Devot. Pilgrims on Earth

Hi Folks,

 

The devot. for today is on Memorial Day, as it was celebrated here in the US.

 

"Memorial", as a noun means, 1. "something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event"    2. "intended to commemorate someone or something." 

 I want us to focus on this second meaning.  

 

The following is also a bit of history:  "Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in

1971."  (Taken from http://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history)

 

I remember reading a news/Memorial Day article about 2-3 years ago.   It was about military families and a military mom said about Memorial Day, "For most people it is a day to have cookouts and spend time with family.  For us (the military families) it is a day to grieve and remember the loved ones we have lost."   This lady had lost her son a few years before.   Her statement has stuck in my mind ever since I read it and gives a stark reality to what, I'm sure, many military families feel on this day/week.   It's the essence of Memorial Day to them and to our country.

 

While I highly encourage everyone to spend this extra time with their families and get together, please remember to say a pray for this week for the men/women and their families (and those families who are grieving the lose of a loved one)  who have made our freedom on this day possible.

 

Remember the cost of freedom-free to enjoy by those of us who have not served, but costly to others. 

 If you or a family family have or are serving, THANK YOU form a grateful American!

 

I hope the devot. below is a blessing to your week.  Lord bless and keep you all.

 

 Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/pilgrims-earth (Used by permission.  Taken from http://www.icr.org/)

 

 

Devot. Honor Your Mother

HI Folks,

 

I hope you had a good week! 

 

The devot. for today describes the influence a GODLY mother can have on the lives of her children, and the individuals around her.  One of the Scripture verses mentioned in a beginning paragraph describes the influence a godly mother, even grandmother, can have on a young person's life.  

 

Pray the devot. is a blessing!  Lord bless your weekend!

 

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/honor-your-mother  (Used by permission.   Taken from http://www.icr.org/)

 

Devot. Mothers

Hi Folks,

 

Happy Belated Mother's Day!    If you have a mom still living, I hope you were able to spend time with her.    If she is no longer living, I hope you were able to reflect on happy memories.  And if you are not a mother, always remember that you can be a 'spiritual mom' to someone who needs godly guidance and direction in life.   That is just as valuable as being a biological mom, and it can be just as eternally important.

 

Below are two devots. for this week.   I couldn't make up my mind and both are very short:)

I think the first one is a good piece of instruction for mom's, mom's to be, aunties, any adult that has charge of young people (whether they are your own,  neighbor's children you are watching, Sunday School teacher, teacher in a school),or even if you are an  adult with parents who are still alive.

 

The second devot. gives an example of a godly mom from Scripture.

 

I hope both encourage you an give a shot in the arm if you are a mom, grandmom, auntie and need encouragement!

 

Lord bless your weekend!

 

Devot. 1: https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions/mothers-worthy-of-honor  (Used by permission.   Taken from https://www.intouch.org/)

 

Devot. 2:https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/a-word-from-dr-stanley/the-impact-of-a-godly-mother (Used by permission.   Taken from https://www.intouch.org/)

 

 

Devot. God's Precious Name

Dear Friends,

 

I hope you had a great weekend!  

 

In light of the devot. last week, exploring the name of Jesus Christ and remembering that His name means Savior and Messiah, I wish to share something that is a burden on my heart-how we use the Lord's name in everyday language.

What I wish to share is not to judge, but to enlighten, get us to think, and evaluate.  

 

 Exodus 20:7 states, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain."   We are commanded, by God Himself, to not use His name in a way  that is "fruitless", "useless", and I also think disrespectfully.   

 

I heard someone say a few months ago, "When someone bump's into something you never hear them say, 'O Satan!'  No, you hear them use God's name."    Our Saviour's name is bandied around, usually as a slang term, in our modern vernacular and not in a respectful way.  

 

I remember as a child my parents explaining to me that 'gosh' or 'jeez' was a form of God or Jesus and they taught me to not use either term out of respect.   Actually If you goggle "gosh", as I just did, the definition says, "used as a euphemism for “God”:"

 

James 3:8-10 says, " But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men,  which are made after the similitude of God.  Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be."

Today I want us to evaluate our language and how we use God's name in light of the holiness of His name and encourage us to substitute words when we see there is a need.  (Even Google the terms you use and to see what they mean.) 

 

Below is a neat link I found explaining this verse in simple terms, the devot. and also a petition asking for the release of a pastor who has been in prison overseas for 12 years.   

 

I pray that you learn something this week!   Lord bless you!

 

Link:  http://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/how-do-you-define-the-sin-of-taking-the-lords-name-in-vain

 

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/gods-precious-name/   Used by permission.   Taken from http://www.icr.org/)

 

Petition Link: https://aclj.org/persecuted-church/save-christian-pastors-from-possible-death?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=d-05082017_top-PC_seg-N_typ-PT

 

Devot. Jesus Christ or Christ Jesus?

Hi Folks,

I hope you had a good week! 

The devot. today shows another title of Jesus Christ-His name and what each name means.

 

My pastor was joking us the other week, "Folks, the name "Lord Jesus Christ" was not Jesus' first, middle and last name."   He than explained it to us this way:

 

Lord shows His position in my life=He is my Master, the Boss of my life (And I'm thankful for it too!)

 

Jesus-His personal name meaning Savior

 

Christ=Greek for Messiah

 

So His name means Master, Savior and Messiah.   Keep this in mind as you read this devot. 

Pray you learn something valuable this weekend.  Lord bless you!

"But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

To him be glory both now and forever."  Amen.  2 Peter 3:18
Devotional Used by permission.   Taken from

 

 

 

July 22, 2016 Jesus Christ or Christ Jesus “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20)   The doctrine of verbal inspiration implies that not only are the words of Scripture inspired, but the very order in which they appear is also inspired. Studies by commentators and translators have rightly noted that a change in the order of the words would at times change the meaning or emphasis of a passage. This phenomenon is often seen in the order in which the various names of Christ appear. By noting this order, one may sometimes gain new insight into a passage.   While the name Jesus, alone, normally appears in the gospels and the book of Acts, the compound name Jesus Christ appears on occasion. Interestingly, the same compound name is used exclusively by the disciples John and Peter in their letters, and by James and Jude, the brothers of our Lord. Of course, these men knew Him first by His human name, Jesus, and only fully comprehended the fact that He was the Christ (meaning “the Anointed,” or “the Messiah”) after His resurrection and ascension.   Paul, on the other hand, first encountered Christ in all His glory on the road to Damascus. Perhaps, as a consequence, he frequently reversed the order, speaking of Christ Jesus, although he used both orders many times.   The reason for this choice of order perhaps can best be illustrated in Philippians 2:5-11. In verse 5, Paul described the Anointed One, who first emptied Himself of certain aspects of His deity to take on human form. Therefore, Paul used the name Christ Jesus. In verse 11, however, the order is reversed. In this case, as in our text, the movement is from humanity to glory. In one, the glory of the risen Savior is emphasized; in the other, the glory that we shall share with Him. This glory is assured us through His victory. JDM     This email was sent to  | Print this article Unsubscribe | Subscribe