🛡️ STRONG marriage is a fortress — built on Christ, guarded by prayer.
‘Unless the Lord builds the house’ (Ps 127:1).
How are you guarding your marriage this week?
#StrongMarriage #April
‘Unless the Lord builds the house’ (Ps 127:1).
How are you guarding your marriage this week?
#StrongMarriage #April
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Happy Lord’s Day!
Grave: Empty
Throne: Occupied
Victory: Certain
Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
He’s worthy of all worship, now and forever.
Amen.
Grave: Empty
Throne: Occupied
Victory: Certain
Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
He’s worthy of all worship, now and forever.
Amen.
When your life feels like it’s falling apart, fall into Jesus’ arms 🩵
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For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
Life is short, death is sure, sin the cause, Christ the cure.
Romans 6:23
Life is short, death is sure, sin the cause, Christ the cure.
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Submission in Scripture is strength under control, not weakness under force.
Our world loves lies so much that the truth feels like hate.
April 30: They’re Futile; This Isn’t
#Devotional
Joshua 22:10–24:33; 2 Corinthians 13:11–14; Psalm 60:1–12
If you knew it was time to die, to say goodbye for good, what would you say? How would your final hoorah sound?
In an episode of Northern Exposure, Dr. Joel Fleischman is convinced that he is dying. Joel, who is usually conservative, begins risking everything: he drives a motorcycle way too fast without a helmet, gets a ticket that he rips up, and eventually crashes the bike—all while feeling no remorse. He then returns to his office to learn that he is actually fine; his doctor’s initial inclination was incorrect. Almost immediately, he becomes angry that he didn’t know his fate earlier. In his recklessness, he could have prematurely ended his life.
The risks you take when you think your life is over are quite different from those you’re willing to take when you think you’re fine. The things you say, the person you are, would be very different if you knew tomorrow were your last day.
Joshua, who led Israelites into the promised land, knew his end was coming. As an old man, he commanded the Israelites: “But hold fast to Yahweh your God … Yahweh has driven out before you great and strong nations; and as for you, nobody has withstood you to this day. One of your men put to flight a thousand, for Yahweh your God is fighting for you, just as he promised you” (Josh 23:8–10).
Paul made a similar remark: “For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong, and we pray for this: your maturity” (2 Cor 13:9). Paul realized that maturity in Christ will always put us in the right place in the end. He concluded his letter to the Corinthians by expanding upon this message:
“Finally, brothers [and sisters], rejoice, be restored, be encouraged, be in agreement, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you” (2 Cor 13:11).
What would you say if you were Joel, Joshua, or Paul? What would you do? As Christians, the response should be the same no matter how long we have to live; Christ could come tomorrow. Does that thought give you joy or great fear?
Whenever we experience pain, grief, or encounter enemies, the oppositions of life seem to distract us from our great purpose in Christ. They mask the brevity of our time on earth. Perhaps this is why the psalmist puts it best:
“Give us help against the adversary, for the help of humankind is futile. Through God we will do valiantly, and it is he who will tread down our enemies” (Psa 60:11–12).
What hope are you currently placing in the futility of humankind? What actions can you take to refocus your hope on Christ?
#Devotional
Joshua 22:10–24:33; 2 Corinthians 13:11–14; Psalm 60:1–12
If you knew it was time to die, to say goodbye for good, what would you say? How would your final hoorah sound?
In an episode of Northern Exposure, Dr. Joel Fleischman is convinced that he is dying. Joel, who is usually conservative, begins risking everything: he drives a motorcycle way too fast without a helmet, gets a ticket that he rips up, and eventually crashes the bike—all while feeling no remorse. He then returns to his office to learn that he is actually fine; his doctor’s initial inclination was incorrect. Almost immediately, he becomes angry that he didn’t know his fate earlier. In his recklessness, he could have prematurely ended his life.
The risks you take when you think your life is over are quite different from those you’re willing to take when you think you’re fine. The things you say, the person you are, would be very different if you knew tomorrow were your last day.
Joshua, who led Israelites into the promised land, knew his end was coming. As an old man, he commanded the Israelites: “But hold fast to Yahweh your God … Yahweh has driven out before you great and strong nations; and as for you, nobody has withstood you to this day. One of your men put to flight a thousand, for Yahweh your God is fighting for you, just as he promised you” (Josh 23:8–10).
Paul made a similar remark: “For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong, and we pray for this: your maturity” (2 Cor 13:9). Paul realized that maturity in Christ will always put us in the right place in the end. He concluded his letter to the Corinthians by expanding upon this message:
“Finally, brothers [and sisters], rejoice, be restored, be encouraged, be in agreement, be at peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you” (2 Cor 13:11).
What would you say if you were Joel, Joshua, or Paul? What would you do? As Christians, the response should be the same no matter how long we have to live; Christ could come tomorrow. Does that thought give you joy or great fear?
Whenever we experience pain, grief, or encounter enemies, the oppositions of life seem to distract us from our great purpose in Christ. They mask the brevity of our time on earth. Perhaps this is why the psalmist puts it best:
“Give us help against the adversary, for the help of humankind is futile. Through God we will do valiantly, and it is he who will tread down our enemies” (Psa 60:11–12).
What hope are you currently placing in the futility of humankind? What actions can you take to refocus your hope on Christ?
April 30 - Jesus on God’s Love: For Enemies
#LifeOfChrist
“‘But I say to you, love your enemies’” (Matthew 5:44).
People tend to base love on the attractiveness and likeability of the one loved. They love the so-called beautiful people, enjoyable activities, nice houses, and sharp cars. That list could go on, but Jesus’ kind of love is need oriented. In His parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:29, 36–37), the Samaritan showed tremendous love because he sacrificed his own convenience, safety, and finances to help a desperately needy man.
The love our Lord sets forth here is translated from the Greek agape-, the noblest and best New Testament love. It is the form of love that strives to meet another’s utmost welfare. Such love may involve emotion, but it must involve action. Like every aspect of righteousness, love originates in the regenerate heart, but it shows its fullest potential by what it does. More than anything, this kind of love is the love God is, expresses, and provides (Rom. 5:5, 8; 1 John 4:7–12), which allows us to love as He loved.
When Christ told His apostles,
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you” (John 13:34),
He had just washed their feet as an example of agape- love. The apostles were self-centered, quarrelsome, envious of one another, and even sometimes challenged the Lord. Yet Jesus always did for them what was for their good. And this is how He wants all of us who claim to follow Him to show love—even for our enemies.
Ask Yourself
Few biblical mandates are more unnatural to our desires and experiences, but few make us a more sterling example of the difference Christ makes in an ordinary individual’s life. If you are currently dealing with situations that call for this kind of love, how do you intend to express it?
#LifeOfChrist
“‘But I say to you, love your enemies’” (Matthew 5:44).
People tend to base love on the attractiveness and likeability of the one loved. They love the so-called beautiful people, enjoyable activities, nice houses, and sharp cars. That list could go on, but Jesus’ kind of love is need oriented. In His parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:29, 36–37), the Samaritan showed tremendous love because he sacrificed his own convenience, safety, and finances to help a desperately needy man.
The love our Lord sets forth here is translated from the Greek agape-, the noblest and best New Testament love. It is the form of love that strives to meet another’s utmost welfare. Such love may involve emotion, but it must involve action. Like every aspect of righteousness, love originates in the regenerate heart, but it shows its fullest potential by what it does. More than anything, this kind of love is the love God is, expresses, and provides (Rom. 5:5, 8; 1 John 4:7–12), which allows us to love as He loved.
When Christ told His apostles,
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you” (John 13:34),
He had just washed their feet as an example of agape- love. The apostles were self-centered, quarrelsome, envious of one another, and even sometimes challenged the Lord. Yet Jesus always did for them what was for their good. And this is how He wants all of us who claim to follow Him to show love—even for our enemies.
Ask Yourself
Few biblical mandates are more unnatural to our desires and experiences, but few make us a more sterling example of the difference Christ makes in an ordinary individual’s life. If you are currently dealing with situations that call for this kind of love, how do you intend to express it?
DAY 30: What do the two prayers of Hannah teach us about prayer?
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Reading for Today: 1 Samuel 1:1–3:21 Psalm 53:1-6 Proverbs 15:8-11 Luke 20:27-47 Notes: 1 Samuel 3:1 the boy Samuel. Samuel was no longer a child (2:21, 26). While Jewish historian Josephus suggested he was 12 years of age, he was probably a teenager at this…
Never are you more like God than when you forgive. Never are you more like Satan than when you're angry, and you hate.
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Good morning! This is your reminder to get off of social media and to get into God's Word instead.
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“The American church has lost its wonder of prayer because we have departed from teaching the Law and using it in evangelism. The lack of reverence for the Law causes a low view of sin, which causes a low view of God, which causes a low view of prayer.” —Matthew S. Johnson
The (precious) Old Testament.
“They were written down for our instruction.” 1 Corinthians 10:11
“It was revealed to the prophets that they were serving not themselves but you.” 1 Peter 1:12
“Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction.” Romans 15:4
“They were written down for our instruction.” 1 Corinthians 10:11
“It was revealed to the prophets that they were serving not themselves but you.” 1 Peter 1:12
“Whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction.” Romans 15:4
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So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. - 2 Thessalonians 1:11 NLT #verseoftheday
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Christians, you don't need this:
Horoscopes, crystals, enneagrams, yoga, psychics, smudging, chakras, astrology, or tarot cards.
You need:
Jesus, salvation, repentance, Bible study, prayer, obedience, discipleship, trusting and obeying God.
Horoscopes, crystals, enneagrams, yoga, psychics, smudging, chakras, astrology, or tarot cards.
You need:
Jesus, salvation, repentance, Bible study, prayer, obedience, discipleship, trusting and obeying God.
There is a goodness from God towards all people, but also a peculiar goodness for “those who fear him.” Psalm 31:19