Daily Devotions
"I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Colossians 2:2-3 NLT
OCTOBER 1
"When Daniel knew that the writing [of the law] was signed, he went into his house; and ... kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed."- Daniel 6:10
Daniel served King Darius faithfully and loyally, because that was his job. In any matter where allegiance to the king would interfere with his obedience to God’s commandments, Daniel chose the latter, regardless of the penalties imposed. Psalms 55:17
October 1
I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle while the wicked is before me. (Psalm 39:1)
PROBABLY every person of experience will fully agree with the statement that the tongue is potent in its influence beyond any other member of the body, for either good or evil. Experience teaches also that with the vast majority it is easier to control any other organ than the tongue. So skillful a servant is it that every ambition and passion and inclination of the fallen nature seeks to use it as a servant or channel for evil. It requires, therefore, on the part of the Christian, increased vigilance, wisdom and care so as to govern this member of his body and bring it into subjection to the new mind in Christ, that it shall be, not a hindrance to himself or to others, but, on the contrary, a help in the narrow way.
October 1
Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7
WHILE each act and word and thought has its bearing upon the ultimate results in every Christian's life, nevertheless no one thought, no one word, and no one deed carries the deciding weight, either for good or for evil. The more loyal we are, the more faithful we are, the fewer slips we make, the more like our Redeemer we shall be, and the brighter will be our reward, for as the apostle declares, "For one star differeth from star in glory, so also is the resurrection of the dead." Those, then, who are of the world may know that every good and every evil act of theirs will have a weight and influence in respect to their trial for life or death under the messianic kingdom arrangements. And every Christian who has entered into a covenant to become dead with Christ that he may also live with him, to suffer with Christ that he may also reign with him--all such should know that every word, every thought, every act, has a bearing upon the great results. Hence, as the apostle says, all such should walk through life circumspectly, wisely, seeking to know and to do the things pleasing to God, and to attain the highest reward.
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