Day 30

“But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not explored and known the depths of Satan, as they say—I tell you that I do not lay upon you any other [fresh] burden.”

– Revelation 2:24

Additional reading: James 1:14-15 Proverbs 4:6 Matthew 6:33

The part of this scripture that I want to focus on is, “…who have not explored and known the depths of Satan…” Continue reading →

Day 29

“A farmer went out to sow his seed…”

– Luke 8:4

Additional reading: Luke 8:4-7, 8-11, 12-15

I do not have a “green thumb” by any means. I’ve killed almost every plant I’ve ever owned, including succulents which are supposed to be the easiest plants to take care of. Continue reading →

Day 28

“The Lord is good to those who wait hopefully and expectantly for Him, to those who seek Him [inquire of and for Him and require Him by right of necessity and on the authority of God’s Word].”

– Lamentations 3:25

God wants to do big things in our lives. Sometimes it’s easy to let things become mundane and ordinary Continue reading →

Day 27

“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

– Proverbs 13:20

Friendships are powerful things and they can be great, but they also can be dangerous if you drop your guard when it comes to who you choose to be friends with. Continue reading →

Day 26

“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it.”

– 2 Timothy 3:14

If you have made Jesus your Lord and you have God’s Word in your heart, you can live in victory! Continue reading →

Day 25

“Each one of these people of faith died not yet having in hand what was promised, but still believing…”

– Hebrews 11:13

How strong is your faith in God? Do you trust God with the little things? Does your faith reach beyond into unknown territories? Continue reading →

Day 24

“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

– Galatians 6:7

One day, as I was having my devotion time, I read that the word “sows” in this verse is not a one-time deal. Continue reading →

Day 23

“But every person is tempted when he is DRAWN AWAY, ENTICED and BAITED by his own evil desire (lust, passions). Then the evil desire, when it has conceived, gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is fully matured, brings forth death..”

– James 1:14 & 15

Additional reading: Romans 12:2

If temptation continues to be an issue and a struggle for you, James 1:15 reveals to us that eventually there will be a conception, a birth, a period of growth and maturing, and then ultimately death. What does this mean in the context of this scripture? Continue reading →

Day 22

But every person is tempted when he is DRAWN AWAY, ENTICED and BAITED by his own evil desire (lust, passions). Then the evil desire, when it has conceived, gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is fully matured, brings forth death.”

– James 1:14 & 15

Additional reading: 1 Peter 5:8-9

James 1:14 is very interesting because it clearly describes temptation and sin as a progression. Continue reading →

Day 21

“But a time is coming and is already here when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit [from the heart, the inner self] and in truth; for the Father seeks such people to be His worshipers. God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

– John 4:23-24

As I prepare for the Advance, I always take some time to think about the past services and the way God moved in my life. Continue reading →