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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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Test the Spirits?

Test the Spirits?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom as believers test the spirits. In Jesus’ name, amen.

At the time of the early church, the truth of the Gospel taught by the apostles competed with false teachers spewing false doctrines. Because of these heresies, some of the faithful were pulled away. Fortunately, the epistles countered many of these attacks.

1 John 4:1 (ESV) provides a warning:
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”

Pray to discern the truth. In matters of faith, don’t let a preacher’s or teacher’s personality and charisma become blinding. Bank tellers are taught to detect counterfeits by handling real currency.

Know the real truth. Know your Bible!

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Are You a Child of God?

Are You a Child of God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for believers who see themselves as children of God. In Jesus name, amen.

Neil Anderson’s Victory Over the Darkness: Realizing the Power of Your Identity in Christ includes a list entitled “Who Am I?”

When a believer realizes who he or she is in Christ, it can be life changing.

John 1:12 (ESV) says,
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.”

First John 3:1 (ESV) includes a verse that supports this:
“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

Be empowered and encouraged to know that as a believer, it is not enough to survive. Thrive! Because you have been adopted, and it is time to live life knowing you are part of the family of God.

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Vanity Fair?

Vanity Fair?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for believers who want to stay away from the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life. In Jesus’ name, amen.

John Bunyan in The Pilgrim’s Progress wrote about how temptations come in all forms. In that novel, he wrote about the town called Vanity Fair to illustrate his point.

1 John 2:15-16 (ESV) has a message about the enticements of the world:
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.”

Believers’ citizenship is in heaven. Philippians 3:20 says,
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Don’t be tempted and trapped by the love of the world.

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Who Me? Serve Others?

Who Me? Serve Others?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to walk in the way of Jesus. In Jesus’ name, amen.

What does it mean when someone asks, “How is your walk with the Lord?”

Answers vary, from “I am not exactly walking with the Lord at this point in my life.” to “By God’s grace, all is well with my soul as I continue to walk with Jesus.”

1 John 2:5-6 (ESV) proclaims:
“But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.”

Jesus is the perfect role model. Consider how he washed the disciple’s feet. What a servant!

Believers and followers of Jesus can do well when they are intentional about walking with Jesus.

Think about your walk with Jesus. I pray it is going well.

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Sins Forgiven Just Like That?

Sins Forgiven Just Like That?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who confess their sins knowing God is faithful to forgive sins and cleanse from all unrighteousness. In Jesus’ name, amen.

It has been said, “Confession is good for the soul.”

Romans 3:23 (ESV) says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

The response in 1 John 1:9 (ESV) gives hope to the hopeless: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

Sins forgiven? Amazing! Heartfelt confession is a small price to pay for having sins wiped clean. Confess now.

Be set free!

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