Daily Devotion "We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior." John R W Stott---------/:///// Thoughts from the Diary of a Desperate … [Read more...] about Day 2/17 – The Reward of Faith
Romans
Day 1/10 – The Price of Peace
He supplies your every need - Philippians 4:19 NKJV “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 God “...promises us that if we will devote … [Read more...] about Day 1/10 – The Price of Peace
Day 1/1 – Happy New Year! — Knowing the Ways of God
II Timothy 4:1-5 NKJV “I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the Word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, … [Read more...] about Day 1/1 – Happy New Year! — Knowing the Ways of God
Day 12/29 – Agreement, Submission and Cooperation
His Spirit - 1 Corinthians 2:12 (ESV) “Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.” 1 Corinthians 2:12 +++ “Many … [Read more...] about Day 12/29 – Agreement, Submission and Cooperation
Day 12/27 – Wrath or Repentance
Assurance of Salvation - John 5:24 (ESV) “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My Word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.” John … [Read more...] about Day 12/27 – Wrath or Repentance
Day 12/24 – Repentance
Must Receive Christ - John 1:12 (ESV). “But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God,” John 1:12 +++ “If you follow close to God, it is what others can gain from you … [Read more...] about Day 12/24 – Repentance
Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Christ Paid the Penalty - Romans 5:8 (ESV). “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 +++ "As a shepherd, David understood the meaning of broken bones. You see, when … [Read more...] about Day 12/20 – Discouraged by Depravity
Day 12/18 – The Value of Affliction
Sin's Penalty - Romans 6:23 (ESV) “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 +++ “When God presents you with an opportunity to participate in … [Read more...] about Day 12/18 – The Value of Affliction
Day 12/17 – Chaos from God 2
All Have Sinned - Isaiah 53:6 (ESV). “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Isaiah 53:6 +++ “Certain things you believe you can … [Read more...] about Day 12/17 – Chaos from God 2
Day 12/16 – Chaos from God
All Have Sinned - Romans 3:23 (ESV) “...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” Romans 3:23 +++ “God insists on your looking to Him alone for the meeting of your needs. You covet when … [Read more...] about Day 12/16 – Chaos from God
Day 12/15 – The Pride of Piety
Witnessing - Romans 1:16 (ESV) “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16 +++ “Jesus summarized … [Read more...] about Day 12/15 – The Pride of Piety
Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Fellowship - Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV). “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing … [Read more...] about Day 12/13 – Loss of Self-control
Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Obedience to Christ - Romans 12:1 (ESV) “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” Romans … [Read more...] about Day 12/6 – Showing Favoritism
Day 11/17 – Condemned by Grace
Do you want Wisdom & Understanding? - Job 28:28 And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom and to depart from evil is understanding.’ “For the most part, understanding Scripture is not a difficult … [Read more...] about Day 11/17 – Condemned by Grace
Day 11/8 – Death to Self
Trials & Testing - James 1:2-4 NKJV “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be … [Read more...] about Day 11/8 – Death to Self
Day 11/3 – Establishing Habits
Faith - Romans 4:20-21 (ESV) “No unbelief made Him waver concerning the promise of God, but He grew strong in his faith as He gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what He had promised.” Romans … [Read more...] about Day 11/3 – Establishing Habits
Day 10/21 – Conjecture
Give Generously - Proverbs 3:9-10 (ESV) “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.” Proverbs … [Read more...] about Day 10/21 – Conjecture