Tag: repentance
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Gosple proclamation – 2026.01.03
Acts 20:18-21 (KJV)18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons,19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the…
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Kept from revenge – 2026.01.28
1 Samuel 25:32-33 (KJV)32 And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me:33 And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. David wanted to…
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Serving Jesus Christ with all our heart – 2026.01.14
1 Samuel 12:20-25 (KJV)20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart;21 And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, which cannot profit nor deliver; for they are…
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Affliction – 2026.01.08
Psalms 119:67 (KJV) Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.Psalms 119:71 (KJV) It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. Let us be encouraged today to know that GOD doesn’t want us to go astray. He wants us to keep…
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Swift repentance and obedience – 2026.01.06
Psalms 119:59-60 (KJV)59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. Let us be encouraged to examine ourselves, to think what we are doing in the light of GOD. To compare this with what the LORD tells us in His word…
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Walk at liberty – 2026.01.01
Psalms 119:45 (KJV) And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. Many people think that being a follower of Jesus Christ (a Christan) means one looses freedom. In reality it is the opposite. In the world people are bound up in sin, have addictions, are in a pursuit of things that give…
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Peace and goodwill – 2025.12.25
Have a blessed Christmas in Jesus Christ. Luke 2:10-14 (KJV) 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.…
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Remembering – 2024.12.24
Psalms 105:1-5 (KJV) 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. 4 Seek…
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Psalms 95 – Our GOD and His people – 2025.12.09
Psalms 95:1-11 (KJV)1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods.4 In…
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Passing on what we discovered – 2025.11.26
Psalms 89:1-2 (KJV)1 Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens. Let us be encouraged…
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From the inside out – 2025.11.25
Matthew 23:26 (KJV) Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. In the Kingdom of God change comes from the inside in our hearts and then becomes evident on the outside evident by our actions.Therefore let us be encouraged today that…
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Forgiven and wrath removed – 2025.11.20
Psalms 85:2-3 (KJV)2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger. Let us be thankful and encouraged by what is written here. Through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross…
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Being an overcomer – 2025.11.05
1 John 5:4-5 (KJV)4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? Let us be encouraged to day to believe and continue to believe:…
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Practice makes perfect – 2025.10.29
1 John 2:28-29 (KJV)28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. In verse 29 doeth refers to practices…
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Preaching Jesus And The Resurrection – 2025.10.02
Acts 4:1-2 (KJV)1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. Preaching Jesus Christ being the Saviour, the LORD, the Truth, the Way and the Life…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the Body – Our Current Body – 2025.09.16
1 Corinthians 15:13-58 (KJV) 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – Sanctification – 2025.09.12
Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – How To Walk In The Spirit – 2025.09.11
Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – The Spirit And The Flesh – 2025.09.10
Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the soul/mind – Called To Liberty Of The Spirit – 2025.09.09
Galatians 5:13-26 (KJV) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour…
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Three Fold Salvation – What is doing truth? – 2025.09.05
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What is practising evil? – 2025.09.04
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What are we saved from? – 2025.09.02
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – What happens when we are saved? – 2025.08.29
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Three Fold Salvation – Salvation of the spirit – 2025.08.27
John 3:1-21 (KJV) 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with…
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Self deception – 2025.08.21
Proverbs 30:20 (KJV) Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. As we saw in yesterdays devotion (“No Excuses” https://missioncommunities.network/2025/08/20/no-excuses-2025-08-20/) when we sin we tend to make excuses and thereby deceive ourself. This excusing and deception will cause our hearts to be…
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No excuses – 2025.08.20
Proverbs 24:12 (KJV) If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works? How often have we tired to excuse our sins or play innocent?…
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Atonement and Repentance – 2025.08.07
Proverbs 16:6 (KJV) By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. Let us be encouraged today and know with one hundred percent certainty that GOD the Father has shown great mercy to everyone by sending Jesus Christ His only begotten Son to pay for the…
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Forgiveness – PART 10 – Summary – 2025.08.06
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 9 – backsliding – 2025.08.05
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 8 – falling from grace – 2025.08.01
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 7 – sin leading to death – 2025.07.31
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 3 – unforgiveness – 2025.07.24
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Forgiveness – PART 2 – do not stop – 2025.07.23
Matthew 18:21-35 (KJV)21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which…
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Brokenhearted and wounded? – 2025.07.18
Psalms 147:3 (KJV) He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Be encouraged today that Jesus Christ has come to heal the brokenhearted. It is a part of the salvation He has promised to those who believe in Him. “Luke 4:16-21 (KJV) And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought…
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Asking for mercy – 2025.07.17
Psalms 143:1-2 (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.2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified. Let us all be encouraged today, knowing that everyone can call…
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Drifting – 2025.07.11
Hebrews 2:1 (KJV) 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. Looking back at the devotion on Maintenance (). We see here that it is so important for us to take heed to what the LORD has shown…
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His mercy endures forever – 2025.07.08
Psalms 136:1-9 (KJV)1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for…
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Duplicity – 2025.06.27
Luke 16:13 (KJV) No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. We need to choose between who we serve and no try to play both sides. In the…
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Being with Jesus Christ – 2025.06.24
Luke 11:23 (KJV) He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.From GOD’s perspective there are only two options for people. One is begin with Jesus Christ and the other is being against Jesus Christ. When we are against Jesus Christ we are not with Him or…
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Blessing in not being offended – 2025.06.18
Luke 7:23 (KJV) And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. Be encouraged today that if Jesus Christ does not offend you that you are blessed. You are blessed even if people don’t like you because you believe in and follow Jesus Christ. “Matthew 10:21-25 (KJV) And the brother shall deliver up…
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Cub of Salvation – 2025.05.30
Psalms 116:13 (KJV) I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.This is part of the response to the question in the verse above. “Psalms 116:12 (KJV) What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?” The LORD GOD Almighty, who created the heavens and…
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Prepare for judgement – Psalm 96 Part 14 – 2025.05.29
Psalms 96:10-13 (KJV)10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.12 Let the field be joyful, and all that…
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Prepare for judgement – Psalm 96 Part 13 – 2025.05.28
Psalms 96:10-13 (KJV)10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.12 Let the field be joyful, and all that…
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Prepare for judgement – Psalm 96 Part 12 – 2025.05.27
Psalms 96:10-13 (KJV) 10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. 12 Let the field be joyful,…
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Prepare for judgement – Psalm 96 Part 11 – 2025.05.24
Psalms 96:10-13 (KJV)10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.12 Let the field be joyful, and all that…
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Fear before Him – Psalm 96 Part 10 – 2025.05.23
Psalms 96:7-9 (KJV)7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. In other…
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The LORD’s courts – Psalm 96 Part 9 – 2025.05.22
Psalms 96:7-9 (KJV)7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. The LORD…
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The only true GOD – Psalm 96 Part 6 – 2025.05.17
Psalms 96:5 (KJV) For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.There are many so called gods that are worshiped but there is only one true GOD who created everything including you and me.“Psalms 135:15-18 (KJV) The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s…
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The LORD is great – Psalm 96 Part 5 – 2025.05.16
Psalms 96:4 (KJV) For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.Why are we to proclaim His salvation and declare is glory as we saw in the days before?It is because as we see here that GOD’s is great.His greatness deserves to be praised and He…
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Declaring the glory of the LORD – Psalm 96 Part 4 – 2025.05.15
Psalms 96:3 (KJV) Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. Continuing on from yesterdays when we looked at verse 2 of this psalm we discovered that we are to proclamation His salvation. Here we see that in addition we are called to declare GOD’s glory to the unbelievers and His mighty…
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Righteous before GOD – 2025.05.07
Genesis 7:1 (KJV) And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Noah was righteous before GOD in his generation. Because of this he and His family were saved from the flood. For Him, his family and the…
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Days of Noah – 2025.05.06
Genesis 6:5-8 (KJV)5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.7 And the LORD said, I…
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How to rule over sin – 2025.05.03
Genesis 4:4-8 (KJV)4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:5 But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.6 And the LORD said unto…
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Goodness and Mercy – Psalms 23 Part 28 – 2025.04.25
Psalms 23:6 (KJV) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. GOD is omnipresent. No one can hide from Him. His goodness and mercy are therefore everywhere.“Psalms 139:7-12 (KJV) Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither…
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Goodness and Mercy – Psalms 23 Part 26 – 2025.04.23
Psalms 23:6 (KJV) Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. What is mercy?Free Dictionary defines it as: In many places of the scriptures it says that GOD’s mercy endures forever, there is no end to it:“1 Chronicles…
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Jesus Christ on the cross – 2025.04.18
John 19:28-30 (NKJV)28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, “I thirst!”29 Now a vessel full of sour wine was sitting there; and they filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on hyssop, and put it to His mouth.30 So when Jesus had received…
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Preparing a table – Psalms 23 Part 15 – 2025.04.08
Psalms 23:5 (KJV) Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. As we discussed yesterday about the servanthood of Jesus Christ let us look at the table He is preparing for us. It shows us that He is our provider. That…
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Rod and staff – Psalms 23 Part 13 – 2025.04.05
Psalms 23:4 (KJV) Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Following on from yesterdays devotion we could ask the question. Why would the rod and staff of Jesus Christ our good shepherd…
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Soul restoration – Psalms 23 Part 9 – 2025.04.01
Psalms 23:3 (KJV) He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.When Jesus Christ, the good Shepard, makes us lie down in green pastures and leads us beside Stil waters He wants to and works on our soul. Our soul is considered to consist of our mind, will…
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Beside still waters – Psalms 23 Part 8 – 2025.03.30
Psalms 23:2 (KJV) He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.One place Jesus Christ leads us to is beside still waters. One thing to note here is that He does not lead us into the still waters.What are the still waters? Jesus talked about this:“John 4:14 (KJV) But…
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Examine ourselves – 2025.03.18
Matthew 15:8-9 (KJV)8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.Let us be encouraged to examine ourself every day to ensure our heart is always right and…
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Light and Truth – 2025.03.17
Psalms 43:3 (KJV) O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Jesus Christ Himself is both the Light and Truth. He is the only one who can bring us into relationship with GOD.“John 8:12 (KJV) Then spake Jesus again…
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Signs – 2025.03.15
Matthew 16:4 (KJV) A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.Jesus Christ did many sings and wonders. He still is performing them now through His people, the church. There are people who…
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Lead, protect and deliver me – 2025.03.05
Psalms 31:1-3 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.3 For thou art…
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Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness – 2025.03.04
Psalms 29:1-2 (KJV)1 A Psalm of David. Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. The LORD GOD is almighty. He is the creator of all that is. He deserves all…
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Imitating Jesus Christ – 2025.02.27
Ephesians 5:1 (ASV) Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; Here we are encouraged to imitate Jesus Christ. It is about following Him. “Ephesians 5:1 (KJV) Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”. If we are in Jesus Christ our desire is to be like Him. “1 John 3:1-3 (ASV) Behold…
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Persevering, persistent prayer – 2025.02.25
Nehemiah 1:6 (KJV) Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I…
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Good works – 2025.02.24
Ephesians 2:8-10 (KJV)8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. We can…
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Rejoice in your salvation – 2025.02.22
Psalms 20:5-6 (KJV)5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. The LORD…
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Our words – 2025.02.21
Psalms 19:14 (KJV) Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. The words of our mouth and our actions show what is in our hearts and we are accountable to them. “Matthew 12:33-37 (KJV) Either make the tree good,…
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Resurrection – 2025.02.19
Acts 26:8 (KJV) Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? Nothing is to hard for GOD who created the heavens and the earth. He who sustains all things, knows everything, is everywhere, is all powerful, …… Raising the dead is not incredible. He Himself asks in…
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When godliness is in decline – 2025.02.14
Psalms 12:1-2 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.2 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.In this Psalm we hear a cry…
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Lessons learned – 2025.02.10
2 Chronicles 33:12-13 (KJV) 12 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, 13 And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that…
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Trouble after repentance – 2025.02.09
2 Chronicles 32:1 (KJV) After these things, and the establishment thereof, Sennacherib king of Assyria came, and entered into Judah, and encamped against the fenced cities, and thought to win them for himself. Have a read of 2 Chronicles 32:1-23.After Hezekiah turned Juda back to the LORD as summarised in “2 Chronicles 31:20-21 (KJV) And…
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Two options when the Word of God comes – 2025.02.04
Acts 11:1 (KJV) And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. We have two options when we hear the Word of God – the gospel (good news of Jesus Christ). We can receive it or reject it. In Psalms 2:12 (NKJV) it is…
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Forgiveness of sins – 2025.02.03
Acts 10:43 (KJV) To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.Jesus Christ the Messiah, the son of GOD, Emanuel (GOD with us) has been foretold by the prophets through out the Old Testament. It has been declared that whosoever believes in Jesus Christ…
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Baptism follows faith – 2025.02.01
Acts 8:32-37 (KJV)32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken…
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At the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth (4) – 2025.01.30
Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) 9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ…
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In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth – 2025.01.27
Acts 3:11-12 (KJV)11 And as the lame man which was healed held Peter and John, all the people ran together unto them in the porch that is called Solomon’s, greatly wondering.12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so…
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Bear each others burdens – 2025.01.24
Galatians 6:1-5 (KJV)1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he…
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Repentance – 2025.01.22
2 Chronicles 14:2-5 (KJV)2 And Asa did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God:3 For he took away the altars of the strange gods, and the high places, and brake down the images, and cut down the groves:4 And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their…
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Disciplined by GOD – 2025.01.19
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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GOD’s wisdom – 2025.01.17
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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Waiting for our heavenly body – 2025.01.10
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (KJV)1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:3 If so be that…
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The gospel of Christ – 2025.01.04
1 Corinthians 15:1-8 (KJV)1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.3 For I delivered unto you first of…
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Celebrating Jesus – 2024.12.25
Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV)6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end,…
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GOD knows – 2024.12.22
Psalms 139:1-6 (KJV)1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.4 For there is not a word in…
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Delay shows GOD’s long suffering – 2024.12.17
Luke 21:9 (KJV) But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. In Matthew 24:6 (KJV) “And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things…
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Falling on the stone – 2024.12.16
Luke 20:17-18 (KJV)17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?18 Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. Jesus Christ is…
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GOD’s mercy – 2024.12.13
Psalms 130:3-4 (KJV)3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. No one will be able to stand before GOD guiltless in their own capacity. “Romans 3:9-12 (KJV) What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we…
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Lost and found – 2024.12.11
Luke 15:1-7 (KJV)1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying,4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth…
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State of the world – 2024.11.30
Psalms 119:126 (KJV) It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law.We are now living in a word where the ways, laws, and principles of GOD are made void.“Isaiah 5:20 (KJV) Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for…
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Hang in there – 2024.11.28
Psalms 119:81-88 (KJV)81 CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes.84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt…
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LORD you promised – 2024.11.25
Psalms 119:25 (KJV) DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.The psalmist here is asking GOD to revive him according to GOD’s word. In other words He is praying “LORD I need to be revived as I am down and out and you have promised in your word to…
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Love your enemies part 2 – 2024.11.22
Romans 12:18-21 (KJV)18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:…
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The law exposes sin – 2024.11.17
Romans 7:7 (KJV) What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. The one of the laws purposes is to expose sin. It teaches us GOD’s requirements and…
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The gospel and faith – 2024.11.11
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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The innocent for the guilty – 2024.11.09
Mark 15:13-15 (KJV)13 And they cried out again, Crucify him.14 Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. Jesus Christ…
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GOD’s mercy and grace – 2024.11.08
Psalms 103:8 (KJV) The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.Have a read of the whole Psalm and study it. The LORD GOD almighty, who created everything, is merciful and gracious. He understands us and is slow to anger to give us time to repent and avail ourself of His…
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The fool and GOD – 2024.10.28
Psalms 92:5-6 (KJV)5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. The LORD GOD created the heavens, the earth and all life. Not only that He is the one who keeps it all working. Who can understand Him, His…
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Realisation sin – 2024.10.24
David realised he sinned by what he did. David knew that only GOD can forgive and cleans us from sin and therefore humbled himself and relied on GOD’s mercy to forgive him. When we realise we have sinned we need to be honest with ourself and GOD and confess our sin “1 John 1:8-10 (KJV)…
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Now is the time – 2024.10.20
Revelation 22:11 (KJV) He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.There is a time coming when one can not repent, turn to GOD, change…
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Escaping the second death – 2024.10.19
Escaping the second death – 2024.10.19Revelation 20:11-15 (KJV) And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. [12] And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were…
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Loose your head – 2024.10.18
Revelation 20:4 (KJV) And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon…
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The LORD GOD can restore – 2024.10.16
Psalms 80:3 (KJV) Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:7 (KJV) Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved.Psalms 80:19 (KJV) Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and…
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Only GOD can – 2024.10.15
Psalms 79:8-9 (KJV)8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily prevent us: for we are brought very low.9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, and purge away our sins, for thy name’s sake.“For all have sinned, and come short of…
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Choices – 2024.10.14
Revelation 16:11 (KJV) And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.GOD pours out of His wrath in the tribulation. Even then He gives people the opportunity to repent. He gives us a choice and here we see that the majority will not repent but…
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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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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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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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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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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 – 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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