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Death Certificates

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clouds“Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.” (Matthew 24:40-41 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.)

I’ve been thinking so much lately about His coming. This passage compares Noah and the flood with the day of Jesus’ return. That day will be a surprise and a day of separation. I take comfort in the fact that it won’t be long until He returns for those who love Him. And I plan to be one of those taken.

Death certificates are required to collect a life insurance policy. After the rapture of believers, how will our loved ones be able to collect without a death certificate? Something to think about, isn’t it?

Prayer: As I look into the Heavens it excites me to think that today could be the day of Your return! Nothing else really matters except You Lord. Thank You for that Blessed Hope!

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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My Hiding Place

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“You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word,” (Psalm 119:114, Holy Bible, King James).

Hide and Seek, a favorite childhood game of my nephews who lived on a farm, wasn’t my idea of fun. They loved to play in darkened, seldom-used outbuildings. Not me. I hated dust mites. I shuddered when I stumbled into large spider webs. I tried to get caught early in the game, leave the musty hiding places, and return to safe sunlight.

Not all hiding places are scary. The Psalmist offers the assurance that hiding in God is a place of safety, a shield against enemies. I am not afraid as I hide there today.

Prayer: Lord, I have hope in Your word. You are my hiding place. Amen.

Devotion by Violet Carr Moore

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Burnout!

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“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden light.” (Matthew 11:29-30 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

These words of Jesus invited the hearers to enjoy a reprieve from the load they were carrying. The Jews groaned under the weight of their ceremonial laws. The yoke Jesus spoke of was not overbearing; it was not a burden; rather it was a yoke that was easy and a burden that was light.

I hear so much about burnout in the ministry and I wonder how this is possible if we are wearing His yoke. Is it because we are carrying extra baggage that He never intended for us to carry? When I put on His yoke, I find peace, joy and hope. Either His Word is true or it is not!

Prayer: The instructions from Your Word direct me in every area of my life and I thank You for that today, Lord. Thank You for lightening our load. It is not difficult to do Your will. It is easy!

Devotion by Kaye Singleton

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Hope Has Come

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“But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children” (Galatians 4:4-5 in the New Living Translation of the Holy Bible).

Hundreds of years passed from the time when the birth of Jesus was foretold in Genesis 3:15 until the day that He was born in a manger at a Bethlehem stable. The people of God were reminded by prophets that the promised Messiah would come, but after so many long years of delay it is no wonder that many gave up hope. The Messiah did come. And when He came, He inaugurated a new era of freedom. We, who were hopelessly chained by sin, are now the adopted sons and daughters of God!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Your plan to save mankind from the death sentence of sin was perfectly timed. Thank You for making it possible for me to have the same name, the same inheritance, and the same rights as a spiritually-born daughter of the King of Kings!

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A Light in the Darkness

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Have you ever tried finding your way in dark, unfamiliar surroundings without a light? When the power goes out in your home unexpectedly, you reach for a flashlight and hope that the batteries are still good.

Stumbling around in the darkness is not a pleasant experience. Even in familiar settings, it is easy to lose our sense of direction. When we find ourselves enshrouded in darkness, uneasiness rises within us and fear clutches our throats.

As we walk through life, we can lose our way too. Darkness can descend and which way to go is no longer clear.

Prayer: Dear God, You told us that Your Word is our light. “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105). Thank You for giving us direction, hope, and reassurance.

Devotion by Bonnie Peacock

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Never without Hope

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    A co-worker’s grandson, Max, was born with damaged kidneys. He’s had the best medical treatment available. But still Max is sick.
    Suffering comes to all of us. But, hopelessness only comes to those who are “without Christ”. READ Ephesians 2:12 from the Holy Bible, King James Version: “That at that time ye were without Christ, …having no hope,…”
    Followers of Jesus Christ are Never Without Hope! The difference between the Christian and the Non-Christian isn’t their problems. It’s where they’ve placed their hope.
    Max’s grandmother, Karen, is a dedicated Christian. Recently Max had surgery. Because he’s a baby, they couldn’t sedate him. We asked God to send angels to surround Max during his surgery. God answered our prayer.
    Karen understands that only Jesus knows Max’s future. This knowledge comforts her and makes her Never Without Hope!
    Prayer: Jesus, thank-you for being my hope. Solve my problems. Meet my needs. Teach me to always hope in You.
    Devotion by Debbie Simler-Goff
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Never Without Hope

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    A co-worker’s grandson, Max, was born with damaged kidneys. He’s had the best medical treatment available. But still Max is sick.
    Suffering comes to all of us. But, hopelessness only comes to those who are “without Christ”. READ Ephesians 2:12 from the Holy Bible, King James Version: “That at that time ye were without Christ, …… having no hope,…..”

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Followers of Jesus Christ are Never Without Hope! The difference between the Christian and the Non-Christian isn’t their problems. It’s where they’ve placed their hope.

Max’s grandmother, Karen, is a dedicated Christian. Recently Max had surgery. Because he’s a baby, they couldn’t sedate him. We asked God to send angels to surround Max during his surgery. God answered our prayer.

    Karen understands that only Jesus knows Max’s future. This knowledge comforts her and makes her Never Without Hope!
    Prayer: Jesus, thank-you for being my hope. Solve my problems. Meet my needs. Teach me to always hope in You.
    Devotion by Debbie Simler-Goff
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Wishing on A Star

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    “Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” (Psalm 37:4 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). Ashley was driving home with her two small children and noticed the sky was full of stars. She commented to her two-year-old daughter, Briley that she could wish upon a star whatever she wanted. They had gone to church earlier and met the young people and her parents at a pizza place afterwards. The little girl knew immediately what she wished and verbalized it by saying, “I wish my Daddy was here to eat pizza with me.” Her Daddy is a soldier in Afghanistan and the child was missing him. I believe that God heard the desires of Briley’s heart and will bring her Daddy home safe to his praying family. Ashley is trying to make the best of a bad situation by taking her kids to church while here husband is away. When we put the Lord first He takes care of our desires. Maybe you have a loved one in the war; God sees the desires of your heart. Delight in the Lord and He will bring it to pass.
    Prayer: Dear Lord, I put You first and I believe that You will give me the desires of my heart. Grant protection for our troops and bring them home safely to their families. We will give You all the praise and glory! In Jesus’ Name, Amen!
    Devotion by Kaye Singleton
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