Heavenly Father, as we earnestly contend for the faith, we're thankful for pastors and Christian leaders who labor, study, pray and observe the times to keep us on our guard against the schemes of our adversary, the devil. Keep us alert, sober, and ready for action when our overseers warn us of Satan's scheming strategies so that we take heed, proceed cautiously and become wise and discerning. May their teaching and guidance stimulate us to study for ourselves that which You want to show us in Your Word that will keep us on our guard and effective in our Christian walk. We lift up our Christian leaders to You, knowing that they are subject to even greater temptation, since the devil is extremely zealous in his attempt to silence the messenger. May they be merciful to others, snatching them from the fire, all the while hating even the clothes stained by corrupted flesh, so that they do not defile themselves or dishonor Your name. Thank You Jesus and in Your name we pray. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/jji85cbdAlg
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Heavenly Father, Your steadfast presence consoles our fears because it brings to us privilege, protection, power and peace. On an ordinary day we look to so many earthbound sources to provide for our needs physically, emotionally, financially and in other ways, but Your steady presence surpasses any earthbound solution we may seek or rely on. There is no place, even like for 2 years when we went through being quarantined or in isolation, where You cannot go with us, for You remind us through Scripture, I will never leave you nor forsake you, for I am with you even to the end of the age. What blessed assurance fills my heart even in troublesome times. I praise You Jesus and in Your name I pray. Amen. What a way to start your day getting into God's Word. Each morning I will share some scriptures with you. If anyone would like to join us online on Sundays at 11 AM EST, or Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM EST, you can watch live on this YouTube channel. At The Cross Community Church - YouTube If you feel led to help support the J and L Ministries, you can do so by going to our PayPal account: www.paypal.me/jandlministries For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/vFmUJFXmDFY Heavenly Father, we thank You for making us joint heirs in this wonderful eternal inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade kept in heaven for us. We gratefully claim this inheritance and await the appointed date when we will experience in full the blessings it provides. Troubles in this life diminish our hope but rejoicing in the life yet to be revealed gives us a glorious living hope! Help us to fix our present hope on the future return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank You for making my reservation in heaven since it is only there that enemies such as disease, aging, pain and loss will not exist. I want to keep this eternal perspective today so that I will set my affections on things above, not on things of this earth. In Jesus name we ask and thank. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/KZCnNCZQd9I Heavenly Father, we want to trust You at all times – in times of rejoicing and times of trouble. You promise to be our refuge who will rescue us from danger. Certainly we don’t read anywhere in Scripture that we will not face danger, for it is in these intensely dangerous situations that we find refuge in the shadow of Your wings. Daily we witness Your rescue from dangerous situations on this side of eternity, but we also daily witness (by faith) Your rescue that takes place on the other side of eternity, when a believer crosses over from this sin-filled, weary world and steps onto the eternal green pastures of glory land. May our faith increase and our devotion deepen as we lean hard on You until that promotion day. We praise You and we ask of these things in the precous name of Jesus. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/HWalsNQbhfs Heavenly Father, we recognize that we are overcomers because we are children of You. The battles we conquer and the ultimate victory we attain is wholly because of the power of Christ at work in us. We are more than conquerors through Jesus who loves us and gave His life for our sins. Thank you for the inexhaustible supply of Your grace, power, and provision for our salvation and the all the battles of our daily life. We give You all the honor and glory. We ask and thank You in the precious name of Jesus. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/75POoT5Ra8o Heavenly Father, just as an anchor is standard safety equipment for a boat to remain afloat against raging tides of water, Jesus is the anchor for our soul, keeping us steadfast and hopeful when the strong tides of doubt, disappointment and fear seek to overtake us. So many drift without direction day in and day out uncertain of their present and future standing while we, as believers, anchor fast to our Rock which cannot move, as He leads us to the heavenly shore where storms will one day be all past forevermore. In the name od Jesus we pray. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/UajodLZXHcs Jesus, Your sacrificial death on the cross became the tree of life for all who believe. It is the highest expression of love not only for those who bore the nails in your hands and shouted "Crucify, crucify" but it's for all the generations who follow that were born under the sin curse. How grateful we are that You came from the glories of heaven to crush the head of the serpent, as You conquered death through Your miraculous resurrection so that we might be redeemed from the law of sin. We will partake of the tree of life in heaven because You partook of the cross of death here on earth. All glory and praise is due Your name. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/1Mk3RyREVn4 Heavenly Father, thank you for those special people with whom we walk this pilgrim pathway, those who are most dear to our hearts; the ones we call right away when we have good news or even when we must share bad news. We're grateful for our life partners whom we promise to love and cherish till death do us part. May we be passionate in our expressions of love toward them. It's a harsh world if we don't have someone special to share our daily lives with so we pray for those who have parted with their mate due to death or other unfortunate situations. We're comforted in knowing that You are closer than a brother or sister and provide spiritual companionship all the days of our lives. We draw on Your strength and find daily refuge in the shadow of Your wings. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/xNx4N-0mMWQ Heavenly Father, we pray for our children and grandchildren, that they may grow in faith as they grow up. May they walk in the ways of Christ, and not in the ways of the world. Keep their steps safe, but should they stumble, we know You will uphold them with Your right hand. When tempted or confused by the devil we pray that You will deliver them and remind them of the biblical principles they learned from their earliest memories, even though they may run counter to the principles and behaviors common to the world in which they are raised. We commit them to Your loving care and watchful eye. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. For those that would like to hear today's devotion, you can do that by going to our ministry YouTube channel: youtu.be/F-b9p7XyjzY Heavenly Father, I can hardly wait to see what Jesus has been preparing for those who love Him, since His ascension into heaven nearly 2000 years ago. Knowing that the heavens and the earth were created in one day, we cannot begin to imagine all that is being planned for our eternal dwelling over the past 2000 years. Like the bridegroom preparing his house for the bride, we so look forward to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb where we will worship Jesus in all His glory. He, who is the faithful witness; He, who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood; He, who loved us enough to taste of death that we deserved; He will be our center of worship where we will praise and glorify Him forever and ever. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. |
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