Hebrews 12:17 Devotional On LOST OPPORTUNITIES

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Daily Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12:17 KJV Heb 12:17 KJV(17)  For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Mat 23:37 KJV(37)  O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Today’s Devotional Is LOST OPPORTUNITIES THE GREEKS were Opportunity, bald and without a lock of hair. She fled away from them. There is always an opportunity. However, there are often no signs of it approaching or its demise. Once it … Read Bible Verses

Phillip 2:5 Devotional on CHRIST IS OUR EXAMPLE

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Daily Scripture Reading Phillip 2:5 KJV Philippians 2:5 KJV(5)  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Today’s Devotional is CHRIST IS OUR EXAMPLE The Apostle cites the amazing description of the Lord’s descent into our sorrow and shame to help us understand how we can use it to inspire and motivate ourselves to not only look at our own possessions but also to not hold onto them tightly, but to learn from Jesus Christ who was the instrument that God used to accomplish His redeeming purpose. The Apostle, guided by the Spirit of God opens his imagination and faith and places one point upon God’s throne and the other upon Jesus’ Cross of shame. He … Read Bible Verses

John 15:15 Devotional on CHRIST IS OUR FRIEND

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Daily Scripture Reading John 15:15 KJV John 15:15 KJV(15)  Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Today’s Devotional is CHRIST IS OUR FRIEND I have read somewhere that Raphael, who was to succeed Michael Angelo at the peak of his fame, was introduced to Angelo as a promising pupil. The lad started out cleaning paint brushes and mixing paints. But he soon developed the skills of punctuality, accuracy, and empathy that made him a trusted friend and confidant. As redeemed from Satan’s slavery, we are called His servants and He calls us … Read Bible Verses

Psalms 2:6-12 Devotional On THE COMING KINGDOM

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Daily Scripture Reading: Psalms 2:6-12 KJV Psalm 2:6-12 KJV(6)  Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. Today’s Devotional Is THE COMING KINGDOM (7)  I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.(8)  Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.(9)  Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.(10)  Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.(11)  Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.(12)  Kiss the Son, lest he be … Read Bible Verses

Ephesians 4:22-24 Devotional on FRESH START

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Daily Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:22-24 KJV Eph 4:22-24 KJV(22)  That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;(23)  And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;(24)  And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Rom 13:14 KJV(14)  But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Eph 4:20-21 KJV(20)  But ye have not so learned Christ;(21)  If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: Today’s Devotional is FRESH START The “old man” that we have to … Read Bible Verses

Hebrews 2:10-11 Devotional On OUR CAPTAIN

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Daily Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:10-11 KJV Heb 2:10-11 KJV(10)  For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.(11)  For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Today’s Devotional Is OUR CAPTAIN The WORD that is translated into this passage might be referred to as Author or Captain. Peter used it when he said: “Ye killed Prince, i.e. The File-leader of all things. Our Lord is seen rising from Joseph’s grave, where He was apparently afflicted by His enemies. As He goes forth, it is … Read Bible Verses

Psalms 1:1-2 Devotional On CHRIST’S TEACHINGS ABOUT BLESSEDNESS

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Daily Scripture Reading: Psalm 1:1-2 KJV Psalm 1:1-2 KJV(1)  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.(2)  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Today’s Devotional Is CHRIST’S TEACHINGS ABOUT BLESSEDNESS OUR LORD lived in the City of Blessedness. He revealed to all the men, in Mat_5-12, the eight gates through which this City can be entered. For me, the Gate of Poverty of Spirit is not a good option. I also cannot enter by the Gate of the Mourners because I am not humble enough. I’m … Read Bible Verses

1 Timothy 4:7-8 Devotional on SPIRITUAL GYMNASTICS

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Daily Scripture Reading 1 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV 1Ti 4:7-8 KJV(7)  But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.(8)  For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Today’s Devotional is SPIRITUAL GYMNASTICS The relationship between the body and religion has been a constant focus of religious men. Two extremes have been the subject of human opinion. Some people believe that the body is the seat of sin and will do anything to make it worse. This idea has been adopted by devoutly-intentioned monks in Western monasticism and the East. Sin must be addressed in the heart and soul where it began … Read Bible Verses

Colossians 9:7-8 Devotional On WISE USE OF MONEY

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Daily Scripture Reading: Colossians 9:7-8 KJV “Every man should give according to his heart. Not grudgingly or out of necessity. God loves a cheerful giver. God can make all grace abundant toward you, so that you may be able to do all good works, having all the sufficiency in all things. — 2Colossians 9:7-8. Today’s Devotional Is WISE USE OF MONEY We must not consider money ours. On every coin, you can see the letters: DG., by the Grace of God. Money is God’s gift. “Both wealth and honor come from Thee. David was correct when he stated that, after his people and to God’s work, he had given a noble gift: “Of Thine Own Have We Given Thee.” You … Read Bible Verses

Matthew 5:23-25 Devotional on Reconciliation

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Daily Scripture Reading Matthew 5:23-25 KJV “If thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift, go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” Mat_5:23-24. Today’s Devotional Reading Is Reconciliation First There is a significant difference between memory and recall. Memory is like a large box or chest in which a person stores his letters, accounts and manuscripts. Recollection is his ability to recall what he needs. It is there, we know it, we can recall seeing it, turning it over, and we don’t remember where it is. There is an instant of fastened recollection when you stand before God: “When … Read Bible Verses