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The Lord wants us to reach our full potential—to become the people He’s designed us to be and achieve the tasks He’s planned for us to do. In our pressurized society, we need to have balanced schedules if we’re going to live according to God’s purposes. </div>
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Consider the following five areas. When any is out of balance, our relationship with the Lord and others will be affected, diminishing our effectiveness as servants of Christ.</div>
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1. To develop our relationship with the Lord and receive guidance, our top priority should be to spend private time with Him each day.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2. Time with family and friends is also essential because relationships are such an important part of God’s plans for our lives.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />3. The area in which we are most likely to become imbalanced is our work. Although the Lord doesn’t approve of laziness, He doesn’t want us to be overly consumed with our careers either.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4. If we are to accomplish the Lord’s purposes in our lives, we need to take care of our bodies, allocating adequate time for exercise, rest, and recreation.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5. The Scriptures also clearly command meeting together regularly with other believers for worship (<a class="text-orange show-bible" href="http://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions#" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.2s ease-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e14105; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-out;">Hebrews 10:24-25</a>). While some people have limitations that hinder doing this, most of us have no excuse for being too busy for church.</div>
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These general areas all need space in your life, but I cannot tell you how to allocate time for them. The Lord has specific plans for each person, and He is the only one who can accurately direct your schedule. Seek His guidance, listen for His voice, and make the changes He brings to mind.</div>
<br />Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-73458243342521605612015-06-04T17:23:00.001-07:002015-06-04T17:23:36.637-07:00OG Maco - "15" (Official Video) [Directed By: CJCVM]<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZmlCpAJLNOI" width="560"></iframe>Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-65376389376481373362015-06-04T17:17:00.003-07:002015-06-04T17:17:50.520-07:00Daily Devotional - GOD’S GRACE AND OUR FINANCES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you knew that something you desired could destroy your life, would you keep chasing after it? The Bible warns about a certain kind of pursuit that can cause one to: </div>
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1) Fall into sin.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />2) Be mastered by foolish wishes. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />3) Engage in activities that erode character. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />4) Plunge into moral ruin. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />5) Wander from faith. </div>
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In spite of these dire warnings, many people are still ruled by a longing to get rich.</div>
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There is nothing wrong with being affluent, as long as we follow God’s rules for wise living. Specifically, we are to honor Him with our money, which includes acknowledging that He is the rightful owner (Proverbs 3:9; <a class="text-orange show-bible" href="http://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions#" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.2s ease-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e14105; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-out;">Psalms 50:10</a>). And we’re also to give it cheerfully (<a class="text-orange show-bible" href="http://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions#" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.2s ease-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e14105; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-out;">2 Corinthians 9:7</a>). The desire for riches becomes a sin when accumulation is among our highest priorities. If that is the case, the god we end up serving is money.</div>
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Believers are to live by grace in every aspect of their lives, including finances. That means we surrender wages, portfolio, and charitable giving into God’s hands. Furthermore, we accept what He gives as enough, even when the bank account seems low by the world’s standards. He has promised to supply our needs, so we’re to regard financial gains and losses as part of His will and plan.</div>
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I am not preaching a message that suggests godly people are rewarded with riches. Poverty and tough times are as common to believers as to unbelievers. However, the Bible promises that if we live by God’s grace, He will provide amply for whatever we need (<a class="text-orange show-bible" href="http://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions#" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.2s ease-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #e14105; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s ease-out;">2 Corinthians 9:8</a>).</div>
<br />Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-18601729609324628232015-05-29T15:35:00.001-07:002015-05-29T15:35:03.330-07:00Bankroll Bookie - By Any Means (Official Video)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C2yxS4jZqXU" width="560"></iframe>Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-11395578250005772982015-05-28T19:34:00.002-07:002015-05-28T19:34:21.917-07:00YP - Intro<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4d2RMO6F_U" width="560"></iframe>Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-72179095069545887362015-05-28T19:28:00.000-07:002015-05-28T19:28:54.009-07:00Daily Devotional - THE HOLY SPIRIT'S TRUE IDENTITY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During the early weeks of my seminary education, a doctoral student invited me to his dorm room. When I arrived, he sat me down, put a Greek Bible in my hands, and said, “I noticed that you called the Holy Spirit an ‘it’ while we were talking at dinner tonight. He is not an ‘it.’” This man then led me through the New Testament, translating scriptures concerning the third person of the Trinity. An hour later he said, “The one thing I want you to remember is that the Holy Spirit is a Somebody.”</div>
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God’s Spirit possesses three defining characteristics of personhood: intelligence, will, and emotion. Let me prove these points by guiding you to some New Testament verses, just as that doctoral student did for me. First Corinthians 2:10-11 explains that the Spirit knows God’s thoughts and illuminates the truth for us. Later in the same book, He is identified as the One who determines the spiritual gift(s) of each believer (1 Corinthians 12:7-11). Finally, the Holy Spirit’s feelings are revealed in verses like Romans 15:30, which tells of His love, and Ephesians 4:30, which warns against grieving Him.</div>
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Consider also that Jesus spoke of a Helper who would come after Him (John 14:16, 14:26). Aiding and assuring others are the acts of a person, as is teaching—these are some of the Holy Spirit’s primary tasks.</div>
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Perhaps you misunderstand the Spirit of God as I once did. He isn’t an “it” any more than God the Father or Jesus Christ is. The Spirit is a member of the Trinity, and if you’re a believer, He is with you now. God has given you His Spirit as a special Helper—one who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).</div>
<br />Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-12864006548664466552015-05-26T05:36:00.000-07:002015-05-26T05:36:36.708-07:00Daily Devotional - STRENGTH BEYOND SELF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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“Into every life a little rain must fall.” So goes the familiar saying about the inevitability of hardship. But what if the rain turns into a torrential downpour—a life challenge that requires strength beyond what is humanly possible? Paul describes such a situation in his second letter to the Corinthians. He wrote of an affliction that weighed so heavily on his heart and body that he didn’t expect to survive.</div>
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The apostle’s approach to his problem still works today: “We would not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead . . . and will deliver us” (2 Corinthians 1:9-10). The strength that we need during trials is available through Jesus Christ, whose supernatural energy flows through every believer’s mind, body, and spirit.</div>
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How does this happen? When someone receives Jesus as Savior, His Spirit comes to live inside the new believer (John 14:17). As a result of this indwelling, the power that Christ demonstrated while on earth prevails in those who now call upon Him for aid. However, for us to access His supernatural strength, we must trust His promise to supply what we need when we need it (Philippians 4:19). As long as we attempt to muddle through using our own abilities, we will prevent His Spirit from unleashing divine help.</div>
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Not only is anxiety uncomfortable; it also leads to negative consequences. For example, reasoning becomes cloudy when permeated with worry. So an anxious person will have trouble making wise decisions. Fear of failure may also lead to procrastination or lack of productivity. Apprehension can devastate personal and spiritual growth, relationships, and work. So conquering fear is important.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.1em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">IDENTIFY THE FEAR</strong>. Ask yourself, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">What are the circumstances surrounding my feelings? What triggered them? What message am I telling myself?</em></li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.1em;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">REBUKE THE FEAR.</strong> You have authority and power in Jesus’ name to reject what isn't from Him. Meditate on Scripture passages such as Matthew 10:31 and Proverbs 1:33. Let God’s truth replace any wrong thinking.</li>
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Circumstances are external and often beyond your control. But your response originates within. It’s amazing how fears diminish in the Father’s presence.</div>
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What are some practical steps you can take to increase your level of faith today?</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">1. READ THE BIBLE</strong>. Romans 10:17 explains, “Faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.” That is, you must feed your faith a steady diet of God’s Word.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">2. EXERCISE YOUR FAITH.</strong> A bodybuilder doesn’t begin by lifting 500 pounds the first day. Rather, he exercises daily, gradually increasing his strength. Regularly exercising faith can bring about similar growth spiritually.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">3. EMBRACE TRIALS.</strong> First Peter 1:3-9 reveals the difficult truth that adversity, when addressed in God’s power, creates greater faith. Just as a fire purifies precious metals, hardship strips away all but the pure core of faith.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">4. EXAMINE THE TESTIMONIES OF OTHERS.</strong> A testimony is an individual’s own account of the Lord’s activity in his life. No one can ever deny, refute, or downplay someone else’s testimony. When you hear of God’s mighty deeds in another person’s life, your own faith grows.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">5. PRAY.</strong> You get to know someone by talking to him. That’s what prayer is: your personal communication with God. But don’t just talk; be sure to spend time <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">listening</em>. God wants to speak to you.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">6. PRACTICE OBEDIENCE.</strong> You will never grow in your faith if you consistently disobey what God tells you to do. Perfect faith is a by-product of obedience. Put yourself in a position to see God’s best for your life, and your faith will soar.</div>
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Faith does not increase by accident. Growth takes time, dedication, and intentionality. Ask the Lord to help you exercise your faith today.</div>
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The enemy’s primary strategy against the believer is deception. We learn from 2 Corinthians 11:14 that Satan often “disguises himself as an angel of light.” In fact, Jesus called him “the father of lies” (John 8:44). Thus, our best weapon is the truth, which sets us free from deception’s bondage (v. 32).</div>
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It is hard to avoid deception when you are not aware of the adversary’s schemes (2 Corinthians 2:11). One of his oldest deceptions, which goes back to Adam and Eve, is the temptation to doubt what the Lord has said. To do so means to doubt God’s heart and character, which is similar to a soldier on the front line setting down his weapon as the enemy approaches—mistrusting God sets you up to be knocked down repeatedly by the evil one. If you listen to this voice of doubt, you give Satan a foothold. That will weaken you so that he can gear up to bring about further destruction.</div>
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Another scheme of the devil is to distract the believer. A distraction is anything that drags you away from what is most important at the moment and makes you so busy that you lose focus. Satan doesn't use just blatantly sinful or superficial things to divert us from abiding in Christ—he will even use good things to subtly build up a wall of “noise” around you so that you gradually stop listening to God’s voice. </div>
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There is a spiritual war being waged throughout the entire world. We as believers must recognize that our enemy is very real, but through Christ, we have the power to fight effectively.</div>
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The Scriptures reveal that Satan and a whole empire of evil spirits oppose God and His kingdom. However, the enemies are fallen angels; while we shouldn’t underestimate their abilities, we must not be deceived into thinking of their power as greater than it actually is. Fallen angels are no match for God. When the Lord rebuked demonic forces that were causing torment, they were forced to obey. Jesus gave His disciples authority over these spirits (Luke 10:17-20), and He gives the same to His followers today. First John 4:4 says that through the Holy Spirit, we have already overcome the enemy, because “greater is He who is in [the believer] than he who is in the world.” But if we fail to take up our position in Christ, we will feel overwhelmed and defeated.</div>
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When something’s on our mind, we are wise to consult Scripture or trusted spiritual mentors. God has also given His children the privilege of prayer, and He wants us to bring our concerns directly to Him. But believers often have questions about the power and effectiveness of prayer. </div>
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Will god’s plans fail if I don’t pray? God is not subservient to us or dependent upon our prayers. The time we invest in speaking with Him involves us in the work He is doing in our lives and in the world, but He will carry on with or without us. Laboring alongside the Lord is a blessing.</div>
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Does my prayer (or lack thereof) impact god’s work? I believe Scripture indicates the answer to this question is both yes and no, depending upon the situation. There are times when God’s purpose is set. He is in control and has determined the best course. In the Old Testament, He often revealed what He would do and then brought those events to pass.</div>
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In other cases, we “do not have because [we] do not ask” (James 4:2). There are some good things that God holds back until we extend prayerful hands to receive them. But He is a loving Father, who also pours out blessings that we wouldn’t even think to request.</div>
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Believer’s prayers have tremendous impact, particularly on their own faith and life. Do you understand what an awesome privilege it is to kneel before the all-powerful Father and know that He listens and will respond? God loves being good to His children and answering their prayers.</div>
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Recognizing that god is sovereign prompts some questions about the nature of prayer. Specifically, many people have asked me, “If the Lord is in control, why does He expect us to pray?”</div>
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Prayer brings us into cooperation with what God has purposed to accomplish. He desires to involve believers in the work He is doing both in the world and in their lives. But the word “work” is a tricky one when it comes to our faith. Unlike the striving we see in the world, what God desires is for us to trust Him (John 6:29), surrender our burdens to Him, grow in relationship with Him, and allow Him to work through us. Prayer is a tool we can use to do all those things.</div>
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Jesus asked the Father to protect the disciples by the power of His name (John 17:11 NIV). Did He think they might lose their salvation or drift from their commitment? Absolutely not. Jesus was God in human flesh. He knew exactly what was going to happen—how these men would spread the gospel and remain faithful even unto death. Jesus was taking part in the Father’s plan for His followers by interceding for them.</div>
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God certainly can build His kingdom without believers’ input or help. But a relationship develops depth and intimacy when the Lover and His beloved share an interest. Praying and working alongside our Lord strengthens our faith in His power.</div>
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The Lord created you to love Him and be loved by Him. Prayer nurtures and develops our connection with Him. Our Father calls us to communicate with Him so He can draw us close and involve us in building His kingdom.</div>
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Godly wisdom can be defined as the capacity to see things the way the Lord sees them and to respond according to His principles. One of the great benefits of this mindset is peace. Generally, when life’s running smoothly and all is well with us and our loved ones, we have no trouble experiencing contentment. But often when situations become difficult, God’s perspective eludes us, and our peace is rapidly replaced with stress, anxiety, and fear.</div>
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To view a difficult circumstance from the Lord’s perspective, we need to see it encompassed by the boundaries of His character and attributes. Even when the particulars of life are beyond our control, the One who rules the universe remains sovereign over all things—down to the smallest details. He loves us unconditionally and always works for our best interest. Therefore, if He has allowed a situation, there is a divine plan and reason, and the outcome will be for our good and His glory.</div>
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That wise perspective will lead to a godly response—complete confidence and trust in the Lord despite any pain or hardship. Because of the indwelling Spirit, we have the assurance that He is more than adequate for whatever comes our way, which means we are sufficient in Him. </div>
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When difficulty hits, don’t let sound wisdom vanish from your sight. Keep your eyes on the Lord. By seeing every situation through His eyes, you can rest in His wisdom and good purposes. Then stress will lift, anxiety will be replaced with peace, and confidence in the Lord will silence your fears.</div>
<br />Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-27219552444534641232015-04-23T20:24:00.000-07:002015-04-23T20:24:05.634-07:00Daily Devotional - Learning From Failure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Luke 22:31-34 </strong></div>
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Peter was a man of great faith and bold action. But as readers of the New Testament know, his brash style sometimes led him to make humiliating mistakes. More than once, this disciple had to wear the label of “miserable failure” rather than that of “obedient servant.” </div>
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We can all relate when it comes to falling short of expectations. Obedience to God is a process—something we learn. And failure is a part of our development as humble servants. When we yield to temptation or rebel against God’s authority, we realize that sin has few rewards, and even those are fleeting.</div>
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Failure is an excellent learning tool, as Peter could certainly attest. Through trial and error, he discovered that one should never take his eyes off Jesus (Matthew 14:30); God’s plan must always have priority over man’s (Matthew 16:21-23; John 18:10-11); and humility is required of believers (Luke 13:5-14). He took each of those lessons to heart and thereby grew stronger in his faith. Isn’t that Romans 8:28 in action? God caused Peter’s failures to be put to good use as training material because the disciple was eager to mature and serve. </div>
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God doesn’t reward rebellion or wrongdoing. However, by His grace, He blesses those who choose repentance and embrace chastisement as a tool for growth. </div>
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We would all prefer to grow in our faith without ever making a mistake, but we cannot deny that missteps are instructive. Failure teaches us that it is much wiser to be obedient to the Lord. That’s a lesson we all should take to heart.</div>
<br />Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-15174782232664497862015-04-21T22:32:00.002-07:002015-04-21T22:32:44.118-07:00Daily Devotional - Jesus Is Lord<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What does it mean when we say that Jesus is <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lord</em>? We hear the word used so frequently that we are in danger of losing the significance of its sheer power and magnitude.</div>
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<em style="box-sizing: border-box;">Lord</em> is far more than a mere title that Scripture bestows on Jesus. The second chapter of Philippians emphasizes this fact by repeatedly mentioning the word <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">name</em>. We see that God gave Jesus the “name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus,” all of heaven and earth will bow down and “confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father” (vv. 9-11).</div>
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In that passage, the name given to Jesus is none other than “Lord.” You see, that word is not used to describe what Jesus <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">does</em>; it’s simply who Jesus <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">is</em>. He is, and will always be, the sovereign ruler of everything in heaven and on the earth.</div>
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Therefore, if we echo the confession, “Jesus is Lord,” then our lives must reflect that confidence. Is there anything in your life that you attempt to hide from Christ? Have you refused to do something that He has called you to do? These are acts of rebellion, and they simply demonstrate our lack of faith in Jesus as Lord of our lives.</div>
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One day everyone will recognize that Christ is Lord of lords (1 Timothy 6:15). We who are His children should show our faith by inviting Him into any dark areas of our life and allowing Him to conform us to His image. We can begin with the simple yet profound confession: “Jesus is Lord.” And when we confess those words, we should be mindful of their meaning.</div>
<br />Fly Timeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01361580682585506364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218822872267378001.post-70116488555406516752015-04-16T21:34:00.000-07:002015-04-16T21:34:20.453-07:00Daily Devotional - Seeking After God<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 Chronicles 31:20-21</strong></div>
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King Hezekiah of Judah served the Lord faithfully. He was committed to righteous living and intentionally pursued that course for most of his life. He sought God devotedly, and the Lord prospered him.</div>
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God wants to be intimately connected with us, like a father and child who share deep, mutual love. Our seeking after Him should be characterized by:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.1em;">Wholeheartedness. When we approach God’s Word with a distracted mind or pray with our focus drifting to other topics, we have a divided heart. The Lord desires our full attention; He wants us to keep Him in first place, giving Him priority above everything else important to us (Jeremiah 29:13; Matthew 6:33). </li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.1em;">Diligence. We should have a sense of devotion to God and give careful attention to what He is saying. This requires an unwavering effort to understand how God operates and what He wants us to do.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.1em;">Persistence. Seeking the Lord is to be a continual, sustained effort toward deeper intimacy and involvement in His work (Psalms 42:1). </li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.1em;">Confidence. We need to believe that God wants us to know Him—and that He desires the best for us. Trust is an essential component of confidence (Proverbs 3:5).</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style: disc; margin: 0px 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px 0px 0px 0.1em;">Humility. We are totally dependent on God for everything in life, and He is pleased when we approach Him humbly (Isaiah 66:2).</li>
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When our hearts yearn for God, He delights in revealing Himself and pouring out blessings on us (Hebrews 11:6). Make an honest assessment of how earnestly you are seeking after Him.</div>
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