'No Hidden Skeletons' — Matthew 1:6-10

David was the father of Solomon (whose mother was Bathsheba, the widow of Uriah).
Solomon was the father of Rehoboam.
Rehoboam was the father of Abijah.
Abijah was the father of Asa.
Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat.
Jehoshaphat was the father of Jehoram.
Jehoram was the father of Uzziah.
Uzziah was the father of Jotham.
Jotham was the father of Ahaz.
Ahaz was the father of Hezekiah.
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh.
Manasseh was the father of Amon.
Amon was the father of Josiah— Matthew 1:6-10 NLT

Key Thought

Nearly every family has a few skeletons in its closets, and you can find them if you open up enough closets! (For those not familiar with the idiom "skeletons in the closet," it is another way of saying that someone has some bad family secrets and tries to keep them hidden. One of the most significant "skeletons" is Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and the one for whom David lusted, then had Uriah placed in danger so that he died in battle, and finally married her.) As a propaganda piece, the Bible is not very good because it doesn't even try to hide the skeletons — not even in Jesus' family tree. Instead, the Scriptures are brutally honest about the failures of even our greatest Bible heroes. You look through today's verses and you'll find some serious skeletons. It's as if God is saying to us, "If I can bring triumph through them and their failures, just imagine what I can do through you!" I don't know about you, but that surely is encouraging to me. I call this the principle of "Hallelujah anyway!" God's power and grace triumph over our failures.

Today's Prayer

Almighty God, I am thankful that your strength is made perfect in weakness. I don't want to stumble or fall in my service to you, but it is very encouraging to know that you have raised so many others up from failure and made them useful and holy to you. Please forgive my sins and empower me to overcome my weaknesses and sin. Thank you for giving me reasons not to give up when I do falter. In the name of Jesus, my atoning sacrifice and hero, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
Ephesians 2:8-10
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
1 Timothy 1:15-17

Then as you would love to be in the Presence of Christ, and you become a part of Christ, then people love to become in your presence, because you become a part of God, son and daughter of God.

Happy New Week! This month, we have planted many spiritual seeds (the Word), to strengthen our faith against the battles of life. But no matter how good the seed or ground is, if there is a drought, it won’t spring. So, water your faith by engaging in spiritual exercises. Prayer is a good way to start. Will you begin today?

*_For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises up again; But the wicked are overthrown by calamity._*
Proverbs 24:16

*Prayer :*

Inspire me to give of my best and make good use of the talents You have given me, that I may get up whenever I fall and as well encourage others.

Help me to take failure not as a measure of my worth but as a chance for a new start. Show me how to be positive in attitude appreciating what I have.

Father, I ask for strength to hold my faith in You this day and every day.
In Jesus' name, I pray.

*_An Inspiring New Month_*

PRAYER FOR TODAY 🤎🙏🏿

Heavenly Father, I give thanks to You, for Psalm 107:1 declares, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Lord, I am grateful for Your goodness, mercy, and unfailing love in my life. Even when I fall short, Your love never wavers. Thank You for sustaining me, protecting me, and providing for me each day. I acknowledge that every blessing I have is because of Your grace, and I will never take it for granted. 🙏🏿🤎👏🏿🙏🏿..

Dear Heavenly Father💜🙏🏽🔥,
As we enter the month of April, we come before you with hearts full of hope and expectation. We ask for a fresh outpouring of your blessings, miracles, and new opportunities. Guide us to approach this month with renewed minds, attitudes, and perspectives.We pray for supernatural breakthroughs, starting today. We ask for healing for the sick, transformation for those who need it, and a reversal of challenging circumstances. May your power and love be evident in our lives and the lives of those around us.We stand in faith, believing for a month filled with hope, joy, and victory. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. 🙏🏽

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Consistent Devotional Life

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Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power because you have created all things, and because of your will they exist, and were created…Revelation 4:11

While it may be challenging to maintain a consistent devotional life, it’s a journey worth embarking on. God deserves our time and devotion, and as we draw closer to Him, we find peace, purpose, and strength in our daily lives. Let’s strive to give Him the honor and glory He truly deserves, all while keeping our hearts ready for the day when Jesus returns to gather His faithful followers. Here are further steps to help you stay on track and cultivate a more consistent devotional life: d) Have an Accountability Partner: Sharing your commitment with a trusted friend or family member can help keep you accountable. You can encourage each other on this journey.

e) Flexibility: Life is unpredictable. If you miss a day, don’t be too hard on yourself. Simply pick up where you left off. The goal is progress, not perfection, but the progress will lead to consistency and maturity. f) Reflect and Adjust: Regularly evaluate your devotional time. Are you feeling more connected to God? Are you growing spiritually? If not, adjust your approach. Remember, the key is not just about spending time with God but also about the quality of that time. Reflect on your devotionals, pray sincerely and seek understanding. God is gracious and understanding; He sees your efforts; He will reward you. Remember that your devotion to God is not in vain; it’s a preparation for a future meeting with our Savior, a day we eagerly await.

Prayer:
Father, help me build a consistent life of devotion unto You in Jesus’ Name.

Today, the 1st day of the 4th month, I pray for you that God will keep you safe, healthy, happy and strong to go about your daily activities. May God restore your peace and that of your family and finances. I declare this month of April, as a month of divine celebration in Jesus'Name.

*_He was despised, and rejected by men; a man of suffering, and acquainted with disease: and as one from whom men hide their face he was despised; and we didn't respect him._*
Isaiah 53:3

*Prayer :*

our Father in heaven, You are one above all.
Thank You for giving up Your precious and only Son to take up the position for our sins and die on the cross.

May we know and recognize that Christ's suffering was for our own sake and turn to seek salvation through Him.

When Christ comes back, I want to be ready for His reception into the kingdom; where He reigns forever.
In Jesus' name, I pray.

This is how I’m achieving all my goals in 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥:

𝐀 – Abide in Christ daily (John 15:4)
𝐏 – Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
𝐑 – Renew my mind with truth (Romans 12:2)
𝐈 – Ignite my faith through action (James 2:17)
𝐋 – Let God lead my steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)

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The People Lost in the Credits' — Matthew 1:11-17

Josiah was the father of
Jehoiachin and his brothers (born at the time of the exile to Babylon).
After the Babylonian exile:
Jehoiachin was the father of Shealtiel.
Shealtiel was the father of Zerubbabel.
Zerubbabel was the father of Abiud.
Abiud was the father of Eliakim.
Eliakim was the father of Azor.
Azor was the father of Zadok.
Zadok was the father of Akim.
Akim was the father of Eliud.
Eliud was the father of Eleazar.
Eleazar was the father of Matthan.
Matthan was the father of Jacob.
Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary.
Mary gave birth to Jesus, who is called the Messiah.
All those listed above include fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah.
— Matthew 1:11-17 NLT

Key Thought

In every great movie, there are the marquee stars that are almost as important as the motion picture show itself. Then, at the end of the movie, many credits are listed for actors and "hands" who have helped make the movie possible. They are what I call the "people lost in the credits." Without them, the movie would not be the same and very likely would have never been possible to make. Similarly, the names in this list of folks in Jesus' genealogy are not as familiar to us as many of the names in the earlier part of the list. Yet each person had a role to play and was a vital link in the coming of God's Messiah. While our role may not seem very large compared to others, God can make it important if we will give ourselves to serve him faithfully. To God, we will not be "people lost in the credits" but his children and therefore siblings of God's great and holy King!

Today's Prayer

Marvelous and majestic God, you obviously love variety since you created so many different kinds of almost everything. I know that you uniquely made me and gave me a specific purpose and part to play in your divine drama of redemption. Please, dear Father, help me value my place in your plan whether it seems large or small and help me to fulfill my role faithfully. I don't want to envy the ability of others or minimize the gifts you have given me. May I bring you praise by living out the purpose you made me to accomplish. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
1 Peter 4:10
1 Corinthians 1:26-28
Hebrews 11:35-40

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