Sunday, February 14, 2016

You Are Loved!


BIBLE MEDITATION:
“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love.” Jeremiah 31:3

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Valentine’s Day is a day for lovers. Did you know that Jesus is the lover of your soul? He is. You, as part of the church, are His bride…His chosen one. 

Our Lord loves us with an infinite love, an everlasting love, and an indescribable love. 

Are you without a valentine today? Take heart…His heart. He has set His affection on you. Jesus has purchased you, not with silver or gold as a bridegroom would have in Jesus’ day, but our Lord has purchased you with the silver of His tears and with the gold of His blood.

You are loved! 

ACTION POINT:
Every time you get a Valentine or see an advertisement for Valentine’s Day or hear someone say, “Happy Valentine’s Day,” remember that Jesus is the Lover of your Soul.


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Be Angry And Sin Not


BIBLE MEDITATION:
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” Ephesians 4:26.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
God’s Word tells us to be “slow to wrath” (Proverbs 14:29, James 1:19). There’s nothing that will do more damage to your relationships than unwanted, unwarranted anger. If you are given to anger, let me tell you a couple of things the Bible says, and it won’t be flattering. 

First, the Bible says you are foolish. Ecclesiastes 7:9 says, “For anger resteth in the bosom of fools.” 

Second, you have a weak character. Proverbs 16:32 says, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Uncontrolled anger is like throwing a rock into a wasp nest. 

ACTION POINT:
Do you have a short fuse? If so, confess it to the Lord. Don’t let Satan get a stronghold in your life. If you get angry today, ask yourself, “What need is not being met?” Give that need to the Lord.


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Friday, February 12, 2016

Praying At All Times


There is a war going on. 
This war is against everything righteous! 
This revolt is led by evil spirits which indwell wicked man.
The perpetrator is Satan along with his demons.
They are real!
They entice men to commit evil deeds. 
They whisper deceit to pastors to mislead the people.
They will try to change your beliefs.
They will twist the very word of God.
They will destroy your family and your marriage.
They will prey upon you and bring you to do things you never imagined.
If you do not believe me, just look around and see the path of destruction.
Civil unrest, murders, missing people, disasters, terror threats, rapes and all other manner of disrespect and unrighteousness. 
Satan is out to claim the world one unrepentant sinner at a time.
But, you see there is hope! 
You must trust Christ for salvation!
You must study the word of God!!!
Keep it in your mind and heart.
Share it with others!!!
Test what comes from the mouth of teachers.
Christ has conquered Satan!
The battle has been won!!
God is on His throne!!
Christ holds the keys to death and Hell.
He is coming again to claim His people.
Are you ready?




11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,
18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,
19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak. - Ephesians 6:11-20



25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages
26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith-
27 to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. - Romans 16:25-27



2 and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.
3 But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. - 2 Thessalonians 3:2-3



13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son,
14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. - Colossians 1:13-14



17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, "Fear not, I am the first and the last,
18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades. - Revelation 1:17-18



9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him.
10 For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. - Romans 6:9-10



8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's.
9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. - Romans 14:8-9



14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.
16 For surely it is not angels that he helps, but he helps the offspring of Abraham.
17 Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
18 For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. - Hebrews 2:14-18



Our Living Hope
10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead-by him this man is standing before you well.
11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.
12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." - Acts 4:10-12

To Tell The Truth


BIBLE MEDITATION:
“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.” Ephesians 4:25.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
When I was in college, I pastored a little church 130 miles away. One night as I was driving back home, I realized one of my headlights was out. I was hoping I wouldn’t get stopped when a highway patrolman pulled me over. 

He said, “Son, did you know one of your headlights is out?” 

I replied, “One of my headlights is out?” 

He said, “Son, you’d better get that fixed.” 

I said, “Yes, sir.” 

When I got back in the car, the Holy Spirit said, “Adrian, you lied.” 

I said, “No, I didn’t lie. I told the truth.” 

He said, “You lied.” 

If there is any area in your heart that is not based on truth, you’ve made the devil a home. 

ACTION POINT:
I want you to play a game of catch today, but this will only involve one person – you! When temptation urges you to lie, catch yourself and tell the truth.


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Thursday, February 11, 2016

What Is Your Top Priority?

BIBLE MEDITATION:
“And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; it shall rejoice in His salvation.” Psalm 35:9.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Do your children believe that the most important thing to you is God? We must celebrate God in front of our children. 

Let me tell you what my children think and what they know. 

They know that their Daddy’s imperfect. They know that I love God. I wouldn’t be ashamed for you to ask them that. You can ask any one of them, “What’s the most important thing to your Dad and Mom?” They would say, “The most important thing to our parents is their relationship with God.” 

ACTION POINT:
Are you a parent? Then ask your children what they think the most important thing is to you. If they say anything other than your relationship with the Lord, make some changes in your life to reflect your top priority.


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

A Legacy Of Love


BIBLE MEDITATION:
“His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.” Psalm 112:2.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
A woman came to her pastor and said, “When should I start the religious training of my child? When will he be old enough? Is it too early to start at six years of age?” 

The pastor said, “No, that’s too late.” 

She said, “Well how about six months?” 

He said, “That’s too late.” 

She said, “Then when should I start?” 

He said, “With his grandparents.” 

We can live for our grandchildren; we can live for our great-grandchildren. The greatest gift you can give your children is to teach them to worship the Lord, to love the Lord, and to serve the Lord at any age. 

ACTION POINT:
If you are a grandparent, share what God has taught you about His grace and faithfulness in your life. And share what God has taught you about worshipping Him and serving others.


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The Pain Of Living Life



Pain! 
Our mortal bodies and minds feel it!!
It's something that is not pleasant! 
It is something that God uses to mold you to His will.
It builds our faith!
During your times of crisis, people will wonder what you have that they don't and it will lead to an opportunity to share the hope we have in Christ.
It allows us to minister to others!
It builds our trust in God who see all things!


Pain brings you closer to God.
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you;  - Job 42:5



We can comfort others.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4



Pain shows you just what is important.
Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction.  - Isaiah 48:10



You grow in Grace.
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. - James 1:2-4



All manner of suffering will make you more like Jesus.
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. - Romans 8:28-29

Thanks Mary for the verse references!