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Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Have you ever had to endure a time which you found too uncomfortable to live with?
Have you been hated just because you are a Christian?
God has promised us peace; we may have to wait a while, but He has promised!
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December 27: Exodus 33:7-11
Key Verse: Exodus 33:9
As Moses went into the tent, the pillar of cloud would come down and stay at the entrance, while the Lord spoke with Moses.
Devotion:
When the people of Israel were making their way through the desert being guided by God, they had their ups and downs. Sometimes they would get distracted by the things of the world and God would have to remind them of what they were doing. Sometimes they would stick close to God and God would be very happy with them… I guess not a lot has changed with mankind because we still get distracted when the world shines and we still glory in God when we see the world for what it is...
What struck me when reading this passage today was the fact God met with Moses as two friends meet. What do you think it is like when two friends meet? Each of us will probably take something very different away from those words. Some of us will think of it as two friends waving from afar off and embracing each other when they finally get close enough being followed by a time of talking back and forth until all the latest news has been said.
Some of us may think of two very polite people meeting at a corner café for a cup of coffee and talking about a few specific things before going their separate ways… The way we meet with friends probably differs from these two extremes but has elements which make sense to you and not to me.
This is what makes God so very special. He knows each one of us from the inside out and He knows just how to stop and talk to us. He knows what makes us happy and what will get our attention. What He will not do is force anything upon us because He wants us to be willing to choose our direction in life!
Points to Ponder:
How do you look at two friends meeting?
Will you try to meet God as your personal friend today?
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Psalm 117:2 For great is his love towards us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures for ever. Praise the Lord.
No matter how different you are, God knows you and loves you!
No matter how much you have done or have not done, God cares for you!
No matter where you are, God knows where you are and seeks you!
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Psalm 124:7 We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped.
When you feel trapped in your life, who do you turn to? Do you not turn to someone whom you think loves you?
God loves us so much more than anyone else in our lives.
When we feel trapped, He will not only free us from those feelings, but free us from the temptation which trapped us to start with!
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1 John 2:9 Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness.
How often do you get distracted by gossip? How often do you believe the gossip instead of finding out the truth?
God has given us the truth in the bible and wants us to follow that truth, it is our choice to do so… or not…
When we don’t follow that light, we go deeper into the darkness...
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1 John 2:12 I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.
If we compare our lives with the Bible we see we have “burned our bridges” long ago!
But, because of Gods Great love for us, we are forgiven because of what Christ has done.
Take hold of Jesus’ life with both hands and never let go!
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Jonah 3:8 But let people and animals be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence.
Jonah was sent to Nineveh with a very hard to hear message… He had to face the very people who were doing things against God!
Telling people something they don’t want to hear is always difficult.
God wants us to hear and spread the truth all the time – will you?
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Galatians 4:6 Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’
Even though we are mere humans, God looks at us as His children!
He allowed the Holy Spirit to commune with us – the One who calls out to God as Father, making us joint children of His.
Wishing you a happy, joyous and peaceful New Year!
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1 John 2:24 As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.
Did you hear what God was saying to you – or did you think of something you think He should have said to you?
God does not always talk directly to us but may use the people around us to give us insights into His will.
Listen to what you first hear from God and allow Him to guide you!
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Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
The scriptures tell us Jesus is Holy and He is our Shepherd…
Know in your heart Jesus is good because He is holy.
Know in your heart Jesus is good because He is our shepherd who will always look after us!
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Ruth 3:5 ‘I will do whatever you say,’ Ruth answered.
Ruth was very loyal to her mother-in-law, following her and helping her even when the going got very tough for them.
Quite what the meaning of the ritual she was asked to do and where that came from – who knows…
But she willingly listened intently and obeyed – and God blessed her because of that!
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Psalm 102:2 Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.
How many times do we cry out for help when we think we need it?
How many times do you step forward to help someone in need before they have to call out for help?
God helps before we call, when we call and after we call.
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Matthew 2:2 and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’
The Magi followed a bright star in the skies to find the Messiah, born as King of the Jews.
Men feared this because it meant upsetting their perceived power!
God alone as all the might and power, we are His humble servants here to serve His children!
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Psalm 2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
When was the last time you scoffed at someone for suggesting something ridiculous?
Can you imagine how many times God would scoff at the things we suggest or do in our lives!
And yet God still loves us – try to look past things and love someone!
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Psalm 29:4 The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic.
No matter how much we talk and tell people things, they choose on their own whether to believe us or not…
As much as we talk, things don’t always go our way either…
But when God talks, things always go His way and are always heard!
Make sure you listen too!
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Mark 1:15 ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!’
Christ has given us the example of how to behave like a disciple!
He went out and told people the good news and said to believe this good news.
Our task is to go out and tell others about what we know in our hearts. That is all.
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Psalm 8:9 Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
This psalm both starts and ends with these words because it is the basis of our belief.
Jesus Christ, the name above all names, lifted up by God, lowered by humans, but still the Almighty, the King of Kings!
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Hebrews 2:16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants.
God makes time to us! He always makes sure we have our prayers answered.
He wants us to know just how important we are to Him and that is why we can always see how our prayers are answered.
Do you make sure you spend time listening to God after asking Him so much?
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Psalm 95:8 Do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the wilderness,
We can look back in history and see how people have acted in the past… We should be able to learn from those mistakes!
God wants us to learn from the mistakes of others so we don’t have to pay the price for the mistakes we can avoid in our own lives!
Look to God for guidance and to Christ for forgiveness!
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Psalm 78:7 Then they would put their trust in God and would not forget his deeds but would keep his commands.
What does it take for you to believe Christ is real and is looking out for you?
I used to have my doubts, but going through hospital and many trial has taught me to fully rely on God!
Don’t wait for the going to get tough before you rely on Christ!