Humble in Spreading the Gospel, Near and Far

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Deliver the Gospel

Do we identify ourselves as being missionaries? Is that what we do as a vocation, or is it a part of our everyday life as we go to and from work, and mix with all those we come into contact with each day? Being a missionary is not just an amazing calling, but should be the goal of every Christian. Spreading the gospel to one, or one hundred thousand makes no difference in what we are asked to do, and to what we are called. Whether we refer to ourselves as an evangelist, a missionary, or just a Christian... spreading the gospel is what we are meant to do.

The True Victor, and the Odor of Christ.

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, God’s Victory

Do you lay awake at night and plot the course you will take tomorrow? Do you make battle plans against the forces of darkness, or arrange your spiritual strategy for holiness? If so, then woe to you, because the seas we sail, and the battles we fight, are not ours. We are just sailors aboard the vessel of God, and soldiers in the army of the King. We sail for him and do battle in His war. When we triumph it is in Jesus Christ alone... follow His lead.

Missions, Gospel, and the Tremoring Finger of Service

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Mission and the Gospel

What is our mission? What has God asked us to do before all else? Is it to feed the bodies of hungry people, or to feed their souls? Is it to clothe the naked with soft wool, or to clothe them in the white robes of Salvation? Is it to quench the thirst of dehydrated mouths, or to give them living water to satisfy the spirit? Jesus sent His disciples into the world to deliver the gospel, and so He sends us today... His desire is that we deliver the message!

Praising God in Obscurity, Poverty, and Great Faith

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Removing the Obstacles of Faith

How do we pursue righteousness, and live lives of true faith? Do we seek excitement, advancement, or greatness, and prayerfully ask God for these things in the same breath in which we are asking Him for a deeper belief and faith? If a preacher is serving in a small church filled with God fearing families, does he plead in prayer to become the pastor of a megachurch and have a television show that bears his name? Well, these things can be devastating distractions to his faith and the downfall of salvation for many. Instead, he should desire that Jesus lead him and his congregation towards sainthood, not towards fame, notoriety, or wealth. All of the world’s treasure and glory is of little consequence to God, and should likewise be to us as well.

Are We Fair in the Eyes of the Lord?

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Perfected by God

Are we quietly preparing ourselves for those things that the Lord would have us do? How about for His return? We can be so busy doing things for God in these days and times that we can often forget to plan and prepare ourselves for the Lord’s return. We can find ourselves treating this world as if it were our destination, but this is only a shipyard in which we are being faired, and prepared to sail.

Abiding in Christ, and Collapsing Our Double Life

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Abiding as One

How intimate are we with Jesus? Is our relationship close enough, and deep enough, that we don’t keep secrets, and that we can do the grossest of natural things in front of Him without embarrassment? Can we sit under a tree for hours and tell Him our wildest dreams or confide in Him our darkest thoughts? I encourage each of us to not have a lukewarm relationship with Jesus, and to become more than simple acquaintances in our faith by allowing Him to abide in us, as we abide in Him.

Are You Facing Pilate? Where is Your Miracle?

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Praying in God’s Will

What are the works and miracles that we do in the name of Jesus? Are they greater than those done by Jesus Himself, or are we a disappointment to ourselves, and God? To get at the root of this feeling we must explore our belief, understanding, and ability to pray effectively. When Jesus asked for the cup to be taken from Him in the Garden of Gethsemane do we think He was disappointed when it wasn’t?

The Forest, and Answering the Ultimate Call

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Great Commission

Are we praying for God to call us to perform some great task for His kingdom? Do we have a desire to do wonderful things for our Holy Father? Sometimes we take it upon ourselves to determine what that task might be. Brothers and Sisters, let’s stop trying to determine for ourselves how God can best use us, and pray instead that He shows us what He already has prepared for us to do, and that is to spread the gospel.

Must I Still Speak Aloud to God?

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional

Do we walk with God, or are we still yearning to walk with Him? How close is our relationship, or in its absence, how desperately do we seek His presence? In our desire for salvation and eternal life do we place these goals above simply loving God? If so, do we realize that without that love there will never be a quiet stroll through the garden, or a conversation spent speaking without having to utter a word?

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