Nov 6 2024 … Seeking To Grow His Way

Nov 6 2024 … Seeking To Grow His Way   

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  

… Please take time to hear the group, New Wine, with music and lyrics, singing Jesus The Truth, that Jesus is The truth we seek to follow in life.  

 

Grsowing God's way ... 

Highlight Verse: … Proverbs 12:19 [NLT] …  

19 Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.   

… Solomon shares God’s truth about truth.      

Highlight Passage (in context)  … Proverbs 12:17-20  … [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… Solomon teaches God’s wisdom on seeking truth .                                                                     

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Reference Passage: …  Proverbs 1:2-4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… Solomon shares the purpose of God’s proverbs … to help God’s people understand and live by God’s truth.    

Reference Passage: …  John 8:31-32 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK …   

… Jesus charges Christians to be faithful to HIs teachings since they are His truth and will set those who obey His truth. 

Reference Passage: …  John 14:6  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… Jesus teaching Thomas and His disciples that following Him in life is the only way to follow Him to our eternal glory.                                                                                  

Reference Passage: … 1Thessalonians 5:21 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…  The Apostle Paul exhorts fellow Christians to test everything that is said against God’s word to determine its truth, holding on to what is good.  .     

Reference Passage: … James 1:5-6 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

…   James, Jesus’ brother, exhorts fellow Christian to seek and follow God’s wisdom as the truth. .

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author, John Blase -  AT THIS LINK  -  wrote about studies done with California Redwood trees (see photo), trying to inject them, when they were in early growth, with a substance that acts like adrenaline in humans.   However, …  the trees, deprived of growing thru winter, all died.  The analogy is that we, also as God’s creatures, cannot grow properly without experiencing the challenging seasons of life.  

So, I pray that we all see that we Christins are seeking to grow in life by seeking God’s ways, and following His truth …  and His ways, … rather than trying to do life our own way.                         

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, … for giving us Your enabling grace to grow and thrive as we seek to follow You.                      

My Prayer Today:  Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... .Again, …  I’m praying that those who read with me here will join me seek Your way, O Lord, so that we will grown in Your truth.       … Amen

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Blogger Note: Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 5 2024 … Comforting Others

Nov 5 2024 …  Comforting Others   

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  

… Please take time to hear Steven Curtis Chapman, with music and lyrics, singing His Strength Is Perfect, that our God provides us with HIS strength when we are weak.  

 

Seth Small kicks last second field goal ... 

Highlight Verse: … Psalms 23:1 [NLT] … 

1 The Lord is my shepherd, I have all that I need.   

… David is confident in the comfort of God as our Good Shepherd     

Highlight Passage (in context)  … Psalms 23  … [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… King David sings of the assurance from God in The Lord being our Good Shepherd.  .             

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Reference Passage: …  Psalms 31:24 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… King David sings of his comfort and encouragement coming from God.   

Reference Passage: …  Proverbs 3:5-6 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK …   

… God’s wisdom from Solomon about God showing His way to those who trust in Him.

Reference Passage: …  Isaiah 41:10  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… God, thru Isaiah, promises His strength to watch over His people.                                                                                  

Reference Passage: … Matthew 28:20b [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

…  Jesus promises His faithful to ALWAYS be with them (us).     

Reference Passage: … 2Corinthians 1:3-4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…   The Apostle Paul encourages fellow Christians with the truth about God providing comfort and protection for His faithful in times of trouble .

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author, Lisa M Samra -  AT THIS LINK  -shared what Seth Small, a young field goal kicker for Texas A&M, did to calm his nerves when he had to kick a last second field goal to win (or lose) the game in front of over 100,000 fans.  Small reported after kicking the field goal to win the game that he simply recited Psalm 23:2 over and over … ”The Lord is my Shepherd.   I have all that I need.” 

Where do we get our strength in times of stress, trial, or trouble?  Personally, that’s shy you, my readers, find me here EVERY DAY, … seeking God’s comfort and direction thru His word.  When I’m confronted with trials or my weakness,  just like Seth Small, kicking that last second field goal, … I get my strength and direction from my Good Shepherd.  How about you?                       

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, … for ALWAYS being there to show me YOUR way and giving me YOUR strength.                    

My Prayer Today:  Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... .Again, …  I’m praying that those who read with me here will join me seek our way, Lord, by following You.       … Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 4 2024 … Loving Us All

Nov 4 2024 …  Loving Us All   

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  

… Please take time to hear Steve Green, with music and lyrics, singing People Need The Lord, sharing the need for all people - EVERYONE - to seek and receive God’s saving grace. 

 

Highlight Verse: … Revelation 7:9 [NLT] …  

9 After this I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes and held palm branches in their hands. 

… John’s revelation of all those who are God’s children coming together in heaven to worship the Lamb of God.    

Highlight Passage (in context): … Revelation 7:9-12  … [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… God shows The Apostle John how all those in heaven as children of God will worship the Lamb of God together.                                                                                                                      

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Reference Passage: …  Psalms 113:1-4 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… A song, written by Moses or David, calling on all of God’s people to come together to praise the Lord, Who is God of all nations.   

Reference Passage: …  Isaiah 61:11  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… God, thru Isaiah, proclaims that God is the God of all nations who should praise Him for His righteousness and His reign over all.                      

Reference Passage: …  Matthew 28:19-20 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK …   

… Jesus’s “Great Commission” for all Christians to go into all the world sharing the Gospel truth with all who need God’s saving grace.        

Reference Passage: … John 3:16-17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…Jesus shows to Nicodemus, a Pharisee and religious leader, about the Messiah’s mission to save the world from their (our) sins.                                                       

Reference Passage: … Acts 2:38 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…  preaches at Pentecost that all must repent and receive God’s Spirit in order to be saved from their (our) sin.     

Reference Passage: … Galatians 3:28 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

…   The Apostle Paul shows that all - EVERYONE - needs God’s saving grace.  . 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author, Nancy Gavilanes -  AT THIS LINK  - shared how her parents - from Central and South America - immigrated to the US, established two businesses and thrived with their two children in this country.  

And the ODB author shared how she has had the opportunity to share her story and faith in God in a large New York multiracial church on Broadway in NYC, following thru with the Great Commission and the opportunity to share God’s grace in this free country.  And I’m stopping to pray here that all of us take every opportunity we are given to share the reality of God’s grace being available for anyone - and every one - who is willing to repent of their (our) sin and receive God’s saving grace (see photo).                      

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, … for giving me the opportunity to to share my testimony in a free country.                     

My Prayer Today:  Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... .Again, …  I’m praying that those who read with me here will join me to praise God for His wondrous, saving grace.       …  Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK  on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 3 2024 … God Is Trustworthy

Nov 3 2024 …  God Is Trustworthy   

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  

… Please take time to hear the group, The Afters, with music and lyrics, singing God Is With Us, calling all Christians to trust that our God is ALWAyS with us, no matter the face. 

 

Trusting Dad to hold his son ... 

Highlight Verse: … Isiah 26:3 [NLT] …  

3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in You, … all whose thoughts are fixed on You!  

… God’s promise, thru the Prophet Isaiah, to give peace to those who fully trust in God.    

Highlight Passage (in context)  …Isiah 26:1-8  … [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… God promises His peace and security for all those who trust in God..                                        

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Reference Passage: …  Psalms 9:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…  King David sings of trusting in God and doing good in His name

Reference Passage: …  Psalms 37:3-6  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…  ing David sings of trusting in God and doing good in His name.                    

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 3:5-6 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK …   

…God’s wisdom, thru Solomon, about trusting God to laad us thru life.        

Reference Passage: … Jeremiah 17:7-8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God promises fruitfulness and peace to those who trust completely in God.                                                     

Reference Passage: … Romans 15:13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…  The Apostle Paul teaches fellow Christians that those who trust completely in God will find His peace and power in their (our) lives. .   

Reference Passage: … Hebrews 13:8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

…   Jesus never changes.  Therefore, He can ALWAYS be trusted. 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author, Xochitl Dixon -  AT THIS LINK  -  told of watching her 6-foot son hold his baby baby boy in one hand,(see photo) … his son trusting his dad to hold him securely.  It’s a good illustration how we must trust our Father God to hold us in His hand in this life.  

What do you, my fellow Christian readers, do to stand strong in this life by trusting that our God will ALWAYS be there to hold us up?   Personally, I rely on God’s word to guide me in this life;  because I know that I can always trust in God’s truth to guide and protect me.    What about you?                       

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, … for keeping me secure as I follow Your ways.                   

My Prayer Today:  Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... .Again, …  I’m praying that those who read with me here will join me to trust that You, Lord, will hold  us up in this life.      …  Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK  on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.

Nov 2 2024 … Serving for God’s Glory

Nov 2 2024 … Serving for God’s Glory  

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...  

… Please take time to hear Matthew West, with music and lyrics, singing Do Something, calling all Christians to  Do Something, serving God’s kingdom by serving others.    

 

Highlight Verse: … Matthew 20:26-27 [NLT] …  

26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. 

… Jesus teaches about serving God by serving others.    

Highlight Passage (in context):   … Matthew 20:20-28  … [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

… Jesus teaches His disciples about serving others a the way to serve God.                                

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Reference Passage: …  Deuteronomy 13:4  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

…  Moses brings God’s charge to His chosen to fear and serve Him alone.                  

Reference Passage: … 1Samuel 12:24 [NLT] …  USE THIS LINK …  

… God, thru the Prophet Samuel commands His people to fear and serve The Lord faithfully.      

Reference Passage: … Matthew 6:24  [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

… Jesus teaches His disciples that man cannot serve two masters at the same time … God or money.                                                         

Reference Passage: …  Mark 10:43-45 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …   

…   Jesus show His disciples that  He came to serve others just as He calls them (and us) to do.  

Reference Passage: … Romans 12:1-2 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…  The Apostle Paul teaches that born again Christians should  become living sacrifices to follow the Lord, avoiding the ways of the world and serving others.   

Reference Passage: … Colossians 3:24-25 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …  

…   Paul teaches fellow Christians that God will reward those who serve others.

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread  Author, Anne Cetas -  AT THIS LINK  -  wrote above a young Christian man, named Brad,  who moved to a new city and quickly found a church, telling the Pastor, after worshipping in this new church family for a few weeks, … that he wanted to serve in the church in any way necessary.   He began by setting up chairs for the worship service and cleaning rest-rooms.  Weeks later the Pastor found that Brad had teaching gifts; and so, Brad was asked to teach his fellow church members in service to God’s kingdom.  

And if my fellow Christian readers have taken in they linked song and meditated on the Scriptures shared above; I think we all get the point that since Jesus came to serve us all, we are called to serve our Lord and His kingdom in some way every day and for His glory.  Where will we be serving Him by serving others today?                         

My THANKFULNESS: ... Oh, Abba Father, thank You, King Jesus, … for calling and using me, Lord, in ministry to help Christian men walk free from addiction to sexual sin.                

My Prayer Today:  Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, ... .Again, …  I’m praying that those who read with me here will join me use the gift(s) You, Lord, have given us to serve You and Your kingdom.       …  Amen

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Blogger Note:  Everyday during this year, my daily devotional blogs are influenced by the reading and study of the online devotional blog entitled “Our Daily Bread,” distributed online via email by RBC Ministries.  If you GO TO THIS LINK  on the date of my blog, you can read/study the ODB blogs; or you can subscribe to the blog via email at that site.