Tuesday, June 21, 2016

God’s Holiness, Love and Mercy


BIBLE MEDITATION:
 “For He hath made Him to be sin for us, Who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
God will never overlook sin. He cannot. God is holy, and by His holiness He has sworn that sin will be punished. If God were to let one half of one sin go unpunished, God would no longer be holy.
The chief attribute of God is not love — it is holiness.
The cross is God’s way to punish sin and forgive the sinner at the same time. “He who knew no sin,” God has made to be sin for us. The price that Jesus paid, only the damned in hell can begin to know, but even they’ll never know because they’re only paying their sin debt. Jesus paid for all the sin of all of the people for all time.
ACTION POINT:
Read Revelation 4:8. Let your anthem throughout the day be, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Monday, June 20, 2016

Never Another Like the Lord Jesus Christ

BIBLE MEDITATION:
 “And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of Thine hands.” Hebrews 1:10

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Nobody knows the exact date of Jesus’ birth, and yet His birth has divided all of history to A.D. and B.C.  He never, so far as we know, wrote a book, and yet more books have been written about Him than any other person. He never painted a picture or composed any poetry or music that we know of, and yet He has been the inspiration of the greatest music, art, and poetry that the world has ever known. He never had any formal education, yet more schools, colleges, universities, and seminaries have been founded in His name than any other person who ever lived.
That’s who the Lord Jesus is, and never has there been another like the Lord Jesus Christ!
ACTION POINT:
Read Hebrews 1:1-14. Marvel at His majesty! Praise His omnipotence!


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Go and Sin No More


We must repent!
There is no forgiveness without the repenting!
What did Jesus say to the adulteress?
Go and sin no more!
He did not say continue in your life style as an adulteress!
We preach forgiveness and love in Jesus name but leave this other message out.
The message that effects his or her eternity! 
What kind of love is this to your lost brother or sister?
We love because we are loved!
We forgive because we are forgiven!
We don't judge, God will do this to all mankind!
God's word tells you how to be forgiven, you must turn from sin and become a new creation, falling before the throne for mercy and repenting before a Holy God!
It matters not the sin of your life style, whether you are in sexual sin, an abusive situation of drugs or alcohol, committing fraud, stealing, committing murder or any other sinful act you could read listed in the bible. 
That list in the bible says who will enter God's kingdom and who will not!
I can't forgive you!
God does that!
Jesus intercedes on your behalf!
What a Savior!

3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst
4 they said to him, "Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery.
5 Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?"
6 This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground.
7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."
8 And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground.
9 But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him.
10 Jesus stood up and said to her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?"
11 She said, "No one, Lord." And Jesus said, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more."]] - John 8:3-11

Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him, "See, you are well! Sin no more, that nothing worse may happen to you." - John 5:14

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. - John 3:17

15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one.
16 Yet even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for it is not I alone who judge, but I and the Father who sent me. - John 8:15-16

1 When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints?
2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases?
3 Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!
4 So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church?
5 I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers,
6 but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers?
7 To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded?
8 But you yourselves wrong and defraud-even your own brothers!
9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,
10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. - 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,
9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers,
10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,
11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted. - 1 Timothy 1:8-11

12 "Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.
13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."
14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.
15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
16 "I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star."
17 The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price.
18 I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book,
19 and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
20 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! - Revelation 22:12-20



Bless The Lord O My Soul

Be alive in Christ!!

1 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 
2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 
3 who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 
4 who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 
5 who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 
6 The LORD works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed. 
7 He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of Israel. 
8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 
9 He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. 
10 He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. 
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 
12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. 
13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. 
14 For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. 
15 As for man, his days are like grass; he flourishes like a flower of the field; 
16 for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. 
17 But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children, 
18 to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. 
19 The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all. 
20 Bless the LORD, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word! 
21 Bless the LORD, all his hosts, his ministers, who do his will! 
22 Bless the LORD, all his works, in all places of his dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!  - Psalms 103

1 He has forgiven all my sin!
He accomplished that which man can never do! 
By sending the cleansing blood of Christ to take our wrath!
We are cleansed!
We are forgiven!
We are a new creation in Christ Jesus!
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. - 1 John 1:7
8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. - 1 John 1:8-10

2 Restoration
The Lord will heal you!
He will restore your body according to His will!!
He will restore you here or in heaven!
who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases,  - Psalm 103:3

3 Redemption
You have been bought with a price!!
We have been delivered by the precious blood of the Worthy Lamb!!
You may be trapped in sin but God will lift you out!!
who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,  - Psalm 103:4
19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
20 for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. 
2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.  - Psalm 40:1-3

4 Coronation 
The act of crowning a king, queen or dignitary.
We are children of the King, the most high God!
who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,  - Psalm 103:4
18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. - Ephesians 3:18-19

5 Satisfaction 
who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.  - Psalm 103:5
You must be a worshiper of God!
You were created for this purpose!!
4 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 
5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.  - Psalm 37:4-5


Please the Lord o my soul!!!

Thank you Pastor Kevin!!!

A Challenge For Fathers

BIBLE MEDITATION:
 “Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders.” Proverbs 31:23
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Once a year we celebrate fathers. Maybe you are one. Let me give you a challenge. One father said,
If I had it to do all over again, I’d love my wife more in front of my children. I’d laugh with my children more. I’d listen more, even to the youngest child. I’d be more honest about my own weaknesses and stop pretending perfection. I would pray differently for my children. I would be more encouraging and bestow more praise. And finally, if I had it to do all over again, I would use every ordinary thing that happened in every ordinary day to point them to God.”
Praise God for the impact of godly fathers in our lives!
ACTION POINT:
If there’s going to be music in marriage, the dad has to be the leader of the band. Celebrate the dad in your life today!

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Faithful in Your Words


BIBLE MEDITATION:
“But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.” James 5:12  


DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
In June we take time to focus on fathers, and I’ve discovered in talking with teenagers that many of them harbor bitterness and resentment. Much of that resentment is directed toward their fathers over the serious matter of broken promises. 

If you’re a dad who wants to restore your relationship with your teenager, one of the best things you can do is to remember those broken promises. Then go and say to them with a remorseful spirit, “I’ve asked God to forgive me, and I want you to forgive me.” Then ask this question, “Have I ever made a promise to you that I’ve failed to keep? If so, I want you to tell me because I want to repent. I want you to believe that your dad is a faithful man.”

ACTION POINT:
Are you a man of your word? If not, start fresh today and make a commitment that you will stand behind your word. 

LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers

Friday, June 17, 2016

Our Abba Father


BIBLE MEDITATION:
And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.” Galatians 4:6

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
Do you know what “Abba” means?  It means “Daddy Father.” Have you ever thought about God as your Daddy? When Jesus taught us to pray “Our Father” in Matthew 6:9, the same word in Greek is the word “Pater” – “Abba Father.”
American children say, “Da-da.”  But in the Middle East they say, “Abba - Abba.” Jesus says that we can call the great God of the universe “Daddy.”
I’m so glad that our Heavenly Father never gets too busy running this universe and commanding the angels that He forgets us. He wants to be with you like there is no one else on earth and nothing else for Him to do.
ACTION POINT:
Do you wish you had a hug right now? You can crawl up into the lap of your Daddy Father, and He has nothing better to do than to give you a hug.


LWF Dr. Adrian Rogers