DEVOTION - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012

DEVOTION, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2012

She Happened to Come

BY

ALISTAIR BEGG

Ruth 2:3

She happened to come. Yes, it seemed nothing but an accident, but it was divinely ruled over! Ruth had gone out with her mother-in-law's blessing, under the care of her mother-in-law's God, to humble but honorable work, and the providence of God was guiding her every step. Little did she know that among the sheaves she would find a husband, that he would make her the joint owner of all those broad acres, and that she, a poor foreigner, would become one of the ancestors of the great Messiah. God is very good to those who trust in Him and often surprises them with unexpected blessings. Little do we know what may happen to us tomorrow, but this sweet fact may cheer us—that no good thing will be withheld. Chance is banished from the faith of Christians, for they see the hand of God in everything. The trivial events of today or tomorrow may involve consequences of the highest importance. O Lord, deal as graciously with Your servants now as You did with Ruth.

How blessed would it be if, in wandering in the field of meditation tonight, we should happen to find ourselves in the place where the Lord Jesus will reveal Himself to us!

O Spirit of God, guide us to Him. We would rather glean in His field than carry home the whole harvest from any other place. We would follow the footsteps of His flock, which would guide us to the green pastures where He dwells! This is a weary world when Jesus is away—we would survive easier without sun and moon than without Him—but how divinely fair all things become in the glory of His presence! Our souls know the virtue that lives in Jesus and can never be content without Him. We will wait in prayer tonight until we "happen" to come to a part of the field belonging to Jesus in which He will reveal Himself to us.

DEVOTION - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012

DEVOTION, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012
Can you say your faith is the absolute truth?
BY
JACK GRAHAM
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32
I meet many people today who are falling into the trap of universalism. This idea basically says that no matter what you believe, you’ll go to heaven as long as you are fully sincere in your faith. So whether you’re a Christian, a Muslim, a Hindu, or any other faith, you’ll go to heaven if you truly believe it. And pure universalists don’t even think you have to have any belief at all.
But here’s the problem with universalism: What do you do with those who were sincere in their faith, but were sincerely wrong? Hitler was sincere in his faith that God created the white race as supreme. And the 9/11 terrorists were sincere in their faith that Allah would grant them paradise for killing infidels. So if you’re truly a universalist, you’d say those people would be in heaven.
Universalism breaks down on so many levels. So why is it so popular? Well, it’s because in this postmodern age, people are afraid to claim their way is the right way. But if someone thought drinking cyanide would make them happy, you’d have to tell them the truth that it would kill them. Simply speaking, the truth must be told when lives depend on it!
Don’t shy away from the truth. Be bold in standing for Christ, knowing that your witness just might be the way God brings others into eternal life!
SHARE THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH OF CHRIST, STANDING BOLDLY FOR HIM AND ALLOWING GOD TO USE YOU TO BRING PEOPLE TO FAITH!

DEVOTION - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012

DEVOTION, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2012

More Than Words | Hebrews 5:7-8 | Devotional

BY

RON MOORE

Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus' life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered…

Jesus is the greatest instructor regarding prayer. His teachings on prayer are powerful (please excuse the understatement). But far more impactful to me is His example. He didn’t just talk about prayer, He prayed!

The writer to the Hebrews reminds us that our Lord was a man of real prayer. I cannot imagine Jesus standing, folding His hands, clearing His throat and speaking in a baritone voice, “O Thou God of heaven, most Glorious, most Gracious, most Holy. We beseech Thee now for Thy blessings on us.” The Son’s conversations with the Father were real and raw; with “loud cries and tears.”

Prayer is communication with God…conversation with my Father. Cut the prayer language. Don’t guard your words. Talk to God using real words. Let Him know the raw emotions of your heart. Cry out loudly. Let the tears come. Submit yourself in prayer to God. Then…you will begin to pray like Jesus.

Father, help us to talk to You like Your Son did. In His name. Amen.