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08
Nov '19

Stronger Together

Posted on Nov 8, 2019 in Devotions | Tags: , ,

08
Nov '19
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (Hebrews 10:24-25) 

I had a pastor tell me years ago, “Crystal, you should be in church every time these doors are open.” I remember getting mad at him thinking, “Who does he think he is?!” Well, now I understand. He thought he was my pastor, watching over my soul; he knew my struggles and knew the best place for me to overcome was being consistently around the things and people of God. 
 
I see it now as a pastor that those who struggle the most are inconsistent with church attendance. They are inconsistent with Bible study and prayer group. They are inconsistent with small groups and so they struggle and are up and down in their emotions like a yoyo. 

If you neglect the Body, you become weaker not stronger and are more susceptible to deception and the schemes of Satan. If you are struggling and are constantly up and down, immerse yourself in the things of God. Stop skipping corporate worship, the Word is going forth and you’re missing that time of praise and fellowship when His presence is so strong. Go to Bible Study and prayer group. It’s more important than Monday Night Football. Your faith is more precious than gold!
 
Father, we are not those who walk in darkness, but are children of the Light! Help us walk side by side with our brothers in Christ for we are stronger together! In Jesus’ name.
 
Wow! This devotion blessed me. This very topic has been heavy on my heart lately. It may be a topic that steps all over your toes and you may say as the gal in this devotion said, who do you think you are, but folks, we are living in the last days, more now than ever, the enemy is roaming about seeking who He can devour and as today’s devotion says, If you neglect the Body, you become weaker not stronger and are more susceptible to deception and the schemes of Satan. If you make church a priority, your children, your family will pick up on that, you treat church as if it is simply another activity to take or leave, they will pick up on that as well. Being “too busy” is a myth, people make time for the things that are really important to them. Ask yourself this question today, Is church a priority, do you hit and miss and only attend when it’s convenient? We are stronger together!
 
Have a beautiful and uplifting day in The Lord!
 
Today’s Reading is Joshua 24:15

14
Nov '16

Together!

Posted on Nov 14, 2016 in Devotions | Tags: , , ,

14
Nov '16

That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 15:6)

The apostle Paul recognized the power of Christians working together in many of his letters to the early churches. He urged the Roman believers to accept each other the way Christ had accepted them and said, “Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 15:5–6).

Unity with other believers enables us to broadcast God’s greatness and also helps us to endure persecution. Knowing that the Philippians would pay a price for their faith, Paul encouraged them to strive “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God” (Phil. 1:27–28).

Satan loves to divide and conquer, but his efforts fail when, with God’s help, ”Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:3).

Dear God, please let Christians everywhere experience the blessing of unity in You. Remind us of what we have in common: one hope, one faith, and one Lord—Jesus Christ. Amen.
 
When I read this I felt it was fitting for what’s been transpiring around us, we must continue coming together in unity with other believers in prayer, in fasting and in conversation, encouraging one another, building each other up in The Lord. There is no time for disrespect, gossip or jealousy amongst the believers. We are called to further the Kingdom and in doing so coming together is what we are called to do. Let us not allow the enemy to divide and conquer. Let us stand strong together. And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
 
Have a wonderful day in The Lord!

Today’s Reading is Romans 15:1-7