March 26 2026 … Our Identity In Christ …

Mar 26 2026 … Our Identity In Christ … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...        and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from the group, Hillsong Worship, singing Who You Say I Am  … reminds Christians that we are identified by our relationship with Christ.

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Highlight Passage: … Luke 12:15 … [NLT] …  15  Then He said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”

… Jesus teaches truth about guarding against the foolishness of greed in our lives. 

Highlight Passage in Context:  Luke 12:13-21 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus uses a parable to teach about how we are identified and judged by God.     

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Reference Passage: … Genesis 1:27-31 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… We (i.e., man and woman) were created in the image of God to serve God and reflect His likeness into the world. 

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

…The Apostle John teaches truth about God sending John, The Baptist, to show that all who come to Christ in faith will be become children of God.

Reference Passage: … 2Corinthians 5:17[NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches truth that ANYONE who has deep faith, believing in the finished work of Christ on the cross, and becoming a new person in Christ.    

Reference Passage: … Galatians 2:20 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul testifies to the transformation of his life when he died to self, believed in Christ, and followed Jesus as Lord.

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 2:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Also the Apostle Paul shows fellow Christians that they (we) were (are) created to serve Him with our good works.

Reference Passage: … 1Peter 2:9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Peter shows all Christians that they (we) were created to reflect God’s light into this very dark world. 

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Sheridan Voysey …  USE THIS LINK      … writing in today’s ODB entry, related how, a young performance artist, named Michael Landy, did an inventory of everything he own, … coming up with over 7000 items.  And Landy took all of those items and put them in a warehouse in a busy business district of London, destroying all he owned in a grinder, telling all, “Who are we without our possessions?”

It’s a good question for all of us, isn’t it?   And it’s certainly the point made by the ODB entry highlighted today as well in the linked song and all of God’s truth shared above.   God’s word highlights the truth that we, His children, were created (as our identity) to serve the Lord and reflect His light with all we do into this very darkened world.  And I, personally want my life (i.e., identity) to do just that TODAY, and tomorrow too!   Will you join me in that desire?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … thank You, for making me over to shine Your light into the darkened world today. 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … for calling all of us, who are Your children, to be Your light, shining in this dark world.   … 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.

March 25 2026 … Oneness in Christ …

Mar 25 2026 … Oneness in Christ … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...        and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from the group, Kristyn (the soloist) and Keith Getty, singing In Christ Alone … calling on all of God’s children to bask in the unity we have in our salvation from Christ’s victory over death and sin at the cross.

We are "ONE" in Christ ... 

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Highlight Passage: … Galatians 3:28 … [NLT] …  28  There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.  … 

… Paul declares the truth of our unity as Christians found in our faith in Christ as Messiah and Lord.  

Highlight Passage in Context:  Galatians 3:23-29 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches truth to fellow Christians about the unity they (we) have in our salvation through our faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross.     

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Reference Passage: … Acts 3:19 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …

… Paul exhorts all believers in Christ as Lord to repent of their sin and become children of God. 

Reference Passage: … Romans 3:23-29 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul teaches truth that we’re all sinners. But we can bask in the truth that Christ died for our sin; and we can be forgiven and cleansed by our faith in His finished work on the cross.

Reference Passage: … Romans 10:9-13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul also teaches truth that ANYONE who has faith, believing in the finished work of Christ on the cross, WILL BE SAVED.    

Reference Passage: … Ephesians 2:8-9 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Paul, once again, to fellow believers, teaches that it is their (our) faith in Christ, now their (our) works, that saves them (us). 

Reference Passage: … Colossians 1:17 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul teaches truth to more Christians that Christ existed even before creation and is there for all who believe in Him as Lord.

Reference Passage: … Revelation 7:9-10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God reveals, thru the Apostle John, that believers of all nations and tongues will gather in Heaven at the Throne of God to worship the Lamb of God, TOGETHER as the family of God.   

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Nancy Gavilanes …  USE THIS LINK     … writing today’s ODB entry, related how, as a young sports reporter, her dream was realized when she was able to cover both a winter and a summer olympics … and see athletes from many nations and languages come together to partake in the unity of competition.  But in the latter summer olympics experience, having just become a Christian, the ODB author reveled even more wonder, seeing Christian athletes come TOGETHER to worship God in the midst of all of the athletic completion.    

When my readers take in the linked song and the Scriptures I have shared above, I’m praying you all praise God with a robust “HALLELUJAH” today, … so that we ALL can come TOGETHER in unity, … having been saved for eternity because of our unified faith in Christ as Lord.  Because God has saved us thru our faith in HIs finished work on the cross.  And I, for one, think that deserves another “Hallelujah” in worship to King Jesus, <u>right now</u>!   Are you with me? 

My Thanksgiving:… Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … thank You, for saving all who are willing to surrender - IN FAITH - to receive Your saving grace.  And that includes me!! 

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … for providing Your saving grace as we come to You, Lord, in faith today.  … 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.

March 24 2026 … Reminder of God’s Presence …

Mar 24 2026 … Reminder of God’s Presence … 

Devotional Song... GO TO THIS LINK ...   and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from the group, Elevation Worship, singing Here In The Presence … recognizing and remembering God’s presence in the lives of God’s surrendered followers.   

Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree National Park

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Highlight Passage: … Joshua 8:1 … [NLT] …  1  Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take all your fighting men and attack Ai, for I have given you the king of Ai, his people, his town, and his land. “ … 

… God reminds Joshua that He, The Lord, has given over the entire town of Ai, who had previously defeated God’s sinful people.  

Highlight Passage in Context:  Joshua 8:1, 18-19, 24-27 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God’s promise of His protection and power to defeat Ai, who had previously defeated God’s people because of their reversion to sin.     

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Reference Passage: … Exodus 33:14 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God reminds Moses that He, The Lord, will be with him , and God’s people, … ALWAYS. 

Reference Passage:… Psalms 145:18 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… King David sings of God’s closeness to those who call on Him in truth.

Reference Passage: … Jeremiah 29:13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God promises, thru Jeremiah, His presence and protection for those who seek Him with ALL their (our) heart.    

Reference Passage: … Matthew 5:8 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus promises His presence (i.e., His blessing and protection)  to those with pure hearts. 

Reference Passage: … Acts 17:27 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul’s purpose of preaching to the Greeks in Athens was to show them God’s closeness to those who truly believe and follow The Lord.

Reference Passage: … Romans 8:38-39 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paull assures fellow Christians that NOTHING can separate them (us) from God’s love and grace.   

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Lisa M Samra …  USE THIS LINK     … wrote about how the majestic, but rather scraggily, Joshua Trees in Joshua Tree National Park, were labeled … because of their limbs (see the photo), reminding those who named them - likely botanists - of how Joshua held up his sword to remind God’s people of God’s presence and power in their victory over the town of Ai in the bible.  

I have a photo on my office wall, where I do these daily devotionals as I am right now, of Jesus raising his hand during that famous storm with His disciples, showing God’s presence and His power over all nature.   It reminds me of God’s presence in my life every day, every moment; and my surrender to receive His love and grace … EVERY DAY - EVERY MOMENT.   What is your reminder of God’s presence in your life?

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … thank You, for reminding me of Your presence and Your protection in my life each day as I open Your word.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … for providing us all, through Your word, of Your promise of Your continual presence and protection in our lives.… 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.

March 23 2026 … Being Faithful Stewards …

Mar 23 2026 … Being Faithful Stewards … 

Devotional Song: ... GO TO THIS LINK ...        and PLEASE take the time to listen to music and lyrics from the group, Worship Without Walls, singing Living As Faithful Stewards … declaring our responsibility as Christians to be faithful stewards of God’s truth … EVERY DAY.   

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Highlight Passage: … 1Corinthians 4:2 … [NLT] 

…  2  Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. 

… Paul declares that, as an Apostle, he has been made a faithful steward of God’s truth by God.  

Highlight Passage in Context:  1Corinthians 4:1-2, 8-13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul describes his calling as a steward of The Gospel.     

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Reference Passage: … Genesis 2:15 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… God appointed Adam to be His steward in the Garden of Eden. 

Reference Passage: … Proverbs 16:3 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Solomon, sharing God’s wisdom, calls for believers to commit all their (our) choices/actions to faithfully serve God as His stewards.

Reference Passage: … Matthew 25:14-30 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus in a parable teaches His disciples/followers how to be faithful stewards, faithfully working for their (our) Master (i.e, The Lord).    

Reference Passage: … Luke 16:10-13 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… Jesus, also in a parable, teaches that Christians cannot be good stewards of God and serve money at the same time. 

Reference Passage: … Colossians 3:23 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Paul shows fellow Christians that they (we) must work in life as if they (we) are working for Christ rather than ourselves.

Reference Passage: … 1Peter 4:10 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK … 

… The Apostle Peter calls on all fellow Christians to work in life as if they (we) are serving one another.   

My Devotional Journal: Today’s Our Daily Bread from Marvin Williams …  USE THIS LINK     … told of a safety audit conducted by the FAA in March of 2024, on the heels of a number of safety related failures in the airline industry, revealing that a number of safety regulations had not been followed by the aircraft manufacturers.   

That’s poor stewardship of safety regulations; and it’s much the same thing for us Christians if we ignore God’s safety regulations, which, of course, come if God’s word is ignored by poor stewards of God’s truth.  Personally, that’s why you find me here each day, doing all I can to adhere to and follow God’s manual for life, i.e., His word.   How about you, … are you with me? 

My Thanksgiving: … Oh, King Jesus, thank You …Lord, … thank You, for giving me Your safety manual to follow in my life.

My Prayer Today: Oh Abba Father, ... King Jesus, … for helping us to be good stewards of Your truth thru Your word.     … 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.