Pastor David’s Daily Devotional 16th August 2021 Cross the Bridge Devotional Message
Topic: Shining in Battle
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Through the Bible…
Morning: Psalm 105, 106
Evening: Romans 15:1-20
Proverb: Proverbs 16
2 Corinthians 10:12
For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. NKJV
Dear Friends,
Sometimes, we are not all going to get along. This is one of the realities of living among broken people. Even in the church, we will have different opinions about how or why things are done. In 2 Corinthians 10, we find the apostle Paul, who happens to be writing parts of the Bible, being criticized for his letters. Rather than celebrate the Words of Truth that Paul was sharing, some people took the opportunity to question Paul’s authority.
Now, imagine if all that energy used to bring Paul down was used to bring Paul and others up. How many more lives would have been changed because of that unity and love? God uses our bond of love as believers to minister to those outside the church. When the world sees people love each other without condition, they begin desiring that love. When the world sees people forgive one another, no matter the situation, they begin craving that forgiveness. This is the power of our unity as believers. When we love in the middle of our disagreements or misunderstandings, we shine a floodlight in the middle of a dark world.
Life Lesson:
The more you love in the middle of the battle, the brighter you shine in the midst of a dark world.
Dear God,
Thank You for loving me. Thank You for those You have placed around me. Help me to walk in unity with my family and my church. Fill me with Your love so that I can love others. Help me understand Your forgiveness so that I can better forgive others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee
Our Daily Bread 16th August 2021 Today Devotional – Active Faith
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