Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

Running from God

Posted on December 14, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Have you ever run from God or from a mission to which he has called you? I think most of us have. I think that the book of Jonah is popular because we all can relate to the reluctant prophet. I’m always amazed that God chose Jonah instead of a more willing prophet. Continue reading →

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Holy! Worthy!

Posted on December 13, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Imagine the colors, the vivid imagery, the drama of what is taking place. Then join the “living creatures” who never cease to worship saying, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!” Continue reading →

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Lukewarm

Posted on December 12, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

As with any relationship, our relationship with the Lord can over time become “lukewarm.” In such times, we lack the passion, the desire, the zeal we once had. We get sloppy about our obedience. We often think we “have it together,” but it’s clear that something is just not right. Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go?

Posted on December 11, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

December 11 Where Can I Go?  Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 139:7-12 | Amos 4:1-6:14 | Revelation 2:18-3:6 | Proverbs 29:21-22 Today’s Scripture Focus: Psalm 139:7-12 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 … Continue reading →

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Your First Love

Posted on December 10, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Yet there was one glaring fault in the Ephesian church. They had lost their first love. Continue reading →

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The Revelation of Jesus Christ

Posted on December 9, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Try reading Revelation as a book of worship. Stand in awe of the revelation of Christ in his glory. Stand in awe of the wisdom of God as we get glimpses of Christ’s rule and reign. Long for more of a revelation of His presence here even as we wait for his coming in great glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Learn of Him. And worship and adore Him. Continue reading →

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Forever

Posted on December 7, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God loves you with the same kind of relentless, faithful love. Take the time to meditate on that. Remember something that God has done for you and then say, “His love endures forever.” Allow God to move that truth deeply into your heart. Continue reading →

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Love and Obedience

Posted on December 6, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do you love God? Are you demonstrating it by your obedience to his commands? Do you love others? Do you demonstrate that in practical ways–through action and truth, not just words? These are the true marks of love for God. Continue reading →

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You Are an Overcomer

Posted on December 4, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Your greatest enemy, the devil, is a defeated foe. Greater is the one who is in you (Christ) than he who is in the world (Satan). Continue reading →

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Love in Action

Posted on December 3, 2021 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The identifying mark of a true follower of Christ is love.This love, always more than a feeling that comes and goes, is evidenced in practical ways through our actions. Continue reading →

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