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- Feb 12
- 3 min
Grace For Your Wilderness
Today’s Verse: Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. ~Jeremiah 31:2 The idea of wilderness brings to mind a place that is very large in size and where everything is wild and open. In the context of the Bible, it typically represented a desert. Deserts are arid, barren landscapes that contain cactus, desert brush, much heat, and wild animals. When you’re in the wilderness, you
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- Feb 10
- 3 min
Much More
Today’s Verse: Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. ~Romans 5:9 In our English vocabulary, the word “more” implies exceeding, expanded, extra, larger, increased, and over and above. We could use this word in phrases such as, “That’s more than I expected.” However, add the word "much," and we have "much more." Much more means far greater, exceeding abundantly, and super increased. Paul uses “much more” to describe the rich
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- Oct 15, 2020
- 3 min
Help, I've Been Robbed!
Today’s Verse: The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. ~Psalm 119:61 According to the FBI, there were 282,061 robberies in the United States in 2018. As a victim of a robbery, money or goods have been taken away from you. In some cases, violent robberies result in injury to the victim. The psalmist said that a company of wicked people robbed him. Let us see how he responded to the injustice that happened to him. We see the grief. When you’ve
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- Aug 16, 2020
- 3 min
VIP Treatment
Today’s Verse: Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger? ~Ruth 2:10 Have you ever unexpectedly received VIP treatment? If you have, you probably were over-elated about the attention, care, and treatment you received. VIP stands for “very important person.” Every child of God is a very important person. In our devotion this morning, Ruth
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- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
When You're About to Explode
Today’s Verse: For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain. ~1 Thessalonians 3:5 Have you had times in your life when your emotions were so bottled up within you that you felt like you were going to explode from within? Paul speaks twice of being no longer able to forbear. This means he couldn’t bear holding inside what was building up. He was alone at Athens and very bur
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- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
He Giveth More Grace
Today’s Verse But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. ~James 4:6 The Book of James teaches us about the gifts of God. God’s gifts are good, perfect, heavenly, and Father-sent. In our devotion this morning, James encourages us about the gift of grace. We typically think of grace as it relates to salvation. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, l
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- Dec 22, 2019
- 3 min
One Anna
Today’s Verse: And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; ~Luke 2:36 Have you ever fathomed that there is only of you? There may be others with the same name, but there is only one of you. You are unique and set apart for the glory of God. God has a different journey for each of us as we walk this life of faith. However, God demonstrates His faithful
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- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
Strength Training
Today’s Verse: Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ~2 Timothy 2:1 Strength training is a necessity for keeping the muscles in our arms, legs, and torso strong. Aging and inactivity cause us to lose muscle mass, make us weaker, and, over time, make us susceptible to injury and lack of energy. In the spiritual realm, it is vitally important that we are strength training in our Lord. Paul told Timothy to be strong in the grace that is in Chris
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- Nov 6, 2019
- 3 min
A Little Space
Today’s Verse: And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. ~Ezra 9:8 The word “little” implies something very small and, possibly, insignificant. When the word is used, we are indicating not very much in quantity. However, we know that little is much when God is in it. Jesus blessed a few small
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- Sep 21, 2019
- 3 min
Grace for the Race
Today’s Verse: And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; ~Luke 2:36 One of the marvels about the grace of God is that it is God’s strength made perfect in weakness. As we get older, there is the reality that we start to slow down and our health starts to decline. We have less energy and become weaker. Many people, as they age, use their slowdown and
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- Sep 8, 2019
- 3 min
Sufficient
Today’s Verse: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ~2 Corinthians 12:9 The word “sufficient” means “adequate,” “enough,” and “a perfect fit.” The Greek word for “sufficient” is used fourteen times in the New Testament and is also translated as “contented.” God says, “My grace is sufficient for thee.” In an age w
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- Aug 26, 2019
- 3 min
Great Expectations
Today’s Verse: Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. ~2 Corinthians 8:7 There are three levels of performance. There is what is known as a normal performance. This is when we do exactly as we are told and we have achieved what is expected of us. Next, there is a sub-par performance, when what we do is below the expectations and our result is not accep
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- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
Food for Thought
Today’s Verse: For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. ~Romans 12:3 Our devotion this morning is what I call food for thought. It is about a necessary characteristic of spiritual living that needs to be active all the time in us. Paul admonishes believers to think soberly. Let us see this morning t
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- May 2, 2019
- 3 min
The Privilege of Grace
Today’s Verse: I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; ~1 Corinthians 1:4-5 Corinth was one of the largest and thriving cities during the first century. It was a city where idolatrous practices and sin abounded. God placed this city on Paul’s heart to plant a church. God worked mightily through Paul’s ministry, and many were saved and bapt
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- Apr 16, 2019
- 3 min
The Curse is Broken!
Today’s Verse: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: ~Galatians 3:13 A curse is a misfortune or evil that befalls a person or a group. The Kennedy clan has been said to have a curse on it. Among the main tragedies this family has experienced have been the deaths of John F. Kennedy and Robert Kennedy by assassination. John F. Kennedy, Jr., died in an airplane accident. A curs
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- Mar 18, 2019
- 3 min
Just a Handful of Meal
Today’s Verse: Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. 1 Kings 17:9 Have you ever been at the place in life where you have had to “scrape the bottom of the barrel?” Have you ever been completely depleted in energy, emotion, patience, savings, or ability, and you don’t see how you are going to make it? It is during these moments that our faith in God and ability to trust in Him is de
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- Feb 12, 2019
- 3 min
Abounding Grace
Today’s Verse: But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. ~Genesis 6:8 Noah’s name is found 44 times in the Bible. We find him the focal point of Gen. 6-8, and listed in the Hall of Faith of Hebrews 11. Noah is most prominently associated with the construction of the ark. What stands out to us this morning about Noah is that he found grace in the eyes of the Lord. We see Noah and his conversion. “These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his gen
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- Feb 6, 2019
- 3 min
Marvelous Grace
Today’s Verse: Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. ~Acts 4:13 As I write this devotion, I am preparing for the privilege of preaching the gospel to as many as 10,000 unsaved people in the next two days. My heart is overwhelmed with anticipation as well as awe in such an opportunity. As Christians we read through the Book of Act
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- Dec 26, 2018
- 3 min
Grace to Help
Today’s Verse: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. ~Isaiah 41:10 All of us at one time or another will have to deal with insecurities that arise because of an unexpected challenge or a failure on our part. These insecurities can make us unsure of ourselves, second-guess decisions, and make us feel like there is nothing we can do tha
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