Today's Devotion: Jesus, Only Savior

Thanks be to God for sending His only begotten Son into the world to save sinners. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is He, and He has gone to prepare a place for His children, so that where He is, there we may be also. Thomas said to Jesus, "Lord we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?" (John 14:5) Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6)

When Philip asked to see the Father, Jesus said, "He who has seen Me has seen the Father." (John 14:9) Jesus also declared in John 10:9, "I am the door. If any man enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture."

Praise Jesus, the image of the invisible God, our Great Shepherd of the sheep; full of grace and truth; the Word made flesh.

From a song of Moses:

"Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, as raindrops on the tender herb, and as showers on the grass. For I proclaim the name of the Lord: Ascribe greatness to our God. He is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; righteous and upright is He." (Deuteronomy 32:1-4)

There is salvation in no other name or means of entering the kingdom of God. "And He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore His arm brought salvation unto Him, and His righteousness, it sustained Him." (Isaiah 59:16)

Adopted by God, He has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying "Abba, Father!" (Galatians 4:6) The Holy Spirit of truth teaches us and gives us spiritual understanding—We are the holy temple of God and if we abide in Him and His words abide in us, we grow in grace and are fruitful in the knowledge of Him, having become partakers of the divine nature and recipients of exceeding great and precious promises, in this life and the age to come.

"If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him and We will come to him and make our abode with him." (John 14:23) "God has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life." (1 John 5:11 & 12)

"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has sent." (John 17:3)

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Seasons of Transformation

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven (Ecclesiastes 3:1). Throughout the seasons here on earth, we observe the changing landscapes of nature, and similarly, in the various aspects of our lives, time and purpose unfold according to God's plan, not ours. "I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him." (Ecclesiastes 3:14)

It is God who is excellent in counsel and guidance, who instructs and teaches the plowman. (See Isaiah 28:23-29).

When the apostles inquired of Jesus concerning the restoration of the kingdom to Israel, Jesus said to them: "It is not for you to know times and seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." (Acts 1:7 & 8)

Praise God who equips, empowers and perfects His church in every good work to do His will. In every season, He is transforming our lives as we yield to the Holy Spirit—working in us that which is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ—conforming us to the image of His dear Son. To Him be glory forevermore. Amen.

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More Inspiration

Every Season Has a Purpose

God's Manifold Grace Abounds

We are saved by grace, kept by grace. God's grace is sufficient for every task and every need. There is no short supply for the humble in His sight. "He giveth more grace." (James 4:6)
The apostle Paul considered himself chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15), and set himself forth as an example of the grace of God. He stated: "For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." (1 Corinthians 15:9 & 10)

Let's come boldly to the throne of grace. Thank You merciful God for Your manifold grace which abounds and flows into our lives by the power of the Holy Spirit, so that we may be who You would have us to be, and do what You would have us to do, to the glory of Your name. Amen.

What a Loving Savior!

Praise the Lord who has redeemed His people and brought us to His banqueting table. When He enters our lives, He restores our broken walls and gates. He fills our hearts with much joy and gladness. Oh, how His heart rejoices... oh, how He loves His own.

Hear the Word of God by the prophet Zephaniah: "The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing."

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Bible Verses About Love

The Lord Our Dwelling Place

Related Bible Readings:

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever; with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 89:1)

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust." (Psalm 91:1 & 2)

A Prayer:
Thank You gracious God of our salvation, for being our dwelling place throughout the years. You are righteous and just; You are faithful. Your compassions fail not; You satisfy us with Your enduring mercy. You fill our hearts with joy and gladness. Eternal God, You are our refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms. In Your name alone we trust. Amen

Inspiration For Our Christian Walk

Praise the Lord, Creator and Savior!

From sunrise to sunset, the name of the Lord is worthy to be praised! The One by Whom all things were created is the Savior of our souls. For it pleased the Father for all the fullness to dwell in Christ and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself.

Thank you Father God for sending Your Son Jesus to save us. Thank You Jesus for coming into the world which was made by You, to die for our sins, and being raised, justified us by faith in Your name. Thank You Holy Spirit for working in our hearts, to make known the heart of God. Amen.

Heart to Heart: Becoming Like Christ, the King of Glory

As we walk with the Lord and incline our hearts to do His will, we become more like Christ. We have no power of our own to attain to such a high calling. When the King of Glory comes in, our vessels are filled with His glorious light, so that we can grow in grace, and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and be transformed into His image. In His light, we see light. To Him be glory forever. Amen.

Related Bible Readings:

2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

2 Corinthians 4:6 & 7

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed  to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

Exodus 34:6
And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. And the Lord passed by before Him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God; merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth. (See also Exodus 33:18-23 where Moses besought God to see His glory and the entire Chapter 34.)

Psalm 89:14-17

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; mercy and truth go before Your face. Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance. In Your name they rejoice all day long, and in Your righteousness they are exalted. For You are the glory of their strength, and in Your favor our horn is exalted.

Psalm 24:7-10

Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. Se'lah.

Everlasting Word

Believe, trust in, hold fast to God's everlasting Word. It cannot change; it shall not pass away.

Related Bible Readings:

Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God stands forever. 

Psalm 119:89

Forever, O Lord, Your Word is settled in heaven. 

Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.

Blessed in Christ Jesus

And the Lord spoke to Moses saying: "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, 'This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." ' (Numbers 6:24-26)

"So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them." (Numbers 6:27)

Thanks be to our holy, merciful God and Savior, who has redeemed us and called us by His name. We are accepted in Christ; we are loved; we have peace with God; we are blessed. Amen.

Related Bible Readings: 

Ephesians Chapter 1:3-6

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

1 Peter 2:9 & 10

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. 

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Rejoice and Be Glad in the Lord!

Psalm 118:24

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

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Psalm 32:11

Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous; 

and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!

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Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, rejoice!

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Psalm 68:3 & 4

Let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God; yes, let them rejoice 

exceedingly. Sing to God, sing praises to His name; extol Him who rides on 

the clouds, by His name YAH, and rejoice before Him.

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Come and Drink

Jesus is the living water that you drink and you never thirst again. He baptizes us with His Holy Ghost and power, so that we can live Godly lives and be His witnesses. He satisfies our souls in a dry and thirsty land. "With joy you shall draw waters out of the wells of salvation." (Isaiah 12:3)

To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen.

 

Devotions: 

Come and Drink, Live in the Fullness of God's Grace        

Prayers for Life's Journey Online

The Fruit of the Spirit

In the Christian life, as we walk in the Spirit, the sinful nature is put to death and the fruit of the Spirit is produced in our lives. It is the work of the Holy Spirit, who cultivates our hearts and minds and transforms us into the image of Christ. May the cry of our hearts be: "Give me a heart like Yours, Lord God!" Amen.

Related Bible Reading: Galatians Chapter 5

Fruit of the Spirit in a Yielded Vessel

Christian Journey: Pruning

Fruitful Life

Bible Verses About Being Fruitful

Everlasting Light

Morning Devotion: Walk in the Light of God

Walking in the Light of God's Word

Walking in the Light of His Glory

Glory Rising

Blessed Assurance

Divine Purpose

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Surrender

Morning Devotion: Do Not Be Afraid

Praise and Worship the Captain of Our Salvation, Who Lives Forevermore!

Happy, Beautiful Monday!

Thanks be to God for another new day/new month. Praise and worship the Captain of our salvation, who lives forevermore. 

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The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength

Every moment of every day, in every circumstance, we can rejoice in spirit, soul and body; for the joy of the Lord is our strength. So again, I say rejoice!

Related Bible Readings: Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4

Joy, Real Joy

Our True Treasure of Joy and Rejoicing

Walk with Jesus on land and on water. Have faith; 
be filled with His unspeakable joy!

Joy to the World; Come and Worship Christ the King

A Life of Praise and Worship

David in Psalm 145:3 declared, "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable. His son Solomon in 1 Kings 8:27, declared, "But will God indeed dwell on earth Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain You. How much less this temple which I have built!"

Reflection:

It is said that this vast earth on which we live can fill the sun about one million times. What a thought! Now consider: there are things created far beyond what man can see or fathom, and the Great God who made them all, is worthy of our praise and worship. He has not made anything His equal. 

A Prayer:

Lord God, we dedicate ourselves to You, the One True God. For we are Your temple in which Your Spirit dwells and Your temple is holy. We humbly bow in Your presence, to praise You and worship You, in spirit and in truth; now and throughout eternity. Amen.

What a Faithful Savior and King!

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