*_So then, my beloved, even as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling._*
Philippians 2:12

*Prayer :*

Enable me to work out my own salvation with reverence and fear.

Help me to set my heart on things above humbling myself in the sight of You and fulfilling Your call on my life.

Teach me to obey You in all circumstances of life.
Help me seek to utilize every opportunity to glorify you, Lord.

I surrender myself to the Holy Spirit who is to carry out all this beautiful transformation in me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*_Happy Sabbath_*

'David's Lord?' — Mark 12:35-37

Later, as Jesus was teaching the people in the Temple, he asked, "Why do the teachers of religious law claim that the Messiah is the son of David? For David himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, said,
'The Lord said to my Lord,
Sit in the place of honor at my right hand
until I humble your enemies beneath your feet.' Since David himself called the Messiah 'my Lord,' how can the Messiah be his son?" The large crowd listened to him with great delight.

Key Thought

The religious scholars of the day liked to play little games to test each other's the Bible knowledge. This ancient version of "stump the rabbi" was sometimes done with a good spirit. Other times, the questions were offered from a bitter spirit with no intention at getting to the truth. Jesus' opponents were trying to belittle him and make him look dumb, silly, ignorant, and blasphemous. Not only were they incapable of stumping Jesus with their questions, but they also were left embarrassed by his answers. So Jesus turns the tables around on them and asks a question that lies at the heart of the issue — is he really the Messiah, the descendant of David, and Lord? He asks the question in a fashion to fit their usual method of trying to stump the rabbi. While they could not catch Jesus with a mistake or a bad answer to their questions, Jesus completely stumped them with his. The clear implication in the process was this: Jesus is master of the Scriptures because he is not only a great teacher, but also the Messiah, Son of David, Lord, and God's Son.

Today's Prayer

Father in heaven, I find Jesus' use of the rabbi's own methods fascinating. I love the way Jesus successfully answers every one of their questions asked of him, and then he turns things around and asks them a question they cannot answer. I believe that Jesus teaches, demonstrates, and embodies your truth. Help me as I seek to live that truth. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
Mark 1:22
Mark 1:27
John 6:59-69

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‼️‼️ James 4:4 Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
‼️‼️ Revelation 21:8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
‼️‼️ Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Díviɳҽ 卄ealtɧ Cσnfҽssiσɳs
September 28th 2024

I have the life and nature of God in me. I have put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. I’m excited about my new life in Christ. I have passed from death to life, from sin to righteousness, and from sickness to health.

"The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men."— Psalms 33:13

Perhaps no figure of speech represents God in a more gracious light than when he is spoken of as stooping from his throne, and coming down from heaven to attend to the wants and to behold the woes of mankind. We love him, who, when Sodom and Gomorrah were full of iniquity, would not destroy those cities until he had made a personal visitation of them. We cannot help pouring out our heart in affection for our Lord who inclines his ear from the highest glory, and puts it to the lip of the dying sinner, whose failing heart longs after reconciliation. How can we but love him when we know that he numbers the very hairs of our heads, marks our path, and orders our ways? Specially is this great truth brought near to our heart, when we recollect how attentive he is, not merely to the temporal interests of his creatures, but to their spiritual concerns. Though leagues of distance lie between the finite creature and the infinite Creator, yet there are links uniting both. When a tear is wept by thee, think not that God doth not behold; for, "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him." Thy sigh is able to move the heart of Jehovah; thy whisper can incline his ear unto thee; thy prayer can stay his hand; thy faith can move his arm. Think not that God sits on high taking no account of thee. Remember that however poor and needy thou art, yet the Lord thinketh upon thee. For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him.
Oh! then repeat the truth that never tires;
No God is like the God my soul desires;
He at whose voice heaven trembles, even he,
Great as he is, knows how to stoop to me.

*The Sunday verse 29/09/2024*

*_So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't be my disciple._*
Luke 14:33

*Prayer :*

I worship Your Holy Name this morning, Adonai.

Free me from the false securities of material possessions and comfort zones.

Search me to find patterns and habits that limit me to the freedom so that I may bring them before You for the healing that I need.

Help me turn from anything that could hamper my journey.
I commit myself to true discipleship today putting away all the obstacles on my way to follow You, Lord.

Prepare my way as You lead my feet on the path to freedom.
Guide me to follow You faithfully, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

*_Blessed Sunday_*

Díviɳҽ 卄ealtɧ Cσnfҽssiσɳs
September 29th 2024

Dear Father, thank You for the glorious and triumphant life in Christ that You’ve brought me into – a place where there’s no sickness, disease, or infirmity. I thank You for Your indestructible life that flows in every fiber of my being.

'Loving the Limelight' — Mark 12:38-39

Then He said to them in His teaching, “Beware of the scribes, who desire to go around in long robes, love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts,

Key Thought

Being a teacher of the Bible and Christian living is not about prestige, position, or applause. Nearly every great teacher of God has had to endure ridicule, rejection, and possibly even suffering at one time or another. However, some teachers are lured into a rotten mode of ministry because they desire special admiration, so they "parade around in" attention-demanding attire, and position themselves to receive respectful adulation. This is not God's plan for a leader or a teacher. This is not God's will for a faithful servant. In fact, these self-serving folks are to be avoided and their example is to be rejected. Those who follow Jesus are not about being "showy," but about being servants.

Today's Prayer

Father, make my soul blanch at the thought of egotistically seizing the limelight for myself and parading around like I'm something important. Make me into a useful servant in your Kingdom who cares more about helping the broken than I do about being recognized. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings
2 Timothy 2:22-26
2 Timothy 4:1-6
Matthew 23:1-5

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📖 John 21:17 - He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep."
✍️ Peter denied Jesus three times! Jesus, who knows everything & everyone, wanted to make sure!
✅ As we keep loving & serving Jesus, our eyes will be fixed on Him. Keep doing so until He returns.
👉 There are many distractions around you! Eyes on Jesus! His Word is infallible! He is coming soon!