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Devoted in the English language means to have a strong love or loyalty for something or someone. The idea then is they w...
29/04/2021

Devoted in the English language means to have a strong love or loyalty for something or someone. The idea then is they were in a constant mode of love and loyalty. They were focused, and fortunately, they were focused on the things that would build them up, keep them accountable, deepen their love for each other, and center their attention on God.

Therefore, “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10:24-25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And...
27/04/2021

“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭2:42-47‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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03/04/2021

PAUSE. PONDER. PRAY
Text: Matthew 27:62-66
Philippians: 2:1-11

Jesus made Himself nothing.

In our culture of self-promotion the thought of making oneself nothing is a foreign concept. Yet, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Creator of heaven and earth, put others before himself. Though He had equality with God the Father, He did not hold fast to His rights, demand His place, or claim His position as God. Instead, He made himself nothing.

How did He make himself nothing? By assuming the place of a servant. How did He humble himself? By becoming obedient. Obedient to the point of death. Even the horrific death of the cross. He who was the highest took the lowest place. For us.

What was the outcome of such incredible humility? God lifted Him up to the place
of supreme exaltation and gave Him the highest place. His name is above every name.

PONDER.

TAKE THE TRUTH TO HEART

What would it look like for us to follow in Jesus’ example of humility?

If we were to humble ourselves as He did, it would mean that we would deliberately, intentionally, and worshipfully make ourselves nothing. We would not draw
attention to ourselves. Instead we would turn our eyes to Christ and make Him everything. We would focus all of our attention upon Christ and assume a posture of worship within our hearts. We would bow before Him in all things at all times. He would be our Lord. He would be our King.

It would also mean that we would deliberately and intentionally seek how we may serve others. We would put them before ourselves. We would serve them in love. We
would serve Christ by serving them.

Every day we can choose to follow Christ by grace, through faith. We can take up our cross, die to self, make ourselves nothing and turn around to see how we can serve others. We can choose to put others before ourselves. We can follow Jesus’ and His example. We can practice humility.

As we do this moment by moment, we are minimized and Christ is magnified.

PRAY.

Lord, have mercy on us. Help us take the lowest place. Help us grant you the highest place in our hearts, in our minds, and in our lives.

May we worship you as Lord and KING!
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen

PAUSE. PONDER. PRAYText: Matthew 27:33-54“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might be...
02/04/2021

PAUSE. PONDER. PRAY
Text: Matthew 27:33-54

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭5:21‬ ‭ESV‬‬

PAUSE.
Dear Rescued One, pause for a moment, something too fantastic to invent, something so incredibly God. The Creator of All in the womb of a woman, conceived by the Holy Spirit. The King of kings, Lord of lords, Almighty God was born of a woman, laid in a manger, walked in our shoes, lived a perfect life, and died in our place.

He overcame sin, death, and despair and in exchange gave us His righteousness,
His hope, and His grace. Let us be humbled by this amazing love and mercy in light of our terrible sin and rebellion. Let us be compelled by this amazing compassion in view of our tremendous weakness and frailty.


PONDER.
TAKE THE TRUTH TO HEART

Moment by moment may we thank Jesus for Calvary. May we love Him with of our lives exalting Him above all. May we be more than willing to put our flesh to death
and live for Him. In deepness of gratitude may we joyfully and faithfully fix our eyes upon Him and pick up and carry our cross in the power of His grace.
As a result, may others see their Savior, look to Calvary's cross for their redemption,
and receive His righteousness, His hope, and His grace!

PRAY.
Lord Jesus, I thank you for dying for us for taking our sin and the penalty it deserved so that we might live.I praise you for your great mercy and your wonderful, extravagant grace! Where would I be without you?

Help me live each day with this in mind. Help me be full of grace and gratitude.

In your name I pray,
Amen

01/04/2021

PAUSE. PONDER. PRAY
Text: Matthew 26:45-70

Judas was a man who followed Jesus, went to synagogue, gave alms, and said his prayers, but in the end his heart betrayed him. Jesus asked him would he betray the Son of Man with a kiss?

Charles Spurgeon wrote: "Let me be on my guard when the world puts on a loving face, for it will, if possible, betray me as it did my Master, with a kiss. Whenever a man is about to stab religion, he usually professes very great reverence for it. Let me beware of the sleek-faced hypocrisy which is armor-bearer to heresy and infidelity. Knowing the deceitfulness of unrighteousness, let me be wise as a serpent to detect and avoid the designs of the enemy. The young man, void of understanding, was led astray by the kiss of the strange woman: may my soul be so graciously instructed."

We don't want to be found guilty of the sin of Judas.

If we have been baptized into the name of Jesus, is He our Lord? If we say that we are a follower of His, are we following Him?

If we say that we believe the Word of God is our authority, do we obey it?

If we say we love Him, we don't want to betray Him. We don't want to betray our Master with a kiss.

Let me ask you this. Do you love Him? How do you act upon that love? Even a child is known by the choices he makes, how he behaves, and what comes from his mouth. (Proverbs 20:11).

Do you worship the Lord on Sunday and then disregard His commands on Monday? Do you keep your tongue from gossip? Do you keep yourself pure?
Do you honor the Lord with your first fruits? Do you speak the truth?
Do you keep your word?

If we love Jesus we will honor and obey Him.

We do not want to deceive ourselves.

PONDER.

TAKE THE TRUTH TO HEART


Are any of us religious but not rescued from the fires of hell? Are any of us religious but not a true friend of Christ? Do we know of anyone who thinks that they are a
Christian because they go to church, say their prayers, participate in
communion, confess their sins, or do good deeds?

Are you convinced you are devoted because of your outward devotion? Don't let your heart deceive you. Don't be fooled by your feelings. Be careful. Take time to pause, ponder, and pray. The Lord loves you and doesn't want you to be deceived.

This is holy week. It can be a very special time in your relationship with the Lord. Take extra time in His Word. Pray and fast for holiness for yourself and those you love. Pray that you would love the Lord with your all. Ask the Lord for His mercy and His grace. Ask Him for the strength to be obedient to whatever He may ask of you. Ask the Lord for His grace to help you to be found fully faithful.


PRAY.

Lord, please produce in me true holiness of heart. Give me a persevering and abiding faith. I want to walk so nearly and so closely with you. Never let me betray you.

I do love you, Jesus. Help me love you more.

It is in your name I pray,

Amen

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