Friday, February 28, 2014

DAILY VERSE

…But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us.” ” ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.”

Mark 9:23

 

DEVOTION

You can kind of sense Jesus questioning the father of the demon possessed child, “You must not realize you’re in the presence of God?” We have to realize that there is nothing too big for God! From the smallest to the biggest problem in your life, trust that God can and will lead you out of it! 

 

Thursday, February 27, 2014

DAILY VERSE

Does not my word burn like fire?” says the LORD. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes a rock to pieces?

Jeremiah 23:29

 

DEVOTION

God has given us his word as a constant companion, similar to the way he settled on his people throughout their trek through the desert as they traveled to the land God promised them. In a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, imagine that! God’s word is just as powerful today if we dive into it daily. Laying down your own life to follow Christ whole wholeheartedly is not easy, it takes faith, self control, and perseverance. The rewards are amazing!

 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

DAILY VERSE

Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother”–which is the first commandment with a promise–

Ephesians 6:1-2

 

DEVOTION

The greatest gift you can give your children is discipline and teaching them respect. So often now we see children who have no direction and no respect for adults. The greatest compliment a mother or father can get is that their children are well behaved and respectful. Children are a direct representation of their parents. By being a godly example and teaching our children in the good and right things, they will grow up to be good and righteous themselves. 

 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

DAILY VERSE

Then he said to the man, “Hold out your hand.” So the man held out his hand, and it was restored, just like the other one!

Matthew 12:13

 

DEVOTION

Jesus performed many miracles. If you notice in most, there was a call to action, a testing of that persons faith. When Jesus asked the man with the withered hand to hold it out, it was his initial belief that showed his faith. At that moment his hand continued to stretch out and was healed. Jesus expects the same thing from us. If we are to see the miraculous in our lives, we too have to step out in faith.

 

Monday, February 24, 2014

DAILY VERSE

They answered, “Show us a miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you. What can you do?

John 6:30

 

DEVOTION

We, as humans, can’t help but see things in the physical realm. We look for miracles and can’t find them, and when they’re right in front of our face we fail to recognize them. Life is not a magic act, where God constantly pulls rabbit’s out of his hat to the wonder of the human race. Miracles come in many forms, small and large. Life in itself is a miracle! To see God for who he is, you can’t put him in a human box. 

 

Friday, February 21, 2014

DAILY VERSE

… “I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me.” – Romans 10:20

 

DEVOTION

So many people stumble through life trying to find fulfillment in all the wrong ways. You here the cliche that we all have a God shaped hole in our lives and nothing can fill that space except for God. I find that to be true in so many ways. You see people that have everything that are completely unhappy and people that have next to nothing, but have Christ in there life, are completely happy. God persistently seeks the broken hearted and the lost, he reveals himself in so many ways. For those that find him, a life fulfilled!

 

Thursday, February 20, 2014

DAILY VERSE

Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ will be of no benefit to you.

Galatians 5:2

 

DEVOTION

Sounds kind of crude, but what Paul was saying is that simply “acting” like a Christian won’t cut it. There’s an acronym for part timers called CEO Christians, who go to church on Christmas and Easter Only. Following Jesus Christ is much more than simply “going” to church. It’s becoming part of it, participating in it, digging deep into his word, and having a relationship with him. “Saying” you are a Christian is much different than “being” a follower of Jesus Christ.

 

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

DAILY VERSE

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?

Proverbs 20:6

 

DEVOTION

I’ve had many friends throughout my life. You really find out who your true friends are when you go through tragedy and hard times. The ones that stick around and are there to encourage you and help you get through them are the ones you can consider “real”. The same goes for being a friend, they’ll need you when they go through their hard times as well. Pray for them, with them and forgive them! True friends are a gift from God.

 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

DAILY VERSE

Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

 

DEVOTION

Nobody remembers how you started, but they will always remember how you finished. I always looked up to my dad, he was an example to me all my life. But when he was diagnosed with a fatal illness, it was how he slowly changed and became a better man that I remember him most. He showed me how to live and how to die. What will be your legacy?

 

Friday, February 14, 2014

DAILY VERSE

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her…

Ephesians 5:25

 

DEVOTION

Well it’s Valentine’s Day so I though this verse was appropriate. I view my marriage as a set of circles; in the center is God, then my wife and I, them my children, my extended family, friends and so on. With God at the center you’ll always keep things focused on Him. We have a date night at least once a week and sometimes an entire day. Christ loves the church to a degree we will only know when we enter heaven, but we can attempt to aim for that much while we’re here.