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BE BLESSED BY FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLES OF JESUS FOR HIS FOLLOWERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. (John 13:17) MEDITATION: Would you agree that no matter what is going on in our lives, we can find comfort in knowing we are receiving God’s blessings? One thing we need to remember is that when we believe in, … Continue reading

BE BLESSED BY FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLES OF JESUS FOR HIS FOLLOWERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. (John 13:17) MEDITATION: Would you agree that no matter what is going on in our lives, we can find comfort in knowing we are receiving God’s blessings? One thing we need to remember is that when we believe in, … Continue reading

WHATEVER CONTROLS US DETERMINES OUR DESTINY

BIBLE PASSAGE: You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. (Romans 8:9) MEDITATION: Paul had a unique ability of distinguishing … Continue reading

WE MAKE CHOICES VERY DAY, BUT ONE OF OUR CHOICES IS CRITICAL!

BIBLE PASSAGE: The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. (Romans 8:6) MEDITATION: The Bible is loaded with valuable information but if we fail to read it and believe its contents, then it is of no benefit to us. Some of the information provides … Continue reading

FOLLOWING THE LORD REQUIRES A CHANGE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND ACTIONS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Then Thomas (also known as Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” (John 11:16) MEDITATION: When Jesus heard that his friend Lazarus was sick, he waited two days until the appropriate time for Him to go see him. So when he heard … Continue reading

FAITH AND TRUST ARE REQUIRED WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND GOD’S ACTIONS

BIBLE PASSAGE: So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days, (John 11:6) MEDITATION: Many times we fail to understand God’s Will in all things. For instance, we know that Jesus could heal his friend Lazarus, but He remained where He was for two days before going to … Continue reading

WHEN THE LORD SPEAKS TO YOU

BIBLE PASSAGE: After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.” (John 11:11) MEDITATION: When Jesus told His disciples about the death of Lazarus they misunderstood Him. They thought Jesus was talking about ‘sleeping’, but He meant Lazarus … Continue reading

USING YOUR KNOWLEDGE WISELY

BIBLE PASSAGE: The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have rejected the Word of the Lord, what kind of wisdom do they have? (Jeremiah 8:9) MEDITATION: Most everyone would like to be considered wise and intelligent, but if you could only have one of them, which one … Continue reading

COPING WITH STRESS, FRUSTRATION AND HOPELESSNESS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and … Continue reading

BREAKING THE BAD CHAINS OF OUR ANCESTORS

BIBLE PASSAGE: “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:14) MEDITATION: Have you ever heard the phrase, “That’s just the way our family is”? Most families have traits passed down from their ancestors. … Continue reading

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