It is better to trust in the Lord, than to put confidence in man.
Psalm 118:8
Contrary to what the world says, God said it, I believe it, that settles it.
Psalm 118:8
Contrary to what the world says, God said it, I believe it, that settles it.
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One day every atheist...
Every Muslim...
Every Hindu...
Every Buddhist...
Every Christian...
Every king...
Every billionaire...
Every celebrity...
Will stand before Jesus Christ.
That Day is coming.
Every Muslim...
Every Hindu...
Every Buddhist...
Every Christian...
Every king...
Every billionaire...
Every celebrity...
Will stand before Jesus Christ.
That Day is coming.
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August 4: In Grief
#Devotional
Isaiah 7:1–8:22; Luke 2:22–52; Job 2:11–13
It’s difficult to know how to respond to people suffering grief. Those brave enough to speak often attempt to rationalize another’s grief with ill-timed theological truths. Those who feel inadequate or awkward about reaching out to grieving people sometimes avoid them altogether.
Job’s friends are well known for misinterpreting Job’s suffering. But they aren’t often recognized for the moments when they responded to Job’s anguish with wisdom. When Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar first heard of the tragedy, they immediately came to comfort Job:
“Thus they lifted up their eyes from afar, but they did not recognize him, so they raised their voice, and they wept, and each man tore his outer garment and threw dust on their heads toward the sky. Then they sat with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very great” (Job 2:12–13).
Often we try to diminish grief with clichés that seem helpful and fill the awkward silence, like “God is in control.” Job’s friends realized that such spoken attempts—even spoken truths—would only interrupt and add to the grieving that was necessary and appropriate. Instead, they shared his grief, offered their presence, and didn’t speak a word.
Job’s friends didn’t keep silent for long, though, and when they did speak, Job wished they would be silent: “O that you would keep completely silent and that it would become wisdom for you” (Job 13:5). Our response to grief should be measured and prayerful. Attempts to explain events that we don’t ultimately understand can bring even more pain. However, shared grief and empathy can bring comfort to someone who knows truth but is struggling to come to grips with a new reality.
How can you empathize rather than rationalize grief?
#Devotional
Isaiah 7:1–8:22; Luke 2:22–52; Job 2:11–13
It’s difficult to know how to respond to people suffering grief. Those brave enough to speak often attempt to rationalize another’s grief with ill-timed theological truths. Those who feel inadequate or awkward about reaching out to grieving people sometimes avoid them altogether.
Job’s friends are well known for misinterpreting Job’s suffering. But they aren’t often recognized for the moments when they responded to Job’s anguish with wisdom. When Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar first heard of the tragedy, they immediately came to comfort Job:
“Thus they lifted up their eyes from afar, but they did not recognize him, so they raised their voice, and they wept, and each man tore his outer garment and threw dust on their heads toward the sky. Then they sat with him on the ground for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw that his suffering was very great” (Job 2:12–13).
Often we try to diminish grief with clichés that seem helpful and fill the awkward silence, like “God is in control.” Job’s friends realized that such spoken attempts—even spoken truths—would only interrupt and add to the grieving that was necessary and appropriate. Instead, they shared his grief, offered their presence, and didn’t speak a word.
Job’s friends didn’t keep silent for long, though, and when they did speak, Job wished they would be silent: “O that you would keep completely silent and that it would become wisdom for you” (Job 13:5). Our response to grief should be measured and prayerful. Attempts to explain events that we don’t ultimately understand can bring even more pain. However, shared grief and empathy can bring comfort to someone who knows truth but is struggling to come to grips with a new reality.
How can you empathize rather than rationalize grief?
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August 4 - Opposition to Jesus
#LifeOfChrist
“The herdsmen ran away, and went to the city and reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they implored Him to leave their region” (Matthew 8:33–34).
It’s startling to realize that some people do not respect Jesus as much as the demons do. But that was exactly the case for this city (probably ancient Gerasa). The populace wanted nothing to do with the Lord but actually begged Him to leave their area. Mark’s account of the incident gives us more clues to their attitudes: “the people came to see what it was that had happened. They came to Jesus and observed the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind . . . and they became frightened” (Mark 5:14–15). As much as any hostility they may have had, they were simply scared.
As unregenerate sinners, the Gerasenes were no doubt bewildered and intimidated by Jesus. They saw His ability to control demons and animals and to restore crazed minds to sanity—and the result was complete opposition to Christ.
In sharp contrast to the attitude of the city people, one of the delivered men implored Jesus to let him go with Him (Mark 5:18). He manifested a great faith, love, and adoration for the Lord—so much so that he could not bear the thought of separation. But Jesus commanded him, “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you” (Mark 5:19). The man was to be an evangelist to his own people, testifying that despite their present opposition to Jesus, the Son of God did not want them to perish spiritually.
Ask Yourself
Are there people in your life whose rejection of and opposition to Christ are totally baffling to you—going against all logic and every example of God’s reality? How should you respond to such hardheadedness?
#LifeOfChrist
“The herdsmen ran away, and went to the city and reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they implored Him to leave their region” (Matthew 8:33–34).
It’s startling to realize that some people do not respect Jesus as much as the demons do. But that was exactly the case for this city (probably ancient Gerasa). The populace wanted nothing to do with the Lord but actually begged Him to leave their area. Mark’s account of the incident gives us more clues to their attitudes: “the people came to see what it was that had happened. They came to Jesus and observed the man who had been demon-possessed sitting down, clothed and in his right mind . . . and they became frightened” (Mark 5:14–15). As much as any hostility they may have had, they were simply scared.
As unregenerate sinners, the Gerasenes were no doubt bewildered and intimidated by Jesus. They saw His ability to control demons and animals and to restore crazed minds to sanity—and the result was complete opposition to Christ.
In sharp contrast to the attitude of the city people, one of the delivered men implored Jesus to let him go with Him (Mark 5:18). He manifested a great faith, love, and adoration for the Lord—so much so that he could not bear the thought of separation. But Jesus commanded him, “Go home to your people and report to them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He had mercy on you” (Mark 5:19). The man was to be an evangelist to his own people, testifying that despite their present opposition to Jesus, the Son of God did not want them to perish spiritually.
Ask Yourself
Are there people in your life whose rejection of and opposition to Christ are totally baffling to you—going against all logic and every example of God’s reality? How should you respond to such hardheadedness?
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DAY 4: In verses such as Romans 5:12 and 6:23, to what kind of death is Paul referring?
https://telegra.ph/DAILY-BIBLE-08-04
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DAILY BIBLE
Reading for Today: Esther 9:1–10:3 Psalm 91:1-6 Proverbs 22:12 Romans 6:1-23 Notes: Esther 9:1 twelfth month. During the period February-March. Here is a powerful statement with regard to God’s providential preservation of the Jewish race in harmony with…
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One of Satan's greatest victories is convincing Christians that prayer is the least productive part of their day.
The apostles thought exactly the opposite.
"We will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." - Acts 6:4
The apostles thought exactly the opposite.
"We will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." - Acts 6:4
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God is working behind the scenes, aligning things in ways you may not understand yet...but one day you will. 🤍
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"Jesus answered, 'It is written, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God."'"
- Matthew 4:4
Just like we need food and drink to sustain us physically, we need the Bible to sustain us spiritually.
- Matthew 4:4
Just like we need food and drink to sustain us physically, we need the Bible to sustain us spiritually.
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Dear Daughter,
The soldier who sleeps in his armor forgets what rest feels like — and forgets, too, why he fights.
Endurance is not clenched fists forever. It is knowing when to lower the shield beside your own husband.
Let him see you unguarded. That is trust, not weakness.
'Love… keeps no record of wrongs' (1 Cor 13:5).
Where have you kept your armor on too long?
#DearDaughter #EnduranceInLove #StrongMarriage
The soldier who sleeps in his armor forgets what rest feels like — and forgets, too, why he fights.
Endurance is not clenched fists forever. It is knowing when to lower the shield beside your own husband.
Let him see you unguarded. That is trust, not weakness.
'Love… keeps no record of wrongs' (1 Cor 13:5).
Where have you kept your armor on too long?
#DearDaughter #EnduranceInLove #StrongMarriage
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It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.
1 Corinthians 15:43
Our future is not defined by pain, but by glory, not by death, but by everlasting life.
1 Corinthians 15:43
Our future is not defined by pain, but by glory, not by death, but by everlasting life.
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Two are better than one! 🤝❤️ Lean on each other, lift each other — that's the design! Eccl 4:9-10 💞
Where do you need your spouse's strength this week? #StrongMarriage #August
Where do you need your spouse's strength this week? #StrongMarriage #August
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Husbands and fathers are called to be guardians of their homes.
Guard the truth that enters.
Guard the peace within.
Guard your wife and children from spiritual danger.
Lead with courage, sacrifice, prayer, and the Word of God.
A godly man does not abandon his post.
Guard the truth that enters.
Guard the peace within.
Guard your wife and children from spiritual danger.
Lead with courage, sacrifice, prayer, and the Word of God.
A godly man does not abandon his post.
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No longer will there be any curse, the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and His servants will serve Him.
Revelation 22:3
One day, every effect of the fall will be removed.
Revelation 22:3
One day, every effect of the fall will be removed.
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The strongest men I know are not the loudest.
They quietly:
- Love their wives.
- Lead their children.
- Serve their churches.
- Repent quickly.
- Keep their word.
- Obey the Word.
- Pray unceasingly.
- Fear God.
They quietly:
- Love their wives.
- Lead their children.
- Serve their churches.
- Repent quickly.
- Keep their word.
- Obey the Word.
- Pray unceasingly.
- Fear God.
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Move what only You can move.
Even the impossible is possible for You
Even the impossible is possible for You
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There's something quite awesome about preparing a sermon, to a backdrop of thunder and lightning.
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