Devot. Christ Our Passover

Dear Friends,

 I pray you have had a blessed week!

 

The devot. for today shows the Jewish Passover in relation to the Lord's Supper. 
My pastor went over this Bible truth this past  Wed. night at church and it was a blessing.
Pray that the Lord fills you with joy this Resurrection Sunday!

Music Link:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcwGrzA8Cj4  

 

 

Scripture Link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mat.+28&version=KJV

 

 

Devot.  http://www.icr.org/article/7961/

Devot. Palm Sunday Reflections

Dear Friends,

 

 

I hope you had a blessed, Christ centered week!

The devot. today are some reflections on Palm Sunday. I could easily relate to this devot. and I pray it will minister to you as well.

I would encourage you to go to church on Palm Sunday (every Sunday really, but if you aren't in the  habit, start!). 

It is the beginning of a week of remembering what our Saviour did for us and Palm Sunday  is a joyful start to the week. 

 

If you can't get out to go to church because of sickness or something of that nature, the following link live streams their services and I would highly encourage you to 'tune in.'  http://www.opendoorchurch.org/

 

(This particular church is also having their Easter performance, The Living Cross, this Sunday, Tues. Thurs. and Fri. @ 7 PM. I know of folks who have been to it and said the music and drama are very professional, powerful and they wouldn't miss it.  The church may live stream it, so keep checking this link on those days!)

 

I pray you have a blessed weekend!

 

 

Devot. http://www.intouch.org/resources/article-archive/content.as topic=Before_He_Rose_Palm_Sunday#.U0MaLBjD_IU 

 

Song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eDTFRZeHIA  

 

(One of my fav. songs during Palm/Resurrection week!  "Jehovah is.... the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible, which has also been transcribed as 'Yehowah' or 'Yahweh.'  (wikipdia.com)

Jehovah is a reverent, high name for God!

 

Devot. A Focused Mind

Dear Friends,

 

I hope you have had a blessed week.  This today is on 'transforming' our minds (Rom. 12:1-2), having our minds be re-made, being given the 'mind of Christ' (1 Cor. 2:16).

 

 

I heard a pastor say that whatever you focus on will be what brings you peace or lack of peace.  Philippians 4:7 states, "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,  shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." 

 

 The only way your heart and mind will be at peace and be keep safely and at rest by Jesus Himself, is by thinking about Him and deeply, frequently, not on Sundays, but every day!  This is what will help you keep your sanity and peace though your most troublesome days. 

 

I hope the devot. below speaks to your heart and the song is a special comfort, blessing to you as it has been though my life. 

 

 Lord bless your weekend with His Peace and presence!

 

Scripture Link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A6-9&version=KJV  

 

 Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0k258D1Lis  (Devot. below!)

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A Focused Mind "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."  Phil. 4:7 Recommended Reading Hebrews 3:1-6 In his commentary on Hebrews, Kent Hughes tells about a brilliant mathematician, Norbert Wiener, who was walking across the campus of M.I.T. in deep thought. His concentration was so great he didn't respond when greeted by a student. But a moment later, he turned and asked the student, "Pardon me, could you tell me which way I came from?" The student pointed and said, "That way." "Thanks," said the professor. "Now I know I've had lunch!" We're seldom so focused of mind that we lose track of our surroundings, but the Bible does tell us to devote intense concentration to thinking on spiritual things. Christians must learn to use their minds to ponder who God is, what He has said in His Word, and the majesty of our calling to be His disciples. We must learn to fix our thoughts on Him, to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, and to think on things that are excellent and praiseworthy. He will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him (Isaiah 26:3). Fixing our thoughts on Jesus requires time, for true reflection cannot happen with a glance. No one can see the beauty of the country as he hurries through it on the interstate. R. Kent Hughes Read-Thru-the-Bible Joshua 1-4

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Devot. The Prayer of Faith

Dear Friends,

 

I hope you had a blessed week!  The devot. for today is again on faith and prayer.

 

In order for our prayers to be heard and answered according to what God thinks is very best for us (just as an earthly would consider their child's request and answer in their best interest), we must not have 'active sin' in our lives-lying, ungodly 'habits' (smoking, drinking, cursing, shacking up,  etc), living in a way that doesn't show Christ living on the inside. 

Psalm 66:18, "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:"

On the other hand Isaiah 30:19 states, "he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee."

 

The song and Scripture links below share that we must keep sin out of our lives, 'keep the way clear' in order for God to hear our prayers and answer in a way that is best for us. 

 

I pray you and your family have a blessed, Christ centered weekend!

 

Devotional: http://www.icr.org/article/7825/

 

Song Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qATVyf12-ZI

 

Scripture Link:  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+john+5%3A14-15&version=KJV

Devot. Praying For Faith

Dear Friends,

I hope you had a blessed, Christ centered week. 

 

 This devot. is on praying that God will increase our faith. 

In order for this to happen, sometimes God has to take us

through trials and tests in order for that to be accomplished. 

 

Just as an oak tree gains deeper roots and the strength to withstand future storms through rain and ice storms, and harsh winds, so God must send us through storms to dig our spiritual roots deeper, rely more upon Him, develop our personal relationship with Him.

"The meaning of trial is not only to test worthiness, but to increase it; as the oak is not only tested by the storms, but toughened by them." (Streams in the Desert, Mrs. Charles E. Cowman, Page 232) (Scripture Link, Devot. below)

 

 

Scripture Link: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rom.+5%3A1-6&version=KJV

 

 

Devot.  http://www.icr.org/article/7917/

Defend the American Flag From Being Banned

Take Action  |  Contribute   Like     f   Like this on Facebook   From the American Center For Law and Justice: In a shocking decision, a federal court of appeals just ruled that a public school is allowed to ban the American flag. Even worse, the Ninth Circuit allowed the display of the Mexican flag, but not the American flag. How could this happen? How can a court rule that a foreign flag is acceptable but an American flag is not? The court held that the American flag could be banned because the kids displaying the flag were threatened. But shouldn't the school stop the threats rather than ban the flag? This is a key First Amendment battle. Displaying the American flag is free speech, and we can't stifle patriotic free speech in the face of anti-American threats. When the case is appealed, the ACLJ will file a key brief. Join us. Add your name to the brief: Sign the Brief to Defend the American Flag Today. Jay Sekulow ACLJ Chief Counsel

Devot. How to Love

The devot. for today is on How to Love, according to the Scriptures.

Human love can be shown in various ways, though words, actions (grocery shopping, taking out the trash,washing the dishes, cleaning a room without being asked:) or even what you don't do (not engaging in a potential argument but walking away, not being unfaithful, holding your tongue and not speaking critically or negatively.)

 

Everybody shows love in different ways based on how they were taught to love as a kid and how God made them.

 

But how can we love family, friends, even enemies in a Christ like way?  The devot. below will give you some ideas.

 

Pray you put the Lord Jesus at the center of you and your family this week!  God bless!

 

Devot. http://www.icr.org/article/20709/  

 

Scripture Link:  http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+john+3%3A13-21&version=KJV

 

(Explanation of verses 13-16: Don't be surprised that the world and nonChristian will not readily receive you. Once we have trusted Jesus for salvation, we are passed from spiritually death to spiritual life.  We know this because we will have a heart desire to love other Christian in a godly way.   To hate someone is just the same as phy. killing them.  We know God's love for us because He laid down His life for us.   We should be willing to do that for other believers if it came to that.)