Tag: Christian devotional
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When God Says Be Courageous: What Joshua 1:9 Teaches Us About Fear and Faith
God does not command courage where there is nothing to fear. Think about that. When God told Joshua, “Be strong, vigorous, and very courageous,” He knew what Joshua was about to face. He knew there were battles ahead. He knew there were enemies in the Promised Land. He knew Joshua would have to lead people…
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The Gift of Not Knowing
Have you ever felt uncomfortable simply because you didn’t know something? Someone knows what happened, but you don’t. There is a conversation you were not part of. A decision is being made somewhere, and you have no idea what the outcome will be. Something is trending, and everybody seems to know the story except you.…
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When Hard Work Becomes Disobedience
Key Scripture: “To obey is better than sacrifice.” — 1 Samuel 15:22 There is nothing wrong with hard work. The Bible honours diligence. We are told to work heartily, as unto the Lord (Colossians 3:23). Proverbs repeatedly commends diligence, discipline and wise labour. But here is a truth we don’t always want to hear: Hard…
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4 Ways of Embracing Genuine Worship in the Face of Trials
“Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship” – Job 1:20(NIV) Reading the story of Job’s predicament in chapter one of his book, I was fascinated by his reaction to the series of bad news he received in a single day. Job’s…
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Devotional: Let Not Your Heart be Troubled
Bible Reading: John 14:25-31These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you,…
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Devotional: Honour the Name of Jesus
Bible Text:“Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” – Philippians 2:9-10 (NIV)Memory Verse: “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run…