Hey Everyone! Good to see you faithful on your devotions yesterday!!! Keep up the good work!
A FEW THOUGHTS FROM YESTERDAY:
JAKE: Good to see you on here man!!! Thanks for doing your devo's!
Michael: Hey man! I got your message last night! I would love to go out on the boat with you guys! Let me know which dates are available and I will tell you the best ones for us!! Thanks!
Jessica B: WAY TO STAY FAITHFUL GIRLFRIEND!!!! :) J/k So, did you get your Math homework done?? I hope so! Thanks for doing your devotions!!
Bethany! Good to see you on here keeping up with that New Years Resolution!! Hey!! By the Way: I never remembered that you made cookies for me!!! When did you give them to me? Well, I was in Carls room and I opened up the freezer and WOW!!! THERE THEY WERE!!! I whole plate of goodies JUST FOR ME!!!!! THANK YOU!!!
They were delicious! (Especially the chocolate covered pretzels and the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!!!! YUM YUM!!!)
Psalm 4
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
There is so much good stuff in this passage! One of the greatest reasons that I love the book of Psalms is because as I read each psalm I can relate to David so often... Here, David is calling out to God in a time of distress!! There are two phrases here that jump out at me!! I love where it says the Lord will set apart the godly for Himself!! Wow! God wants to reward those who choose to be Godly! God wants to set them aside because those who are godly are special and they will receive many rewards for their faithfulness!!
That is not my favorite part though: My favorite part is the first 6 words of verse 4: Stand in Awe and Sin NOT!!!
If we truly understand who God is and why we should obey Him then we will stand in Awe of His greatness and OBEY HIM!! Do you obey Him? Well if you dont, it is probably because you dont know Him!! If some very important person walked up to me and asked me to tie his shoelace, I would do it in a heart beat because of how special that person is... WELL!!! God tells us to do some things and we act like He is nobody!! We need to stand in Awe and OBEY God !!! The best way to do that is to get to know Him more by staying in His word!!!!
MONDAY, January 5th, 2009
Hey Guys! Great Job Yesterday! It was encouraging to see 5 of you do your devotions... there are still some teens that could join us, so if you know someone who should be on with us then give them a call today and remind them to do their devotions!!
A Few Thoughts From Yesterday:
Jessica B: I like that kind of resolution!! I will help you however I can!!
Michael: God definitely is still furious with sin... I think the idea is that our sin doesnt shake him, he is laughing with joy because He knows He has the victory!
Tyler: While I worked at the Wilds I always heard this quote and it really goes with what you said yesterday: "There are two choices on the shelf, Pleasing God or Pleasing Self"
Cary: Good to see you on here man!
Mallory: I am glad that you are coming Wednesday!! It will be a great time!!
Psalm 3
1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
What a great passage! Have you ever felt like the whole world was against you? Well in this passage the writer definitely had those feelings! He tells us that everyone is against him and they are all telling him that God will not help him!! Can you believe that!
That is the first thing that your attacker will do... because if your attacker can get you to doubt God then He will defeat you!! Do not believe Satans lies!! Trust God through and through!!
Well from verse 3 on we see how this writer did not lose faith in God... instead the writer TURNS TO GOD!!!!!! Verse 3 says that God is a shield and God lifts up our head when it is down... Verse 4 tells us that the writer "Cries out to God"
Well then we see something very cool... When you are stressed out about something it can be very hard to sleep for some people... Well the writer here explains, I cried out to God then I went to sleep, which means that He completely trusted in the Lord!!
Not only that, but when He wakes up he says: I could handle 10,000 people against me, BECAUSE I WILL NOT BELIEVE THEIR LIES... instead I WILL TRUST IN THE LORD!!!!
We too MUST trust in the Lord!!! Regardless of the opposition!!
A Few Thoughts From Yesterday:
Jessica B: I like that kind of resolution!! I will help you however I can!!
Michael: God definitely is still furious with sin... I think the idea is that our sin doesnt shake him, he is laughing with joy because He knows He has the victory!
Tyler: While I worked at the Wilds I always heard this quote and it really goes with what you said yesterday: "There are two choices on the shelf, Pleasing God or Pleasing Self"
Cary: Good to see you on here man!
Mallory: I am glad that you are coming Wednesday!! It will be a great time!!
Psalm 3
1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
What a great passage! Have you ever felt like the whole world was against you? Well in this passage the writer definitely had those feelings! He tells us that everyone is against him and they are all telling him that God will not help him!! Can you believe that!
That is the first thing that your attacker will do... because if your attacker can get you to doubt God then He will defeat you!! Do not believe Satans lies!! Trust God through and through!!
Well from verse 3 on we see how this writer did not lose faith in God... instead the writer TURNS TO GOD!!!!!! Verse 3 says that God is a shield and God lifts up our head when it is down... Verse 4 tells us that the writer "Cries out to God"
Well then we see something very cool... When you are stressed out about something it can be very hard to sleep for some people... Well the writer here explains, I cried out to God then I went to sleep, which means that He completely trusted in the Lord!!
Not only that, but when He wakes up he says: I could handle 10,000 people against me, BECAUSE I WILL NOT BELIEVE THEIR LIES... instead I WILL TRUST IN THE LORD!!!!
We too MUST trust in the Lord!!! Regardless of the opposition!!
SUNDAY, January 4th, 2009
Hey Guys! We had a great time in Sunday School today! If you missed then you really missed out! Well, onto the devotions!
Psalm 2
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
I love this chapter and the way it follows chapter one... in chapter one this morning (and yesterday) we talked about how the Godly is blessed and the ungodly will perish. The most exciting part about this chapter is how it reminds us that the ungodly will not be successfull in the end...
Many times it seems like those who live for themselves are happy, but this chapter reminds us not to be jealous of them because in the end they will lose. Verse 3 and 4 remind us that even though there are many people that want to see Christ destroyed from the face of the earth but the fact is that no matter how many people want Christ out of our schools, out of our pledges,, our of our public buildings, and out of our lives... the FACT is that Christ will be victorious in the end!! Think about verse 4... it is comforting to know that Christ is not sitting up in heaven mouaning and complaining about how bad the world is... instead He knows He will be victorious and He sits there laughing or mocking the foolishness of this world!!!
I definitely want to be on God's team!!
Psalm 2
1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
I love this chapter and the way it follows chapter one... in chapter one this morning (and yesterday) we talked about how the Godly is blessed and the ungodly will perish. The most exciting part about this chapter is how it reminds us that the ungodly will not be successfull in the end...
Many times it seems like those who live for themselves are happy, but this chapter reminds us not to be jealous of them because in the end they will lose. Verse 3 and 4 remind us that even though there are many people that want to see Christ destroyed from the face of the earth but the fact is that no matter how many people want Christ out of our schools, out of our pledges,, our of our public buildings, and out of our lives... the FACT is that Christ will be victorious in the end!! Think about verse 4... it is comforting to know that Christ is not sitting up in heaven mouaning and complaining about how bad the world is... instead He knows He will be victorious and He sits there laughing or mocking the foolishness of this world!!!
I definitely want to be on God's team!!
SATURDAY, January 3rd, 2008
It is 7:20 and I am sorry for posting the devotions so late today, It has been a very busy day... It all started this morning at 6:40 am when I jumped out of bed and ran to mens prayer breakfast... (speaking of... I would encourage any of you teenager guys to spend the night with me next month on the first friday of the month and then go to Mens prayer breakfast with me!! That would be lots os fun) then after that I began a long day of running errands and working at the church... Finally, when I finished I took Katie out on a date and then we went and got Will a car seat, and now I am at home, doing devotions and watching FOOTBALL!!!!
Well, we are at the beginning of a New Year and I need to figure out where we are going to study next... I think we will begin in Psalms... I think we will do portions of psalms at a time... otherwise we will be in the book of Psalm for half the year!!
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
There are two men in this passage that David writes about... the Godly and the Ungodly!!!
Which one are you? Well, the passage makes it clear that the Godly will be Blessed and the Ungodly will perish: which means to die for eternity (in Hell)...
Which would you prefer? Blessings, or Hell? This passage makes it so clear! I want to strive to be Godly! I want to be blessed! There are two things I need to do if I am going to be Godly...
1. STAY AWAY FROM THOSE WHO WILL PULL ME AWAY FROM GOD!!!!
Blessed are those that do not walk near the ungodly!! We must stay away from those that seek to draw us away from God.
2. DELIGHT IN THE WORD OF GOD BOTH DAY AND NIGHT!!!!!
If I want to be Godly I must be in the Word of God!!! Faithfully!!!
Well, we are at the beginning of a New Year and I need to figure out where we are going to study next... I think we will begin in Psalms... I think we will do portions of psalms at a time... otherwise we will be in the book of Psalm for half the year!!
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
There are two men in this passage that David writes about... the Godly and the Ungodly!!!
Which one are you? Well, the passage makes it clear that the Godly will be Blessed and the Ungodly will perish: which means to die for eternity (in Hell)...
Which would you prefer? Blessings, or Hell? This passage makes it so clear! I want to strive to be Godly! I want to be blessed! There are two things I need to do if I am going to be Godly...
1. STAY AWAY FROM THOSE WHO WILL PULL ME AWAY FROM GOD!!!!
Blessed are those that do not walk near the ungodly!! We must stay away from those that seek to draw us away from God.
2. DELIGHT IN THE WORD OF GOD BOTH DAY AND NIGHT!!!!!
If I want to be Godly I must be in the Word of God!!! Faithfully!!!
SATURDAY, January 3rd, 2009
Hey everyone, sorry for posting late, I figured PL would have posted earlier, and he probably thought the same for me. Don't forget to come to sunday scholl tomorrow!
2 John 1
1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
12 Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
2 John 1
1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
12 Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
FRIDAY, January 2nd, 2009
Hi there! How is your year going so far? Well, hopefully you are still sticking to your new years resolution so far... it has only been like 36 hours!!!
Let's finish up I John today!
14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.
16 If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that.
17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death.
18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.
19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.
20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
The first two verses make it clear that if we have some kind of request to God, HE WILL HEAR US IF WE PRAY TO HIM!!! Then the passage goes on to explain to us that all unrighteousness is sin! What is the big deal? Well, God makes it cear that if we are saved then we should do everything in our power to live rightous because "whosoever is born of God does not sin"... we are no longer under the law of sin, instead, now we are freed from the bondage of sin... the idea here is not that I WILL NEVER SIN AGAIN, but that I dont have to sin anymore... I can choose to stop sinning!!
The last verse in this chapter is the one that really stands out to me the most!! It says: Little Children!!!! Keep yourselves from Idols!!! Think about it! Little kids are so mesmerized by little toys and other gadgets... and God says: Just like a child is distracted by idols... we too are often distracted from serving and obeying God like we should because we are too focused on other idols... Things that we worship more than God!! We must STAY AWAY FROM IDOLS!!!
Let's finish up I John today!
14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.
16 If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that.
17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death.
18 We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.
19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.
20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
The first two verses make it clear that if we have some kind of request to God, HE WILL HEAR US IF WE PRAY TO HIM!!! Then the passage goes on to explain to us that all unrighteousness is sin! What is the big deal? Well, God makes it cear that if we are saved then we should do everything in our power to live rightous because "whosoever is born of God does not sin"... we are no longer under the law of sin, instead, now we are freed from the bondage of sin... the idea here is not that I WILL NEVER SIN AGAIN, but that I dont have to sin anymore... I can choose to stop sinning!!
The last verse in this chapter is the one that really stands out to me the most!! It says: Little Children!!!! Keep yourselves from Idols!!! Think about it! Little kids are so mesmerized by little toys and other gadgets... and God says: Just like a child is distracted by idols... we too are often distracted from serving and obeying God like we should because we are too focused on other idols... Things that we worship more than God!! We must STAY AWAY FROM IDOLS!!!
THURSDAY, January 1st, 2009
Hey Everyone! Happy New Year!! It is 2009! How exciting! A new fresh year to start over again! I am excited about the things that I want to accomplish in 2009... I want to read more, I want to pray more, I want to grow: Spiritually, Physically, and Mentally. I want to have another child, buy a house, and I would love to begin my Masters Degree or work on a Private Pilot License!!!
Those are some of my goals for 2009!
What are some of your goals?
Well, if you have not been faithful in your devotional time... make that something that you want to grow in... Be faithful in God's word!!!
I John 5:1-13
1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
There are several great verses in this chapter... I will point out a few of my favorite: First, I love verse 4 where it says: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the World!! I am a child of God and therefore this verse promises that I will overcome the World!! The fact is that as long as I am on Gods side, I cannot lose!! I am so thankful that I am a Christian and I can rest in peace knowing that Christ has ovvercome the world and defeated satan for me!!!
Then verses 11 - 13 are a great conclusion to todays devotion. I talks about the fact that people who trust in Christ have life (eternal life), but those people who do not accept Christ do not have life!! Do you knwo anyone that needs to hear that? If so... then tell them!! Who knows what 2009 may bring! Tell your friends and family about Christ before it is too late!!
Love you all! Have a happy New Year!!
Those are some of my goals for 2009!
What are some of your goals?
Well, if you have not been faithful in your devotional time... make that something that you want to grow in... Be faithful in God's word!!!
I John 5:1-13
1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.
9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.
There are several great verses in this chapter... I will point out a few of my favorite: First, I love verse 4 where it says: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the World!! I am a child of God and therefore this verse promises that I will overcome the World!! The fact is that as long as I am on Gods side, I cannot lose!! I am so thankful that I am a Christian and I can rest in peace knowing that Christ has ovvercome the world and defeated satan for me!!!
Then verses 11 - 13 are a great conclusion to todays devotion. I talks about the fact that people who trust in Christ have life (eternal life), but those people who do not accept Christ do not have life!! Do you knwo anyone that needs to hear that? If so... then tell them!! Who knows what 2009 may bring! Tell your friends and family about Christ before it is too late!!
Love you all! Have a happy New Year!!
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