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Daily Devotional “An Unlikely Heroine”

Daily Devotional “An Unlikely Heroine”
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December 09, 2023

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“By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish along with those who were disobedient, after she had welcomed the spies in peace” (Hebrews. 11:31).

Rahab illustrates the depth and breadth of God’s amazing grace.

Our final Old Testament hero of faith is an unlikely addition to the list.

Not only was she a prostitute, she also was a Gentile—and a Canaanite at that.

The Canaanites were an idolatrous, barbaric, debauched people, infamous even among pagans for their immorality and cruelty.

Yet in the midst of that exceedingly wicked society, Rahab came to faith in the God of Israel.

Joshua 2:9-11 records her confession of faith to the two men Joshua had sent into Jericho as spies:

“I know that the Lord has given you the land, and that the terror of you has fallen on us, and that all the inhabitants of the land have melted away before you.

For we have heard how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to the two kings of the Amorites who were beyond the Jordan, to Sihon and Og, whom you utterly destroyed.

And when we heard it, our hearts melted and no courage remained in any man any longer because of you; for the Lord your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath” (emphasis added).

Rahab demonstrated the genuineness of that profession by risking her life to hide the spies from the king of Jericho, who sought to capture them.

Because Rahab lied to protect the spies (vv. 4-5), some people question the validity of her faith.

Surely genuine believers wouldn’t lie like that—or would they? Abraham did. Sarah did. Isaac did. Jacob did.

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But the important thing to understand is that God honored their faith, not their deception.

As with all the heroes of faith before her, Rahab’s faith wasn’t perfect, nor was her knowledge of God’s moral law.

But because she trusted God, she was spared during Jericho’s conquest, then given an even greater honor.

She became the mother of Boaz, who married Ruth, the great-great-grandmother of David, thereby becoming an ancestor of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew. 1:5).

Prayer

Praise God for receiving even the vilest sinner who turns to Him in faith.

Further Reading

Read all about Rahab in Joshua 2:1-24, Joshua 6:22-25, and James 2:25.

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Daily Devotional “Conquering In Conflict”

Daily Devotional “Conquering In Conflict”
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December 08, 2023

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“By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days” (Hebrews. 11:30).

Faith is the key to spiritual conquest.

Forty years had lapsed since the Israelites refused to enter the Promised Land.

That unbelieving generation had perished in the wilderness. Now Joshua was leading a new generation into the land.

The first obstacle they faced was Jericho—a well- fortified city that was near the mouth of the Jordan River.

Some city walls of that day were wide enough at the top to allow two chariots to ride side-by-side.

That was probably true of Jericho because of its strategic location.

That, coupled with the caliber of its army, made the city virtually impregnable— especially to unsophisticated Israelites, who lacked military training.

But what is impossible for man is easy for God. And the stage was set for Him to demonstrate His power and for the Israelites to demonstrate their faith and humility.

One can only imagine how embarrassed the Hebrew people felt as they marched around Jericho once a day for six days.

That certainly is not your typical military strategy.

But on the seventh day, after marching around the city seven times with the priests blowing their rams’ horns, the priests gave one final blast, the people all shouted out loud, and the walls of the city collapsed (Joshua. 6:20).

Faith had reduced a formidable obstacle to a crumbled ruin.

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Can you identify some spiritual obstacles you’ve faced recently?

How did you handle them? You’ll always have them to deal with in your Christian walk, but don’t fret.

See them as opportunities to exercise faith and see God’s power on display in your life.

Continue to trust the Lord and demonstrate your faith by courageously doing what He has called you to do.

Prayer

Ask God to help you humbly trust in God’s power when you face spiritual conflicts.

Further Reading

Read about the conquest of Jericho in Joshua 6:1-21. Note each occasion where the people obeyed one of Joshua’s commands without hesitation.

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Daily Devotional “Bearing The Reproach of Christ”

Daily Devotional “Bearing The Reproach of Christ”
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December 06, 2023

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Moses considered “the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward.

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen” (Hebrews. 11:26-27).

When you suffer for Christ, you bear His reproach.

How could Moses, who lived 1,500 years before Christ, bear His reproach?

Christ is the Greek form of the Hebrew title Messiah, the Anointed One.

Many Old Testament personalities were spoken of as being anointed for special service to the Lord.

Some have suggested that Moses was thinking of himself as a type of messiah, for he delivered his people from the Egyptian bondage.

They would translate verse 26 as, “Considering the reproach of his own messiahship as God’s deliverer.”

However, it seems best to see this verse as a reference to Jesus Himself, the future great Deliverer.

We don’t know how much knowledge Moses had of Jesus, but certainly it was more than Abraham, of whom Jesus said, “Abraham rejoiced to see My day, and he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56).

The Messiah has always been identified with His people.

When they suffer for righteousness’ sake, they suffer in His place.

That’s why David said, “The reproaches of those who reproach Thee have fallen on me” (Psalm. 69:9).

Speaking from a New Testament perspective, Paul made a similar statement: “I bear on my body the brand-marks of Jesus” (Galatians. 6:17).

There’s also a sense in which Christ suffers with His people.

When Jesus confronted Paul, who was heavily persecuting the church, He said, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? . . . I am Jesus whom you are persecuting” (Acts 9:4-5).

Moses chose to turn his back on Pharaoh’s household and identify with God’s people because he knew that suffering for Christ was far better than enjoying the riches of Egypt.

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At some point in time you too will be persecuted for Christ’s sake (2 Timothy. 3:12), so be prepared.

When that time comes, follow Moses’ example of faith and courage, knowing that God will be your shield and your reward (cf. Genesis. 15:1).

Prayer

Follow the examples of the apostles by thanking God for the privilege of bearing a small portion of the reproach that the world aims at Christ (Acts 5:27-41).

Further Reading

Memorize Psalm 27:1 as a source of encouragement when facing difficulty.

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Daily Devotional “The Law Arouses Sin”

Daily Devotional “The Law Arouses Sin”
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December 05, 2023

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“But sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead” (Romans 7:8).

When confronted with God’s holy law, sinful men are motivated not to obey it, but to break it.

It is a perverse fact of fallen human nature that the surest way to get people to do things is to tell them not to do them.

When people see a sign reading “Keep off the grass!” or “Don’t pick the flowers!” their first impulse is often to trample the grass and take some flowers.

The same is true in the spiritual realm. God’s law reveals what is right and what is wrong—and sinful men choose to do what is wrong.

In his classic allegory Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan vividly depicts the seemingly paradoxical truth that the law does not restrain sin but stirs it up.

In the house of Interpreter, Christian was shown a large, dust-filled room.

A man with a broom, representing the law, appeared and began to sweep. The resulting dust cloud nearly choked Christian.

Bunyan’s point was that just as sweeping a dusty room does not remove the dust but only stirs it up, so the law does not restrain sin but merely aggravates it.

Does that mean the law is evil? Certainly not. “The Law is holy” (Romans. 7:12) since it derives from a holy God.

And it does sinners good by exposing their sin and revealing to them their need for a Savior. The law, then, is not the culprit—sin is.

Using himself as an illustration, Paul notes that “sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, produced in me coveting of every kind.”

”Opportunity” translates a Greek word used in military terms to speak of a base of operations from which attacks could be launched.

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Sin used the law—especially the knowledge of right and wrong it brought—to launch its attacks on Paul.

Don’t be afraid in your evangelism to confront sinners with the demands of God’s holy law.

They must face their utter inability to meet its demands before they will recognize their need for a Savior.

Prayer

Pray that God would help you discern the subtlety of sin’s attacks against you.

Further Reading

Read 2 Kings 17:13-16. Did the Israelites’ knowledge of God’s law keep them from sinning?

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Daily Devotional “Dead to the Law”

Daily Devotional “Dead to the Law”
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December 03, 2023

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“Therefore, my brethren, you also were made to die to the Law through the body of Christ” (Romans 7:4).

The law can no longer punish those who have died with Christ.

It’s an axiomatic truth that laws don’t apply to dead people. No policeman would issue a ticket to a drunk driver who was killed in an accident.

Nor was Lee Harvey Oswald tried for killing President Kennedy, since he himself was killed by Jack Ruby.

In Romans 7:2-3 Paul uses marriage to illustrate that truth: “For the married woman is bound by law to her husband while he is living; but if her husband dies, she is released from the law concerning the husband.

So then if, while her husband is living, she is joined to another man, she shall be called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from the law, so that she is not an adulteress, though she is joined to another man.”

Paul’s point is simple: death ends a marriage because the laws regarding marriage don’t apply to the dead.

The same principle holds true in the spiritual realm.

Since believers have died with Christ (Romans. 6:3-7), the law can no longer condemn them; it no longer has authority over them.

Paul’s use of a passive verb (“were made to die”) indicates that believers don’t make themselves dead to the law; they were made dead to the law through a divine act.

The only provision for paying the penalty the law demands is the Lord Jesus Christ’s death on the cross.

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To the Corinthians Paul wrote, “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Corinthians. 5:21).

The apostle repeated that truth in Galatians 2:19-20: “For through the Law I died to the Law, that I might live to God.

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me.”

Prayer

Thank God that you are no longer under the law’s condemnation (Romans. 8:1).

Further Reading

Read Romans 3:20; Romans 7:12; Galatians 3:24-25. Since the law can’t save anyone, what is its purpose?

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Daily Devotional “Believing in God”

Daily Devotional “Believing in God”
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November 16, 2023

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“Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6).

Nothing you do can please God apart from faith.

Throughout history, people have tried everything imaginable to gain favor with God.

Most turn to religion, but religion apart from Christ is merely a satanic counterfeit of the truth.

Many trust in their own good works, not realizing that even their best efforts are offensive to God (Isaiah. 64:6; Philippians. 3:8).

And the more we try to justify ourselves, the more we offend God, because “by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight” (Romans. 3:20).

Some trust in their family heritage or nationality.

The Jewish people thought they were pleasing to God simply because they were descendants of Abraham.

But John the Baptist warned them, saying, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

Therefore bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance; and do not suppose that you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father’; for I say to you, that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham” (Matthew. 3:7-9).

Apart from faith, man cannot please God. And the first step of faith is simply believing God exists.

That isn’t enough to save a person—even the demons have that level of faith (James 2:19)—but it’s a start, and by God’s grace can blossom into full saving faith.

God has given ample evidence of His existence. Romans 1:20 says, “Since the creation of the world [God’s] invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made.”

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David said, “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands” (Psalm. 19:1).

Creation itself proclaims the existence, power, and glory of God, yet most people “suppress the truth in unrighteousness” (Romans. 1:18) by rejecting the Creator and denying their accountability to Him.

Rather than bowing to the true God, they pay homage to “Mother Nature” or evolution. How foolish!

Prayer

•Praise God for the beauty of His creation.
•Worship Him as the giver of every good gift (James 1:17).

Further Reading

Read Romans 1:18-32. Is there a connection between denying God, practicing idolatry, and committing gross immoralities? Explain.

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Daily Devotional “The First Disciple”

Daily Devotional “The First Disciple”
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November 13, 2023

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“Cain brought an offering to the Lord of the fruit of the ground.

And Abel . . . brought of the firstlings of his flock and of their fat portions.

And the Lord had regard for Abel and for his offering; but for Cain and for his offering He had no regard” (Genesis. 4:3-5).

True discipleship is characterized by obedience to God’s Word.

In John 8:31 Jesus issued an important statement to a group of people who were showing an interest in Him: “If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine.”

Sadly, they rejected His words, proving themselves to be less than true disciples.

Jesus went on to explain why: “He who is of God hears the words of God; for this reason you do not hear them, because you are not of God” (v. 47).

They listened but didn’t really hear. They were interested but not truly committed.

They were hearers of the Word but not doers (James 1:22).

In contrast, Abel did what God told him to do. He was, in effect, the first disciple.

He was probably a better person than Cain—more friendly, moral, and dependable—but that’s not why God accepted his sacrifice and rejected Cain’s.

Abel trusted God, and his faith was counted as righteousness.

Like Abraham, whose faith was evidenced by his willingness to obey God and sacrifice his son Isaac (James 2:21-22), Abel’s faith was evidenced in his obedient offering.

He didn’t rely on his own goodness but acknowledged his sin and made the prescribed sacrifice.

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Perhaps God indicated His acceptance of Abel’s sacrifice by consuming it with fire, as He did on other occasions in Scripture (Judges. 6:21; 1 Kings 18:38).

But whatever means He used, God made his pleasure known to Abel.

Abel’s brief life conveys a simple three-point message: we must come to God by faith; we must receive and obey God’s Word; and sin brings serious consequences.

If you hear and heed that message, you’ll walk the path of true discipleship and be assured of God’s pleasure.

Prayer

Make it your goal to please the Lord in everything you do today. Seek His wisdom and grace to do so faithfully.

Further Reading

Read these verses, noting what they say about pleasing God: 2 Corinthians 5:9; Ephesians 5:6-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 11:6; and Hebrews 13:15-16, 20-21.

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Daily Devotional “Increasing Your Spiritual Strength”

Daily Devotional “Increasing Your Spiritual Strength”
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November 04, 2023

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“All Scripture is . . . profitable for . . . correction” (2 Timothy. 3:16).

God’s Word strengthens the repentant sinner.

If you’re a gardening buff, you know that skillful pruning promotes the overall growth and productivity of a plant.

Jesus assumed His audience knew as much when He said, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it, that it may bear more fruit.

You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you” (John 15:1-3).

Jesus was comparing believers to branches, which the Father prunes for maximum productivity.

The Word is His pruning shear, which He applies with skill and precision to remove our imperfections and promote godliness.

He wants to eliminate anything from our lives that may restrict our spiritual growth.

The word translated “correction” in 2 Timothy 3:16 speaks of the strengthening work of God’s Word.

Scripture not only exposes your sin, but it also strengthens you and restores you to a proper spiritual posture.

It convicts you and then gives you instruction to build you up again.

Job 17:9 says, “The righteous shall hold to his way, and he who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.”

Paul added, “I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified” (Acts 20:32).

As the Spirit uses Scripture to expose sin in your life, forsake that sin and follow what Scripture says to do instead.

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You will be strengthened in your spiritual walk as a result.

To aid in that process be “constantly nourished on the words of the faith and . . . sound doctrine” (1 Timothy. 4:6).

I firmly believe that any weaknesses you have can become areas of great strength as you allow God’s Word to do its sanctifying work within you.

Prayer

•Thank God for the strengthening and restoring power of His Word.
•If there’s an area of your life that is weak and vulnerable to temptation, confess it to the Lord and begin today to strengthen it according to the Word.

Further Reading

Read Ephesians 1:18-23 and 3:14-21.

•What did Paul pray for?
•How did God demonstrate His power toward believers?
•Is God’s power sufficient for all your spiritual needs? Explain.

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Daily Devotional “Reproving Sinful Conduct”

Daily Devotional “Reproving Sinful Conduct”
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November 03, 2023

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“All Scripture is . . . profitable for . . . reproof” (2 Timothy. 3:16).

People who aren’t interested in holy living will avoid being exposed to sound doctrine.

Paul instructed Timothy to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction” (2 Timothy. 4:2).

He knew a time was coming when many people would reject sound doctrine, and “wanting to have their ears tickled, [would] accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires; and . . . turn away their ears from the truth, and will turn aside to myths” (vv. 3-4).

That’s certainly true of our day. Many who profess to love Christ seem intolerant of His Word.

Often they fall into spiritual complacency and surround themselves with teachers who tell them exactly what they want to hear.

If they can’t find a comfortable message, they drift from church to church or simply abandon it altogether.

Such people have exchanged conviction for comfort, and need to examine themselves to see if they are genuine believers (2 Corinthians. 13:5).

Their attitude toward the Word is in stark contrast to those who truly love Christ and come to the Word with an earnest desire to learn its truths and live accordingly.

But even true believers can fall into the trap of negligence and compromise.

Perhaps you’ve noticed how sinning Christians often try to avoid exposure to God’s Word.

Sometimes they’ll temporarily stop attending church or Bible studies.

They also try to avoid other believers—especially those who will hold them accountable to what they know to be true.

But like any loving parent, God won’t allow His children to remain in sin for long without disciplining them (Hebrews. 12:5-11).

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Sooner or later they must repent and be reconciled to Him.

An important element in reconciling sinning Christians to God is the faithful prayers of other believers.

God may choose to use you in that way, so always be ready to pray, and eager to restore others in a spirit of gentleness (Galatians. 6:1).

Prayer

Do you know a Christian who is being disobedient to God’s Word? If so, ask God to bring him or her to repentance. Assure the person of your prayers and concern, and be available to be further used in the restoration process if the Lord wills.

Further Reading

What does Matthew 18:15-20 say about how to confront a sinning Christian?

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Daily Devotional “Passing On a Godly Heritage”

Daily Devotional “Passing On a Godly Heritage”
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October 31, 2023

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“From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy. 3:15).

Planting and nurturing the seed of God’s Word in a child’s mind can produce an abundant spiritual harvest.

Not long ago I met with a group of Christian leaders to consider several candidates for a significant ministry position.

During our meeting it dawned on me that each candidate’s father was a prominent pastor.

Each candidate had grown up in a family that daily taught and exemplified biblical truth.

That illustrates the enormous impact a Christian heritage can have on a person—whether he pursues the pastorate or not.

And by no means is it fathers only who influence their children toward righteousness.

Quite the contrary: A godly mother usually has far more opportunity to do so.

Dr. G. Campbell Morgan had four sons—all of whom followed his example by becoming ministers.

It’s reported that at a family reunion a friend asked one of the sons, “Which Morgan is the greatest preacher?” “That’s easy,” the son replied, “Mother!”

Timothy knew the benefits of a spiritual heritage like that.

His mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois (2 Timothy. 1:5) taught him the sacred writings, which give the wisdom that leads to salvation (2 Timothy. 3:15).

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Even as a child, Timothy was being equipped for the ministry God would later call him to.

The spiritual training he received as a child—and the reservoir of biblical knowledge he accumulated in those early years—were crucial elements in his adult ministry.

If you are a parent, the most precious gift you can give your child is a godly upbringing that will serve as the foundation for his or her future ministries.

Prayer

•Praise God for those who have instructed you in the Word and encouraged you in righteousness.
•If you are a parent, pray that your children will exceed you in the faith.
•Be faithful to pray for the young people around you and set a godly example for them to follow.

Further Reading

Read 1 Samuel 1:1—2:10. What characteristics of a godly mother did Hannah display?

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