August 2008 Blog Posts (24)

Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 31

"Honor the Lord with all thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine." Proverbs 3:9,10

Our challenge today!

Time is substance, possessions are substance, relationships are substance, money is substance, talents are substance and all that you have is your substance and it says to honor the Lord with all of your substance. How can this be done? By giving… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 29

"Brethren if a man be overtaken in a sin, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself lest thou also be tempted." Ephesians 6:1

Our challenge today!

It is easy and clear to see when another has fallen because there usually is plenty to point at their fault. What is not often seen is the spiritual. A spiritual person will try to cover another's fault and restore them through love. Another person's error may… Continue

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Daily Devotion

August 28

"He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord's; upon them he has set the world." 1Samuel 2:8

Our challenge today!

Sometimes it is difficult to see that God is in charge of all things. Things happen and we often forget who has the power to change them. God has all the power; he has always been in control and will… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 27

"But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying; Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole." Luke 8:50

Our challenge today!

I once read a line of a poem that said: "Don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you." The fact is trouble can trouble us, but our defense against it is to believe! "Only believe!" Jesus told his disciples in John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me." Just believe and she… Continue

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August 26 "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make …

August 26

"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

Our challenge today!

I don't know about you, but I am grateful to God that He does not suffer me to be tempted above what I am able to endure and that He always makes an escape out of it. Did you… Continue

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August 25

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15

Our challenge today!

The question for many people is: "Who was Jesus talking to when he gave this command?" Many will answer: "He was talking to his Disciples." This is a correct answer, however who does he consider his Disciples? Those who believe and confess Him to be their Lord and Savior and love him, because those who… Continue

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August 23

"For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." Romans 10:12,13

Our challenge today!

God is not a respecter of persons, unlike many people who show respect unto others by judging a persons status, race, or likeability, God knows us all as his children. There is no… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 22

"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed." Luke 2:1

Our challenge today!

Even then it was a certain thing that all would be taxed, the taxing of people has always been and everyone had to participate. There is another thing in life that is for certain and that is death. The Bible tells us that it is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgment. That's right! There… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 21

"Now the man out of whom the devils were departed besought him that he might be with him: but Jesus sent him away, saying, Return to thine own house, and show how great things God hath done unto thee." Luke 8:38,39

Our challenge today!

Once again we see a common instruction that is shown throughout God's word. Many of us just want to straightway follow Jesus and be used in his ministry, forgetting our loved ones and the message that Jesus has for them… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 20

"Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?" John 18:10,11

Our Challenge Today!

Lovest thou me? That is the question that we have to answer when we consider Jesus. But how shall we love him is another question. Peter desired to protect Jesus and… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 19

"And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her lest by her continual coming she weary me". Luke 18: 3-5

Our challenge today!

Some have taught that you should only pray a prayer once and not think about your request anymore. Here, the bible… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 17

"And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house." Acts 16:31

Our challenge today!

"Believe" is "where the rubber meets the road" or "where the tree produces fruit" To believe in Jesus is what makes it all happen. Whatever will happen, will happen according to what or whom you believe. It is one thing to go to church, one thing to read your Bible, one thing to be able to quote scriptures, and one thing to be very… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 15

"And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in which land ye dwell: but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15

Our challenge today!

Many people in our day believe that serving the Lord is an evil thing. Often you hear people talk about religious people as though they are… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 14

"The Lord gave the word; great was the company of those that published it." Psalm 68:11

Our challenge today!

There are 66 books in the Bible, 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. All of these books fit together like a glove; none of them contradict the other. The Bible is written in many languages and published in many versions, but Jesus is the subject of them all. He is unchanging. As it is written in Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 13

"Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the savior of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let wives be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it." "So ought men to love their wives as their… Continue

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August 12

"A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another." John 13:34,35

Our challenge today!

Many people believe that they must change their life or certain things in their life before Jesus would ever have anything to do with them. NOT! No, this is not true; Jesus loves you despite where you are. What really… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 10

"He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very good friends". Proverbs 17:9

Our challenge today!

Have you ever had a friend wrong you? Maybe they disappointed you by not standing by your side, or they borrowed something and never returned it, or they told a story that was not true for self-gain? When you "cover" a "wrong" that your friend has done you clearly show that you choose love over all. The wisdom… Continue

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August 9

"We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbor for his good edification. For even Christ pleased not himself, but as it is written; the reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me." Romans 15:1-3

Our challenge today!

So the questions are: Are we our brother’s keeper? And are we expected to look after the weak? Yes! Compassion… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 7

“ Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” 1 Peter 1:23

Our challenge today!

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When the word of God gets in us, it that seed which causes a new life to bloom within our heart and mind and creates an outward expression that gets noticed. We are then born again! What caused it? The word of God, Pure seed of his Holy words! Nicodemus in John chapter 3 asked Jesus about this being… Continue

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Souls For Christ Ministries Daily Devotions

August 6

"This is pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father, to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." James 1:27

Our challenge today!

There are many religions in the world today and many places where people gather together. Beautiful buildings and nicely decorated sanctuaries. It is wonderful to gather together with fellow like-minded individuals. Who would think that this could fall short… Continue

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