TheLivingGod Christian News
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.— James 1:26 (NIV)
Devotional provided by Heartlight®
© 1996-2016. All rights reserved.
Verse: Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives.
— Galatians 5:25 nlt
Thought: We are given new life — literally reborn (John 3:3-7; Titus 3:3-7) in Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. Since the Spirit is the source of our new life, then shouldn't we ask the Spirit to take the lead in every part of our lives? Absolutely!
PrayerO Father, I want you to take the lead in every part of my life through the work of your Holy Spirit..
Verse: “Unto thee will I cry, O Lord my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.” — ps 28:1
Thought: A cry is the natural expression of sorrow, and a suitable utterance when all other modes of appeal fail us; but the cry must be alone directed to the Lord, for to cry to man is to waste our entreaties upon the air. When we consider the readiness of the Lord to hear, and his ability to aid, we shall see good reason for directing all our ap..
Key Passage: Some Pharisees came to Jesus. They tried to make Jesus say something wrong. They asked Jesus, “Is it right for a man to divorce his wife?”
— Mark 10:2 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought: Isn't it amazing how religious people can resort to trickery and legalistic debate to try to prove their superiority? Shouldn't we focus on the real issues of God's heart like justice, mercy, and righteous living? Words are important, but religious words become righteous only when they trul..
Verse: “Our heart shall rejoice in Him.” — ps 33:21
Thought: Blessed is the fact that Christians can rejoice even in the deepest distress; although trouble may surround them, they still sing; and, like many birds, they sing best in their cages. The waves may roll over them, but their souls soon rise to the surface and see the light of God's countenance; they have a buoyancy about them which keeps their head always above the water, and helps them to sing amid the tempest, “God is with me still.”..
And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.— 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NIV)
Devotional provided by Heartlight®
© 1996-2016. All rights reserved.
Verse: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
— Galatians 5:22-23 nlt
Thought: While we don't have the personal power to manufacture holiness on our own strength, God's miracle happens in us when we yield to the Spirit's lead in our lives: Christ-likeness takes shape in us! We display the character and compassion of Jesus!
PrayerO Fat..
Verse: “The voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day.” — ge 3:8
Thought: My soul, now that the cool of the day has come, retire awhile and hearken to the voice of thy God. He is always ready to speak with thee when thou art prepared to hear. If there be any slowness to commune it is not on his part, but altogether on thine own, for he stands at the door and knocks, and if his people will but open he rejoices to enter. But in what state is my heart, which is my Lord's g..
Key Passage: Then Jesus left that place. He went into the area of Judea and across the Jordan River. Again, many people came to him. And Jesus taught the people like he always did.
— Mark 10:1 ERV (Read Full Text)
Key Thought: Two characteristics marked Jesus' ministry at this stage of his life. First, he was very popular and crowds accompanied him everywhere he went. Second, he taught them God's will. Jesus' goal in attracting people was not to gain an earthly following, but to teach..
Verse: “In summer and in winter shall it be.” — zec 14:8
Thought: The streams of living water which flow from Jerusalem are not dried up by the parching heats of sultry midsummer any more than they were frozen by the cold winds of blustering winter. Rejoice, O my soul, that thou art spared to testify of the faithfulness of the Lord. The seasons change and thou changest, but thy Lord abides evermore the same, and the streams of his love are as deep, as broad and as full as ever. The heats of business..