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No Throne can Seat Two Kings: Pride and Humility

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Prideful

Do we let our pride get in the way of our faith? Do we take pleasure in the praise of others when the glory for all we do is truly God’s? Or perhaps we value the praise of men over that of the Lord Himself. The simplest lack of humility is a sure sign of a prideful nature, and it is the primary ingredient in every major lack of faithfulness. Our pride is a tool of Satan and with it he  seeks to place who we are and what we do before God. Is this who we are? Are we proud men and women, or humble before the Lord our God?

Our Conscience; Does it Serve God... or Satan?

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Reclaiming Forgiven Sin

We are professed Christians, and yet are we still nervous about entering into the presence of God? Do all the sins in our lives come flooding back, and beads of sweat pop out on our foreheads at just the thought of meeting with the Creator of the Universe? This was the kind of concern the Jews who served in the temple had, and so much so that the priests who were tasked with going into the Holy of Holies would have a rope tied around them... just in case they were struck dead and their body had to be recovered. Yet we are told not to fear because we are cleansed in the blood of Christ; the perfect sacrifice... the Lamb of God. So why are we so nervous?

The Music in God’s Word

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Holy Spirit Come, Holy Spirit Come

Is the Word of God alive in you? Is the gospel of Jesus Christ breathing within your being? If we really desire the Word to come alive and to fill us with the life that only God can provide, then we need the Holy Spirit moving within us. It is the difference between a grade school child reading “The Charge of the Light Brigade”, (the work of the poet Lord Alfred Tennyson), and sitting at Tennyson’s feet as he reads the verse he wrote aloud. Reading God’s Word is much like this, the Spirit brings life to the Word of God for us with the voice and understanding of God Himself.

A Proud Voice and the Temptation of Satan

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Being Humble

Are we servants to all those surrounding us? Have we humbled ourselves sufficiently in order to put our own desires behind us, so that we can be obedient to the example that Jesus has placed before us? If so then God will bless us, but if not then we need to take a long look at who we truly are. Do we see much difference in the person we once were and the one we are now that we have accepted Jesus as our Lord?

The Egg of Love, and the Yolk of Humility

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Humility and Love

How do you recognize a person who has given themselves completely over to God’s will? What one trait do you see in such saints that makes them stand out? If you mull this over in your mind, you will come to one conclusion, and one conclusion only... humility. To become a servant you must first humble yourself, to obey God without reservation you must humble yourself, and to become a child of Our Heavenly Father, you must humble yourself before Him. Do you humbly place God before yourself? Are you capable of embodying the absolute humility of Christ?

Whose Child am I, and how Complete is my Love?

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Agape

How much of ourselves have we given to God in love? Do we conform to His will in all things, or only as much as we think it will take to please Him? Jesus was the most amazing and incredible man to have ever lived, and yet He subjected Himself in His entirety to God... His example leads us to understand the true nature of God’s expectation of us as He speaks spiritual truth and demonstrates what it means to be a loving Child of God.

Are We “Indian Givers” in the Eyes of God?

Richard Forbes
Daily Devotional, Promises to God

Do we devote our prayer time and the other things in our life to God? If so, then are we giving these things to Him forever, or just until we need them again or it becomes inconvenient for us to do so? Perhaps we don’t understand what devoting something means when taken in this context. What I am referring to here are those things which we commit to God, or Jesus Christ. For many of us it probably begins with a morning time of prayer each day. Have you given Him 15 minutes? 30 minutes? An hour? Have you truly dedicated this time to Him, or just loaned it to Him? If you have made this a promise, have you lived up to that commitment or just prayed when it was convenient?

Holy Spirit - The Presenter of God’s Gifts to Us

Richard Forbes
, Christian , Daily Devotional

You have professed your faith in God, and accepted Jesus Christ as your savior, but now you are asking yourself... “What is the Holy Spirit, will I receive it, and how will I know when I do?” Let’s explore the breath of Jesus and the Spirit He breathes onto us. Let’s ask our Lord to give us His comforter, and teacher to be with us as we journey, and to provide us through His Holy Spirit those things we need along the way.

Jesus, the Spigot of God’s Love and Joy

Richard Forbes
Christian , Christmas Story , Daily Devotional, Love and Joy

Today is the beginning of a brand-new year, and as such, let’s contemplate the true source of our joy. I have come to understand that I shouldn’t look to the world for my joy, but to the Lord Jesus Christ instead. I came to this conclusion because the world fails me. However, Jesus, my Redeemer and Savior, never disappoints or abandons me. The joy of Christ was, and is, steadfast and unfailing because it flows from the absolute nature of love in God. Are you walking with Jesus today and if so, do you find this joy to be true in your daily life with Him?  Are you seeking His joy and preparing yourself to become more completely united with Him over the course of the coming year? If you are then you will find that His joy isn’t the only source of joy you will receive… you will experience the love and joy of God.

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

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, God and Our Tomorrow

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 and present to prepare us for what lies ahead, and He helps us face today with a firm faith in His goodness, mercy, and grace.

Answering the Call of Faith

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Living Faith

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 actually believing? If so, then quit listening to your own intellect, and still your mind... then open your ears to the still small voice of God that has been calling you to “Come” and which now asks you to determine what has brought you to this place. Hearing God isn’t a matter of intellectual reasoning on your part; it is being inexplicably drawn by His voice alone. So… what are you doing here, and will you come to Him?

Praise Him Every Minute, Day, and Week

Richard Forbes
Christian , Daily Devotional, Days of Praise

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 find ourselves celebrating that which has already come! As I do on the birthdays of my own children, I find myself reminiscing and thinking back to that day when Jesus was born and I hope that it brings the same tears to you that is does to my eyes. Jesus is with us always, every minute, day, and week... so I invite you to listen as I praise Him in verse, and to join with me by reading and praying these words of joyous praise...

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