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Empty Religion; the Product of Knowing Jesus without a Relationship

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Religion, Living Faith

We hear the call, and go to the altar where, in that magnificent moment, we give ourselves to Jesus Christ, but when we do so are we fully prepared to live Our life as He lives His? We know where we are coming from; the life of the world is fresh in us, but do we see the light ahead, and feel the love and joy that awaits our next step in Christ, knowing that it will be met with temptation and suffering? can we possibly see all that is expected of us, and what awaits us, and still want a relationship with Him?

Witnessing, and Transformation

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Witnessing, The Gospel

What are you prepared to endure as you deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who need to hear it? In the process of placing salvation in the hearts, minds, and souls of those who are lost do you tread precariously along the precipice of hell, and risk the loss of your own salvation? Sometimes we find that it is necessary to dine with sinners before they will hear what we have to say about our faith, but we must never let go the hand of Christ, or go out before We are sent.

Baking the Bread, and Shining the Light of Faith; are we True Saints?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, The Gospel

Are we advocates for God and Jesus Christ by reflecting God’s glory, or do our words and actions turn people away from a waiting faith by presenting it in an unfavorable manner? Perhaps we cover the Lord’s light altogether in an attempt to horde it for ourselves? God and the Gospel of Jesus are meant to be like a sweet aroma to the hungry, and an enticing light that beckons every ship in peril to enter God’s safe harbor. How do we bake our bread, how do we man the lighthouse?

Arrogance, and the Veil between Man and God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, God’s Glory

The first thing we are told to do in prayer is to confirm that God, our Holy Father, is hallowed. It isn’t by accident that Jesus taught us to pray this way, it is an affirmation of our submission to God, and an acknowledgement of His glory. One of the hardest things for us as humans to do is to give up our pride in self, our claim to glory, and to cast our crowns at the feet of anything... even God. Our arrogance is the thread that holds together the veil between ourselves, and God.

Who Rules our Heart? Who Rules our House? Who Rules our Life?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Authority, Truth

There is nothing that will destroy a family, a church, a community, or a country, more swiftly, and certainly, than internal bickering, and discord. As Christians we are not meant to fuss and fight amongst ourselves, but to comfort one another, and to live in peace. However there are those whose sights are set on power over humility, ruling over serving, and man’s law over God’s commandments. We have but one ruler, one Lord, and one God by whom we are judged as right or wrong. So, who rules your heart today?

No Sacrifice, No Offering... Our Admission Paid in Full!

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Sacrifice, God’s Presence

What offering should we bring to God when we enter into His presence? what offering, or sacrifice, does He require of us that would make us pure enough to approach Him? There is none... our offering has already been made for us once and for all, and all we need do is understand that fact. Don’t feel guilty about going empty handed into your prayer closet, but instead, walk into the Lord’s presence knowing that Jesus has already paid your debt. Don’t stay home from church on Sundays because you feel inadequate or undeserving because provision has already been made for you through Christ, and the Lord is waiting for your arrival.

Our Time, Our Treasure, and Our Faith

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Dedication, Maintaining Faith

How important are God, and Jesus Christ to us? Did you determine that they are central to your life? Now, having answered that question there is one more... how much time do we dedicate to studying them, God’s Word, the Gospel of Christ, and in actual worship? As believers, and disciples, are we dedicating an appropriate amount of time to study, being in their presence, and our relationships? 

Prayer, Worship, and a Wandering Mind

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Constant, Attention

Are you able to pray without becoming distracted? When you seek God is it in earnest, or when you are worshiping at church are you intermingling you’re desire to be in his presence with what is happening in the pews around you? If we do not fix our attention on God, or Jesus Christ it is so easy for our thoughts to be carried away from our spiritual desires, and taken back into the world. Are you ready to give full attention to your faith during worship, prayer, and your relationship with God?

Our Fear of Failing in Faith will Assure our Failure as Conquerors in Christ

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Faith

Are we ready for the challenges of life that stand before us? Do we use the call to be humble, and meek as an excuse for weakness and cowardice in the face of life’s trials? Well, Jesus was both humble and meek, but was anything but weak, or cowardly. When He faced temptation in the desert He did so with firm resolve, and as He went to the cross His courage and bravery was there for all to see. Are we ready to be brave, and more than conquerors with God by our side?

Tending the Fire, and Garden of our Faith in the New Year

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Faithfulness, Perseverance, Growth

When we first believe we are on spiritual fire, with our faith roaring like a blazing inferno, but if we do not continue to feed the flame then ever so slowly the fire dies down until at last it is only cold ash; blown here and there by the wind, and driven once more into the earth by the rain. Where in this description are we in our faith? Are we lighting up the night, smoldering, or reduced to a pile of cold white ash?

Happy New Year in Faith

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, New Beginnings, New Year

We are beginning a new year, and in so doing there is much hope for the future. This is a perfect time to leave old failures, and anxieties behind, and grasp new goals, but more than that it is an opportunity to vanquish our own efforts to defeat the sins that have controlled us for so long, and let God stand against them. Against all our enemies God is strong, and able to conquer. In all our needs and shortcomings He is our provider... In this first day of the new year hand all to Him.

New Year’s Eve; Are Our Eyes Closed for a Night?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Storehouses, The Gospel, New Year

On this the last day of the year we should present the invitation to receive the living water of Jesus Christ with a renewed heart. In many places this is a night of great merry making, filled with excessive drink and lust, but where are the pastors, prophets, and saints? Why are they quiet regarding the gospel while sinners revel? Where are we the believers? Are we at the celebration too? Are our eyes closed for a night?

The Storms, the Silence, and the Pain, in which we Praise God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Tribulation

As you look behind you can you see that God has had His hand upon you, and has been helping you? Have you praised Him for His help, and perhaps even honored Him by raising a monument of some type to Him... a stone of help, or Ebenezer as it is called? Perhaps it was a sapling, if you are wealthy it was an inscription on a building, or if you are poor a pile of rocks. Whatever it is do you think His helping you has ended? No, His help continues, despite what has happened in our lives His help never ceases.

Oh Death where is your Victory, Oh Death where is your Sting?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotion, Death

We are justified, and made righteous through Jesus Christ. He told us to pick up our cross and follow Him, so in this way we are crucified with Him, and in this way we also live anew in Him by His resurrection.  Where He goes we, as believers, go also. Are we ready to make the journey? Do we believe Him when He says He will come for us? If we believe, then death holds no victory, and no sting.

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