Jesus, the Spigot of God’s Love and Joy

Richard Forbes
Newness, Daily Devotion, Joy, Christian, Forgiveness, Grace

Today is the beginning of a brand new year, and as such, let’s contemplate the true source of our joy. Personally, I do not look to the world, but to my Lord Jesus for joy, because the world has failed me often, but My Redeemer, and Savior has never disappointed or abandoned me. The joy of Christ is steadfast, and unfailing... do you see this truth in your walk with Him? Are you prepared to be united with Him this coming year? If you are then you will find that His joy isn’t the only one you will receive.

Its New Year’s Eve; Listen To God’s Voice Today

Richard Forbes
Obey, Christian, Trust, Daily Devotion, Listen, New Year

Today is the last day of the year, and typically one in which we take stock of our accomplishments and failures over the past twelve months. This is also a time when we make plans for the coming year, and determine the condition of our present life. As you do so, do you have regrets that haunt you, and fears that give you tribulation as you look towards the coming new year? Well, fear not because our Lord uses what is past to prepare us for what lies ahead, and He helps us face today with a firm faith in His goodness and mercy. 

Forks in the Road of Faith

Richard Forbes
Faith, Choice, Belief, Jesus, Daily Devotion

Has God called you to serve Him in a way that requires you to sacrifice something you own, or of yourself? Are you at a place in your faith that requires you to make a choice between believing and having faith in Him, and Jesus, or returning to where you once were in faithlessness? Well every believer comes through this fork in the road, and it separates the believers who go to the right, from the nonbelievers who turn back to the left.

Though I Hurt, Home Awaits the Child of God

Richard Forbes
Faith, Child of God, Daily Devotion, Christian

Are you like a child before God, or are you walking in your own independent self-righteousness? Do you say “I believe” and yet act like you are in control of your life? Maybe you had trusted God with your life once, but have since taken those reins back from Him, and slowly, over time, found you were walking apart from Him. Do you see where you are? Are you uncertain how, and if, you can come home? Well you can.

Christmas Eve; the Anticipation of a Child, the Birth of a Star

Richard Forbes
Jesus Christ, Birth, Redemption, Christian, Daily Devotion, Christmas

On this day, Christmas Eve, we are in great expectation of a tiny baby’s arrival into the lineage of David... the Christ Child, Jesus, Emanuel, the Son of God. He will be born in Bethlehem, and a star will shine bright inside each of us to show the way to where He will be held to His mother’s breast. Are you ready to make the journey to where He will be born into the world; into each of us? Is the anticipation of His coming calling you even now to where Angels announce Him?

Healing as we Walk Away from Regret

Richard Forbes
Forgiveness, Christian, Daily Devotion, Regret, Remorse

Have those things of the world died to you? Are you a different person today than you were the day before you first believed? Do you ask the Lord for forgiveness of your sins and then take a deep breath of relief when they are lifted from you, or do you ask, but then refuse to allow His forgiveness to occur in you? Let’s look at this ploy of Satan... our continued spiritual regret and conviction. 

Answering the Call of Faith

Richard Forbes
Faith, Jesus, Daily Devotion, Christian, Our Calling, Salvation, Relationship

Are you struggling with whether you will give yourself to Jesus, and fully believe in God? Have you been reasoning and reading scripture without moving an inch closer to believing? If so, then quit listening to your own intellect, and still yourself... then open your ears to the still small voice of God that calls you to “Come.” Hearing God isn’t a matter of intellectual reasoning on your part; it is being inexplicably drawn by the Lord.

Praise Him Every Minute, Day, and Week

Richard Forbes
Jesus, Daily Devotion, Christmas, Praise, Christian

The world is five sunrises away from Christmas morning, and the day we celebrate the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Thank God Almighty we aren’t still awaiting His birth, but celebrating that which has already come! As with the birthdays of my own children, I reminisce, and think about that day Jesus was born; it brings the same tears to my eyes. Now He is with us always, every minute, day, and week... so listen as I praise Him... listen as I speak...

Secret Sins that Break our Stride of Faith

Richard Forbes
Daily Devotion, Peace, Christian, Separation, Sin

Are you having a hard time touching God with your prayers? Do you pray only to find an empty feeling, and conclude by wondering if God has heard you at all? If this is so, then it is time to look not at God, but inward into yourself. Upon introspection you will find something in you that is standing between the Lord, and you... a sin you cherish more than the Peace of Christ, and your heavenly relationship; a sin that needs to be severed from you before you can reinvigorate your conversation with God.

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