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SECTION 3-5: *** Satan Tempts Us To Change Focus *** (Matthew 6:22-23) Jesus basically refers to our focus. (Luke 22:31) Jesus forewarned the disciples (and especially Peter) that they would be sifted by Satan. (Luke 22:54-62) Look at how Satan caused Peter to lose his focus. – When Jesus was arrested, Peter followed at … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid or fearful, but gives us power, love, self-discipline and a sound mind”. (2 Timothy 1:7) MEDITATION: Look at the contrast in the scripture above: “timid or fearful” versus “power, love, self-discipline and sound mind”. If you had to choose between the two, … Continue reading
SECTION 3-4: *** Satan Promotes Bitterness And Anger *** Question: Have you ever noticed that some scriptures make us feel uncomfortable? Examples: (Matthew 5:12) – Rejoice when you are persecuted. (Matthew 5:44) – Love your enemies. (Matthew 6:34) – Do not worry about tomorrow. Note: We may love and respect God’s … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in You.” (Psalm 25:20) MEDITATION: You may be saved today, and yet you are feeling incredibly lonely. Here is a practical thought for overcoming your loneliness – quit dwelling on it. Reach out and try … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) MEDITATION: Something to ponder: When reading God’s Word, we discover that the number 7 represents ‘complete’. Of course that means that the number 6 represents ‘incomplete’. We also discover that some … Continue reading
For all who participated in the challenge (dedicating 6 minutes a day to the Lord for 20 consecutive days), you may feel the same way I do…..the 20 days ended too quickly. If you participated in the challenge, my hope is that the Lord spoke to you through His devotionals in a way that had … Continue reading
SECTION 3-3: *** Satan Tempts Us To Sin *** (Ephesians 2:1-2) We are battling three enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Psalm (119:105, 111) Our first line of defense: God’s Word. Satan has a process for tempting us that includes three steps: 1. SATAN ENGAGES US IN A CONVERSATION: (Genesis 3:1-7) … Continue reading
Comment: As we conclude this 20-day challenge on “blessings”, I hope you have enjoyed discovering how the Lord blesses us, and how we have a responsibility of ‘unlocking’ those blessings for our enjoyment. Does it mean that we may have to make some changes in our priorities and attitudes? … Continue reading
UNLOCK THE FLOODGATES HOLDING BACK THE BLESSINGS GOD HAS FOR YOU BIBLE PASSAGE: Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. (Malachi 3:10b) MEDITATION: Is there anyone … Continue reading
SHOWING APPRECIATION FOR GOD’S BLESSINGS BIBLE PASSAGE: Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. (1 Corinthians 9:19) MEDITATION: There are three basic reasons for obedience. 1. A slave obeys because he has to. 2. An employee obeys … Continue reading
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