Insightful Devotion

What do you do when, no one’s looking?  For instance, are you one way in public and another way in private?  I ask this, because what we do when no one is looking, plays a big part within our character reflecting our heart and it will always speak more volume than when people are actually witnessing our character.  For the scriptures in Proverbs 15:3 and Ecclesiastes 12:14 says this, "The eyes of the Lord are everywhere. They watch evil people and good people.  For God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil."  So always be alert and of sober mind, doing the will of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

Proverbs 15:3           Ecclesiastes 12:14

Hebrews 10:26-27    Romans 6:14

Isaiah 5:20               Hebrews 12:2

Matthew 16:24-25     Psalms 34:15-19

Isaiah 65:24              Romans 6:1-18

Hebrews 12 1            Peter 1:14-16

2 Samuel 11:1-17 & 26-27

2 Samuel 12:1-25

Psalms 51:1-19

Often times when we are wanting something in our lives so bad, we have a tendency to think yes and go for it.  When instead God, is telling us no or not now, because he knows the complete outcome of the situation.  It’s not that God, is being harsh to us by not letting us go after things he’s placed in our hearts.  It’s just that God, knows our true motives and knows that we are needing to produce more fruit in him. Which means if God, was to give us what we desired in that moment, when we are fruitless in him.  We wouldn’t last long, but would become frustrated in what was meant to be a blessing.

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

Psalms 84:11          Colossians 3:23-25

John 16:33             Romans 2:6-8

Ecclesiastes 3         Hebrews 12

Galatians 5:22-26    Isaiah 64:6

James 4:17              Psalms 34:19

As we end the, "Journey To The Cross" series.  We understand that God, sent his only begotten Son Jesus Christ, to take our place on the Cross at Calvary.  So that we would become dead to sin and alive in Christ, by accepting his finished work. However, as his return nears closer every day, will you accept his invitation or decline it?  The choice is yours, so choose wisely.

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

2 Corinthians 5:8

Matthew 28: 1-10 & 16 -20

John 21:25

Matthew 5: 10-12

Philippians 2:5-15

Romans 10:9-10

Colossians 4:2

Within this new series entitled, "Journey To The Cross."  I want to highlight some of the events that occurred from Palm Sunday.  To the events that unfolded after the Resurrection; which will help us in understanding why Jesus, did what he did in hopes to save the entire world.

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

John 12:1-16

Mark 14:5-9

Matthew 27:1-2 & 11-66

John 3:16-17

When experiencing a power outage in the natural, it can be quite similar in regards, to the spiritual.  Which is why, we are to be alert and of a sober mind and allow God’s, Holy Word to continually transform us for his good.  So keeping that in mind when we are dealing with unfair moments, difficult seasons or unexpected situations.  Always remember, that our next decision is very crucial, because a spiritual power outage, will either draw us to Jesus Christ or away. 

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Luke 22:21-23

Luke 22:31-34

Luke 22:39-62

Matthew 27:3-5

Acts 2:1-4

Acts 2:14-41

Proverbs 3:5-8

John 20:3-10

John 21:4-17

We must be attentive and sober in mind to recognize that our Heavenly Father, is a giving God.  God, has given the world his only begotten Son in order to save it, even giving us breath in our bodies, and so much more.  So when it comes to the gifts that God, wants to bestow on his children, we can be blessed only in our obedience to receive his precious gifts; by welcoming his faithfulness and keeping his promises close to our hearts. Or we can reject his gifts we are in the position of receiving, by allowing our physical eyesight to distort us, from our spiritual insight found in Jesus Christ.

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

Numbers 13:1-3 

Numbers 13:17-33

Numbers 14:1-9

Jesus is asking us a question everyday.  In fact the same question he’s asking us, is the same question he asked his disciples long ago being, “Who do you say that I am.”  So with that in mind, what will your response be?

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

Matthew 16:13-19

John 14:6

John 3:17

As believers in Jesus Christ, we are instructed to be humble and loving. We should have a true desire on the inside of us that professes, that we are unashamed of the uncompromising gospel.  Which in turn makes us want to say something or do something acknowledging, that Jesus Christ, is truly our Lord and Savior.

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

Luke 9:26                 1 John 4:15-21

Matthew 22:37-39     2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Acts 1:8                   Romans 1:16-17

John 4:7-42              Ephesians 3:20

1 Corinthians 2:9      Hebrews 4:12-16

John 3:17

Are you spiritually living on and in a foundation that when the storms of life come your way; you’re constantly drifting into panic, and fear not having any strength to break free?  Well, if that’s the case, it’s time for you to submit your life to the only foundation being Jesus Christ, that can sustain you, and keep you rooted in his perfect peace regardless of any storms that may come your way. 

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

Luke 6:46-49

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Jeremiah 17:7-10

Joshua 24:15

2 Chronicles 7:14

In order for us to make the most of everyday in our lives, for the better.  We have to have a made up mind, that we are going to stand firm in the faith, adhering to the instructions that God, gives us and accepting the promises in which God; tells us that we can receive in him regardless of how things may be occurring throughout our lives. If we can do that, it is then we will be able to understand that we can have life and life more abundantly, and be able to make the most of everyday in our lives.

Scriptures Within This Episode Listed Below:

John 16:33           Romans 12:2

Hebrews 12:2-3     1 Peter 4:12-19

Proverbs 4:23-27