Awaiting Glory
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Scripture Text: Philippians 3:13–21
At his coming, Christ will glorify our bodies until they correspond to his own immortal, glorious body, doing all this quite without the help of our works.
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Devotional Posted in November 2024
The Comfort of the Word
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Scripture Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:5–12
Christians should comfort themselves in the confidence that God will not permit the wrongs to his people to be left unpunished and unavenged.
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Ready for Advent
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Scripture Text: Luke 21:25–28
The last day will come and people will not expect it, even though that day is at the door. Told that these are signs of the last day, still they will not believe.
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Spiritual Knowledge
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Scripture Text: Colossians 1:9–11
We must know the meaning of Christ’s words: “This is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life.”
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Day to Day Faith
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Scripture Text: John 21:20–25
To overcome unrest, discontent, and disgust in one's self, a firm faith in God is necessary, for such a faith faith brings rest, contentment and peace.
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Kept in Fear
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Scripture Text: 1 Peter 5:8–11
We think we are safe begin to drift when we should fear God, always being concerned for our spiritual condition, so that we pray, "Lord, increase our faith."
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Commending Ourselves to God
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Scripture Text: Matthew 25:31–34
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, "Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world."
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That We May Stand
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Scripture Text: Matthew 25:31–32
May the Spirit of Christ move in you so that you might fear, love, and trust his Father and desire to stand before him in heaven in all his glorious majesty.
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Striving to Be His
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Scripture Text: 1 John 1:7–2:2
The Holy Spirit moves the heart to begin again to love each day. Christ is full of grace and truth, and through him grace and truth grow in us.
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Preaching for Christ’s Sake
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Scripture Text: Luke 24:44–48
The gospel should not be preached in a corner, but before all people, whether or not we feel it effective, for it alone has the power to save.
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When Tempted
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Scripture Text: Psalm 119:9–12
When tempted, a wise man is watchful, not relying on human knowledge, reason, or feelings, but he remembers God’s Word, and is guided thereby.
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The Golden Year of God’s Word
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Scripture Text: Ephesians 5:15–20
The present time is unquestionably good and golden as long as the gospel of Jesus Christ is faithfully preached and received.
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The Noahic Covenant
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Scripture Text: Genesis 6:17–18
It was no easy matter to believe that the whole human race was to perish, so the world judged Noah to be a dolt for believing such things and ridiculed him.
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Your Neighbor as Yourself
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Scripture Text: Romans 15:4–7
Regarding our neighbor's condition as our own, we should take upon ourselves their burdens, sins, and imperfections, and bear with them and help them to reform.
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Willful Wickedness
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Scripture Text: Ezekiel 16:48–50
The world will not allow that it must stand before judgment, but rages against God. Let us take heed that the wrath of God may not also sweep us away.
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The Right Righteousness
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Scripture Text: Philippians 3:7–9
The righteousness of the law cannot provide confidence of mind. What does avail is God’s imputation of righteousness for Christ’s sake through faith.
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The Table of Gratitude and Grace
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Scripture Text: Luke 22:17–20
"There is a twofold reason for you to receive the Lord’s Supper. It means gratitude and praise for Christ, and grace and solace for yourself."
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Daily Fear
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Scripture Text: Matthew 22:8–14
"We need to cling to God and pray: Merciful God, thou hast permitted me to become a Christian, help me to continue to be one and to increase daily in faith".
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Subduing the Nations
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Scripture Text: Psalm 2:7–9
If you would change the world, believe, preach, and live the gospel. This is how God has subdued the nations and you, through his Word. Go!
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The External Word
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Scripture Text: John 5:37–40
The external word or preaching is a means through which we receive God's grace, the forgiveness of sins, and the righteousness of Christ.
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The Book of Comfort
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Scripture Text: Romans 15:1–6
The entire Scriptures were written for our learning. All Christians should make daily use of this book filled with God's word through which they find comfort.
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Stages of Faith
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Scripture Text: John 4:46–50
Pure and strong faith requires one to cast away all feelings, understanding, and reason, to trust in Christ's word, be satisfied with it, and feel secure in it.
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Nothing but Receiving
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Scripture Text: Luke 22:14–19
So far as the Holy Supper is a confession before men, the communicant proclaims Christ and teaches faith in him, spreading the kingdom of Christ.
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Triumphant Laughter
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Scripture Text: Psalm 2:1–6
God laughs at us, at our attempts to triumph through our works, our politics, our religion. He mocks these human attempts at overcoming the troubles of life.
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The Sum of the Matter
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Scripture Text: Psalm 51:1–3
The sum of the matter is this, that those persons are saved who place their trust solely in God, not in their works, nor in any creature.
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Proper Attire
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Scripture Text: Matthew 22:8–14
Faith is the appropriate attire for the wedding of God and his Bride. No one will be admitted to the marriage feast unless they are clothed in Christ.
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Equal Service
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Scripture Text: Romans 15:1–6
True service of praise is not established with revenues, laws, and programs. The only true service we all can render him is to praise and to thank him.
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God Wants Us
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Scripture Text: Matthew 22:1–14
If I gave God all the good works I could, it would be of no use to him; He wants my whole heart; he wants me. This marriage union is accomplished by faith.
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