Self is always The Problem

August 1st, 2019

John 3:30 (KJB) He must increase, but I must decrease.

We are often our own worst enemy. Not only that but from birth are naturally drawn to the desires of our own flesh rather than God. Self is always the problem and never the solution, though a person is born naturally hard-wired to seek his own answers in this world, God is waiting for us to recognize Him.

Once a person distinguishes that me, myself, and ...

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1
AUG
2019

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

down with self-sufficiency, God's will, John 3:30, less of self, recognize God, self-will

Not My Will

April 19, 2019

Not My Will

Luke 22:42 (KJB) Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

Jesus rested peacefully inside the will of God. He did not choose to recite a litany of wishes and personal requests before God. His prayer was to fulfill the will of God at whatever personal cost. Did you get that, despite the cost, He would incur in following the will of God?

Often, we like to ...

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19
APR
2019

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

accepting God's will, but yours God, God's will, Luke 22:42, not my will, resting peacefully inside the will of God

What Is Your Life?

October 8th, 2018

What Is Your Life?

James 4:14 (KJB) Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

Often a person can be high minded, thinking he knows exactly what will happen today, tomorrow, and far into the future. His life is a “cookie cutter life,” one that is all planned, prepared, and rolled out just exactly how he likes!

However, the ...

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8
OCT
2018

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

A high minded know it all, God's will, James 4:14, like a vapor here now gone tomorrow, What does your life consist of in this world?

Obedience Without Hesitation

January 22nd, 2018

Obedience Without Hesitation

Matthew 21:6 (KJB) And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them.

This short and succinct scripture verse is speaking of the willing obedience of Jesus Christ’s twelve disciples. Jesus told them to go and to do. They did not hesitate, stop, or sit down. Or choose to go where and when they desired, ignoring the specific commands given to them like Jonah did, when hearing God’s plan for his life.

The chosen disciples elected to do ...

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22
JAN
2018

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

God, God's will, Jesus Christ, Matthew 21:6, obedience, the disciples

YES, GOD! A Selfless Example

January 3rd, 2018

YES, GOD! A Selfless Example

Matthew 26:39 (KJB) And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Oh, how often do we say a big NO to God?

NO God, I want it my way!

Sadly, many people who profess a personal relationship with God inwardly desire to serve a god of their own making. ...

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3
JAN
2018

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

God's will, Matthew 26:39 (KJB), obedience, selflessness, submission

God Gives Doctrine and Instruction

November 6th, 2017

God Gives Doctrine and Instruction

Proverbs 4:1-2 (KJB) Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

God always has the best spiritual intentions for your life and mine. Sometimes any instruction may seem unnecessary or a waste of our time. However, if God is behind them, they are what is best for you and me.

In this Proverb, God is using Solomon to reiterate ...

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6
NOV
2017

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

biblical doctrine, God, God's will, instruction, life application, Proverbs 4:1-2 (KJB)

God Rained Divine Destruction

September 18, 2017

God Rained Divine Destruction

Genesis 19:24-25 (KJB) Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; 25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.

Fiery divine destruction fell succinctly upon the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. It is not spelled out in God’s Word exactly what transpired, but it seems it was some sort ...

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18
SEP
2017

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

divine destruction, Genesis 19:24-25 (KJB), God, God's will, Gomorrah, Lot, Lot's wife, Sodom

When It Is Convenient

September 15, 2017

When It Is Convenient

Acts 24:24-25 (KJB) And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

Many people fall into a dark corridor of “all about me” spiritual abyss ...

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15
SEP
2017

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

Acts 24:24-25 (KJB), convenience, Drusilla, Felix, God's will, self-will

Wrestling of Wills

April 25th, 2017

Wrestling of Wills

Genesis 32:24 (KJB) And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.

Jacob wrestled with a man all night. This was not just any man but a physical manifestation of God.

God could have at any time taken Jacob down and ended this unflattering struggle but God chose to let Jacob continue to scuffle against Him for a stretch. Sometimes He allows you and me to wrestle for a ...

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25
APR
2017

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

Genesis 32:24 (KJB), God, God's will, Jacob, will, wrestling of wills

Pulverized or Grounded by Truth

March 9th, 2017

Pulverized or Grounded by Truth

Matthew 21:43-44 (KJB) Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.

You will be either knocked to the ground by Truth and pulverized into powder. Or a man will be found standing spiritually tall and true ...

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9
MAR
2017

Devotions, Take Up Your Cross

God's will, man's will, Matthew 21:43-44 (KJB), Paul, power of truth, standing spiritually tall, the Truth

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