Devotions

We cannot separate who Christ is from what Christ gives. He gave his all so we might live. He is the bread that came down from heaven, a fulfillment of the gift of manna to God’s chosen people wandering in the desert.

While it is a privilege to serve God in any capacity, it should never be a reason for boasting regardless of position, gift, maturity level or service offered to the Kingdom.

Lodging: Taking up residence. Inhabiting. Dwelling within. Becoming one with. Being recognized as. Enclosed within. Situated. Within. Abiding in. A habitation. Contained within. Oh … the list could go on and on.

It may be a silly detail that just seems to speak to me at this particular time. The word “be” at the end of the sentence emphatically denotes permanence. It is as if the gavel has sounded, declaring the authority of Christ in the midst of the statement, that He shall forever my portion be.

"Are there no birds in yonder branches singing? Surely there must be many, and they all sing of mercy received hitherto." -Spurgeon

God's desire is to be acknowledged by us every moment of every day.  And, He longs for us to have that same passionate desire to be with Him.  He doesn't want (or deserve) temporary visitation rights.

The God of the Bible – the Great I Am – is not a mere changeable being who will transform Himself to fit our circumstances.

We often wonder why the heavens seem closed to our prayers. It could be we have some stubborn pride issues that need to be dealt with.

Holiness is living a life set apart from the world’s influence while being yoked together with Christ. Holiness is righteousness in action.

God's Grace has made a way for us to endure whatever we're facing. His Grace is absolutely and unquestionably sufficient.