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Who Comes First?
Who Comes First?
As believers in Christ, we do declare that Jesus Christ is our Lord and King. But, in our decision making and in our lifestyle, who or what do we actually follow? The way of the world enthrones money, pleasure, status, power as gods. What about us? Are we willing to sacrifice these when they conflict with obedience to Christ? We need to keep Christ as King and Lord over all these other worldly and material desires.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, we want to recommit ourselves to your Lordship and ask you to forgive us for following the way of money and power and pleasure when they conflict with your ways. In every area of our lives Lord, be our Master and King and give us the strength to help us live this out in our day-to-day lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Handling Temptation
Handling Temptation
Eve, in the Garden of Eden, was deceived by Satan and believed his lies rather than the Word of God. But when Jesus was tempted after his baptism, his basis for rejecting Satan’s temptations was the Word of God. For each of the temptations, Jesus’ response was, ‘It is written.’ We too need to believe and trust in God’s Word and then obey His Word rather than fall to the lies of worldly thinking and satanic deceptions. This will enable us to live meaningful and victorious lives.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the written Word and that you reveal to us the way to live through your Word. We pray that we will read, study, meditate and hide your Word in our hearts so that we live the abundant and victorious lives that you have called us for. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Can You Pray And Worry At The Same Time?
Can You Pray And Worry At The Same Time?
Some concepts are mutually exclusive. Light and darkness. Life and death. East and west. Wet and dry. And prayer and worry. The apostle Paul suggests we form a similar pattern for our concerns. Since God knows our concerns, and our faith and confidence reside in Him, we can safely set those stressors aside and rest in Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I lay today’s worries at your feet. I’m tired of carrying them around; I realize they’re not really a form of caring – they just reflect a lack of prayerful faith. I pray for those fears and situations bothering me. May your Spirit give me peace today as I rest in you. In Jesus’ holy name, Amen.
An Alien Citizenship
An Alien Citizenship
Whether or not you were born and raised in Hong Kong or are just a visitor, there are times we all feel like we’re somewhere we don’t really belong. As the song says, “This world is not my home; I’m just a-passing through.” Our lives here are certainly important, but they pale in comparison to our ultimate, amazing, fantastic home above.
Prayer: Father God, I admit the politics and ways of this world often frustrate me. Some days it seems we’re at a standstill; others that we’re going headlong in the wrong direction. Help me to be patient with the ‘here and now’ while I look forward to the day when I reach ‘home’ with you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Joy-Thick, Deep, And Wide
Joy – Thick, Deep, And Wide
Joy from above is not a yellow perpetual smiley-face. It’s a deep-seated something that permeates one’s entire life, regardless of circumstances. At the core, joy reflects our faith and confidence in a loving heavenly Father. It stems from a knowledge that a Master plan is in place, even when we can’t see the whole thing. Rejoice today!
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I declare today my joy is in you. I’m facing things I don’t completely understand. I have my doubts and admit my concerns. But I also know that all things work together for good for those who love you and are called according to your purposes. Today I choose joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Devotional: Hope in the Wilderness
Hope in the Wilderness
Can you imagine getting lost on a hike in the mountains or an excursion through the desert … while simultaneously running out of water?
After hours or even days of parched wandering, stumbling across a road or rushing river would bring a massive sigh of relief. In extreme cases, it could even mean the difference between life and death.
In Isaiah 43, God is reminding His people who He is—the one and only God—and also what He has done. But then He goes on to say …
“But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”
Isaiah 43:18-19 NLTSpeaking through the prophet Isaiah, God wasn’t just flashing signposts toward the Messiah’s coming—the ultimate pathway through the wilderness and thirst-quencher in the desert (though He was certainly doing that). His words are also a promise to us, because He still continues to restore—right here and right now.
Even when you’re lost in your own wilderness, God knows exactly where you are.
Have you ever messed up? Made a bad decision? Hurt someone you love? He can do something new.
Are you weary or exhausted? Burdened or burned out? Overwhelmed or overworked? He can do something new.
Do you feel trapped, stuck, hopeless, or held captive by something you can’t seem to escape? He can do something new.
The same God who made a way for the Israelites escaping Egyptian slavery when they were cornered against the Red Sea with no backup plan—can also make a way for you.
Paying attention to God’s provision is vital for recognizing His presence.
God loved the world so much that He refused to leave us to ourselves. Instead, He sent His Son, Jesus, to make a way. He sent His Son, Jesus, to be the way. Jesus Christ is the pathway in the wilderness and a river in the desert.
Do you not see it?
Let us look for Him, watch for Him, and expect for Him to do something new.
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