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I Will Not Be Shaken

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Scripture: Psalms 16:8 (NIV) 8  I keep my eyes always on the Lord . With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Devotion : When life’s storms rage around us, it’s easy to feel unsettled and overwhelmed. Our minds wander to worries, anxieties, and fears about the future or the unknown. Yet Psalm 16:8 (NIV) offers a profound declaration of hope and stability: “I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” This verse becomes a lifeline when chaos threatens to shake our world. It reminds us that our security is not found in the shifting circumstances of life but in the steadfast presence of God. Keeping our eyes “always on the Lord” requires intentionality. In a culture filled with distractions and competing priorities, it’s easy to lose sight of God’s presence. But David’s words urge us to make God the focus of our days — to look to Him in every moment, whether in joy or hardship. When we center our thoughts, our hopes, and our...
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The One Who Mediates

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  Scripture: Galatians 3:20 ( ESV ) “Now an intermediary implies more than one, but God is one.” Devotion: At first glance, Galatians 3:20 may seem obscure, even cryptic. Nestled in Paul ’s dense argument about the law and the promise, this verse can feel like a theological speed bump. But when we slow down and reflect, we discover a profound truth about the nature of God and His relationship with us. Paul is contrasting two covenants: the law, given through Moses with the mediation of angels (Galatians 3:19), and the promise, given directly to Abraham by God. The law required intermediaries—angels, Moses, and eventually priests. But the promise? It came from God alone. This is Paul’s point: “An intermediary implies more than one, but God is one.” In other words, when a mediator is involved, there are two parties negotiating. However, when God made His promise to Abraham, there was no room for negotiation. No conditions. No intermediary. Just God, in His sovereign ...
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Summary of Amos

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  A Concise Overview of the Old Testament Prophet and His Message Introduction The Book of Amos is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament of the Bible. Written by Amos , a shepherd from Tekoa in Judah , the book is set during the reigns of Uzziah (king of Judah) and Jeroboam II (king of Israel), around the 8th century BCE . Amos delivers a prophetic message to the northern kingdom of Israel , warning of impending judgment due to their social injustices and religious hypocrisy. Main Themes ·          Social Justice: Amos denounces the wealthy elite for oppressing the poor, exploiting the vulnerable, and perverting justice. He proclaims that true worship of God must be accompanied by righteous living and fair treatment of others. ·          Religious Hypocrisy: The prophet criticizes empty ritualism and religious ceremonies that lack sincere devotion and moral integrity. He...
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Building on the Rock

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  Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27 (NIV) 24  “Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25  The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26  But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27  The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” Devotion In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus paints a vivid picture of two builders, each faced with the same storms but experiencing drastically different outcomes. The wise builder constructs his house on the rock—firm, unyielding, and lasting—while the foolish builder settles for sand, unstable and unreliable. Both hear Jesus’s words, but only one puts them into practice, and therein lies th...
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Grow In Grace

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  Grow In Grace Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Devotion: As we look to the words of 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen,” we are reminded of the never-ending journey of our spiritual lives. Growth is not something that happens to us passively. It’s an active pursuit, a daily decision to lean into the grace and wisdom that only Christ can give. Peter encourages us not to remain stagnant or satisfied with where we are but to constantly seek a deeper relationship with Jesus. This verse is not just a reminder—it’s an invitation to transformation. But what does it mean to “grow in grace”? Grace is more than unmerited favor; it is God’s loving kindness and strength that empowers us to live beyond our own limitations. To grow in grace means to increasingly rely on God’s l...
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God is a Consuming Fire

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Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29 ( NIV ) Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken , let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe , for our “God is a consuming fire.” Devotion In Hebrews 12:28-29, we are reminded of the unshakeable nature of God's kingdom and called to respond with thankfulness, reverence, and awe. These verses follow a passage that contrasts the old covenant, marked by trembling at Mount Sinai, with the new covenant established through Christ . While the old covenant instilled fear, the new covenant invites us into grace and stability—yet it still calls us to honor God's holiness. "For our God is a consuming fire" is not just a warning, but an invitation to recognize the power and purity of God Himself. When we approach God, we do so as beneficiaries of a kingdom that cannot be shaken—not by circumstances, trials, or the chaos of the world. This reality should fill us with deep gratitude. ...
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Are We Ready to Repent Yet?

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  Scripture: 21:31b-32(NIV) Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. Devotion: In Matthew 21:31b-32, Jesus delivers a powerful message that strikes at the core of religious pride and self-righteousness. Addressing the chief priests and elders, Jesus surprises His audience by saying, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.” At first glance, this statement is startling. Tax collectors and prostitutes were seen as some of the most sinful and least respected members of society. Yet, Jesus places them in a position of spiritual privilege over those who outwardly seemed righteous. Why would Jesus make such a bold and seemingly upside-do...
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