devotional
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The Jews, who were under Roman rule at the time of Jesus, sought an all-conquering Messiah—one who would overthrow the Roman grip on Israel and establish an everlasting dynasty. That is what the Chief Priest prayed for; that is what the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Scribes, and the common folk prayed for.
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“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10) This verse reminds us that God is a just and faithful God who remembers the good deeds and sacrifices of His people. When we serve…
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“It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age and who have fallen away, to be brought back to repentance. To their loss they…
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“And may the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else…” (1 Thessalonians 3:12) In this verse, the Apostle Paul expresses his desire for the Thessalonian believers to experience an overflowing love for one another and for all people. He asks the Lord to make their love increase and…
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“Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” (John 13:20) In this verse, Jesus emphasizes the importance of receiving and accepting those who are sent by Him. He makes it clear that to accept someone He sends is to accept Him,…
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“That day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they stood in awe of him, just as they had stood in awe of Moses, the Lord’s servant.” (Joshua 4:14) As Joshua led the Israelites through the Jordan River and into the Promised Land, God did something remarkable. He exalted Joshua in…
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This is a call to spiritual preparation, a recognition that the challenges and opportunities ahead would require a deep reliance on God’s power and presence.
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“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” – James 5:7-8 In this verse, James encourages believers to be…
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“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.” – Romans 16:17 In this verse, Paul urges the believers in Rome to be on guard against those who would seek to…
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