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Devotion for Friday after Last Sunday  Isaiah 1:1-28         1 Peter 1:1-12 In our text from Peter's pen, God reveals: 10  As to this salvation, the prophets who  prophesied of the  grace that  would come  to you made careful searches and inquiries,   11  seeking to know what person or time  the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating as He  predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories  to follow.   12  It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in these things which now have been announced to you through those who  preached the gospel to you by  the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things into which  angels long to  look.  What salvation is this? That salvation that is yours in Christ Jesus. Do you understand what this text is declaring? That salvation in Christ was that which was prophesied throughout the Old Testament. That the events of Christ's life, suffering, death, and resurrection were proclaimed throughout the Old Testament.  Christ&

Devotion for Thursday after Last Sunday  Daniel 6:1-28          Revelation 22:1-21 The Epistle lesson for today (at Thanksgiving Day worship service) is 1 Timothy 2:1-4. Because of the fact that some will not get to church today, I am posting in this space a meditation   based on that reading, and reflecting “Thanksgiving Day.”   1 Timothy 2:1-4… First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth . ( The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by  Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. )   Today we celebrate Thanksgiving. We celebrate all that goes with that.   As many gather around a massive feast,

Devotion for Wednesday after Last Sunday  Daniel 5:1-30         Revelation 21:9-27 Have you ever been to a wedding? One of the highlights is to see the bride and marvel at the glorious dress she is wearing, at Christian weddings it is to be white. In the US, it is usually delicate and beautiful. Oftentimes, people are excited to see the bride. They want to get a look at her. They want to see the dress – ooos and ahhhhs abound when she appears. John is taken aside in this first verse of the New Testament lesson above reads: Then one of the seven angels who had the  seven bowls,  full of the  seven last plagues, came and spoke with me, saying, “ Come here, I will show you the  bride, the wife of the Lamb.” Who is the bride? That’s the first question many people ask. The bride is the people of God. Throughout the Old Testament, we read about how God considered the people Israel his bride – and He the bridegroom. When the Israelites worshiped other gods with the only True God, the Lord the

Devotion for Tuesday after Last Sunday  Daniel 4:1-37          Revelation 21:1-8 This is the week of Thanksgiving, maybe you will read this before that day of celebration. 2020 is a bit unusual, some might say there is less for which to be thankful. If we take God at His word, we are supposed to be thankful in all circumstances, including the things that might not be so wonderful.                                                Dog eat dog at the office.  Two people out sick from your team and you have a deadline to meet - no ifs, no ands, no buts - it must be done by 3:30.  Given there are only 3 people on your team, it means you have to do it all alone.  Add to this the fact that the prep work is on the computer, and it has now crashed...  Is it any wonder that you know have the world’s greatest headache?  As you take the two Advil the secretary hands over, you offer a prayer to God, “Please Lord, let this headache go away, and help me to get this proposal done on time.   Later, as yo

Devotion for Monday after Last Sunday  Daniel 3:1-30          Revelation 20:1-15 Is this a devotion? Or is it more of just a blog post? Good question! It is about the Gospel of Jesus Christ and it will hopefully get you thinking. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I was privileged to hear a wonderful Gospel sermon at the funeral of a pastor friend not too long ago.  Unfortunately, the Gospel that had been proclaimed was severely clouded when a church official got up a few moments later and extolled the virtues of this pastor.  By the time he was done, you would have thought that my departed friend could walk on water, still the storm, and heal lepers.    I knew this pastor, and he was not without sin.  I knew how his sin affected his family and how they thrived richly on the grace of God. Their marriage and family life was lived in the forgiveness they each received from Christ, and through Him, they were able to forgive and love one anothe