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Streams in the Desert
“They were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia.” (Acts 16:6.) IT is interesting to study the methods of His guidance as it was extended towards these early heralds of the Cross. It consisted largely in prohibitions, when they attempted to take another course than theRead More …
A Pattern for Prayer
A Pattern for Prayer Jesus teaches what to focus on in our prayers and encourages us to approach God with a humble heart. January 10, 2022 Matthew 6:5-10 Are your conversations with God primarily a checklist of needs? Petitions are certainly appropriate, but prayer is also a time to focusRead More …
Work versus Reward
January 10, 2022 Work versus Reward by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Proverbs 24:27 As we discovered earlier, Solomon and the wise men of Israel had a lot to say about the value of diligence and the dangers of laziness. When we put all the sayings together, their message becomes clear: workRead More …
When God Speaks, It Is So
When God Speaks, It Is So . . . so My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and will prosper in what I send it [to do].”—Isaiah 55:11 When God speaks, nothing remains the same. At the beginning of time,Read More …
Thoughts for the Quiet Hour
January 9 He that is faithful in That which is least, is faithful also in much, Luke 16:10. The least action of life can be as surely done from the loftiest motive as the highest and noblest. Faithfulness measures acts as God measures them. True conscientiousness deals with our dutiesRead More …
Every Day with Jesus Daily Bible
January 9 Genesis 18:1-19:22 Psalm 6:6-10 Proverbs 1:24-27 Matthew 6:25-7:12 “Your Kingdom Come” But seek first the kingdom of God … and all these things will be provided for you.—Matthew 6:33 Let us examine the fourth phrase in the Lord’s Prayer: “Your kingdom come.” Jesus, after making clear that theRead More …
Daily Light on the Daily Path
JANUARY 9 MORNING Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Psalm 60:4 Jehovah Nissi (The Lord my banner). — When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standardRead More …
Daily Strength for Daily Needs
January 9 And in every work that be began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.—2 Chronicles 31:21. What, shall we do, that we might work the worksRead More …
Life’s Windows
January 9. Life’s Windows Malachi 3:10 And prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it. Have you ever noticed how God provided forRead More …
D5 Creation
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Rushing Ahead Of God
January 9. Reading 9. Rushing Ahead Of God Genesis 25:19-28:22 “Look, I am about to die…. What good is the birthright to me?” (Gen. 25:32) Unlike his twin Esau, Jacob placed a high value on God’s covenant promise. But Jacob showed little spiritual sensitivity as he schemed and lied unnecessarilyRead More …
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