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Tempted and Tried

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Good morning Scripture Reading: James 1:12-17 Hymn: Yield Not to Temptation   Meditation:      We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that there is no temptation we experience that is not common among humans. There is absolutely nothing we can do to avoid being tempted, and none of us is exempt from being beguiled. Satan is crafty and cunning, so much so that he thought he could beguile the Son of God. The only power Satan has over us is temptation; when confronted with a situation that appeals to our human desires, we are all capable of succumbing to that pressure.       Temptation is not easy to resist, but God's promise assures us that we will not be tempted above that which we cannot endure. Inevitably, trials will expose our vulnerabilities. We fail these tests when we trust in our own limited strength rather than God’s, when we let our attention drift, and when we ignore the spiritual signs meant to redirect us.   ...

They Laughed Him to Scorn

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Good morning Scripture: St. Luke 8:49-56 Worship song: He's able   Meditation:      When facing laughter or ridicule from others, remember not to be discouraged or offended. It is common for individuals who do not share the same spiritual understanding to mock or deride what they cannot discern or comprehend. Their reaction often results from an inability to recognize the spiritual power at work in your life, not a failing on your part. Jesus Christ was ridiculed, not because he failed, but because the people did not understand His potential; therefore, they lacked faith in Him. Jesus consistently fulfilled His promises, yet the people did not truly know Him, nor did they take the time to observe and learn from Him before mocking. They were unaware of his capabilities and the power he possessed.       When Jesus entered the house of the synagogue leader and declared that the child was not dead but sleeping, the mourners ceased lamenting ...

What's In Your Treasure Box

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Good morning Scripture reading: Mark 12:41-44 Praise song: Sacrifice of Praise   Meditation:      The story of the poor widow invites us to reflect deeply on the true definition of generosity and the importance of selfless sacrifice. The widow's small offering highlights the example of genuine giving, in contrast to the large donations from the wealthy who gave from their abundance. Jesus was not focused on the amount given. He was focused on the widow's willingness to sacrifice all her livelihood.       The message conveyed is that a cheerful and sacrificial spirit is more valuable than a large amount, because God judges the gift based on the giver's willingness and the condition of the heart, not the size of the contribution. Our offerings to God should be given freely and genuinely, as He values the sincerity and condition of our hearts over the size of the gift.       As we reflect on the account of the widow...

Knit Together in Love

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Good morning Scripture reading: Colossians 2:1-8 Worship song: Lead Me O Lead Me   Meditation:      Apostle Paul was deeply concerned about the spiritual well-being of all believers. He was aware that traditional human practices and rituals seemed spiritual but were not rooted in Christ's teachings. Paul's concern extended specifically to the believers in the Colossian church and Laodicea, as well as others he had never personally encountered, who were being influenced and misled by false teachers.       As a devoted minister of the gospel, Paul tirelessly mentored believers in God's truth. He urged them to anchor their faith firmly in Christ, equipping them to resist being led astray by human traditions, subjective experiences, or deceptive teaching. Paul's protection of believers demonstrates that true spiritual stewardship requires leaders to extend the same genuine care to others' souls as they do to their own, especially to the beli...

Great is God's Loyalty.

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Good morning Day of Testimony - Great is God's Loyalty. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23).   Praise song: Look What the Lord Has Done   Testimony:      True biblical understanding emerges when tests of faith shift our perspective, grounding our complete reliance in the promises of God's Word. Recognizing God's sovereignty and divinity through His unwavering faithfulness in my life leads me to embrace the words of 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I am cultivating an attitude of gratitude, regardless of the challenges encountered, as I learn daily what it means to be thankful.       God's goodness is only fully appreciated when His works are acknowledged. It was during moments of danger and dependence that I realized my help definitely comes from the Lord. Reflecting on the unseen forces from which God has delive...

Salvation, Deliverance, and Protection

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Good morning Day of prayer - Salvation, Deliverance, and Protection   Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1)   Worship song: Jesus Be A Fence Around Me Let us pray:      Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ, confessing our sins and acknowledging our shortcomings before You. Lord, I lift my family and loved ones who have yet to fully surrender to You. Please soften their hearts, grant them new insight, and open doors for them to fully embrace Your love and salvation. Whether they once walked with You or are yet to know You, I ask You to rescue them from the enemy's grasp. Demolish the strongholds that hinder their acceptance of Your will. Break every chain of fear, anxiety, doubt, and oppression. Set us free from any stronghold that hinders our walk with You. Fill our minds with Your peace and our hearts with Your truth. Deliver us...

False Prophets Among Us

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Good morning Scripture reading: 1 John 4:1-16 Worship song: Beware of False Prophets   Meditation:      Unaware of the deception, many will follow the pernicious ways of the false prophets; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of ( 2 Peter 2:2). Reading about false teachers is one thing, but actually hearing someone identified as a prophet confidently preaching that God did not send His Son to die for sinners is deeply unsettling. Dismissing the historical reality of Jesus' crucifixion and the true gospel is highly concerning, as it contradicts established biblical and historical evidence.       Apostle Paul issues a severe warning against anyone altering or adding to the teachings of Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:8-9). Jesus Christ warns us in St. Matthew 7 to beware of false prophets who come to us in sheep's clothing. False prophets are deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ with the powe...

Who Is Like Unto The Lord

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Good morning Scripture reading: Psalms 113 Worship song: Your Presence Is Heaven   Meditation:      Today, we live in a culture that measures personal worth and wisdom against others' standards, a habit that often hinders our God-given purpose. Romans 11:33 reflects on the boundless wisdom of God, reminding us that some things are far too vast for humans to fully comprehend. God’s infinite worth cannot be measured, nor can His divine authority ever be questioned.       Through a pivotal question, the Psalmist powerfully declares that there is nothing or no one in comparison to the Lord our God. Among all the powers of heaven and earth, there is no one like God, declares the Psalmist; His creations and miracles are completely without rival. There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside Him: neither is there any like our God. God is infinitely higher in authority, power, and majesty than all earthly kingdoms and the vast univers...