Tag: Jesus Christ
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Revelation knowledges comes from GOD – 2024.10.08
Matthew 11:27 (KJV) All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.GOD the Father is only know by Jesus Christ, GOD the son. The only way we can…
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When GOD speaks – 2024.10.07
2 Samuel 7:29 (KJV) Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.Have a read of the whole chapter seven in…
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Now is the time – 2024.10.05
Matthew 8:21-22 (KJV)21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.Jesus asked one of the people who He was disciplining to follow Him. The disciple wanted to delay following Jesus until…
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Way to heaven part 2 – 2024.10.04
Matthew 7:13-14 (KJV)13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.Let us continue…
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Way to heaven – 2024.10.03
Psalms 67:1-2 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song. God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.GOD has shown and is showing His mercy to all. He is…
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Honour the LORD in song and word – 2024.10.02
Psalms 66:1-3 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Song or Psalm. Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.Everyone and…
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Avoiding the tribulation – 2024.10.01
Revelation 3:7-13 (KJV)7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an…
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Loving Jesus – 2024.09.30
Revelation 2:1-7 (ASV)1 To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, he that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:2 I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst…
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When all is lost – 2024.09.29
1 Samuel 30:6 (KJV) And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.When David and his men came back to Ziklag after being sent away…
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Waiting for GOD to save – 2024.09.28
Psalms 62:1-2 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.Jesus Christ is the rock of our salvation. He defends and gives strength to…
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Prospering of our soul – 2024.09.27
3 John 1:2 (KJV) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.The prospering of our souls is most important. Prosperity in everything else is secondary like our health. GOD created us with a body, a soul and a spirit. When we are born again,…
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Born of GOD – 2024.09.25
1 John 5:1-5 (KJV)1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.3 For this is the love…
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Jesus Christ the King of kings – 2024.09.24
Zechariah 9:9 (KJV) Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.This is one of very many prophesies in the Old Testament that where written about…
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How GOD sanctifies us – 2024.09.23
John 17:16-19 (KJV)16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.18 As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world.19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might…
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Antichrists – 2024.09.22
1 John 2:18 (KJV) Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.What is an antichrist? In 1 John 2:22 it says “Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is…
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Five ifs – 2024.09.21
1 John 1:5-10 (KJV)5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:7 But if we walk…
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Last days attitude and behaviour – 2024.09.20
2 Peter 3:1-18 (KJV)1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:3…
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GOD is working – 2024.09.19
Zechariah 4:6 (KJV) Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.Whatever GOD does here on earth through His people, the church, is by GOD the Holy Spirit. It is not…
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Believing in Jesus Christ – 2024.09.18
John 12:44-50 (KJV)44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.47 And if any man hear…
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More on suffering – 2024.09.17
1 Peter 5:8-11 (KJV)8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us…
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Suffering as a Christian is not unusual – 2024.09.16
1 Peter 4:12-13 (KJV)12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.When people say come to…
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GOD’s perspective – 2024.09.15
1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.A famous saying about first impressions is…
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A people of GOD continued – 2024.09.14
1 Peter 2:11-12 (KJV)11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.To continue…
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A people of GOD – 2024.09.13
1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV)9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which…
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No matter what – 2024.09.12
Habakkuk 3:17-19 (KJV)17 Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:18 Yet I will rejoice in the…
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In the midst of the storm – 2024.09.11
Psalms 46:10 (KJV) Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.When the storm is raging and we are in the midst of it we can do two things. We can panic and despair or we can be still and trust in…
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Leftovers – 2024.09.10
John 6:12-13 (KJV)12 When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.The LORD GOD is and does more…
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A warning on backsliding – 2024.09.09
Jonah 3:4-5 (KJV)4 And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown.5 So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them even to the least of them.Have a read…
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For big decisions always ask the LORD – 2024.09.08
1 Samuel 8:5-7 (KJV)5 And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.6 But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD.7 And the…
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Thirsting for GOD – 2024.09.07
Psalms 42:1-3 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?3 My tears have been my meat day and night,…
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Brotherly love – 2024.09.06
Hebrews 13:1 (KJV) Let brotherly love continue.Here the LORD encourages us to keep on loving. His love is steadfast (see “GOD’s steadfast love – 2024.09.10 https://missioncommunities.network/2024/09/01/gods-steadfast-love-2024-09-10/”) and therefore does not end. It continues. Our own humans love is not constant, it is influenced by feelings and situation. It is conditional. But GOD’s love is totally…
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Our responsibility – 2024.09.05
Hebrews 12:1-4 (KJV)1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;…
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Faiths reward – 2024.09.04
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.Here we have an…
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Relationship with GOD and His people -2024.09.03
Hebrews 10:19-25 (KJV)19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;21 And having an high priest over the house of God;22 Let us draw near with a true…
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GOD’s promises do not make us exempt from hardship – 2024.09.02
Acts 27:20-26 (KJV)20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have…
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GOD’s steadfast love – 2024.09.10
Psalms 36:5-10 (KJV)5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the…
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Being thankful, let us praise the LORD – 2024.08.31
Psalms 35:18 (KJV) I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.Psalms 35:28 (KJV) And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.Let us decide to be thankful every day and all day long.Let us be thankful when we gather together,Let…
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GOD’s amazing grace – 2024.08.30
Jonah 4:1-2 (KJV)1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.2 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful,…
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GOD of second chances – 2024.08.29
Jonah 3:1 (ASV) And the word of Jehovah came unto Jonah the second time, saying,After Jonah repented GOD gave him another chance to fulfil His calling. He did this Not just for the sake of Jonah but for the sake of the people of Nineveh so they repent. “Jonah 3:5 (ASV) And the people of…
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GOD hears – 2024.08.28
Jonah 2:1-2 (KJV)1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly,2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.The LORD GOD even rescued Jonah from drowning before he came…
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Sin deceives – 2024.08.27
Hebrews 3:12-14 (KJV)12 Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.14 For we are made partakers of Christ, if we…
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Drifting by neglect – 2024.08.26
Hebrews 2:1-3 (KJV)1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;3 How shall we escape, if we neglect…
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Appeal versus demand – 2024.08.25
Philemon 1:8-9 (KJV)8 Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient,9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. Love doesn’t demand but rather appeals. Leaders have the authority to demand…
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When GOD is silent – 2024.08.24
Psalms 28:1-2 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands…
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GOD is near – 2024.08.23
Acts 17:24-31 (KJV)24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;26 And hath made of…
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Revelation through the Word of God – 2024.08.22
Acts 16:14 (KJV) And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.GOD reveals Himself to people who seek for Him. Have a look at “GOD revealed through creation…
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Heritage of the LORD’s servants – 2024.08.21
Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.What a great heritage the LORD GOD has promised to His servants.…
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GOD owns everything – 2024.08.20
Psalms 24:1-4 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?4 He…
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Living a godly life – 2024.08.19
2 Timothy 3:12 (KJV) Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.Once we are born again, by the Holy Spirit by having faith in the gospel of Jesus Christ, our desire becomes to live a godly life, wanting to please Jesus. GOD, by the Holy Spirit, starts the work of…
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How to be a witness and teach the gospel – 2024.08.18
2 Timothy 2:23-26 (KJV)23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;26…
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Giver of gifts – 2024.08.17
2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV)6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.GOD the Father, Jesus Christ –…
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Remember and trust – 2024.08.16
Psalms 20:7 (KJV) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.In what do we really put our trust? “Romans 8:5-8 (KJV) For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things…
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GOD revealed through creation – 2024.08.15
Psalms 19:1-6 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.4 Their line is gone out through all the…
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GOD’s way is perfect – 2024.08.14
Psalms 18:30 (KJV) As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.Let us trust in the LORD without wavering. We can be 100% sure that His plans and ways are perfect. The Word of God is proven and tried…
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Mystery of godliness – 2024.08.13
1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.Godliness was a mystery and is now revealed through Jesus Christ. “Colossians 1:26-29 (KJV) Even the mystery…
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Every believer is called for the great commission – 2024.08.12
Acts 8:4 (KJV) Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.This scattering of believers happened because of persecution“Acts 8:1 (KJV) And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the…
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Come back to Jesus – 2024.08.11
Hosea 14:4 (KJV) I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.This message is for both the backslider and follower of Jesus.The LORD GOD is gracious and merciful and is calling those who strayed back to Himself.He is calling “Isaiah 1:18-20 (KJV) Come now, and let…
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The LORD is at work – 2024.08.10
2 Thessalonians 3:3 (KJV) But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.The Word of God and faith assures us that it is the LORD GOD Himself who is working in our sanctification. He is the one who protects us from evil. “1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV) There hath no temptation…
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Waiting for GOD to answer – 2024.08.09
Psalms 13:1-6 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?3 Consider…
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The Word of God – 2024.08.08
Psalms 12:6-7 (KJV)6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.The Word of God (the bible, the written down words that GOD spoke) is described here as pure, tested,…
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Destruction of truth precedes wrath – 2024.08.07
Psalms 11:3 (KJV) If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?This is an important question. Before answering it let look at what it means in regards to the destruction of the foundation.The Defenders Bible Commentary states “The wicked, with worldly wisdom, attack that which is foundational in the life of the righteous. For…
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Finding comfort – 2024.08.06
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV)13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.15 For this…
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Established in the faith of Jesus Christ – 2024.08.05
1 Thessalonians 3:2 (KJV) And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:We all need someone to establish and encourager us in or faith. We are not meant to be alone. The LORD has placed us in…
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Pursue knowing the LORD – 2024.08.04
Hosea 6:3 (KJV) Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.Knowing and loving the LORD is what is most important and necessary. Everything else is…
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Waiting for the rapture – 2024.08.03
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 (KJV)9 For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the…
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Prayer for healing – 2024.08.02
Psalms 6:1-4 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.3 My soul is also sore vexed:…
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Rapture Ready – 2024.08.01
Luke 21:34-36 (KJV)34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.36 Watch ye therefore,…
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Walk and beware – 2024.07.31
Colossians 2:6-8 (KJV)6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the…
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There is help in GOD – 2024.07.30
Psalms 3:1-8 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for…
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Keep on praying – 2024.07.29
Luke 18:1-8 (KJV) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge…
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Keep on keeping on – 2024.07.28
Philippians 3:12-14 (KJV)12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching…
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Helping the backslider- 2024.07.27
James 5:19-20 (KJV)19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.In verse 19 we see that it is possible for Christians…
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GOD’s favour – 2024.07.26
James 4:6 (KJV) But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.We can see that when we have a proud attitude we will find GOD resisting opposing us. Who would want that? It is better to then walk in humility as this will result in receiving…
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Taming the tongue – 2024.07.25
James 3:8 (KJV) But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.In James chapter 3:1-12 we discover a lot about the tongue. It is small but dangerous and needs to be tamed. Here is the dilemma how can? We can’t but only GOD can.“Matthew 19:26 (KJV) But Jesus…
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Judgement versus mercy – 2024.07.24
James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.In other words, we will not receive mercy but be judged by GOD if we do no show mercy to others but if we show mercy to others we will be shown mercy.This reminds me of…
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Being perfected – 2024.07.23
James 1:2-4 (KJV)2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.I have discovered that the LORD allows trials and temptation in the transformation work He…
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Why is there miseries for the rich – 2024.07.22
James 5:1-6 (KJV)1 Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire.…
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Receiving GOD’s love – 2024.07.20
Song of Solomon 8:7 (KJV) Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned.Love is un-quenchable and it is priceless. How then can we receive and give love? For love to be received it first…
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Faith and suffering – 2024.07.19
Philippians 1:27-29 (KJV)27 Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;28 And in nothing terrified by…
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Sincere love of Jesus Christ – 2024.07.18
Ephesians 6:23-24 (KJV)23 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. To the Ephesians written from Rome, by Tychicus.It is such an amazing think that GOD the Father and the LORD…
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Bearing fruits worthy of repentance – 2024.07.17
Luke 13:6-9 (KJV)6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it…
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No anxious mind – 2024.07.16
Luke 12:29-31 (KJV) And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. 31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God;…
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Persistence in prayer – 2024.07.15
Luke 11:8-9 (KJV)8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and…
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Major decisions – 2024.07.14
Joshua 9:14 (KJV) And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.Asking for counsel from the LORD for major decisions can prevent us from getting tricked like Joshua and the leaders in Joshua 9. GOD has given us the ability to make decisions and we make them…
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Distracted – 2024.06.13
Luke 10:40 (KJV) But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.We can be easily be distracted (cambered, hampered, hindered) with serving in the church from what the LORD actually…
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Serve GOD no matter what – 2024.07.12
Daniel 3:16-18 (KJV)16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king.18…
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Prayer of agreement in adverse circumstances – 2024.07.11
Daniel 2:17-19 (KJV)17 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:18 That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.19 Then was the secret…
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We all have a choice – 2024.07.10
Luke 7:30 (KJV) But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.Here we see that GOD has a will for everyone but we can choose to be in it or reject it. His will is for everyone to be saved “1 Timothy 2:3-4 (KJV) For this is…
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Evil times are ahead – 2024.07.09
Ecclesiastes 9:12 (KJV) For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.We live in a time where evil is increasing…
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How we realise we have missed the mark – 2024.07.08
Luke 5:8 (KJV) When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.To continue from yesterday about mission the mark (Everyone has missed the mark – 2024.07.07 https://missioncommunities.network/2024/07/07/everyone-has-missed-the-mark-2024-07-07/) let’s look at how we realise we are sinners. When Peter saw the power of…
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Everyone has missed the mark – 2024.07.07
Ecclesiastes 7:20 (KJV) For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.Sinneth here is defined as follows:H2398 (Brown-Driver-Briggs) חטא châṭâ’BDB Definition:1) to sin, miss, miss the way, go wrong, incur guilt, forfeit, purify from uncleanness1a) (Qal)1a1) to miss1a2) to sin, miss the goal or path of right and…
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We all need prayer – 2024.07.06
Ephesians 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;We are in a battle, each one of us, as we can see from the verses that preceded this (10-17) encouragement to watch and pray for the family of GOD.We are to…
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Finding out what pleases the LORD – 2024.07.04
Ephesians 5:17 (KJV) Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.Here again (chapter 5) we can see the continuance of chapter 4 to put off sin and put on what is good instead (see “Putting off and putting on – 2024.07.04” https://missioncommunities.network/2024/07/04/putting-off-and-putting-on-2024-07-04/).To help us in this, we are advised,…
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Putting off and putting on – 2024.07.04
Ephesians 4:20-24 (KJV)20 But ye have not so learned Christ;21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;23 And be renewed in the spirit…
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Our word – 2024.07.03
Ecclesiastes 7:1 (KJV) A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s birth.Keeping one’s word will result in a good name. By this we are found trustworthy. In proverbs it tells us that a good name and favour with people than riches “Proverbs 22:1 (KJV) A…
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But GOD – 2024.07.02
Ephesians 2:4-10 (ASV)4 but God, being rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,5 even when we were dead through our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace have ye been saved),6 and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places, in…
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Blessed – 2024.07.01
Ephesians 1:3-6 (KJV)3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 Having predestinated…
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Grace and peace – 2024.06.30
Ephesians 1:2 (KJV) Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.This greeting and blessing of grace and peace, that only can come form GOD our Father and our LORD Jesus Christ, was used by Paul and others used in many of the letters to the churches. Here…
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Brief Instructions to live by – 2024.06.29
2 Corinthians 13:11 (KJV) Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.Here are some brief instructions that cover a lot of area and are repeated in the Word of God many times. Therefore they are very…
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Nothing is impossible – 2024.06.28
Luke 1:37 (KJV) For with God nothing shall be impossible.GOD created the heavens and the earth. He made the universe with its abundance of galaxies, solar systems and planets. He created all life and mankind. He makes it all work and upholds it. He knows every single element, atom, nucleus, proton, electron and makes them…
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Our Warfare Continued – 2024.06.27
Deuteronomy 33:27 (KJV) The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.When we face the enemy we need to know that the GOD of creation, He who holds up everything and orchestrates the universe is our refuge.…
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Our warfare – 2024.06.26
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (KJV)3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing…
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Time to be strong and courageous – 2024.06.25
Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV) Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.When Moses spoke on behalf of GOD to Israel and Joshua (he was about to depart) as they…
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Watch and pray – 2024.06.24
Mark 14:38 (KJV) Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.Jesus asked His followers, while He was in the garden of Gethsemane, to watch multiple times. Part of watching is prayer. We need to be alert so we can see temptation coming from far…
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Comfort – 2024.06.22
2 Corinthians 7:6 (KJV) Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;GOD is a GOD of comfort. He is the one who comforts those who are cast down and trust in Him. He can and will use people like here, Titus, to bring comfort.In 2 Corinthians 1:3-4…
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Vanity and hope – 2024.06.21
Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 (KJV)2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?When we look at the world and it pursuits one will easily be disillusioned. In the end, it is all in vain, it will all pass…
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Forgiveness – 2024.06.21
Mark 11:24-26 (KJV)24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.25 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.26 But if ye do…
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Overcoming this generation – 2024.06.20
Proverbs 30:11-14 (KJV)11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother.12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up.14 There is a…
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Separation and wisdom – 2024.06.19
Proverbs 18:1 (ASV) He that separateth himself seeketh his own desire, And rageth against all sound wisdom.The word separates in some translation like the NIV and NLT is translated as unfriendly person/people and the NKJV it is translated as Isolates.In the Stong concordance it is defined as: H6504 פָּרַד pârad paw-rad’ A primitive root; to break…
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Making plans – The LORD is in control – 2024.06.17
Proverbs 27:1 (KJV) Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.We have no idea what tomorrow brings unless the LORD reveals it to us. Therefore our attitude to what is to come should be in humility and trust towards GOD.He is the one who is ultimately in…
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The great commission – HE IS WITH US ALWAYS – 2024.06.16
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – WHAT TO TEACH – 2024.06.15
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – MORE ON TEACHING – 2024.06.14
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – BAPTISING – 2024.06.12
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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The great commission – MAKE DISCIPLES (not mentoring) – 2024.06.11
Matthew 28:18-20 (ASV)18 And Jesus came to them and spake unto them, saying, All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth.19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:20 teaching them to…
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How to keep friends – 2024.06.09
Continuing on from yesterdays devotion “How to gain a friend – 2024.06.08” https://missioncommunities.network/2024/06/08/how-to-gain-a-friend-2024-06-08/. From yesterdays devotion we see that being friendly is important and to keep a friend one has to continue to be friendly and all that it entails. Now let us look at one particular way to keep friends as it is written…
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Discernment of false signs and wonders – 2024.06.07
Deuteronomy 13:1-3 (KJV)1 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder,2 And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;3 Thou…
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How to handle disagreements – 2024.06.06
In today’s bible reading plan we read:1 Corinthians 6:1-11 (KJV)1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge…
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One key on how to be a peacemaker – 2024.06.05
Proverbs 15:1-2 (KJV)1 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.Here on earth we can be guaranteed to encounter situation where we face someone who is angry. The question is what should we do? In…
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Stewardship and faithfulness – 2024.06.04
1 Corinthians 4:2 (KJV) Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.The expectations from stewards is faithfulness.If we give someone responsibility over something we expect them to carry it out.GOD has made us stewards over what He entrusted us. Everything we have here on earth, plus our gifts and abilities, and…
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Five lesson from the two sons – 2024.06.03
Matthew 21:28-32 (KJV)28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and…
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Making hard and big decisions – 2024.06.02
Proverbs 11:14 (KJV) Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.When we need to make major decisions there are times were it would be wise to seek counsel, especially when we do not have the wisdom for that decision. “Proverbs 15:22 (KJV) Without counsel purposes are disappointed:…
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Some benefits of righteousness – 2024.06.01
Proverbs 11:3-11 (KJV)3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.6 The righteousness of the upright…
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Being wise and simple – 2024.05.31
Romans 16:17-20 (KJV)17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.19 For…
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No one misses out – 2024.05.30
Romans 15:1-3 (KJV)1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.These…
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Make no provision for the flesh – 2024.05.29
Romans 13:11-14 (KJV)11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour…
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Healing at the feet of Jesus Christ – 2024.05.28
Matthew 15:29-31 (KJV)29 And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.30 And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down at Jesus’ feet; and he healed…
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Conforming versus transforming – 2024.05.27
Conforming versus transforming – 2024.05.27Romans 12:1-2 (KJV)1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove…
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Seeking Kingdom of God and the cost – 2024.05.26
Matthew 13:45-46 (KJV)45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.The LORD Jesus promised “Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;…
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Hearing and keeping His word – 2025.05.25
Proverbs 4:20-27 (KJV)20 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.22 For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it…
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The blessings of remembering and obeying – 2024.05.24
Proverbs 3:1-12 (KJV)1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:4 So shalt thou find favour…
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Persecution is a given – 2024.05.23
Matthew 10:16-25 (KJV)16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings…
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Mercy versus sacrifice – 2024.05.22
Matthew 9:9-13 (KJV)9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and…
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Stand strong in the LORD – the battle is on – 2024.05.21
Matthew 4:1 (KJV) Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.Jesus was told before this by His Father, after His baptism, “Matthew 3:17 (KJV) And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Have you ever noticed that…
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Justification is just the beginning – 2024.05.20
Romans 5:1-11 (KJV)1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh…
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Let all creation praise the LORD – 2024.05.19
Psalms 148:1-14 (KJV)1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be…
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Mercy and judgement – 2024.05.18
Matthew 5:7 (KJV) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.Do you need the blessing of mercy from GOD? Then be merciful.Do you need to escape the judgment of GOD? Then be merciful. James 2:13 (KJV) For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.If we do…
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The gospel and judgement – 2024.05.17
Romans 2:16 (KJV) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.Let us look more into the gospel continuing from yesterday devotion “The power of the gospel – 2024.05.16 https://missioncommunities.network/2024/05/16/the-power-of-the-gospel-2024-05-16/”Here in Romans we discover that there is a day of judgement coming. Proclamation of the coming judgment…
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The power of the gospel – 2024.05.16
Romans 1:16-17 (KJV)16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall…
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Get ready Jesus is coming – 2024.05.15
Revelation 22:20 (KJV) He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.Are we ready for the LORD to come and take us with Himself?He is coming quickly. He wants His people to be ready and found walking in the Holy Spirit“Revelation 22:14 (KJV) Blessed are they that do…
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GOD hears – 2024.05.14
Let us look at Psalms 143 todayPsalms 143:1-12 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.[David is asking GOD to hear and answer his prayer because the LORD GOD is faithful even when we are faithless “2 Timothy 2:13…
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Complaining to GOD – 2024.05.13
“Psalms 142:2 (KJV) I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.”In the Psalms we frequently see David complaining to GOD. There is nothing wrong about that but we should not remain in that state. Just like David we should then move from focusing on our troubles to focus on the…
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Unity of GOD and His people – 2024.05.12
John 17:21-23, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Colossians 1:27, 1 John 4:13, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10, Ephesians 4:11-16, Galatians 5:22-26, Romans 12:18 and Psalms 133:1-3
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It is finished – 2024.05.11
John 19:30, John 3:14-21, John 14:6, Luke 9:51, Luke 9:56a and Luke 2:49
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Opening up to the LORD – 2024.05.10
Psalms 139:23-24, Psalms 139:14, Psalms 139:17, Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalms 138:7-8
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The Word and sanctification – 2024.04.09
John 17:17-18, John 1:1, John 14:6, Ephesians 5:26-27, Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 1:7 and Micah 4:2
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Go up to the mountain – 2024.05.08
Jeremiah 50:6, Romans 16:17-18, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:19-21, Micah 4:2
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Let us be thankful and patiently endure – 2024.05.07
Psalms 136:1-9, Revelation 14:12, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:18-19, Ephesians 6:10-12, John 15:12, John 15:17 and 1 John 4:17-21
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Ceasing from anxiety and gaining His peace – 2024.05.06
John 14:27, Philippians 4:6, Romans 8:35-39 and John 14:1-4
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Unity of GOD’s people is a great witness – 2024.05.04
Psalms 133:1-3, John 17:11, John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-1 and John 13:34-35
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How to find rest – 2024.05.03
Matthew 11:28-30, Zechariah 4:6, Hebrews 3:16-19, Hebrews 4:9-11 and Galatians 2:20
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GOD’s long suffering so people repent – 2024.05.02
Revelation 9:20-21, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 2 Peter 3:7-13 and Romans 10:8-13
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Crying out for forgiveness – 2024.05.01
Psalms 130:1-8, Isaiah 63:1, Hebrews 7:25, John 8:24, Acts 4:10-12, John 14:6 and Ephesians 1:7
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