A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 3 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Pastor Timothy B. Hille serves as a guest preacher.

The sermon defines true worship not merely as musical expression but as the total submission of the will to God, illustrated by the Hebrew concept of bowing. Drawing primarily from the Book of Revelation, the speaker emphasizes that God's word is determinative and that Jesus Christ alone is worthy to open the scroll of judgment due to His redemptive sacrifice. The central message asserts that authentic worship involves both awe for God's creative power and gratitude for His redeeming grace, resulting in a life of obedience and trust. Believers are called to act as a kingdom of priests, mediating between God and humanity through the proclamation of the gospel. Ultimately, worship is presented as the eternal activity of the redeemed, extending far beyond corporate singing into every aspect of daily life.

Biblical Life                                    "Are We Alone or Deceived?"                        2 Corinthians 4:4   Darkness from the Devil (4a)  Psa. 89:11 The heavens are yours; the earth also is yours; the world and all that is in it, you have founded them.                   Who is Satan?    -           Satan (Zec. 3; Nu. 22; 1 Sam. 19;29) -           Devil (1 Ki. 11; Lu.4) -           Destroyer (Rev. 9)  -           Prince or ruler of this world (Jo. 12; 14; Eph. 2) -           Old Serpent and Great Dragon (Rev. 12)   Light of the Gospel and Glory of Christ (4b) the image (or exact likeness= icon) of God.                3 Reasons Aliens Haven't Visited Earth?     1.      Space is just too big   2.      Our atmosphere and environmental conditions could be toxic to alien life  3.      They probably don't exist   Jo. 12:35-36 35 So Jesus said to them, "The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. 36 While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light."

The sermon explores the narrative of Ruth and Boaz in Ruth chapter 2, presenting Boaz as a type of Christ who acts as the Kinsman Redeemer. The preacher outlines six specific acts of kindness shown by Boaz—providing space, protection, water, blessing, fellowship, and abundant provision—to illustrate the comprehensive nature of God's grace toward believers. By comparing Boaz's actions to divine salvation, the text emphasizes that every aspect of a Christian's spiritual life is sustained by God's free grace rather than human merit. The message encourages believers to view their relationship with Christ through the lens of this overwhelming, unmerited favor and the promise of eternal union as His bride.

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