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  • Max Lucado Daily Devotional - The Battle Belongs to the Lord

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    “‘The battle belongs to the Lord” (1 Samuel 17:47 MEV). When everyone stared at Goliath, David never gave him the time of day. David found a source of strength into which he could tap. The right thoughts led to the right reaction.

    No one needs to tell you giants roam this world. No one needs to tell you this life is a battle. But maybe someone needs to remind you the battle belongs to the Lord. You never fight alone. You never fight solo. You never face a challenge without the backup of God Almighty. God is with you as you face your giant. With you as you are wheeled into surgery. With you as you enter the cemetery. With you, always. Silence the voice that says, “The challenge is too great.” And welcome God’s voice that reminds, “The battle belongs to the Lord.”

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  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - October 27th - Galatians 6:6

    Galatians 6:6

    Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them.

    It’s not surprising that Paul spoke so clearly about the need to care for teachers in the early Church. They had a crucial role, and if they were not supported by the financial gifts of the church members, they would starve. The Galatian Christians needed to be reminded of their responsibilities. When Paul wrote to his young colleague Timothy, he referred to the need to show respect for church leaders and to ensure that they were well paid. He used an interesting verse from the Old Testament to support this view: “You must not muzzle an ox to keep it from eating as it treads out the grain” (Deuteronomy 25:4). Perhaps you hadn’t thought of comparing your church leader to an ox, but the point was clear – the church members needed to accept the responsibility to provide for their teachers and leaders.
    Churches are far more organised these days, and most churches have a very thoughtful and responsible way of financing and supporting their ministers, but it is still important for church members to be alert to their responsibilities. I have known many ministers suffer significantly because of the thoughtlessness of church members, who have simply assumed that their leaders were well provided for, unaware of financial and housing needs. Some have even thought that it was appropriate for their church leaders to suffer as part of their Christian calling. Such immoral thinking is deeply shocking and, happily, I sense that it is increasingly rare.
    Everyone, whatever their work, needs to be well cared for in order to be truly effective. Christian teachers and leaders are no different. We all need to accept our part of the responsibility for ensuring, in the words of the apostle Paul, that all good things are shared with them.

    Question

    Are you convinced that your own church leaders are well provided for?

    Prayer

    Lord God, I thank you for my church leaders. Help me to always do what I can to ensure that they receive all the support and encouragement that they need. Amen

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