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Are You Imitating Good or Evil?

Are You Imitating Good or Evil?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those believers who know that whoever does good is from God. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Think of some good things people can do: Helping others in need; encouraging others; or coming alongside of a struggling brother or sister. All these can be acts of kindness and affirm others.

The author of 3 John 11 (ESV) writing to believers says,

“Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.”

How do your actions align with this verse? Do you have the inclination to do the work of the Lord? Run from doing evil. Perhaps it is time to have a “Come to Jesus” moment. Is it time to dedicate or rededicate your life to Jesus?

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Valentine’s Day Birthday

The Valentine’s Day Birthday!

The Valentine’s Day Birthday!

Meet my lovely wife, Diane. This was taken on our wedding day in June 1990.

Early February 1990 – Washington D.C.

My business associate and I arrived in Washington D.C. after a long flight from Los Angeles. We caught a taxi to our hotel, checked in, dropped off our luggage, and met in the hotel lobby. It was nighttime, and we asked at the front desk if anyone knew a good taxi driver who could take us around and show us the sights. Someone made a call, and soon we were off on the adventure of a lifetime.

We visited the Lincoln Memorial and saw where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. We stopped at the Vietnam Memorial, and drove past the Watergate Hotel.

The next day was all business. We went to the home office and started a week of intensive training. I lost track of dates and time.

Meanwhile Back in L.A. – February 14, 1990…
I had been dating Diane since the previous November. During our conversations, I brought up the idea of getting married.

Because I was so focused on my training, I forgot Diane’s Valentine’s Day Birthday!

Oblivious to my missing her special day, I was not reminded until I returned back home and opened a letter that read, “I am disappointed in you.”

I took immediate action. I bought her flowers, wrapped a gift, took her out for dinner, and did all I could to make amends.

Weeks later I proposed, and she accepted.

We were married in June.

Lesson Learned !

I guess you could say I learned my lesson. I have never missed her special day since. Why? I get Diane’s Valentine’ Day Birthday presents and wrap them well before Christmas.

Have a great weekend. Don’t forget. It is important to celebrate.

Join me every day as we pray for wisdom by taking part in the Wisdom Prayer Challenge.

God bless you and yours,

Dennis

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Wisdom Prayer

Support Missionaries?

Support Missionaries?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who serve as senders and support missionaries. In Jesus’ name, amen.

One church denomination relies on an annual offering to support their missionaries. Other churches make different arrangements. However funds are raised for these part and full-time workers, the funds and the people play an important part in spreading the Gospel.

Third John 7-8 (ESV) confirms the appropriateness of providing financial support:

“For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. Therefore we ought to support people like these, that we may be fellow workers for the truth.”

Ever been offered an opportunity to support a missionary? If so, come along side of them with prayer and financial support. If not, seek out an individual or organization and donate. Check faith-based organization’s credibility to see if they belong to the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

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Christ the Cornerstone?

Christ the Cornerstone?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know Christ is the cornerstone. In Jesus’ name, amen.

In architecture, the cornerstone of a building is significant. All of the other stones that will make up the building are aligned to it. Placing a cornerstone often takes on a ceremonial meaning and is accompanied by some fanfare.

First Peter 2:4-6 (ESV) is not written about the cornerstone of a building, it is written about Christ:

“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture:

‘Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,
a cornerstone chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.’

So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe,

‘The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.’”

Christ is the cornerstone! Believers are living stones. With Christ as the cornerstone all things are possible.

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Love Casts Out Fear?

Love Casts Out Fear?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that perfect love casts out fear. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear can cause many reactions. Some freeze. Others become excited. Then there are those who react violently. Fear should not be trivialized.

Scripture acknowledges that love and fear exist. Yet, what Scripture says about the combination of fear and love gives a different perspective. The author of 1 John 4:17-18 (NIV) says,

“This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

The next time fear strike—stop. Realize how powerful God is. He is in control. Counter fear with love!

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Greater Is He Who Is In You?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Believers know there are forces that oppose Christ. Scripture includes a discussion of the antichrist, but the spirit of the antichrist is no match when compared with the Spirit of God.

When the author of the book of 1 John uses the term, “little children,” he is addressing believers. 1 John 2-4 (ESV) tells us,

”By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you heard was coming and now is in the world already. Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.”

These verses distinguish between those who confess Christ and those who stand in opposition. Believers: I tell you to have confidence because you know who is greater.

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