationship with Him is based upon. His love is unlike anything we could receive from another person, but it's more than a thousand times magnified. He loves us unconditionally, and it's called Agape love, and can never be broken. Which assures us that He will always stay with us, even through all Eternity. This should give us the hope that we need to love as God loves. Paul wrote: Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. (Romans 5:1-5) God not only loves us, but He pours His love into us by the Holy Spirit, which will ensure that He stays with us everyday of our life. There's nothing we can do to escape it, and I don't see any reason why we should want to. The next time you're feeling overwhelmed with guilt because of sin, you now have the wisdom to be able to overcome that, by simply confessing and repenting for your sins. Whenever you feel like you're not good enough, know that the Love of God makes you good enough. The next time you feel like life is just too much, and you can't take another step, try taking a step out on Jesus' love, because He's been with you all the time. If you don't know Him as Lord and Savior, then get to know Him today. If you haven't already, take the God Quiz today. My favorite verse today is: The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. (Psalm 34:17)
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Thursday, April 22, 2010
Daily Devotional Day and Night
HAPPY THURSDAY!
I've been praying for "normal" weather, but I don't know what is "normal" nowadays, especially with the weather. Everything has flipped upside down, and some say it's global warming, and others say it's the “sign of the time”. I just know that God doesn't make mistakes, and everything is exactly the way they're meant to be. I live in optimism, and that's sometimes a beautiful thing, but I just can't see living in fear for the rest of my life. I know that if Jesus comes back tomorrow, or my life ends in some type of natural disaster, I'm ready to go be with my Lord. That gives me the strength to live each day with hope, joy, and peace, no matter what's going on in the world. There will always be natural disasters, wars, poverty, evil, as long as this earth stands. We can only do our parts to make it better, but the fate of the world ultimately lies in the hands of God. All we can do is pray, and make sure we have a personal relationship with Him, through Jesus. If you know in your heart that that’s taken care of, then you have nothing to fear, if you don’t then keep reading. Enjoy the rest of your day, and be blessed family!
Today's scriptures are about the sacrifice of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. As I'm meeting new people, and talking more about religion as a whole, I find that a lot of people believe in God, but doubt the life of Jesus. Most of them said they believed that Jesus lived, but don't believe that He and God are one. Some say that Jesus was a prophet, and believe He performed many miracles, but just as any other disciple of God. Others don’t believe He lived at all. All I know is what’s in my heart, and that’s the fact that Jesus lived in the flesh, just as you and I, and died for my sins. I also know that He still lives in my heart today, and there is nothing anyone can say to make me doubt that. He’s proven Himself, real and true, to me everyday. According to God’s Holy Word, sin separated us from Him from the beginning of time. There were some who loved Him, and obeyed His commandments, but very few. God eventually gave His son, the precious and perfect Lamb, as the ultimate sacrifice. One who never sinned, nor disobeyed God. He allowed Jesus to live long enough to be a great example of how to live a Godly life. If we didn't have the Gospels of Christ, we wouldn't be able to understand the ways of God as much as we do. He taught in ways that we could understand, and one of His greatest sermons was the "Sermon on The Mount", where He taught about life in general, including prayer, forgiveness, faith, worrying, and the overall love of God. Jesus had the same freedoms as any other man, the ability to chose right from wrong, and He was given a choice to lay down His life for our sins. For Him to know, for most of His life, or as long as He could understand, that He would eventually suffer and die for the sins of mankind, must've been really hard to live with. However, He did it with integrity, and without faltering. There were times when the reality of it set in, and He became afraid and/or anxious, but He always consulted our Heavenly Father in prayer. There was nothing He did without including God. He taught the Love of God, and not so much dwelled on the sinful state of the human race. Yes He pointed out our flaws, and reiterated God’s laws, but He never condemned anyone. He was truthful and honest about the consequences of sin, but always reassured us that something as simple as faith could change our entire life forever. He was often called Rabbi, Teacher, Priest, and Lord, because He lived with this regal since of leadership, and was kind to everyone in His path. He never hurt anyone, nor turned any seeking soul away, but He chose to see his or her heart. Hearing all of this, you may be thinking, "If He was such a good man, why did He have to die so young, and of such a horrible death". The question shouldn't be revolved around how He died, or when He died, but why He had to die. There was something going on greater than fleshly death, or human understanding. Just know that Jesus no longer had to endure the earthly life, but went on sit on a throne, at the right hand of God, where He belonged. Not to mention that God wanted us home with Him forever as well, without the hindrance of sin, and the only way to make that happen was a blood sacrifice, so He gave the best sacrifice that could ever be made. Jesus unselfishly followed God’s plans for His life, and surrendered His life for us. The enemy didn't take it, because there's no power higher then the Almighty Lord. It's written: "These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” (Rev 17:14) To not believe in the Highest Priest or the greatest King, is proclaiming your disbelief in God as well, because He and Jesus are one in the same. With Jesus comes salvation, and with salvation come His Holy Spirit, a life of abundance and peace, and eternal life in Heaven. A life without Him comes confusion, strife, evil, depression, a life full of regrets and unrest, and/or eternal life in hell. That's the truth, and the only truth. As believers, we must be willing to stand up for the truth, because people's souls are in jeopardy. Jesus took the greatest stand of all, by sacrificing Himself for us, so what are we willing to do for Him? First things first, establish a bond with Him, by asking Him to come into your life as Lord and Savior. If you've already taken that step, but have strayed, then pray confessing your sins, and repent, because He's always waiting for you with open arms. Either way, get to know Him, because He's the key to victory in life and death. My favorite verse today is: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. (John 10:18)
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I've been praying for "normal" weather, but I don't know what is "normal" nowadays, especially with the weather. Everything has flipped upside down, and some say it's global warming, and others say it's the “sign of the time”. I just know that God doesn't make mistakes, and everything is exactly the way they're meant to be. I live in optimism, and that's sometimes a beautiful thing, but I just can't see living in fear for the rest of my life. I know that if Jesus comes back tomorrow, or my life ends in some type of natural disaster, I'm ready to go be with my Lord. That gives me the strength to live each day with hope, joy, and peace, no matter what's going on in the world. There will always be natural disasters, wars, poverty, evil, as long as this earth stands. We can only do our parts to make it better, but the fate of the world ultimately lies in the hands of God. All we can do is pray, and make sure we have a personal relationship with Him, through Jesus. If you know in your heart that that’s taken care of, then you have nothing to fear, if you don’t then keep reading. Enjoy the rest of your day, and be blessed family!
Today's scriptures are about the sacrifice of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. As I'm meeting new people, and talking more about religion as a whole, I find that a lot of people believe in God, but doubt the life of Jesus. Most of them said they believed that Jesus lived, but don't believe that He and God are one. Some say that Jesus was a prophet, and believe He performed many miracles, but just as any other disciple of God. Others don’t believe He lived at all. All I know is what’s in my heart, and that’s the fact that Jesus lived in the flesh, just as you and I, and died for my sins. I also know that He still lives in my heart today, and there is nothing anyone can say to make me doubt that. He’s proven Himself, real and true, to me everyday. According to God’s Holy Word, sin separated us from Him from the beginning of time. There were some who loved Him, and obeyed His commandments, but very few. God eventually gave His son, the precious and perfect Lamb, as the ultimate sacrifice. One who never sinned, nor disobeyed God. He allowed Jesus to live long enough to be a great example of how to live a Godly life. If we didn't have the Gospels of Christ, we wouldn't be able to understand the ways of God as much as we do. He taught in ways that we could understand, and one of His greatest sermons was the "Sermon on The Mount", where He taught about life in general, including prayer, forgiveness, faith, worrying, and the overall love of God. Jesus had the same freedoms as any other man, the ability to chose right from wrong, and He was given a choice to lay down His life for our sins. For Him to know, for most of His life, or as long as He could understand, that He would eventually suffer and die for the sins of mankind, must've been really hard to live with. However, He did it with integrity, and without faltering. There were times when the reality of it set in, and He became afraid and/or anxious, but He always consulted our Heavenly Father in prayer. There was nothing He did without including God. He taught the Love of God, and not so much dwelled on the sinful state of the human race. Yes He pointed out our flaws, and reiterated God’s laws, but He never condemned anyone. He was truthful and honest about the consequences of sin, but always reassured us that something as simple as faith could change our entire life forever. He was often called Rabbi, Teacher, Priest, and Lord, because He lived with this regal since of leadership, and was kind to everyone in His path. He never hurt anyone, nor turned any seeking soul away, but He chose to see his or her heart. Hearing all of this, you may be thinking, "If He was such a good man, why did He have to die so young, and of such a horrible death". The question shouldn't be revolved around how He died, or when He died, but why He had to die. There was something going on greater than fleshly death, or human understanding. Just know that Jesus no longer had to endure the earthly life, but went on sit on a throne, at the right hand of God, where He belonged. Not to mention that God wanted us home with Him forever as well, without the hindrance of sin, and the only way to make that happen was a blood sacrifice, so He gave the best sacrifice that could ever be made. Jesus unselfishly followed God’s plans for His life, and surrendered His life for us. The enemy didn't take it, because there's no power higher then the Almighty Lord. It's written: "These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.” (Rev 17:14) To not believe in the Highest Priest or the greatest King, is proclaiming your disbelief in God as well, because He and Jesus are one in the same. With Jesus comes salvation, and with salvation come His Holy Spirit, a life of abundance and peace, and eternal life in Heaven. A life without Him comes confusion, strife, evil, depression, a life full of regrets and unrest, and/or eternal life in hell. That's the truth, and the only truth. As believers, we must be willing to stand up for the truth, because people's souls are in jeopardy. Jesus took the greatest stand of all, by sacrificing Himself for us, so what are we willing to do for Him? First things first, establish a bond with Him, by asking Him to come into your life as Lord and Savior. If you've already taken that step, but have strayed, then pray confessing your sins, and repent, because He's always waiting for you with open arms. Either way, get to know Him, because He's the key to victory in life and death. My favorite verse today is: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father. (John 10:18)
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