All tagged God

The Word of God, our Sustenance and our Lineage

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, Name

What is your name; what are you called? On physical earth we have a sir name, but what is our spiritual name, our name of faith? Are we called Godly, Christian, Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, Orthodox, Pastor, Reverend, Father, Bishop, Saint, or some other name of faith, or are we simply unknown? Let’s shorten this question... are you called by the name of God, or not? Names can indicate someone’s nationality, race, tribe, or family, but eventually they give an indication as to who our father is. So, who is your spiritual father?

The Impossible in Life, and the Lord who goes Before Us

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, All Things Possible

Do you believe that adhering to the commandments of God and Jesus Christ might be too difficult for you? When you read that Jesus said, “Go and sin no more.” did His words frighten you? Were they more than you felt you could accomplish? Well, my friend, if we were to attempt these things alone, then they surely would be too much for us, and we would be right to be frightened and concerned, but in God all of this and more are possible. 

The Mark of Faith, and Riding on the Wings of Joy

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, Joy

Are we filled with the joy that only Jesus and God can give us? Even in those times when we suffer or mourn is there an underlying joy that others will see in how we approach those things? When we have grasped the gospel of Jesus Christ, and brought God into our hearts as Lord and Master, joy bubbles up in us like a flood. This is the mark of our faith, and is easily seen by those around us. Have we received God’s seal of joy?

A Mustard Seed, and the One True God of All

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, God of All

We serve the one true God, the creator of the universe, and we wait on Him in prayer today, and the return of His Son Jesus Christ, just as Abraham and Moses waited on Him, and the first coming of the Messiah in their own lives? Do we pray and wait for Him, knowing that He will answer our prayers? Do we faithfully expect His presence to be known not only in our lifetimes, but in our daily lives? Can we hear Him calling to us, and knocking at our doors even now? Brothers, this is the moment of our faithfulness, and the promise which thrills us. This is the day that the Lord has made; of our Father to whom Jesus prayed, and the Great I Am to whom Jesus taught us to pray. He desires a relationship with us, all of us, right now.

The Rift of Sin, and Opening the Gift of God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, God Forgives

The rift that was formed between God and man when Adam and Eve ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil has been closed for us. Jesus gave himself in sacrifice to make that happen. What an incredible gift of grace we have received, a gift of forgiveness, and yet we are like children who have been given a gift but refuse to play with it because we can’t believe it is really ours or that we might break it. Well, brothers and sisters, it is time that we opened the present which has been handed to us, and thrill at its contents.

Beauty, Creation, and the Breath of God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, Divine Awe

When we look at a sunrise, or a sunset, we see its beauty. When we look across the mountains we see their grandeur and beauty as well. The night skies filled with stars, and all of God’s creation bring us wonder and awe, but it also impresses us with its beauty to the point of tears. Science argues the creation of the universe, but who can argue the beauty we feel and see in it, and the wonder at the divine hand that causes us to know beauty from nothingness.

Have We Ever Told God, “You are not the Boss of Me!”?

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, Leaning on God

Have you ever faced a problem and prayed for God to reveal His will to you, and to guide you through it, but then, when He had brought you to that place where you felt comfortable once more, did you simply tell Him “thanks” as you went about your merry way alone? This happens all of the time to believers, but the Lord doesn’t want to be the taxi that you call in a pinch, He wants to be your personal automobile that you depend on day and night to take you everywhere you go.

Prayer, God’s Will, and Listening for His Voice

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, God’s Will

 Praying for those things that are within the will of God for us; do we really know how to do that? Seeking out the will of God as He has determined it to be, takes much prayer in which we ask no other question but “what is your will for me?”, and then listening for His reply. Can we hear God’s voice when he answers and makes His desire known to us? We will know how to pray as we should once we do, but until that time our prayers are best conducted by the Holy Spirit within us.

Imperfect or Monstrous Fathers, and the Perfection of Abba, God our Father

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, God the Father

Are you the child of an imperfect father? Well, here is some news for you... all men are flawed, and we as children are flawed as well. However, God is perfect and beyond blemish... He is perfect in every way. Yes, He is Abba, the perfect Father, and in so being will never abandon you, or do any of those things that abusive, or otherwise imperfect human fathers do. No matter how bad your earthly father is, and I know that some are monsters... God the Father is good, and can rescue you from all abuse and calamity.

Living Our Years: Aging, and Aging Well

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, Aging In Faith

With lifestyles and medical care improving, our lifespans are also increasing, but a long life doesn’t necessarily mean a good life. Some reach their older years and look back with regret, some look at the lives they are living now and ask why they are sick, or dying, and others are even tempted by Satan to abandon their faith and enjoy worldly pleasures in the years they have. But what does God want for us, and what does the Bible say about aging?

Of Prayer, Drinking Straws, and the Glory of God

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, God’s Glory Alone

Who do we glorify with our prayers? Is our aim to glorify God, or is it to bring glory upon ourselves? This is especially a danger when we are interceding in prayer for others because it is easy for them to attribute the success of a prayer to the intercessor himself, and thus assign the glory to them incorrectly. In the secret privacy of our prayer closets this same issue arises, however it has more to do with the motive behind our prayers... who do we glorify, and who do we allow others to assign glory to when we pray for them?

Waiting on God without Kicking and Screaming on the Floor

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, Waiting on God

It is expected that we will wait upon the Lord, and we know that during our waiting there will be those who will ask us, “Where is your Lord?”, but we should never lose faith, and never ask this question of ourselves. In those times when we pray for something and God provides it right away, it is easy for us to be a saint, but when we must wait, it is then that we find our faith being tested and its true state.

One Man, One Person, and the Narrow Chain of Our Salvation

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, One Man

Do you count yourself as insufficient when it comes to saving the many lost souls? When God asks you to accomplish something huge do you answer back, “I can’t, Father! I am just one man!” Is this your justification for being disobedient too?  Well, that used to be my excuse, but this morning I read Romans 5:12-21 and it convicted me, so I will never again say “But Father I am just one man!” I will be obedient in the face of the great challenges He sets before me.

Pride, and the Danger in Intercession

Richard Forbes
Christian, Daily Devotional, God’s Glory

Have you ever asked others for healing prayer and received relief from your illness as a result? When this happened did you elevate those who prayed in intercession for you to a lofty position of faith? Has someone sick ever come to you for prayer, and as a result of your praying for them they were healed? Did you have a feeling of accomplishment as if your praying had done this for them, or felt in some small part to be responsible for the miracle? If either of these is true, then you have misappropriated God’s glory.

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