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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS~*βYou search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life!*& it is they that bear witness about me!β *yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life!*I do not receive glory from people!*But I know that you do not have the love of God within you!*I have come in my Father's name!*& you do not receive me!)π
John 5:30-47
#Jesus #Christ #Savior #World #GOD #Father #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Christian #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS~*βYou search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life!*& it is they that bear witness about me!β *yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life!π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS~*βthe Father who sent me has himself borne witness about me!*His voice you have never heard!*his form you have never seen!*& you do not have his word abiding in you!*for you do not believe the one whom he has sent!)π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS~*βFor the works that the Father has given me to accomplish!*the very works that I am doing!*bear witness about me that the Father has sent me!*& the Father who sent me has himself borne witness about me!)π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #John #The #Baptist #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS~*βBut the testimony that I have is greater than that of John!*For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish!*the very works that I am doing!π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #John #The #Baptist #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS~*βNot that the testimony that I receive is from man!*but I say these things so that you may be saved!*He was a burning!*& shining lamp!*& you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light!)π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #John #The #Baptist #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS TEACHING~*βIf I alone bear witness about myself!*my testimony is not true!*There is another who bears witness about me!*& I know that the testimony that he bears about me is true!*You sent to John!(({π£οΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ποΈ*John The Baptist!π£οΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ποΈ}))*& he has borne witness to the truth!)π
(John 5:30-47)
#Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #John #The #Baptist #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS TEACHING~*βI can do nothing on my own!*As I hear!*I judge!*& my judgment is just!*because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me!)π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #John #The #Baptist #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€(JESUS TEACHING TO US ALL IN THE WORLD)*[*βI can do nothing on my own!*As I hear!*I judge!*& my judgment is just!*because I seek not my ownπ
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #John #The #Baptist #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ¦π©·βοΈπποΈπ©ππβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅πππ«π€*Witnesses to Jesus!π€πππ©·π¦βοΈπποΈβ€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπ©ππ©΅ππ©΅πππ«π€
βοΈπβοΈπππ―β‘οΈπβ¦οΈπ£οΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ποΈβοΈπππ©ππ«π¦ππ«πππ©΅πββοΈ*(JESUS TEACHING TO US ALL IN THE WORLD)*[*βI can do nothing π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #John #The #Baptist #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
βοΈπβοΈπππ―β‘οΈπβοΈβ¦οΈπ£οΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ποΈβοΈππ«πππ©π¦ππ«ππβ€οΈππΏββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD IN THIS CHAPTER (John 5) βJESUSβ IS TEACHING TO THE βJEWSβ IN THE PAST!*BUT WHAT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW NOW IS THAT βJESUSβ IS TEACHING TO ALL OF US ON THIS EARTHLY REALM TODAY THE SAME MESSAGE CALLED]*Witnesses to Jesus!π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #World #GOD #Father #Holy #Spirit #Baptist #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
βοΈπβοΈπππ―β‘οΈπβοΈβ¦οΈπ£οΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯ποΈβοΈππ«πππ©π¦ππ«ππβ€οΈππΏββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD IN THIS CHAPTER (John 5) βJESUSβ IS TEACHING TO THE βJEWSβ IN THE PAST!*BUT WHAT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW NOWπ
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #John #The #Baptist #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
β±οΈβοΈπ₯€ππππππππΌββοΈπΉπ π¨π§π¦π¬ππππ©·πͺΈπ«π©΄π©΄πͺπ’πΌπΌπ‘π βπ¦β²π£πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπ€½πΌββοΈβ΅π΄ππ©π¦ποΈπ©΅ππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED WONDERFUL FRIENDS TODAY I HOPE!*PRAY!*& WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& FANTASTIC DAY!*AMEN!β π€πππππππΉπ π¨π§π¦π¬ππππ©·πππ©΄π©΄π©΄π’πΌπΌπ‘π π¦β²π£πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπ€½πΌββοΈβ΅π΄βπππππ€π
(John 5:30-47)
#Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Thursday #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another
β±οΈβοΈπ₯€ππππππππΌββοΈπΉπ π¨π§π¦π¬ππππ©·πͺΈπ«π©΄π©΄πͺπ’πΌπΌπ‘π βπ¦β²π£πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπ€½πΌββοΈβ΅π΄ππ©π¦ποΈπ©΅ππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED WONDERFUL FRIENDS I AM GLAD TO FEED MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& I AM SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN GAIN KNOWLEDGE!*UNDERSTANDING!*& AWESOME POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!ππ
(John 5:30-47)
#Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Devotional #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
β±οΈβοΈπ₯€ππππππππΌββοΈπΉπ π¨π§π¦π¬ππππ©·πͺΈπ«π©΄π©΄πͺπ’πΌπΌπ‘π βπ¦β²π£πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπ€½πΌββοΈβ΅π΄ππ©π¦ποΈπ©΅ππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED WONDERFUL FRIENDS GOOD THURSDAY MORNING!π*& I AM GLAD TO FEEDπ
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Thursday #Devotional #John #The #Baptist #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another
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A stunning painting of a polar bear with his mouth wide open done in colors of greys, blues, and whites
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Stand in theΒ Gap
Someone around you is fighting a battle you'll never see. Behind many smiles are hidden struggles, fear, anxiety, and despair. As followers of Christ, we're called to do more than noticeβwe're called to pray, encourage, and lovingly point people to Jesus. You may never know how God uses your kindness or your prayers to change someone's life. Stand in the gap today. β¨Click to read the full devotional [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 7:1β8:40, Acts 27:1β20, Psalm 7:1β17, Proverbs 18:22
There are battles taking place all around us that we cannot see.
People smile while carrying crushing anxiety. They laugh while quietly fighting depression. They appear strong while living in fear, addiction, guilt, or despair. Many are tormented in ways those around them never recognize. Some know where to turn for help. Others don’t.
The Lord drew my attention to this reality in today’s Gem of Knowledge:
“Torment is real. For those who don’t have Me to help them, they have no escape or defense. Be their defense today. Intercede. Intercess. Intervene between them and the enemy, to try and bring them peace. Then bring them to Me so I can help them. Amen.”
What a beautiful picture of God’s heart.
He isn’t asking us to become someone’s Savior. Only Jesus can do that. But He does invite us to stand in the gap. Through prayer, encouragement, compassion, and the truth of His Word, we can become instruments of His peace while pointing people to the One who is able to truly rescue them.
Acts 27 gives us a remarkable example of this. Paul was a prisoner aboard a ship caught in a violent storm. Everyone on board was terrified. The sailors had lost hope, the passengers expected to die, and fear had overtaken the entire ship. Yet Paul remained anchored in God. Because he knew the Lord, he became a source of peace for everyone around him. He encouraged them, reminded them of God’s promise, and urged them not to give up.
Paul couldn’t calm the storm.
But he could calm frightened hearts by pointing them to the God who rules over every storm.
Isn’t that exactly what God asks us to do?
We may not be able to remove someone’s pain, erase their circumstances, or instantly break every chain they carry. But we can pray for them. We can stand beside them. We can speak hope when they have none. We can remind them that they are not alone. And most importantly, we can lead them to Jesus, the only One who can bring lasting peace and true freedom.
David understood this as well. In Psalm 7 he cries out,
“I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutorsβrescue me!” (Psalm 7:1, NLT)
David knew exactly where his refuge was found. When life became overwhelming, he ran toward God, not away from Him. That is the refuge every hurting person needs, and that is why our role is so important. We may be the very person God uses to pray for someone, encourage them, or lovingly point them toward the Savior they have yet to know.
Today’s Gem reminds us that torment is real, but so is hope.
There are people in your life who desperately need someone to stand beside them today. Your prayers may be the very thing that strengthens them. Your kindness may be the encouragement that keeps them going. Your willingness to share Christ may become the doorway through which they discover the peace they’ve been searching for all along.
You may never know this side of heaven how God uses your faithfulness.
But He does.
So today, stand in the gap. Intercede for someone who is struggling. Intervene with love, compassion, and truth where God gives you opportunity. Then gently lead them to Jesusβthe only One who can become their refuge, their defender, and their lasting peace. π
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- βLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?β
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, βWhat do You want me to do?β
- Journal what He reveals βΒ then do it!
Allow the Holy Spirit to place one person on your heart today. Pray specifically for them then do what the Lord shows you to do.
Prayer
Dear Father, thank You for being my refuge and my defender. Open my eyes to the people around me who are quietly struggling. Give me compassion to see them, courage to pray for them, and wisdom to encourage them with Your truth. Help me stand in the gap for those who are hurting, always pointing them to Jesus, who alone can rescue, heal, and give lasting peace. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, amen.
To read more 5 Minutes with God devotionals click here.
If Gems of Knowledge has blessed your walk with Christ, please subscribe or consider partnering with us today. Your gift helps keep these devotionals free for everyone and carries Godβs Word to more hearts. Every seed mattersβthank you for sowing into this work! π
Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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A believer gently comforts a frightened person while pointing them toward Jesus, who stands in radiant light as dark storm clouds and shadowy figures loom behind them.
β±οΈβοΈπ₯€ππππππππΌββοΈπΉπ π¨π§π¦π¬ππππ©·πͺΈπ«π©΄π©΄πͺπ’πΌπΌπ‘π βπ¦β²π£πΌββοΈππΌββοΈπ€½πΌββοΈβ΅π΄ππ©π¦ποΈπ©΅ππππππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED WONDERFUL FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD THURSDAY MORNING!ππ
(John 5:30-47)
#Jewish #Moses #Witnesses #to #Jesus #Christ #Son #Savior #Light #Of #The #World #GOD #Father #WILL #Holy #Spirit #Thursday #Devotional #John #The #Baptist #People #Remember #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Caring #Hospitality #Helping #Others #Gentleness #Understanding #Everyone #Unity #Love #One #Another
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Tonight I watched the Sacred Alaska documentary movie.
An inspirational story of the Orthodox faith in that remote rugged land.
https://sacredalaskafilm.com/
#Orthodox #faith #Alaska
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Sisters in Christ, you are warmly invited to our next Women's Ministry gathering on Saturday 18 July at 14:00.
Led by Pastor Penny, this will be a quiet time of reflection and restoration as we discover the importance of coming into God's presence and being held by God's grace. All women are welcome to join us!
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A flyer from Bedfordview Methodist Church, with a black sidebar on the left, and a photo on the right, of a woman sitting on a beach hugging her knees and looking up to the sun. The caption reads, "Women's Ministry: Dear Sisters in Christ, on the 18th July we will discover the importance of coming into God's presence & being held by His Grace with Pastor Penny. May you experience restoration and wholeness as we have times of quiet and reflection. Sat 18 July 2pm." The photo on the right contains the Women's Ministry logo, and the following text: "Come with me. Come to me all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Find rest in God. Release Worry. Renew Your Spirit. You are not alone. He cares for you." The flyer's footer contains the church's name, logo, physical and email addresses, and social media handles.
Thank you to everyone who faithfully and generously continues to give. Your faithfulness helps to keep our lights on and our ministries running, touching lives in more ways than you can imagine! π
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A bright blue banner from Bedfordview Methodist Church. At the top, in bold green, is the text, "Thank You for Giving: Because of your generosity, lives are being touched every day". Underneath this is a small icon with a calendar and the text, "Make giving easy: Setup a monthly recurring transfer with your bank", along with the church's banking details (Standard Bank, Branch Code 018305, Account Number 022538593, Account Type: Current. Reference: Title and your name in brackets). Underneath that is text advising that people can also give via Electronic Transfer, Card Machine, or Snap Scan (a QR code is provided). The bottom of the image contains the a Bible reference from Galatians 6:9 (NIV), "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." The footer contains the church's name, logo, physical and email addresses, and social media handles for Facebook, Instagram, and Mastodon.
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
#Jesus #GOD #FATHER #ANGELS #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
#Jesus #GOD #FATHER #ANGELS #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
#Jesus #GOD #FATHER #ANGELS #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
#Jesus #GOD #FATHER #ANGELS #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
#Jesus #GOD #FATHER #ANGELS #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
#Jesus #GOD #FATHER #ANGELS #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
#Jesus #GOD #FATHER #ANGELS #CHRIST #HOLY #SPIRIT #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€[JESUS said whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*& whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this sinful generation!*of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels!β]π€βοΈπποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π©π«πππ©΅πͺ½ππͺ½π£οΈπ€
Mark 8:34-38
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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€(JESUS said For whoever would save his life will lose it!*but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*For whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my words in this adulterous!*& sinful generation!*of him will theπ
(Mark 8:34-38)
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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€(JESUS said βanyone coming TO me!*let him deny himself!*& take up his cross!*& For whoever would save his life will lose it!*but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*For whoever is ashamed of me!*& of my wordsπ
(Mark 8:34-38)
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The Source of TrueΒ Honor
What if honor isn't something you earn... but someone you become? The world teaches us to chase recognition, success, and respect. But God teaches us to pursue His character instead. True honor isn't found in status or accomplishments. It is found in Christ. The more we seek Him, the more His character becomes our own. Honor is not something we chase. It is someone we follow. And as we follow Him, His honor becomes evident in our lives. π [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 5:18β6:81, Acts 26:1β32, Psalm 6:1β10, Proverbs 18:20β21
Honor Begins with God
Honor is a word that has lost much of its meaning in our culture. It is often associated with titles, accomplishments, influence, or the respect of others. But God’s definition of honor is very different. Honor is not something we achieve on our ownβit is something we reflect as we become more like Him.
The Lord reminds us today in this Gem of Knowledge:
“I am honor. Honor is found in Me. If you want to be honorable, seek Me and My character. Only I, Honor, can make you honorable. Amen.”
What a profound truth. We cannot manufacture honor by trying harder or polishing our reputation. True honor flows from the One who is honorable in every way. The more we seek His heart, the more His character begins to shape ours.
In Acts 26, Paul stands before King Agrippa to give an account of his faith. Though he is the one wearing chains, he is actually the freest man in the room. Paul understood that honor is not found in earthly position, wealth, influence, or power. It is found in God alone. Because Paul had sought Christ and allowed Him to transform his heart, godly character had become evident in his life. His unwavering faith, humility, courage, and love for the truth made him more honorable than the kings and governors sitting in judgment over him.
This becomes beautifully clear near the end of his testimony. After boldly sharing the gospel, Paul says,
“I pray to God that whether quickly or eventually, not only you but everyone here in this courtroom today will become the same as I amβexcept for these chains.” (Acts 26:29, NLT)
What an incredible statement. Paul wasn’t wishing imprisonment on them; he was wishing salvation upon them. He understood that knowing Christ was worth far more than earthly freedom, status, or approval. Though physically bound in chains, Paul possessed something his audience did notβthe transforming power of a relationship with Jesus Christ. That is true honor. It is the character of God being formed within a person until they begin reflecting Christ Himself.
The long lists of priests and Levites in 1 Chronicles may seem like little more than names, but they remind us that generations of people were set apart to faithfully serve the Lord. Many of them lived lives that history scarcely remembers, yet God remembered them. Honor in God’s Kingdom is not measured by fame but by faithfulness.
David echoes this dependence on God in Psalm 6. In his distress, he doesn’t pretend to be strong. He cries out for mercy and places his hope entirely in the Lord. There is honor in humility because humility recognizes that we need God.
Proverbs 18 reminds us that our words reveal what is happening in our hearts:
“Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.” (Proverbs 18:20, NLT)
Then Solomon adds,
“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.” (Proverbs 18:21, NLT)
Honorable people speak honorably because honorable words flow from a heart that has been transformed by God.
This is why the Lord says,Β “Only I, Honor, can make you honorable.”
We don’t become honorable by trying to impress others. We become honorable by spending time with the One who is Honor itself. As we seek His presence, study His Word, and allow His Holy Spirit to shape us, His character begins to replace our own. Our speech changes. Our motives become purer. Our actions become more loving. Gradually, people no longer see our old natureβthey begin to see Christ reflected in us.
Honor is not something we chase.
It is someone we follow.
And as we follow Him, His honor becomes evident in our lives. π
Action (5 Minutes with God)
Take 5 minutes to be with the Lord today. Ask Him:
- βLord, what do You want me to know about this personally?β
- Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
- Then ask, βWhat do You want me to do?β
- Journal what He reveals βΒ then do it!
Allow Honor, Jesus, to bring you closer to Him so you may walk more honorably each day.
Prayer
Dear Lord, Tthank You for showing me that true honor is found in You alone. I don’t want to pursue recognition or the approval of people. I want to pursue Your heart and reflect Your character. Transform my thoughts, my words, and my actions until they honor You in every area of my life. May others see You in me and give glory to You. In your mighty name I pray, Jesus, amen.
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The Apostle Paul stands in chains before King Agrippa, speaking boldly with a radiant countenance as he shares his testimony and proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ.
π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€(JESUS said βanyone coming TO me!*let him deny himself!*& take up his cross!*& For whoever would save his life will lose it!*but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it!*For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world!*& forfeit his soul?*For what can a man give in return for his soul?)π
Mark 8:34-38
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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€(JESUS said βanyone would come TO me!*let him deny himself!*& take up his cross!*& For whoever would save his life will lose it!*but whoever loses his life for my sake!*& the gospel's will save it!*For what does itπ
(Mark 8:34-38)
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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€(JESUS said βIf anyone would come after me!*let him deny himself!*& take up his cross!*& follow me!*For whoever would save his life will lose it!*but whoever loses his life for my sake!*& the gospel's will save it!)π
(Mark 8:34-38)
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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€(JESUS calling the crowd to him with his disciples!*he said to them!*βIf anyone would come after me!*let him deny himself!*& take up his cross!*& follow me!*For whoever would save his life will lose it!*but whoever loses his life for my sake!*& the gospel's will save it!)π
(Mark 8:34-38)
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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€(JESUS)*[& calling the crowd to him with his disciples!*he said to them!*βIf anyone would come after me!*let him deny himself!*& take up his cross!*& follow me!*For whoeverπ
(Mark 8:34-38)
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π€βοΈπβοΈπππ©·π£οΈπ©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅π€βJESUSβ TEACHES OF OUR FOLLOWING HIM HONORING βGOD OUR FATHERβ*& ALSO*Jesus Foretells His Death!*& Resurrection!π€πππ©·π©π«πβοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π©΅βοΈπβοΈπ£οΈπ€
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(Mark 8:34-38)
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βοΈπβοΈποΈπ¦π©βοΈππβ€οΈβπ₯πππ«ππππ©΅ππ½ββοΈ*[βJESUSβ TEACHES OF OUR FOLLOWING HIM HONORING βGOD OUR FATHERβ TO GET TO OUR BLISSFUL REWARDED LIFE IN HEAVEN!*& RESIDING WITH THEM FOR ETERNITY WHEN THIS EARTH NO LONGER EXISTS!*& ALSO]*Jesus Foretells His Death!*& Resurrection!π
(Mark 8:34-38)
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