Devotion (Page 22)
Love & Compassion is Intentional
1 Peter 3:8 KJV Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous….. Unto this we are called. We are His children, may we behave like Him in all things. Remember, that loving people is a Choice that must be made in response to His command. May no one have power over you to the point that he or her makes you to disobey the Lord. Be compassionate meaning that you…
Obedience: Key to Kingdom Accomplishmnet
Joshua 1:7 KJV Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. At the core of the cross is Obedience. Obedience to the will of the Father and a full commitment to the plan of God. There is no where in the Kingdom that anyone has…
Walk In Power
Romans 8:11 (KJV) But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Easter is not complete without the resurrection. The power guarantees victory over all the works of darkness. The good news is that the very power that raised Jesus from the dead is dwelling in you. Now the above scripture underscores an…
Love As Christ Loves!
John 13:34 (KJV) A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. As we continue to count down to Easter, it is imperative we reflect on the very events that took place before the crucifixion of Christ – especially His Last words and actions. The above scripture underscores the importance of loving one another and Christ Himself demonstrated how true love is seen and shown. 1. In…
Obedience & Humility
Philippians 2:8 (KJV) And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. This week is a remembrance of the very core of our Faith. Jesus died for us as an atoning sacrifice but as we reflect on this wonderful Truth, we must also reflect on the lessons of this season: 1. There is nothing that can stop you when your heart is made up to serve God. 2.…
Spiritual Hunger
John 6:35 (KJV) And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Hunger is one of the natural human needs that must be satisfied and often drives many to unholy means of satisfaction. There are many types of hunger and of the greatest is Spiritual Hunger. When our souls are in need of satisfaction and it is noteworthy to state that…
Every Seed Reaps a Harvest
Psalm 126:5 (KJV) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. Often when we hear of sowing our minds run to a special seed or offering called for by a preacher. The Biblical concept of sowing is all encompassing. In this context, sowing has to do with deep spiritual investments in one’s healing, deliverance, and breakthroughs. We are being called to make such personal and spiritual sacrifices that will open the doors of such blessings in our lives. In Gods Economy…
The Gospel: The Power of God
Romans 1:16 (KJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. There are many things to which we may be ashamed of, our past lives, our current hidden struggles, our unspeakable and unknown thoughts that may be impure in nature, our ancestry, ethnicity, and the list goes on and on. The power of shame is that…
Seek God’s Mind In All Things
Zechariah 2:3 (KJV) And, behold, the angel that talked with me went forth, and another angel went out to meet him…. The call of the scriptures for us to seek God is for our good. Ignorance to God and His ways opens us up to all kinds of negative things. Seeking God must be intentional and heartfelt. We must know and accept the benefits of seeking God because what you don’t value, you are Not Passionate about. Seek God so as…
Repentance by Mercy & Grace
Mark 1:15 (KJV) And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Often when we hear the word “repent”, our minds conceives that it has to do with sin and therefore we think of the concept of repentance as for sinners. Yes, however, the word repent primarily focus on Change of Heart and Perspective. A turning around from one direction to another. It does not only imply to sin.…
Father God: Ever-present!
Jeremiah 3:19 (KJV) But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. The heart of God is to do you good. The plans of God is for your welfare. His desires are for your ultimate best. He has ever been committed to doing you good. But God desires a…
Victory In Your WORDS!
Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. One of the keys to victory in life is the choice of words. It is so critical that Jesus established in Matthew 12 vs. 36 – 37. That it is the basis of justification or condemnation. How we speak and what we speak is important in the health of our relationship. It defines us, oh he is always angry and speaks so angrily people…