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Promises for the Persecuted
October 11, 2020 Promises for the Persecuted To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Persecution is a scary prospect, yet it’s written into the Christian story time and time again. And the way that we think, speak, and pray aboutRead More …
God’s Saving Initiative
October 10, 2020 God’s Saving Initiative Acts 9:1-9 In other religions, worshippers pursue their god. In Christianity, however, it’s God who takes the initiative. This is obvious in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus (later known as Paul). Far from seeking the Messiah, the future apostle was actually persecuting JesusRead More …
Living By Conviction
October 09, 2020 Living By Conviction Daniel 6 Have you ever wondered what you would do if practicing your faith, witnessing to others, or attending church resulted in persecution or death? Worldwide, many Christians are facing just such a scenario but stick to their convictions instead of caving in toRead More …
Being a Godly Influence
October 08, 2020 Being a Godly Influence Daniel 1 You don’t have to be prominent in the world’s eyes to be an influential person. Through your example and testimony, you can help others understand who Jesus Christ is and what it looks like to live for Him. Scripture includes manyRead More …
A Personal Invitation From God
October 07, 2020 A Personal Invitation From God Isaiah 55:1-7 The Creator of the universe, who formed us and sustains our life, bids us come to Him for food and drink without cost. He’s not referring to free material provision but instead has in mind a far greater gift: salvation.Read More …
Prayer for the Church
October 06, 2020 Prayer for the Church Colossians 1:1-8 Although we’re usually quick to bring God our own requests and the needs of loved ones, we must also remember to pray for our local churches. If you’re not sure where to start, the apostle Paul’s writings offer some help. Today’sRead More …
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October 05, 2020 A Pattern for Praying God’s Will Colossians 1:9-14 Paul’s prayer for the church at Colossae is an example of what God desires to do in every believer’s life. Although the Lord wants to hear about our physical and material concerns, we should also bring our spiritual needsRead More …
Remaining Faithful in Persecution
October 04, 2020 Remaining Faithful in Persecution To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the Scripture referenced throughout. Early Christians were arrested, tortured, and even executed for refusing to worship the Roman emperor and his gods. Perhaps Caesar would have spared their lives ifRead More …
Responding to Life’s Trials
October 03, 2020 Responding to Life’s Trials 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 How do you respond when faced with a sizable problem for which there seems to be no solution? After considering all angles and seeing no way out, do you panic or sink into despair? Believers in Jesus Christ should rememberRead More …
Why We Can Trust God
October 02, 2020 Why We Can Trust God Romans 11:33-36 What situations cause you to doubt God? Do fears come because the future seems uncertain? Are hardships a challenge since they make the Lord appear unkind? Or perhaps your expectations and dreams have come crashing down, and it seems GodRead More …
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