Category - Devotionals

5/5              1 Thessalonians 5:15-18

15 See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. 16 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

LIFE

Life is meant to be lived.  We have particular gifts and skills and the Lord calls us to accomplish those things. Be kind, work hard and serve the Lord. In return you will find Him with you every step you take, He is intimately involved in your moment by moment existence. Jesus loves you. 

5/4              1 Peter 3:11-12

11 Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it. 12 The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil.” 

YOU

You are the only one that can turn away from evil and do good in your life.  The

operative word is YOU. You are responsible no matter how evil happened you are responsible to repent, turn away from evil and turn back to the Lord.  Do the next right thing.  Do it 24/7.  Only then have you begun to walk with the Lord.  He will give you His forgiveness and strength but you must claim it. 

5/3              Hebrews 12:14

14 Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. 

WORK

A Holy, Godly life takes diligence and hard work.  It is a 24/7 lifestyle.  It is who we are and who we are becoming.  One cannot live for Jesus 16 hours a day and dally with Satan 8 hours a day. Holy living is everything we do-24/7. 

5/2              Galatians 5:22-23

22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! 

FRUIT

The fruit of the Spirit is one fruit composed of a multiplicity of blessings.  When we give our heart to Jesus, He comes into our life bringing love, joy and peace. His presence equips us to exercise patience, be filled with Kindness and goodness, reacting with gentleness, and equipped to exercise self-control.  HE is with us always.  His presence is evidenced by our living in such a way that the fruit of the Spirit is easily recognized in our life by us and others.  Jesus is truly Lord.  Be filled with the Spirit. 

5/1              Colossians 3:15

15 And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. 

CHRIST

Christ in us is our hope.  He brings our peace with His presence.  Peace overrules war and hate and  it equips us to hear the Holy Spirit.  Jesus is Lord. 

04/30          Romans 13:8

8 Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. 

OBLIGATION

Our obligation as a child of God is to love one another.  Love your neighbor.  This is a command from Christ.  Love one another. 

04/29          Galatians 5:22-23

22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! 

LOVE

Love begins with God.  He loves us so that we can love others.  Love one another.  Love others the way the Lord loves you.  Love is where our faith journey begins. 

04/28          Psalm 107:8-9

8 Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. 9For he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. 

COMPLETE

We are complete in Christ.  Not after death but right now.  Jesus is God’s everything and He equips us for Kingdom service and usability in the Family of God.  Jesus is Lord.  We live in Him. 

04/27          Ephesians 5:2

2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. 

WHAT

What please God?  That we love Him with all of our heart, soul and mind and that we love one another. People count with the Lord.  Make people count in your life. 

04/26          Psalm 36:5-6

5 Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. 6 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O LORD. 

CARES

Jesus is Lord and He cares for you.