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π€βοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ©π«πππ¦π©πππππ©΅π©·π§‘π©ππΆπΏπΆββοΈπΆπ½ββοΈπ£οΈβοΈποΈπ³οΈπ©π€(As they went on their way!*Jesus came into a village!*& a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home!*She had a sister named Mary!*who was sitting at the Lordβs feet!*& was listening to his word!)*[Butπ
(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ©π«πππ¦π©πππππ©΅π©·π§‘π©ππΆπΏπΆββοΈπΆπ½ββοΈπ£οΈβοΈποΈπ³οΈπ©π€(JESUS!*& HIS DECIPLES!)*[As they went on their way!*Jesus came into a village!*& a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home!*She had a sister named Mary!*who was sitting at the Lordβs feet!*& was listening to his word!]π
Luke 10:38-42
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ©π«πππ¦π©πππππ©΅π©·π§‘π©ππΆπΏπΆββοΈπΆπ½ββοΈπ£οΈβοΈποΈπ³οΈπ€(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THIS ENTIRE WORLD βLUKE THE EVANGELISTβ TELLS US ALL ABOUT JESUSβ VISIT TO MARTHAβS!*& MARYβS HOUSE!)*[As they went on their way!*Jesus came into a village!π
(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #and #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ©π«πππ¦π©πππππ©΅π©·π§‘π©πππ‘π ποΈβοΈπποΈππβοΈππ©π©΅π©·π§‘ππππΉπ€Martha!*& Mary!π€πππ©΅π©·π§‘βοΈπβοΈπβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ¦π©π«πβοΈππποΈππ€π
Luke 10:38-42
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Unity #Love #One #Another
π€βοΈπβοΈβοΈπποΈβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ©π«πππ¦π©πππππ©΅π©·π§‘π¦π©π«πβοΈππποΈππ€CHAPTER {Luke 10}]*βJESUSβ SENT SEVENTY DECIPLES!*& βJESUSββ TELLS OF THE βPARABLEβ βTHE GOOD SAMARITAN!β*& βJESUSβββ VISITS βMarthaβsβ*& βMaryβsβ HOUSE!π€π¦πππππ©΅π©·π§‘βοΈπποΈπ©π«ππβ€οΈβπ₯π«ΆβοΈπβοΈπ€π
(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #and #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
βοΈπβοΈπ©ππ«π«πͺπΆπΏπΆπΌββοΈπΆββοΈπ΄π©΅βοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»πππππ£οΈβοΈπππ©·πββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS βLUKE THE EVANGELISTβ TELLS US ALL IN THIS CHAPTER {Luke 10}]*THAT βJESUSβ SENT SEVENTY DECIPLES!*& WHAT THEY DID!*& THEIR RETURN!*& THEIR REWARDS IN HEAVEN!*AS WELL IN THIS SAME CHAPTER IS βJESUSββ TELLS OF THE βFAMOUS PARABLEβ ABOUT βTHE GOOD SAMARITAN!βπ
Luke 10:38-42
#Marthas #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©ππ«π«πͺπΆπΏπΆπΌββοΈπΆββοΈπ΄π©΅βοΈπποΈπ¦πβ€οΈβπ₯π«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»πππππ£οΈβοΈπππ©·πββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS VAST REALM OF EARTH βLUKE THE EVANGELISTβ TELLS US ALL IN THIS CHAPTER {Luke 10}]*THAT βJESUSβ SENT SEVENTY DECIPLES!*& WHAT THEY DID!*& THEIR RETURN!*& THEIR REWARDS IN HEAVEN!π
(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #and #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Love
πππ‘βοΈπ¦πππ©΄π©΄π²ππποΈπβ±οΈβ΅β²ππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ£π πππ₯π«ποΈπ¦πΉπͺπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππ©πππππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS I HOPE!*& PRAY FOR YOU ALL TO HAVE A VERY SAFE!*HYDRATED DAY!*& I WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& JOYFUL WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!β π€πππ©΅π©·π§‘ππππ‘βοΈπ¦π©΄π©΄ππππποΈπβ±οΈβ΅β²ππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ£π πππ₯π©πππ²πΉπͺπ€π
(Luke 10:38-42)
#LORD #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
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More Than Just aΒ Joke
Laughter is a gift from God, but not every joke is harmless. How often do we excuse hurtful words by saying, "I was only kidding," or "Can't you take a joke?" Sometimes we laugh because everyone else is laughing, never realizing our words have pierced someone's heart. This doesn't mean we should become joyless or afraid to laugh. It means we should invite the Holy Spirit into even our sense of humor. Humility is willing to let the Holy Spirit correct even the smallest areas of our lives. Sometimes the greatest acts of love are the words we choose not to say. May our mouths become instruments of grace rather than weapons of injury. Let our laughter bring healing instead of hurt, encouragement instead of embarrassment, and joy instead of regret. β¨Click here to read the full devotional. [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 22:3β23:30Β β’Β Acts 21:37β22:16Β β’Β Psalm 1:1β6Β β’Β Proverbs 18:11β12
The Power of Our Words
Laughter is one of God’s wonderful gifts. It refreshes our hearts, strengthens relationships, and brings joy into everyday life. Jesus isn’t opposed to healthy humor.
But not every joke is harmless.
As I was praying this morning, the Lord impressed this Gem of Knowledge on my heart:Β
“Jokes are fun, but be very careful. They can also be traps placed within you by the enemy to hurt people and cause great pain and damage. Amen.”
Those words made me stop and examine my own heart.
How often do we excuse hurtful words by saying, “I was only kidding,” or “Can’t you take a joke?” Sometimes we laugh because everyone else is laughing, never realizing our words have pierced someone’s heart.
The enemy rarely begins with something obvious. More often, he disguises sin as something small, harmless, or funny. A sarcastic remark. A cutting joke. A nickname that embarrasses someone. A story told at another person’s expense.
What begins as laughter can leave wounds that last for years.
In today’s reading, King Josiah responded very differently when he heard the Book of the Law. Instead of dismissing God’s Word or making light of it, he humbled himself before the Lord. His tender heart brought revival to an entire nation. Josiah understood that words matter because they reveal the condition of our hearts.
Paul demonstrated this same wisdom in Acts. Standing before an angry crowd that wanted to kill him, he didn’t respond with insults or mockery. He spoke with respect and humility, sharing the testimony of what Christ had done in his life. His goal wasn’t to win an argumentβit was to win hearts.
Psalm 1 also reminds us to be careful about the influences we allow into our lives. It begins with walking, then standing, then sitting with those who reject God’s ways. That progression reminds us that compromise is often subtle. If we’re not careful, even humor can slowly shape our hearts until what once grieved us eventually makes us laugh.
This doesn’t mean we should become joyless or afraid to laugh. It means we should invite the Holy Spirit into even our sense of humor.
Before telling a joke, ask yourself:
Does this honor God?
Would I say this if Jesus were standing beside me?
Will this leave someone encouragedβor wounded?
Proverbs 18:12 reminds us,Β “Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.”
Humility is willing to let the Holy Spirit correct even the smallest areas of our lives. Sometimes the greatest acts of love are the words we choose not to say.
May our mouths become instruments of grace rather than weapons of injury. Let our laughter bring healing instead of hurt, encouragement instead of embarrassment, and joy instead of regret.
“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked… but they delight in the law of the Lord.” β Psalm 1:1β2 (NLT)
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be a blessing to those who hear you.” β Ephesians 4:29 (NLT) 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 examine your words before they leave your mouth. If you find yourself about to make a joke at someone else’s expense, pause and ask,Β “Will this build them up or tear them down?”Β Choose to be someone whose humor brings life, encouragement, and joy.
Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for the gift of laughter. I know You delight in joy, but I also know You care deeply about the words I speak. Search my heart and reveal any habit, attitude, or joke that could wound someone You love. Forgive me for the times I’ve excused hurtful words by calling them “just a joke.” Remove every trap the enemy has planted in my heart or speech, and replace it with Your love and compassion. Fill my mouth with kindness, wisdom, and grace. Let my humor reflect Your heart and bring healing instead of pain. May my words always honor You and encourage those around me. In Your beautiful name I pray, Amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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A young man is ridiculed by another while Jesus looks on with sorrow, illustrating how careless jokes and hurtful words can deeply wound others.
πππ‘βοΈπ¦πππ©΄π©΄π²ππποΈπβ±οΈβ΅β²ππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ£π πππ₯π«ποΈπ¦πΉπͺπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππ©πππππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN ALL GAIN POSITIVE HOPE!*& BOOST PEOPLE UP IN THIS WORLD WITH ENCOURAGEMENT IN LOVE!*& LIGHT!*AMEN!ππ
(Luke 10:38-42)
#LORD #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
πππ‘βοΈπ¦πππ©΄π©΄π²ππποΈπβ±οΈβ΅β²ππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ£π πππ₯π«ποΈπ¦πΉπͺπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππ©πππππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!π*& I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE CAN ALL GAINπ
(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #and #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #FRIDAY #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #People #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Hospitality #Gentleness #Understanding #Unity #Love #One #Another
πππ‘βοΈπ¦πππ©΄π©΄π²ππποΈπβ±οΈβ΅β²ππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ£π πππ₯π«ποΈπ¦πΉπͺπ«Άπ«ΆπΏπ«Άπ»ππ©πππππ©΅ππΌββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED DARLING FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!π*& I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*&π
(Luke 10:38-42)
#Marthas #and #Marys #HOUSE #VISITED #BY #THE #LORD #FRIDAY #DEVOTIONAL #GOD #Jesus #Christ #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #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 very fun modern painting of a huge wave!*A big hot sun spread out next to it!
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π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& you once doing evil deeds He now reconciled you by his death to present you holy!*& if you continue in faith not shifting from hope of the gospel which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven you will be Holy!]π€π«πβοΈποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯π©ππβοΈπβοΈπππππ©·π©΅π€
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& you once doing evil deeds He now reconciled you by his death to present you holy!*& if you continue in faith not shifting from hope of the gospel which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven you will be Holy!]π€π«πβοΈποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯π©ππβοΈπβοΈπππππ©·π©΅π€
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& you once doing evil deeds He now reconciled you by his death to present you holy!*& if you continue in faith not shifting from hope of the gospel which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven you will be Holy!]π€π«πβοΈποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯π©ππβοΈπβοΈπππππ©·π©΅π€
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& you once doing evil deeds He now reconciled you by his death to present you holy!*& if you continue in faith not shifting from hope of the gospel which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven you will be Holy!]π€π«πβοΈποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯π©ππβοΈπβοΈπππππ©·π©΅π€
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& you once doing evil deeds He now reconciled you by his death to present you holy!*& if you continue in faith not shifting from hope of the gospel which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven you will be Holy!]π€π«πβοΈποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯π©ππβοΈπβοΈπππππ©·π©΅π€
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& you once doing evil deeds He now reconciled you by his death to present you holy!*& if you continue in faith not shifting from hope of the gospel which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven you will be Holy!]π€π«πβοΈποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯π©ππβοΈπβοΈπππππ©·π©΅π€
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& you once doing evil deeds He now reconciled you by his death to present you holy!*& if you continue in faith not shifting from hope of the gospel which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven you will be Holy!]π€π«πβοΈποΈπ¦β€οΈβπ₯π©ππβοΈπβοΈπππππ©·π©΅π€
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
π€βοΈπβοΈπ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©ππβ€οΈβπ₯πππππ©·π©΅π€("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& By him was reconciled all things on earth!*& heaven!*you once doing evil deeds!*he has now reconciled you by his death in order to present you holy!*& if indeed you continue in the faith!*& not shifting from the hope of the gospelπ
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Understanding #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*("CHRIST JESUS")*He is the firstborn that in everything he is preeminent!*& in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& By him was reconciled in all things on earth!*& heaven!*making peace by the cross!*& you who once were alienated!*& doing evil deeds!*he has now reconciled you by his death in order to present you holy!*& blameless!*& above reproach before him!)π
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Hope #Faith #Truth #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*("CHRIST JESUS")*He is the beginning!*the firstborn that in everything he might be preeminent!*For in him all the fullness of God dwells!*& through him was reconciled in all things on earth!*& heaven!*making peace by the blood of his cross!*& you!*who once were alienated!*& hostile in mind!*doing evil deeds!*he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death!*in order to present you holy!π
Colossians 1:15-23
#Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Faith #Truth #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*("CHRIST JESUS"*He is the beginning!*the firstborn from the dead!*that in everything he might be preeminent!*For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell!*& through him to reconcile to himself all things!*whether on earth!*or in heaven!*making peace by the blood of his cross!π
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #of #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*("CHRIST JESUS"*he is before all things!*& in him all things hold together!*& he is the head of the body!*the church!)*[He is the beginning!*the firstborn from the dead!*that in everything he might be preeminent!*For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell!*& through him toπ
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #of #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*("CHRIST JESUS"*He is the image of the invisible God!*the firstborn of all creation!*For by him all things were created!*in heaven!*& on earth!*visible!*& invisible!*whether thrones!*or dominions!*or rulers!*or authorities!*all things were created through him!*& for him!)π
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #of #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Understanding #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*("CHRIST JESUS")*[He is the image of the invisible God!*the firstborn of all creation!*For by him all things were created!*in heaven!*& on earth!*visible!*& invisible!*whether thrones!*or dominions!*or rulers!*or authorities!*all thingsπ
(Colossians 1:15-23)
#Preeminence #of #Christ #GOD #Jesus #Holy #Spirit #Savior #Light #World #Pray #Believe #Christian #Heaven #Hope #Peace #Faith #Truth #Goodness #Kindness #Gentleness #Understanding #Love
βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*(βAPOSTLE PAULβ ABOUT The Preeminence of Christ!*{OUR LORD OF LIGHT!*& LOVE!*THE PRINCE OF PEACE!*& OUR SAVIOR βJESUSβ!})*[He is the image of the invisible God!*the firstborn of all creation!*For by him all things were created!*in heaven!*& on earth!*visible!*& invisible!π
(Colossians 1:15-23)
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βοΈπβοΈπ©΅π«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯ππ΅π΄πΏπβ΅π©΅ππππ©·ππΌββοΈ*(DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ACROSS THE WORLD βAPOSTLE PAULβ EXPLAINS!*& REMINDS US ALL ABOUT The Preeminence of Christ!*{OUR LORD OF LIGHT!*& LOVE!*THE PRINCE OF PEACE!*& OUR SAVIOR βJESUSβ!)π
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βοΈπβοΈβπππ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯πππππππΏββοΈ*[The Preeminence of Christ!]*{& HERE IS THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD βPreeminenceβ~*WHICH means the state of being superior to others in quality!*importance!*or rank!*It describes being the absolute best!*highest in authority!*or most distinguished entity within a particular field!}π
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βοΈπβοΈβπππ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯πππππππΏββοΈ*[βAPOSTLE PAULβ EXPLAINS!*& REMINDS US ALL ABOUT]*The Preeminence of Christ!*{& HERE IS THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD βPreeminenceβ~*WHICH means the state of being superior to others in quality!*importance!*or rank!π
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βοΈπβοΈβπππ«πβοΈποΈπ¦π©πβ€οΈβπ₯πππππππΏββοΈ*[DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS ON THIS VAST REALM OF EARTH βAPOSTLE PAULβ EXPLAINS!*& REMINDS US ALL ABOUT]*The Preeminence of Christ!*{& HERE IS THE DEFINITION OF THE WORD βPreeminenceβπ
Colossians 1:15-23
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π₯π€π±ππΊπββ¬ππ₯π€ππΆοΈπ΄οΈβ±οΈπ¦β²πππββοΈπ€½ββοΈπβ΅π©ππ¦ποΈπ¦ββ¬π¦π»π΅π΄πΏποΈπ«πβ±οΈπ¦β²πππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ΄β΅πππππππΏββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS*& I ALSO WISH YOU ALL A FUN!*WHIMSICAL!*& WONDERFUL DAY!*AMEN!β π€π©πβπ¦ΊπΎπππ±ππΊπββ¬ππ₯π€π«ππΆοΈπ΄οΈβ±οΈπ¦β²πππββοΈπ€½ββοΈπβ΅π©ππ¦ποΈπ¦ββ¬π¦π»π΅π΄πΏποΈπ€π
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π₯π€π±ππΊπββ¬ππ₯π€ππΆοΈπ΄οΈβ±οΈπ¦β²πππββοΈπ€½ββοΈπβ΅π©ππ¦ποΈπ¦ββ¬π¦π»π΅π΄πΏποΈπ«πβ±οΈπ¦β²πππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ΄β΅πππππππΏββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& ACTUALLY FILLING MY MIND WITH NEW THINGS STIMULATING MY BRAIN!*& SHARING WITH YOU ALL SO WE ARE OBTAINING NEW HELPFUL KNOWLEDGE!*& TRUE POSITIVE HOPE!*AMEN!ππ
(Colossians 1:15-23)
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π₯π€π±ππΊπββ¬ππ₯π€ππΆοΈπ΄οΈβ±οΈπ¦β²πππββοΈπ€½ββοΈπβ΅π©ππ¦ποΈπ¦ββ¬π¦π»π΅π΄πΏποΈπ«πβ±οΈπ¦β²πππββοΈπ€½ββοΈππ΄β΅πππππππΏββοΈ*DEAR BELOVED FRIENDS GOOD THURSDAY MORNING!π*& I AM FEEDING MY SPIRIT WITH GOOD!*& LOVING THINGS!*& ACTUALLYπ
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Discover The Unknown
Life is full of unknowns. Some of them are exciting. While others leave us anxious, frustrated, or afraid. But the Lord stands ready to give us wisdom we never thought to seek. Don't settle for walking through life with only your own perspective. There is a loving Father who sees every hidden detail and delights in sharing His wisdom with His children. β¨Click to read the full devotional [SENSITIVE CONTENT]
Today’s One Year Bible Verses: 2 Kings 20:1β22:2Β β’Β Acts 21:18β36Β β’Β Psalm 150:1β6Β β’Β Proverbs 18:9β10
God Reveals The Unseen
Life is full of unknowns.
Some of them are exciting. While others leave us anxious, frustrated, or afraid. We naturally want answers before we move forward. We want to know how things will turn out, why something happened, or what someone else is thinking.
Yet I wonder how many things remain unknown simply because we never ask God.
We often walk through life making assumptions, relying on our own understanding, and doing the best we know how, all while the Lord stands ready to give us wisdom we never thought to seek. There are treasures of insight, protection, understanding, and direction available to us that we simply miss because we don’t stop long enough to ask.
As I was praying, the Lord impressed this Gem of Knowledge on my heart:Β
“It is likely there are many things unknown to you still. Come to Me every day and in every situation. Ask Me to reveal the unknown things that will help you. Amen.”
Notice He doesn’t say He will revealΒ everything. Instead, He promises to revealΒ what will help us.
God isn’t asking us to become detectives who figure everything out. He’s inviting us into a daily conversation. Imagine how different our lives would be if asking God became our first response instead of our last resort. How many misunderstandings could be avoided? How many wrong turns prevented? How much unnecessary worry would disappear if we simply paused and asked,Β “Lord, is there anything I’m missing? Is there something You want me to know?”
In today’s reading, King Hezekiah experienced both blessing and heartbreak. God graciously healed him and added fifteen years to his life, yet Hezekiah couldn’t see what the Lord already knewβthat his decision to proudly display his treasures to the Babylonian envoys would one day contribute to Judah’s downfall. Had he sought the Lord’s wisdom before acting, the outcome may have been very different.
In Acts, Paul found himself surrounded by an angry mob. False accusations spread quickly, and the crowd reacted to rumors instead of truth. They didn’t know the whole story, yet they were convinced they did. How much heartache could be avoided if we paused to ask God for truth before believing what we hear or assuming we understand a situation?
We often do the very same thing. We make decisions with incomplete information. We fill in the blanks with assumptions. We react before praying. Sometimes we don’t even realize there’s something we should be asking God about. Yet He isn’t offended by our questionsβHe welcomes them. He delights in revealing the wisdom, discernment, and perspective we need for each day.
Proverbs tells us,Β
“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.”Β (Proverbs 18:10, NLT)
When you don’t know what to do, run to the One who does.
You may not receive every answer you’re looking for because some things belong to the Lord alone. But you’ll be amazed how often He reveals exactly what you need when you simply ask. Sometimes it’s protection from a wrong decision. Sometimes it’s understanding another person’s heart. Sometimes it’s peace while you wait. And sometimes it’s a truth you never knew existed until He lovingly opened your eyes to it.
Don’t settle for walking through life with only your own perspective. There is a loving Father who sees every hidden detail and delights in sharing His wisdom with His children. Come to Him every day and in every situation. Ask Him to reveal the unknown things that will help you. He is faithful to answer. π
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.”
β James 1:5 (NLT)
“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe.” β Proverbs 18:10 (NLT)
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!
Before making a decision todayβbig or smallβpause and ask the Lord for insight. Then trust Him to give you the wisdom you need, one faithful step at a time.
Prayer
Father, thank You for seeing what I cannot see. Forgive me for the times I’ve relied on my own understanding instead of seeking Yours. Teach me to come to You firstβnot only when I’m afraid or confused, but in every situation. Open my eyes to the things You want me to know. Protect me from deception, assumptions, and unnecessary worry. Fill me with Your wisdom, discernment, and peace as I walk with You each day. Thank You that You delight in guiding Your children. Help me to ask, to listen, and to trust Your answers. In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen.
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Test everything by the Word and the Spirit (John 16:13)
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Jesus gently places the final piece into an antique wooden puzzle while a person watches in amazement, symbolizing God's wisdom revealing what was previously unknown.
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“Faith and Assurance” – 07/01/2026
Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]; (AMP)
Key Bible Verses on Assurance of Salvation
John 10:28-29 β βI give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my handβ
emphasizes the eternal security of believers in Christ and Godβs protective power over His children
Romans 8:38-39 β βNeither death nor lifeβ¦nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lordβ highlights that nothing can sever the believerβs relationship with God
1 John 5:13 β βThese things I have written to you that believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal lifeβ
affirms that believers can have confidence in their salvation
Ephesians 1:13-14 β Believers are βsealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, which is the guarantee of our inheritance,β showing that salvation is a lasting, divinely secured gift
2 Timothy 1:12 β βI know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that dayβ underscores Godβs faithfulness in preserving our salvation
Hebrews 10:23 β βLet us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithfulβ encourages steadfast faith based on Godβs unchanging promises
Romans 6:23 β βThe gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lordβ reminds believers that salvation is a gift, not earned by works
Romans 10:9 β βIf you declare with your mouth, βJesus is Lord,β and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be savedβ provides the practical step of faith for assurance
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COMMENTS
Can one be assured of their salvation? The short answer is yes. In the main verse above, Peter encourages the audience to make every effort to ensure their calling and election are true. Do Christians struggle with this at times? Certainly.
2 Peter 1 was most likely written to Christians who were under persecution. Peter reminds them that their efforts do not determine their place in the Kingdom of God, but that they should strive (be diligent, make every effort, work hard, etc.) to ensure we do not fall away because of life’s troubles.
Is assurance of salvation possible? Yes, the list of verses reaffirms that we really can be assured of our salvation. That does not excuse our responsibility to work out our salvation ( Sanctification Philippians 2:12
So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].
MAIN ARTICLES
Can a Christian struggle with doubt and still be saved? In this classic excerpt from Holiness, J. C. Ryle explains the difference between saving faith and full assurance, offering comfort to anxious believers. Read it here β
Q & A: Can I Have Assurance of Salvation?
Evidences of Salvation – by James Smith