Category - Devotionals

03/12          Ephesians 6:10-13

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 

BE STRONG

The implication of this wonderful passage is that we are commanded to be strong therefore we can be strong in the power of God.  It is our choice: prayer, Bible Study, remembering and change which are all involved in His being our source and they are all a part of His power to equip and enable each one of us.  Jesus is Lord. 

03/11          2 Peter 3:9

9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed but wants everyone to repent. 

PURSUING

Our Lord is constantly pursuing the Lost.  He would that all be saved.  Tragically a person can become so hardened against the Gospel that Salvation will never reach them.  Seek Him now. Jesus is Lord. 

03/10          1 John 1:9

9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 

TRY

We are to try to stay current with our confession of our sin.  There is so much often that it overwhelms us and the evil one constantly calls our character into question.  Do not surrender to the accuser.  Turn to the Lord quickly and confess your sin and go forth in confidence that as we turn from our sin the Lord is righteous and faithful to forgive our sin. The Lord rebuke the evil one.  You trust the Lord.  He has forgiven your sin.  Oh and how often?  Jesus said seventy times seven so more times than you or I can count.  Our wonderful Lord is a forgiving God who is seeking our best good. 

03/09          1 Peter 3:18

18 Christ suffered for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit. 

RAISED

Jesus died for our sin, paying a price we could not pay for a life we could not claim.   The Father raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at His right hand.  He is our Lord and Savior.  He offers us forgiveness if we will accept it. 

03/08          Matthew 16:27-28

27 For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father and will judge all people according to their deeds. 28 And I tell you the truth, some standing here right now will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom.”

SALVATION

Yes we will be saved and no we will not stand in the judgment of the lost.  Instead our judgment will be as to our work as His children-how we sacrificed, how we loved and what we did to least and the lowliest. Kingdom value is the ruling guideline. We will be judged according to what sort of life we have led as a child of the Lord. 

03/07          Matthew 16:25-26

25 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it. 26 And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul? 

VALUE

Kingdom value is different than worldly value.  People count with Jesus.  Love one another is a real important value.  Listen to Jesus, do what He says and be about the Father’s business.  Praise the Lord for explaining Kingdom values. 

03/06          Ephesians 6:13

13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 

TROUBLE

In life we have trouble.  Sometimes that trouble is caused by the evil one.  When you are fighting temptation and evil only God can intervene and stand against evil.  The Lord rebuke evil-the Lord rebuke you. 

03/05          John 17:3

3 And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.

KNOW

We are called to know the Lord.  He is searching for us.  His call to us is a call to surrender and accept His grace gift of salvation.  All have sinned and fallen short and the Lord offers forgiveness for our sin and acceptance into a relationship with Him in Jesus Christ.  Ask Christ into your heart and He come and create in you a new heart and a Godly life-Life like the Father’s life-eternal life.  Jesus will save you.  Ask Him. 

03/04          John 16:33

33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

BELIEVE

Believe in Jesus.  This is step one in living a victorious life.  You will need to understand that you cannot deal with spiritual matters in the flesh.  You must instead let Jesus take the lead and He will do it.  He is always victorious.  Life is troubled and hard but Jesus keeps us focused on the long-game in a world of vanishing values. 

03/03          1 Corinthians 10:13

13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 

LAST

How can I last in the face of temptation as a faithful Christian in a sinful society? Recognize that everyone has the same temptation to sin and it is a choice by you as to whether you sin or not. You cannot deal with it in your own strength, but you must submit yourself to Christ for Him to deal with your temptation.  He is always victorious.