Saturday, December 21, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
Are You Following The True Shepherd?
Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.
Be careful of
whom you take Godly counsel from. For if
anyone comes to you teaching a Gospel other than Jesus the Christ crucified and
resurrected they are a thief and a robber, attempting to steal your faith and
thus your eternal reward and promise.
That is why it
is important to study the word for yourself, so you can know when someone is
preaching or teaching a distorted doctrine.
The bible says study to shew thyself
approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
the word of truth – 2 Timothy 2:15.
There are many
that God has appointed to be under shepherds of His flock and there are many
who have called themselves to the position. I thank God
for all those Pastors, Preachers and teachers who preach and teach the unadulterated (complete and total, having nothing added, mixed or diluted) Word
of God from sincere hearts of love and reverence for the Lord!
Prayer – Lord thank you for the true shepherd Jesus
the Christ who has given us a spirit of discernment that we will not fall prey
to those who come for reasons other than your authentic call.
To God Be The Glory
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.Thursday, December 19, 2013
AMAZING GRACE, AMAZING LOVE
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
Isn’t it comforting to know that even on your worst day, the God who created heaven and earth loved you so much that He willingly suffered so you wouldn't have to. Willingly died so you could live!
In this present day and age where people are more selfish than selfless, more self-centered than self-sacrificing, that kind of love is unheard of, that kind of sacrifice birthed from love is simply A‑M‑A‑Z‑I‑N‑G!
PrayerLord you are truly amazing . . . to think a God like you could love a person like me is simply amazing. Thank you for your love, teach me not to ever take it for granted.
To God Be The Glory
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.Wednesday, December 18, 2013
It's Coming . . . Look For It!
And visit Outreach.com to see how your Church can use the Son of God movie to reach others for Christ!
Son Of God | "O Holy Night" by Jewel
Son of God comes to theaters February 28, 2014. Now, the larger-than-life story of The New Testament gets a larger-than life treatment in the stand-alone feature SON OF GOD. Told with the scope and scale of an action epic, the film features powerful performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects and a rich orchestral score from Oscar®-winner Hans Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. It marks the first motion picture about Jesus's life since Passion of the Christ, released ten years ago.
Son Of God | "O Holy Night" by Jewel
He Will Be Called Wonderful
by Billy GrahamBilly Graham, the world-renowned author, preacher, and evangelist has delivered the gospel message to more people face-to-face than anyone in history and has ministered on every continent of the world; millions have read his inspirational classics.
First, Jesus was wonderful in His pre-existence. As the perfect man who was also God, He existed from all eternity. Only He is equally at home in Heaven and on Earth.
Jesus was wonderful in His birth. To right the wrongs of the world and redeem a fallen race, God sent not angelic armies but a tiny baby, His Son, to accomplish this majestic purpose — born not of man but of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus was wonderful in His life. His enemies could not find a single flaw in His character. His miracles and His teaching both testified to His divine authority.
Christ was also wonderful in His death. He died for others just as He had lived for others: to make our salvation possible. And this death led to the wonderful, glorious resurrection, opening for us the door to Heaven and eternal life.
Jesus is wonderful indeed!
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Reflection
In your daily life, is Jesus “so unusual or magnificent that (He) causes wonder and amazement”? Draw close to Him! Be amazed! Come share on our blog what wonderful things the Lord is doing that fill you with wonder and awe! We’d love to hear from you! ~ Devotionals Daily
To God Be The Glory
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Mary’s Song is Our Song Too!
And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors.”
This text comes after the angel Gabriel has informed Mary, that although still a virgin, she is indeed pregnant and will give birth to a son, and this Son will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The text comes after Mary visits her relative Elizabeth who is also pregnant by a miracle of God, and the baby Elizabeth is carrying leaps in her womb to testify to the presence of the Son of God in Mary's womb. And at this time Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cries out Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”
It is after these things that Mary's Song is documented in Luke 1:46-55, where Mary testifies the Mighty One has done great things for me—holy is his name! But in truth, this great thing was not just for Mary but for ALL humanity. Jesus, God incarnate, took on flesh to dwell among us, to take our sins, past, present and future upon Himself, bear the burden and punishment of them so that we could be FREE.
We are reading this text after Jesus has already come in the flesh, and after He has already paid the ultimate sacrifice for our sins, and after we have believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to us, of cleansing us of all unrighteousness; so we can and should sing as Mary did ... for the Mighty One has done GREAT things for me—holy is his name!
The weeks of Advent remind us to set aside some time during the holiday season to reflect on our faith. The Bible readings we will read echo the Advent themes of waiting, preparation, hope, and the coming of the promised Messiah.
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