We know that all things work together for good to those who love God . . . —Romans 8:28 We sometimes judge how things are going taking the circumstances into count. We say things are okay “under the circumstances.” As a Christian, I should never […]
Month: November 2010
Intimate Theology – Devotional for Saturday, November 6, 2010
Do you believe this? —John 11:26 Martha believed in the power available to Jesus Christ; she believed that if He had been there He could have healed her brother; she also believed that Jesus had a special intimacy with God, and that whatever He asked […]
Partakers of His Suffering – Devotional for Friday, November 5, 2010
. . . but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings . . . —1 Peter 4:13 The question, “Why do the righteous suffer?” or the broader “Why does God allow suffering?” has plagued man from the beginning. There are many reasons […]
The Authority of Truth – Devotional for Thursday, November 4, 2010
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you —James 4:8 After a night of watching election returns on television, it seems strange to be confronted with the subject, “the Authority of Truth.” It seems in the natural world truth is relative; that […]
Bondservant of Jesus – Devotional for Wednesday, November 3, 2010
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me . . . —Galatians 2:20 A bondservant is different from a slave. A bondservant, by his own consent, binds himself to His master, to serve and obey […]
Obedience or Independence – Devotional for November 2, 2010
If you love Me, keep My commandments —John 14:15 First comes love, then obedience. Our obedience flows from our relationship with Him. Self denial and following of Him, also flow from relationship: “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself . . […]