SECTION 3-2: *** Satan Distorts The Word Of God *** If Satan can entice us to question the Word, he can cause us to lose trust in the message of God. (2 Timothy 3:16) God’s Word is: – God-breathed (inspired). – Useful for teaching (the source for God’s principles). – Useful for … Continue reading
HAVE YOU UNLOCKED THE DOOR FOR RECEIVING GOD’S BLESSINGS? BIBLE PASSAGE: Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. (Matthew 5:1-2) MEDITATION: Do you feel blessed? I mean, do you feel like you are receiving God’s blessings? … Continue reading
ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON THE BLESSINGS FROM GOD? COMMENT: When you see how scriptures from various parts of the Bible “paint a picture” for us, you can understand why I am convinced that God provides the content for these devotionals, and not me. BIBLE PASSAGE: But if from there you seek the Lord your … Continue reading
HAS SATAN BLINDED YOU FROM ENJOYING GOD’S BLESSINGS? BIBLE PASSAGE: Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law. (Psalm 119:18) MEDITATION: There are many who assume God’s rules and guidelines for humanity will jeopardize their happiness and destroy their joy. Of course nothing could be further from the truth. God’s boundaries … Continue reading
GOD HAS GIVEN US AN INCREDIBLE GIFT FOR BLESSING OTHERS! BIBLE PASSAGE: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26) MEDITATION: Have you ever suddenly thought about someone and felt … Continue reading
ENJOYING GOD, HIS BLESSINGS, AND HIS PLANS FOR LIVING THE GOOD LIFE BIBLE PASSAGE: May your unfailing love be my comfort, according to your promise to your servant. (Psalm 119:76) MEDITATION: There are two important concerns for every person: (1) our relationship with others and, (2) our relationship with God. Most will readily … Continue reading
BLESSINGS AND PROSPERITY ARE AVAILABLE, IF YOU QUALIFY BIBLE PASSAGE: Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. (Proverbs 16:20) MEDITATION: If someone told you that you could prosper and be blessed, you would be interested in listening to them, right? The truth is, there is a formula … Continue reading
HAVE YOU RECEIVED THE BLESSINGS FROM GOD’S GRACE? BIBLE PASSAGE: But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. (Ephesians 4:7) MEDITATION: Grace is described as “the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings”. We receive grace through the … Continue reading
Satan’s Schemes For Individuals *** Satan Has Plans And Schemes For Each And Every Believer *** SECTION 3-1: *** Satan Uses The Sinful Nature Within Us *** Question: Who is the worst enemy of a believer? – Most would say its Satan, but is it? (James 1:14-15) – The process of how people … Continue reading
ARE YOU MISSING OUT ON GOD’S BLESSINGS? BIBLE PASSAGE: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about receiving rewards (blessings) from God? We hear about how … Continue reading