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Becoming Comfortable in the Likeness of Jesus

Richard Forbes
Image of Christ, Daily Devotion, Christian

It is one thing to say we are Christians, and that Jesus is our Lord, but until we take on His image, and walk as He walked, then we have missed the mark. We can dress ourselves up in all the religion we like, and not win a day in heaven without assuming the likeness of Christ. So if you tell me you go to church every Sabbath, and that you pray each day, or that you have been baptized and take communion... I might still look at you and ask “then why don’t you reflect Jesus?” When you look at your own reflection do you see Jesus looking back?

Why Should I give, and what does Giving really mean?

Richard Forbes
Blessing, Giving, Christian, Daily Devotion

Are you wealthy? Maybe you are rich in earthly land, goods, and gold, but then again maybe you have been given much spiritually and your treasure is being amassed in heaven. Whichever our fortune is, we should always remember that all we have comes from God, and that His intention is not for us to horde His gifts but to share them. We are not the owners, but just the managers, or stewards of God’s provision.

Is your Light of Faith and Salvation on, or off?

Richard Forbes
Daily Devotion, Christian, Grace, Salvation, Degree

As Christians we talk a great deal about our sanctification, holiness, works, and other spiritual endeavors; all of these are good subjects to discuss, but never lose sight of the fact that you were redeemed, justified, and made pure and acceptable to God by the grace which flows through His Son Jesus Christ. That grace is the forgiveness of our sins, and we have it’s full measure the instant we believed.

Are the Righteous meant to Suffer?

Richard Forbes
Suffering, Daily Devotion, Christian, Righteousness

Do you suffer in your life simply because you deserve to? Is every bad thing that befalls you the result of some sin, or wrongdoing in your life? Certainly we have enough sin and disobedience in our lives to make an argument for this, but there are many times when we face hardship in the midst of our goodness, righteousness, and obedience. How should we view this seemingly unjust sorrow? Do we question God?

Is Faith in God, and Jesus our Ultimate Goal, and our Greatest Treasure?

Richard Forbes
Daily Devotion, Faith, Christian, Values, Goals

Do you long for worldly things above all else? Do you gauge your success in life by the physical possessions you have accumulated? Well there is something about our faith in God, and Jesus Christ, that satisfies far more than all of the gold, power, and earthly achievement that we can gather. The secret to this treasure is to set Godly goals, and define what we will do and not do to achieve them...

Dust, Eternity, and the Fall; where is your Faith? What is your Hope?

Richard Forbes
Eternal Life, Christian, Daily Devotion

Of whom, or what, in our life can we say “will be with me always” with any true assuredness? We live in a transient world that is in a constant state of coming and going. People are born, and then die; buildings are built and then decay and fall. Trees grow tall, only to fall and return to the ground where past leaves await them. Without God, and Jesus Christ, there is no eternal hope... no “always” in our lives.

Do You Wake Up Each Morning Anticipating the Blessings of Christ’s Resurrection Promise?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Resurrection, Promise, Daily Devotion

You woke up this morning from a night’s slumber, which is a form of mini-death, and found yourself once again breathing, eating, and going about your day. Did you jump out of bed in surprise and shout with joy, or did you expect that to happen? Did you routinely yawn, wipe the sleep out of your eyes, and stumble mute towards that first cup of coffee, or did you lift up your arms and say “Thank you Father for this day!”? If this is our earthly morning, how will it be when you awaken to Jesus Christ and Heaven on that first resurrected morning?

Are We Royalty? Understanding our Heritage in Christ

Richard Forbes
Royalty, Christian, Daily Devotion, God, Heirs

Once we have placed our faith in Jesus Christ, who are we then? Our transformation might be an amazing surprise to us, but it is far from surprising to God. He foresaw our adoption as sons and daughters from the very foundation of the world. Are you prepared to take on this life as one of God’s children? By our faith we have become the children of privilege who sit around the feet of God the Father, and receive His every blessing.

Wisdom; Weaving Knowledge into our Lives of Faith

Richard Forbes
Daily Devotion, Christian, Faith, Wisdom, Knowledge

Sometimes we are healed by Jesus, and don’t know where the healing actually came from. Quite often we encounter people who have been saved by their faith, and yet they know very little about God, or Jesus Christ. Don’t judge a person’s faith in Christ based on their knowledge, or education in the scripture... Jesus loved the children in faith just as He did His disciples.

Healing, and Faith; Bible Accounts, and Modern Day Healing

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Trust, Faith, Healing

Are you sick, lame, blind, pursued by Demons, or in any other way in need of healing? Well if so are you following Jesus and asking Him in faith to heal you? Are you going wherever He goes until your belief has at last reached its peak, and you not only believe He can heal people, but that He is the Son of God, and can heal YOU? No? Well perhaps then you are you like Thomas, and need a sign. Follow Him, pursue Him, and stretch out your hand expectantly towards Him to receive His healing touch.

Faith in the Spirit, and the Physical Hands of God

Richard Forbes
Body, Spirit, Christian, Daily Devotion, Man’s Duplicity

For most of us our belief in God is based primarily on faith. We have never seen God, but we have felt Him; not so much by His outward physical touch, but through an inward touching, and by a spiritual response to His actions and voice in our lives. For His physical touch we depend on the love we have for one another, and in the hands of man being borrowed to do the will of God. Does your faith bridge your body and spirit?

Sowing the Seeds of Faith Abroad without Succumbing to False gods, and Unholy Ground

Richard Forbes
Sin, Daily Devotion, Gospel, Association, Christian, Faith

We have spoken of idols, and how real they can be in our lives. We have discussed the effect they can have on us spiritually as well, but today we will look at something a bit more divisive; something about our association with others who worship false gods, because if we are not careful that influence can cause us to become separated from our special relationship with God... our righteousness.

The Salvation of our Family, and the Tempting god of Human Love

Richard Forbes
Salvation, Family, Daily Devotion, False gods, Christian

Discussing false god’s and graven images in church is a favorite topic because it is a natural tendency of man to place various things above God as we move through our lives. One of the favorite topics of every preacher is money, or gold, but there are so many others. One of them is a nearly sacred topic, and we are often remiss in discussing it... family. We love our spouses, children, and families dearly, but do we allow them to encourage our faith in God, or to discourage it? Does our love of family become a god to us?

Who Knocks at our Door, and Do We Let Them In?

Richard Forbes
Daily Devotion, Answering, Door, Knocking, Christian

Who enters into our heart? In the house of our faith, which is our body, who do we place at the most honored seat at our table, and who do we allow to occupy the master’s bed? We have many who come into our lives, and many who vie for our worship and faith, but there is only one who deserves to be called master. Who is it in your life, your heart, and your soul? To whom have you opened your door?

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