Monthly Archives: October 2018

October 31st-What will it take, what level of obedience do we have to reach, for us to get out of God’s way and do what He calls us to do?

Acts 11: 7“I also heard a voice saying to me, ‘Get up, Peter; kill and eat.’ 8“But I said, ‘By no means, Lord, for nothing unholy or unclean has ever entered my mouth.’ 9“But a voice from heaven answered a … Continue reading

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October 30th-Is He given the appropriate position on the advisory board of our lives?

Acts 9: 10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” 11And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the … Continue reading

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October 29th-As a mature Christian, a goal for each of us would be to be able to turn most any Scriptural question or discussion of faith ultimately toward a presentation of the Gospel.

Acts 8: 34The eunuch answered Philip and said, “Please tell me, of whom does the prophet say this? Of himself or of someone else?” 35Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture he preached Jesus to him. Queried … Continue reading

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October 28th- the one task at which we all are to become proficient, is prayer.

Acts 6: 3“Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in charge of this task. 4“But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry … Continue reading

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October 27th-What Peter did give is what he possessed in abundance: his faith.

Acts 3: 6But Peter said, “I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene—walk!” We cannot give what we do not possess. What Peter did … Continue reading

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October 26th- Instead of telling someone we will lift them up, we should simply do it right on the spot.

Acts 1: 14These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. One of our most basic tenets is prayer. And one the most effective … Continue reading

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October 25th-we must try to love others with a love that at least approaches our level of self-love.

John 21: 15So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said* to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said* to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said* to him, … Continue reading

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October 24th- The Lord’s prayer to the Heavenly Father concerning the disciples is remarkable.

John 17: 18“As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. The Lord’s prayer to the Heavenly Father concerning the disciples is remarkable. For, He sends them into the world not simply to teach … Continue reading

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October 23rd-But, everyone has a path to peace, if they know Jesus

John 16: 33“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” Jesus is explaining His peace to the disciples. Notice … Continue reading

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October 22nd- Sometimes our heart must lead us far out of our comfort zone.

John 13: 5Then He poured* water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded. We have surely heard this story before, as the Lord assumes the … Continue reading

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