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Date Posted: 09:26:58 12/11/21 Sat
Author: c
Subject: Supplimental teaching 12 2021

intouch.org Daily devotion The Thrill of Obedience

Obeying God's will in our lives should not be a burden but a thrilling adventure that we walk through with Him each day.

December 1, 2021

Psalm 40:6-8

Some Christians view obeying God only as a way to avoid the negative consequences of disobedience. But if this is our thinking, then obedience becomes a heavy burden rather than an exciting adventure motivated by love for Jesus Christ and a desire to please Him.

The reason some of us see following the Lord as a burden is because we tend to think of His will in terms of big and potentially costly decisions. But doing God’s will isn’t just about large issues; it’s also daily obedience in small matters of life. Philippians 4:6 tells us not to be anxious about anything but to pray about everything. In bringing even fairly mundane concerns to the Lord, we’re being trained to trust and obey Him in more critical matters.

The Christian life is a walk of faith—one step of obedience after another. Though we may think the situations we face are unrelated, the Lord moves us through a variety of circumstances toward His ultimate purpose. If, for the sake of safety, we back off from obeying, we’ll miss the opportunity to experience His awesome power working in and through us. Small choices may seem insignificant, but they lead to a thrilling lifelong journey with God.

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intouch.org Daily devotion

The Spirit Within Us

The Spirit works constantly to conform believers to the image of Christ so that we can impact unbelievers.

December 8, 2021

Romans 8:1-17

If you’re a believer in Jesus Christ, God’s Spirit is at work in you whether you feel His presence or not. He’s conforming Christians to the image of the Savior, and the evidence of this transformation is known as the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). These godly character traits are not something we can generate on our own but are divinely produced in us as we yield to the Spirit and walk obediently with Him.

We should never underestimate the impact of spiritual fruit when unbelievers observe how we respond to pressure, temptation, suffering, or an avalanche of problems. By demonstrating peace rather than anxiety or practicing patience instead of speaking a sharp word, we bear witness to the beauty of the gospel.

One way God uses Spirit-filled lives is to create curiosity in the unbeliever—and an openness to the message of salvation. Wherever you are or whatever you do, you can be powerful witness for Jesus Christ when you walk obediently with the Holy Spirit each day.

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intouch.org Daily devotion

The Reason for Our Boldness

We need to always be willing and searching for opportunities to share the gospel boldly and confidently with the lost.


December 9, 2021
Romans 1:8-17

Even though Christians are familiar with the gospel, many are reluctant to share their faith. One reason is because they don’t feel capable of explaining it well and are afraid of negative reactions or questions they’ll be unable to answer. But we must remember that God has given us the most important message in the world.

The apostle Paul welcomed every opportunity to tell people about Christ. That’s because he personally experienced the gospel’s life-changing power and made that his focus rather than the negative reactions he might encounter. Oftentimes the reason we’re ashamed to talk about our faith is that we’re concerned about ourselves. But if we begin to look at people who are lost and ask God to open a door for us to share our faith, He will answer that prayer.

We tend to be distracted by temporal activities that eventually fade away. But souls are forever, and people need to know the Savior. That’s why it’s important for us to understand the gospel well enough to present it with confidence and boldness. We can’t let fear or ignorance keep us from giving a lost world the only message that can change a person’s eternal destiny.

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Turning Points Magazine & Devotional September 2021

This Moment in Time: Making the most of life

by Dr. David Jeremiah

(edited)


p 18

Some people score higher on openness than others, and there is no perfect score. Nor is it appropriate to think that everyone should be totally open to everything, suggesting a lack of discernment, wisdom, or legitimate caution.

I mention this trait of openness as a way to suggest that we need to live with an openness to what God is doing in our life - every day, every season, every place, every time. We can find many, many examples of people in Scripture who discovered God was doing something in their life that they never expected. Some responded more quickly than others, but almost all of them eventually said "Yes" to God. They embraced their moment in time and made the most of it.


p 19

Openness to God in the Present

If you are here - wherever here is - God is with you and wants to use you for His purposes and glory. Your task is to embrace that truth and begin to look at here and today with a new set of eyes. Here are some truths to meditate on and pray about:

1. There are no ordinary days.

From God's perspective, every day is part of His plan and purpose for our life. When we view our days the way He does, they will be filled with opportunity and possibility.

2. God determines our path.

Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps."

3. Live a yielded life.

4. Be led by the Spirit

5. Never retire.

Make the most of this moment by living a life open to God's direction.

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