FOCUS OF THE MONTH
The Lord will be with us always
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
(1) But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. (2) When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. — Isaiah 43:1-2 (KJV) (ESV)
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Overview/Theme:
Sunday – We must allow the Holy Spirit to lead us in triumph as we continue to spread the fragrance of truth about Jesus Christ.
Monday – In order for others to smell the Christ in us, we must stand firm on God’s Word. To avoid the distractions of this world, we must allow the Holy Spirit to assist us to live holy. This lifestyle will not only honor Christ now, but also when we stand before the judgement seat of Christ to receive our rewards.
Tuesday –Keep in mind, we, who are the sheep of God’s pasture are not exempt from the threats of this world. However, though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we don’t have to fear evil because The Shepherd knows us by our names and will not leave us.
Wednesday –Satan has come to steal, kill and destroy and he wants to fill our minds with worldly things. Therefore, we must pray without ceasing that God will grant us wisdom and give us grace to think on the things that will help us to stay focused and live holy.
Thursday –Even if we have missed the mark, the name of Jesus means salvation and forgiveness. Let’s repent of any wrong and begin to carry His name with dignity and purpose. We must continue to witness to those who hunger and thirst for a relationship with Jesus.
Friday – Remember, God is our ultimate satisfaction. We must trust Him with our spiritual and emotional hunger and be filled with His presence as we triumphantly seek and serve those who are lost.
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***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over the past half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course were the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), and the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). In that stream, faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and to avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases themselves grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy, and most recently out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage and significant corrections have been made in the translation of key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see as directly as possible the structure and meaning of the original. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
Monday, September 10, 2018 – How to Stand Firm – Jude 1:24-25
Focus: Stand firm on God’s Word in the power of the Holy Spirit. Avoid distractions and live to honor the Lord before we stand before the judgement seat of Christ.
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:5-10; Hebrews 13:20-21
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 – He Knows Our Names – Psalm 23:1-6
Focus: God knows us by our names. Therefore, we don’t have to fear when we walk through the valley of the shadow of death because God is with us.
Scriptures: Isaiah 45:4; Isaiah 44:1-2
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – Is There Wi-Fi? – Proverbs 15:9-21
Focus: We must not be obsessed with filling our minds with worldly things. Instead, ask God for wisdom to think on spiritual things to help us live holy.
Scriptures: Romans 8:6-10
Thursday, September 13, 2018 – What’s In a Name? – Matthew 1:18-25
Focus: The name Jesus provides salvation and forgiveness. Let’s carry His name with dignity and purpose as we witness to those who don’t know Him.
Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 7:1-2
Friday, September 14, 2018 – The Ultimate Satisfaction – Isaiah 55:1-7
Focus: God is our ultimate satisfaction. Let’s trust Him with our spiritual and emotional hunger and be filled with His presence as we seek those who are lost.
Scriptures: Matthew 5:6; Isaiah 44:3-5
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson
The Cell Phone vs. the Bible
Ever wondered what would happen if we treat our Bible like we treat our Cell Phone.
- What if we carried our Bible around in our purse or pocket?
- What if we flip through the Bible several times a day?
- What if we turned back to go get our Bible if we forget it?
- What if we treated our Bible like we could not live without it?
- What if we gave the Bible to our kids as a gift?
- What if we used the Bible in case of an emergency?
This is something to make you think: “Where is my Bible?” One more thing, unlike our cell phone, we don’t have to worry about our Bible being disconnected or the Wi-Fi being down because Jesus has already paid the bill.
“My friends, make time for God every day so He will have time for you.”— Sister Clovia
***The Daily Devotionals are taken from Our Daily Bread Ministries and the Scriptures are from the BibleGateway.***