Your Daily Crossroad
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Dec '20
Know Jesus
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Dec '20
But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
The Bible tells us that our enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, seeking those he can devour. He is subtle and cunning. More than anything, he wants to destroy our faith and weaken our trust in the Lord.
However, God’s Word also tells us that Jesus is more powerful than the devil. He is a shield and a source of strength. Nothing is too complicated for Him. He is able to do more than we could ask, hope, or even imagine. He is faithful, guarding us against the schemes of the enemy. The biggest defense we have against him is to know Jesus. When we equip ourselves with the truth, we can recognize Satan’s lies.
Dear Jesus, you know the schemes of the enemy. I ask you to protect me from him today and keep me focused on you. Amen
Powerful devotion! The greatest defense we have against the enemy is to know Jesus! I love this, I pray you are encouraged to equip yourself with the truth and stop believing the lies. God’s truth uncovers satan’s lies.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
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Dec '20
He Wants To Be Your Strength
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Dec '20
Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)
Throughout Israel’s history, we see the Israelites turn away from the Lord again and again. It is easy to judge their choices, and think that we would never behave that way. And then something doesn’t go how we expect or believe it should, and we can find ourselves acting in much the same way as the Israelites. We groan, complain, and turn our backs on the Lord.
Despite repeated provision and even deliverance, the Israelites rebelled against the Lord. But isn’t that human nature? When things are going good, we love God. But when things fall apart, we blame and complain.
In those moments, when you question and wonder why things are so hard, God wants you to trust Him. He holds the universe in His hands. He controls the light of day and the dark of night. He is always at work. So, whatever you are facing today, you can rely on Him. He wants to be your strength.
When I read this devotion it blessed me. I want to leave you with this thought. Don’t ask God why He’s allowing something to happen. Ask Him what He wants you to learn and do in the midst of it. God will renew your strength.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
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Nov '20
His Boundless Love
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Nov '20
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:39)
Do you ever feel like you don’t know what to pray? Do the problems in your life seem so overwhelming that you can’t even form the words to tell God about it?
As a believer, you are not alone in handling your problems. God hears and knows your heart. He has sent His Holy Spirit to intercede for you. So even when you don’t know what to pray, the Holy Spirit is mediating for you. That is how much God loves you! Nothing in all creation can separate you from His boundless love!
As you bring your requests to Him today, can you trust Him to do what is best for you? He wants your whole heart. He wants to grow your faith in Him. As believers, we each face difficulties, trials, and situations that are painful. But God understands and wants to give you abundant life in Him.
Nothing can separate you from His constant love and companionship. You can trust Him with your burdens.
This devotion blessed me. I pray you are encouraged today to trust that God can turn your burdens into blessings. Trust Him. Take a deep breath today and talk to Jesus, He’s waiting to intercede for you. Go to Him in prayer.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Nov '20
Heart of Jesus
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Nov '20
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. (1 Peter 3:10-11)
Isn’t it incredible when we are given promises in Scripture? Peter was passionate and quick to act. He was impulsive and strong-willed.
While those characteristics aren’t bad, they can get you into trouble if not correctly managed and handled with compassion and humility.
When we react or speak without thinking, we can cause others damage. But Peter tells us that if we keep our tongues from deceitful speech and turn from evil and do good. When we do so, the Lord will be attentive to our prayers. His eyes will be on us.
So, when that urge hits you to pass along a bit of gossip or say something unkind, hold those thoughts and instead offer up a word of prayer for the person.
We don’t always know what is happening in someone else’s life. And when we pray for them, it removes those barriers we feel. It changes our perspective and gives us the eyes and heart of Jesus to love them as He would.
And in return, we are given the incredible promise that God Himself will be attentive to us.
When I read this devotion it blessed me. I pray you are encouraged to think before you speak, let your words pass through three gates: Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Proverbs 25:11, A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!