Is the Christian life tough or easy? Which is it supposed to be? Does our daily walk with the Lord cause us difculty, hardship, sufering, and loss? Or does it pave the way for an easy road to heaven?
If we look at some of the people in the Bible — the ones who were faithful to the Lord — we see that they didn’t have a life of ease – (Hebrews 11:24-38). Paul, for example, faced difculties that would make most of us wonder where God is — shipwrecks, imprisonments, …

a. There is a gentle plea here – exhorting the readers to do what is right before God – weather people realize it or not it’s good for them
• Oh Come! – a sweet invitation! – will you come?
• Let us worship and bow down! – the idea is of community (let us) – together
• Not before a crucifix – not before some graven image – not before a picture – not before some false god or false religion – but before our God
• He is the …

God knows those who are His. He knows if we belong to Him or not. He knows all of our thoughts, all of our past, all of our hopes, all of our ambitions. The truth be told, He knows us better than we know ourselves. We do not need to worry that our Father in heaven will ever stop loving us (Romans 8:37-39) because  He knows each of us personally, as a father knows his own child (John 10:14). King David understood this (Psalm 139:1-4)

Think about this, what has …

(Psalm 92:5)…..O Lord, how great are Your works! Your thoughts are very deep.

(Isaiah 55:8-9)…..“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the Lord.“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. God does not always do what we think He should, and I am grateful for that.

• I think – “if the Lord would only heal him he would believe 
• I think – “If the Lord would only save him
• I think – “Why does God allow the ungodly to prosper?

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God’s word tells us that the Gospel is the “power of God,” (Romans 1:16)….for it is the power of God.…The word “power” comes from a word that refers to the “might – energy – strength that dwell within God.” From it comes the english word “dynamite.” When God takes a lost sinner and saves him by His grace and makes him a new creature (creation) that is a powerful thing. So powerful, so explosive is the power of the gospel, that no flesh and bone can remain unaffected by it …

(Proverbs 1:7)…..”The fear of the Lord” is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. The “fear of the Lord” will cause one to hate evil – (Proverbs 8:13). The “fear of the Lord” will prolong life – (Proverbs 10:27). The “fear of the Lord” provides strong confidence and is a fountain of life – (Proverbs 14:26-27). The “fear of the Lord” prompts one to depart from evil – (Proverbs 16:6). The “fear of the Lord” leads to a satisfying life, and spares one …

(Acts 1:11)…..This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”

I am back, computer is fixed, and I get to do my devotions again. Hope you are enjoying them. I thought that a good place to start on March 1st, 2022 would be the topic Of Christ’s return. Are you looking forward to Jesus’ return. Jesus of Nazareth, was born into this world by the work and will of the pre-existent, eternal, Creator God, and Mary …