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Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts
God Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves (Mar 4)
It is commonly thought that the idea “God helps those who help themselves” is found in Scripture. It is not. In complete contrast, this scripture could easily be paraphrased: “God helps those who cannot help themselves.” David’s desperate cries in this Psalm show his trust in God who helps the helpless and brings hope to the hopeless. In asking for God’s intervention, he appeals to God’s heart for the down-and-out: the helpless, the oppressed, those without hope. Continue reading
Turn the Tables (Mar 3)
Jesus passion and zeal was expressed as he sought to reclaim the temple as a house of prayer for all nations. He was upset with the misuse of the temple. He was angry that the nations were left out of the house of prayer as the court of the gentiles had become a place of merchandising. Continue reading
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Tagged for all nations, house of prayer, missional, turn the tables
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Servant of All (Mar 2)
The way to greatness is found in becoming a servant. The one who would be first must first become a slave of all. These are the principles of Christ’s kingdom. Continue reading
Growing Young (March 1)
What were the “kingdom qualities” that Jesus saw in children? Why must we become like children to enter into this kingdom? Continue reading
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Tagged child-like trust, Growing young, life in the kingdom
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When Words are Many (Feb 28)
Our words do get us in a lot of trouble. As the proverb reminds us, “When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise.” Continue reading
Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Feb 27)
Everything is possible for the one who believes. It seems simple enough. But it was a difficult lesson for the disciples of Jesus to learn. It is hard for us too. The lessons of faith are never easily learned. Continue reading
Too Much Information
Sometimes it is easy to get bogged down or give up when you are reading through Leviticus. Regulations concerning mildew, bodily discharges and oozing sores may be a little “too much information” for most of us. But it is good to see the reason behind all these guidelines. God has chosen the people of Israel to display his glory to the nations. They are his chosen, dearly loved, holy people. Continue reading
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Tagged Glory, holy People, Leviticus, public health, regulation
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Stored Up Goodness (Feb 25)
God is storing up blessings for you. He is a good, benevolent and generous God who loves you and looks to bless you. There are times when life seems unjust and unfair—times when we wonder if God is ever going to answer our prayers. But be strong and wait in hope. When the time is right he has goodness stored up for those who fear him. And he intends to bestow those blessings in the sight of all when the time is right. Continue reading
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Tagged blessings of God, God is with you, goodness, stored up
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Sackcloth to Joy (Feb 22)
The Christian life is characterized by joy. Not that it is always easy—it is not. But joy flows from a relationship with Christ, not from our circumstances, so it is may be found in the most unusual places—especially the difficult ones. Continue reading
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Tagged confession, dance, humility, revival, sackcloth to Joy, sing
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