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January

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Poem

Devotion

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

Why pray? According to R.A. Torrey a 19^th century preacher he gave this reason for prayer.

• Because there is a devil, and prayer is a God-appointed way to resit Him (Ephesians 6:12-13, 18)**

• Because prayer is God’s way or us to obtain what we need from Him (Luke 11:3-13)**

• Because prayer is the means God has appointed for us to find "grace to help in time of need" (Hebrew 4:16)**

• Because prayer with thanksgiving is God’s way for us to obtain freedom from anxiety and to receive "the peace of God" (Philippians 4:6-7) **

Brother Gerald

** Ephesians 12-13,18 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

January Bible Questions

QUESTIONS JESUS ASKED

Jesus often asked his listeners questions, for he knew that questions are marvelous teachers. Can you complete the questions he asked in the sampling of verses below?

1. "Why are you _________, O men of little faith?"

2. "Are not two _________ sold for a penny?"

3. "Have you not read what _________ did, when he was hungry . . . ?"

4. "And if I cast out demons by _________, by whom do you sons cast them out?"

5. "He said to them,"But who do you say that __________ _____________?".

6. "Why do you see the _________ that is your brother’s eye, but do not notice the _________ that is in your own eye?"

7. "And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me _________?"

8. "Which of these three, do you think, proved __________ . . . ?"

9. "Which of you by being __________ can add a cubit to his span of life?"

10. "For which of you, desiring to building a ___________, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?"

January Memory Verses

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Mark 16:15

(These verses came from NIV)

January Words for Thought

There are no shortcut on the road to spiritual maturity.

"A great way to start the New Year out!"

"Opening your Bible can be a real eye-opener."

January 99: Genesis 1-50, Job 1-42, Exodus 1-13

January Poem

A NEW YEAR’S PRAYER

Dear Lord, please give me . . .
A few friends who understand me

--W.R. Hunt

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March

Table of Contents:

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

Poem

Devotion

"No one is hopeless whose hope is in GOD!

. . . . but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:31

For people who feel defeated hope is always there in our God and our Savior Jesus Christ. If you feel defeated the hope of restoration is given in Lamentations 3.

It beings, "This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope"(verse 21). We have hope because of God’s character, which is marked by these traits:

His mercy and compassion (verse 22), faithfulness(verse 23), goodness(verse 25), &

salvation(26).**

Remember God compassions are new every morning and He always gives refreshment of hope. Your faithfulness is the best weapon against has hopelessness. "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see"(Hebrews 11:1)

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

**Lamentations 3: 21-26 21Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: 22Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassion’s never fail. 23They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24I say to myself, "The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him." 25The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; 26it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

MARCH Bible Questions

UNWAVERING FAITH

In spite of tremendous trial, some people do not waver in their faith. Match these unwavering Bible people with their trails.

1. Peter (Acts 12:5)

2. Daniel (Daniel 6:7)

3. Moses (Exdous 14:21)

4. John (Revelation 1:9)

5. Noah (Genesis 7:15-18)

6. Sarah (Hebrew 11:11-12)

7. Abraham (Hebrew 11:8-9)

8. Hosea (Hosea 1:12)

9. John the Baptist (Matthew 14:10)

10. Paul (Acts 21:32)

11. Joseph (Genesis 37:28)

1. King’s sword

2. Childless state

3. Exile on Patmos

4. Sold into slavery

5. Sojourned in a strange country

6. Beating

7. Prison

8. Unfaithful wife

9. Flood

10. Red Sea

11. Lion’s den

MARCH Memory Verses

By his power God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.

1 Corinthians 6:14

But the LORD is the true God; he is the living God, the eternal King.

When he is angry, the earth trembles; the nations cannot endure his wrath.

Jeremiah 10:10

For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.

Psalm 117:2

MARCH Inspiring Verses

It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.

Isaiah 4:6

Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."

John 3:36

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Psalm 118:8

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28

Praise the LORD. Praise the LORD from the heavens, praise him in the heights above.

Psalm 148:1

How can I repay the LORD for all his goodness to me?

Psalms 116:12

Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, . . .

Proverbs 3:13

(These verses came from NIV)

MARCH Words for Thought

Those who serve God only for money are spiritually bankrupt.

Our true characters is revealed in the unguarded moments.

Your don’t need to know where you are going if you know God is leading.

We lose the joy of living in the presents when we worry about the future.

Wisdom is knowing when to speak your mind and when to mind your speech.

Trusting God can transform a trail into a treasure.

God loves everyone as if there were but one to love.

Many books can inform, only the Bible can transform.

We can go through anything because Jesus goes with us

Read the Bible in a Year

" Many books can inform, only the Bible can transform."

March 99:  Deuteronomy 4-34, Joshua 1-24, Judges 1-21, Ruth 1-4, 1Samuel 1-20

MARCH Poem

JUST LIKE A GRAIN OF A MUSTARD SEED

It’s just like a grain of a mustard seed,

But my faith can push mountains away . . .

Mountains of fears,

Of doubts and of tears-

My faith helps me through every day.

And just like again of a mustard seed,

It can grow to the height of a tree.

God’s word does reveal

Through my faith God will heal-

And more move mountains of turmoil from me.

Edna Massimilla

With faith the size of a mustard seed, nothing shall be impossible.

Matthew 17:20

APRIL

Table of Contents:

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

Poem

Devotion

Answers Prayer

And if we know that he hears us--whatever we ask--we know that we have what we asked of him. 1 John 5:15

God’s Word assures us He hear our request. We know He hears us when we ask according to His will (1 John 5:14). Stay attuned to His Word that specifies the of abundant life He wants for us helps us know what He desires. Then we will pray the kind of prayers He can and will answer.

Remember say this words when you pray:

Thank You, Father, for giving me the undeserved gift of Your attention. Help me pray accord with your will.

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

APRIL Bible Questions

PRAYERS

Fill in the banks with the persons mentioned with the prayer statement.

1. "Therefore the people came to ___________, and said, We have sinned, for we have spoken against the Lord, and against thee, pray unto the Lord, that he takes away the serpents from us. And __________ prayed for the people." (Numbers 21:7)

2. Jesus said, "I have prayed for the _________, that thy faith fail not" (Luke 22:32)

3. "And ____________ said, Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray for you unto the Lord" (1 Samuel 7:5)

4. "___________ therefore was dept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for Him" (Acts 12:5)

5. "The Lord said to Eliphaz, . . . My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends . . . my servant __________ shall pray for you" (Job 42:7-8)

6. ___________ said, I’ll pray for them. I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine" (John 17:9)

7. ___________ prayed, "Let thine ear own be attentive . . . that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee . . . for the children of Israel . . . and confess the sins . . . which we have sinned against thee" (Nehemiah 1:6)

8. "I __________ pray that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment" (Phillippians1:9)

9. ___________ said, "Always in; every prayer of mine, I pray for you all making request with Joy" (Phillipians 1:4)

10. ___________instrusted, "Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laboures into his harvest " (Matthew 9:38)

APRIL Memory Verses

If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.

John 14:7

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 2:6

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved."

Acts 4:12

APRIL Inspiring Verses

Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever

Psalms 136:2

Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples

Psalms 117:1

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—

Ephesians 2:8

For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the LORD

Proverbs 8:35

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.

Psalms 119:105

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace, as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

. . . . "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength."

Nehemiah 8:10

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Psalms 23:4

(These verses came from NIV)

APRIL Words for Thought

Invest I the future—lead a child to Christ.

Whether sins are great or small, Jesus can forgive them all.

The Spirit of God enables the people of God to understand the words of God

If God seems far away, guess who moved?

If we depend on Christ for everything, we can endure anything.

Our Jesus can satisfy our thirst for God.

Playing with sin is toying with judgement.

When you walk with Christ, you’ll be out of step with the world.

Fools twist God’s grace to live as they please; the wise trust God’s Grace and live as he pleases.

The word of God is a map to help us chart our course through life.

If God is for us, it doesn’t matter who is against us.

Only God can transform a sin-flawed soul into a masterpiece of grace.

God may not always give us answers, but He always gives us grace.

God’s word is timeless - it speaks to every generation.

No one is hopless who hopes in God!

Jesus second coming is a certain as his first coming.

Read the Bible in a Year

" Many books can inform, only the Bible can transform."

April 99:  1 Samuel 21 – 31, 2 Samuel 1- 24, Psalms 1- 60

APRIL Poem

WHAT IS PRAYER?

Is it-measured words that are memorized,

Forcefully said and dramatized,

Offered with pomp and arrogant pride

In words unmatched to the feelings inside?

No . . . prayer is so often just words unspoken

Whispered in tears by a heart that is broken . . .

For God is already deeply aware

Of the burdens we find too heavy to bear,

And all we need do is to seek Him in prayer

And without a word he will help us to bear

Our trails and troubles---our sickness and sorrow

And show us the way to a brighter tomorrow . . .

There’s no need at all for IMPRESSIVE PRAYER

For the minute we seek God HE IS ALREADY

THERE!

MAY

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Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

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Devotion

Good can come out of failure!

Since time we were children we were taught to avoid failure. Failure can strike a blow at everyone in our homes, churches, and places of business. Failure is not final. God can use failure and to restore us to usefulness.(**Read John 18:15-18,25,27)

The response of some people who experience failure is to withdraw from others. It’s a way to deal with embarrassment and regain their composure before facing others. Failure can result from a lack of confidence and from fear. Many adults fail because they lack confidence to stand up for what they know is true and right! Remember failure is not final! (**Read John 21:15-17)

God understands that people fail and stand ready to help them rebound from failure! With God’s help, people who experience failure can make failure a new beginning. Failure should lead to renewed commitment(**Read John 21:18-22)

FIVE STEPS TO RENEWING MY COMMITMENT:

I can renew my commitment to by . . .

* Acknowledging my failures

* Recognizing my place before God

* Choosing to focus on God’s purpose for me

* Removing all that hinders my service to God

* Praying that God will give me new opportunities

What other steps can you take to renew your commitment??

Remember:

We can move beyond failure to purpose if we will:

                                                                                @ Get help! Ask trusted friends to hold us accountable.

                                                                                @ Get busy! Roll up our sleeves and get back to work.

Failure can be useful for God’s purpose.

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

**15Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest's courtyard, 16but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who was known to the high priest, came back, spoke to the girl on duty there and brought Peter in.

17"You are not one of his disciples, are you?" the girl at the door asked Peter.

He replied, "I am not."

18It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them, warming himself. 25As Simon Peter stood warming himself, he was asked, "You are not one of his disciples, are you?" 27Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began to crow. John 18: 15-18,25,27

**15When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." 17The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" John 21:15-17

**18I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." 19Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, "Follow me!"

20Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is going to betray you?") 21When Peter saw him, he asked, "Lord, what about him?" 22Jesus answered, "If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me." John 21:18-22

MAY Bible Questions

Desires

Every individual has desires he would like to see fulfilled. Match the person with desires:

MAY Memory Verses

. . . God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

. . . "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

James 4:15

25Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"

John 11:25-26

MAY Inspiring Verses

Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.

Mark 13:33

. . . are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Romans 3:24

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge.

He is my shield and the horn A of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 18:2

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

John 16:33

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:20

Though he stumbles, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

Psalms 37:24

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32

I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.A He will come in and go out, and find pasture

John 10::9

(These verses came from NIV)

MAY Words for Thought

Jesus took my place on the cross to give me a place in heaven

God’s justice and mercy meet at the cross.

Because Christ lives in us we will live with Him forever.

Salvation is not feeling but faith.

Growing close to Christ produces a growing Christ likeness.

When you give help to another; you get a blessing in return.

If you would master temptation let Christ master you.

Jesus paid the price for my salvation, how can am I showing my gratitude.

Read the Bible in a Year

" If you're to busy to read the Bible, you've to busy."

May 99:  Psalms 61-150, 1 King 1-4

MAY Poem

The Promise

When you no longer see the way,

Come hide your face in my embrace;

For My strong arms will carry you

Unit we reach a safer place .

Although your steps may father now,

And soul and spirit weary be,

With My own strength, I you endow

And keep you ever close to Me.

Rest in My love and take your ease,

Rest in My love and take your ease,

Your burdens I will take on Me

And bear you up on eagle’s wings

From earth into eternity

Elsie M. Happe

. . . . and He will raise you up on eagle’s wings . . .

 JUNE

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DEVOTION

Thought on Thankfulness

The Holy Spirit lead me to put this devotion out this month please give credit to Charles H. Spurgeon and read this article in Christ.

It is easy to sing when we can read the notes by daylight; but he is skillful who sings when there is not a ray of light to read by, who sings from his heart. No man can make a song in the night of himself; he may attempt it, but he will find that a song in the must be divinely inspired. Let all things go well, I can weave songs, fashioning them wherever I go out of the flowers that grow on my path; but put me in a desert, where no green things grows, and wherewith shall I frame a hymn of praise to God?

No, it is not in man’s power to sing when all is adverse . . .Since our Maker gives songs in the night, let us wait on Him for the music . . .Let us not remain songless because affliction is upon us, but tune our lips to the melody of thanksgiving.

Charles H. Spurgeon

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

JUNE Bible Questions

Praise

1. "Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his."

2. "I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever."

3. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead."

4. "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen they salvation."

5. "To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever."

6. "I thank thee, O Father . . . because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes."

7. "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

8. "And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever."

9. "For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name."

10. "O give thanks unto the Lord; for He is good: or his mercy endureth for ever.

JUNE Words for Thought

We our saved by Christ dying, not our doing.

God’s dawn of deliverance often comes when the hour of trial is darkness.

A sure sign of spiritual growth is ability to take criticism.

Jesus said "Go into all the world" (Mark 16:15) The world beings where your front yard ends.

There is no better time to praise God than right now.

True repentance turns from the wrong and returns to the right.

Nothing is more pleasing to; God than self-sacrifice.

Praying is talking to best friend.

We don’t really know the Bible unless we obey the Bible.

To experience God’s strength we must recognize our weakness

A watching Christian will be a working Christian.

You can do what you want when you want to please God.

JUNE Poem

With Thankful Heart

For all the simple things of life

We thank Thee God this day;

For tender fragile moments

So soon do pass away.

For a all the treasured, cherished things

Which give our hearts delight;

The magic warmth of Christmastime

And glow of candlelight.

For signs of spring and birds that sing

Tho’ winter winds still blow;

The robin comes when first we see

A crocus in the snow.

For pleasing scent of burning leaves

From autumn’s golden store;

And sweet caress of summer

With walks along the shore.

For gentle sleep which eases care

When we are tired and worn;

And coffee brewing on the stove

Upon a winter morn.

For welcome laughter of our friends

The touch of baby’s cheek;

For those who pass us on the street

And smile where’re we speak.

For soothing strains of music

Which fall upon our ears

Compassion share by those we love

And flowing of healing tears.

We thank Thee God for hands and feet

For eyes with which we see;

But most of all, Dear Father

For joy of loving thee!

Sancie Earman King

JULY

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Inspiring Verses

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DEVOTION

Plan to Pray 

Christians should make a plan to pray at a certain time of day and pick a certain place to pray in their home.  In the Bible Daniel had a specific time for prayer (Daniel 6:10).  Also he followed a schedule for prayer; indicates in Psalm 55:17. 

Remember prayer is Christian open line to heaven. So start today and make a plan to pray on regular schedule.  Failure to establish good spiritual habits will lead to poor spiritual health.

PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE

When is the best time for you to pray each day?

Set aside that time as an appointment with God.

Then ask God to help you keep your commitment. 

Plan your praying, then pray your plan! 

Have a blessed month. 

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald 

JULY Bible Questions

 Person, Place, or Thing?

 Names of objects are important in communication.  Circle the proper identity of each of the following:

1.              Huzzab (Nah.2:7)       person, place, thing

2.              Hadadezer (2Sam. 8:7)  person, place, thing

3.              Sarepta (Luke 4:26)    person, place, thing

4.              Rehum (Ezra 2:2)       person, place, thing

5.              Nisan (Neh. 2:1)       person, place, thing

6.              Thyatira (Acts 16:14)  person, place, thing

7.              Zobebah (1Chron. 4:8)  person, place, thing

8.              Dodo (2Sam. 22:34)     person, place, thing

9.              Perizzite (Gen. 13:7)  person, place, thing

10.          Uzziah (Isa 6:1)       person, place, thing

11.          Shittah (Isa 41:19)    person, place, thing

 JULY Memory Verses 

.. . .  Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.

John 16:24 

And then he told them, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.

Mark 16:15 

. . . My God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:19 

JULY Inspiring Verses 

. . . but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst.  . . .

John 4:14 

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8 

. . . and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me."

1 Corinthians 11:24 

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.

1 John 4:14 

And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.

Matthew 18:5 

I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."

Psalms 122:1 

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26 

While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"

Matthew 17:5 

(These verses came from New Living Translation) 

JULY Words for Thought 

Peace is found only in yielding to will of God. 

A well-chosen word can speak volumes. 

True freedom is not choosing our way but yielding to God’s way. 

Peace floods the soul when Christ rules the heart. 

Faithfulness is God’s requirement; fruitfulness is His reward. 

Every child God plan has a special place in His plan. 

To know the Bible is GOOD its Author is better. 

To love God is to obey God. 

The best eraser I the world is an honest confession to God. 

Be patient with faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. 

When Jesus comes into a life, He changes everything. 

It ‘s never too soon to plan for eternity. 

When you know Christ you’ll want others to know Him too. 

Most often falling into sin is not a blowout but a slow leak. 

God judges us by what we do not by what others say. 

Nothing is too great or too small to bring to God. 

Take Gods promises to heart, but never take them for granted! 

Read the Bible in a Year  

" Like a compass, the Bible always points you in the right direction” 

July 99:  2 Kings 15-19, Hosea 1-14, Isaiah 1-66, Micah 1-7, Nahum 1-3

JULY Poem 

God Answers Prayer 

Sometimes, when heart are weak,

He gives the very gifts

believer seek.

But often faith

must learn a deeper rest

and trust God’s silence

when He doesn’t speak;

for He whose name is Love

will send the best.

Stars may burn out,

nor mountain walls endure,

but God is true,

His promises are sure . . .

. . .for those who seek. 

AUGUST

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Devotion 

Thought On Obedience 

Whosoever keeps the whole law yet offends at one point is fuilty of all (see James 2:10).  He is reightly subject of the hole penalty.  If he habitually disobeys us God in one thing, then he doesn’t obey him in anything, because obedience to God consists in an attitude of the heart. It is willingness to obey God, to let him rule everything.  So if a person habitually disobeys God in one thing, his state of heart renders obedience in anything else impossible, because a person can’t in one area obey God out of respect for his authority while in another area refuse obedience.

Obedience to God is an obedient state of heart, a preference for God’s authority and commandments over everything else.  If a person therefore appears to obey in some areas yet he knowingly disobeys in others, yet he is deceived.  He offends in one point, and this proves he is guilty of all; in others words, he doesn’t obey from the heart at all.  If a person refuses to obey God’s law even a single duty, he has no true faith and his outwardly spiritual acts are loathsome.

Charles G Finney 

Scripture  on obedience: 

Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning. 

2 John 6 

Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning. 

Psalms 119:2 

“. . .   .what is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice?”.

1 Samuel 15:22 

Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death. 

Proverbs 19:16

AUGUST Bible Questions    

GOD COMMANDED  

Often God’s will is not easy to obey.  These people experienced some of the hard-to-obey commands of God.  Match the person with what God told him to do.  

1.                Abram (Abraham), Genesis 12:1

2.                Jonah, Jonah 1:1-3

3.                Hosea, Hosea 1:2

4.                Moses, Exodus 14:14-16

5.                Joseph, Matthew 2:13

6.                Zechariah, Luke 1:13,18

7.                Ananias, Acts 9:10-15

8.                Peter, Acts 10:19-20

9.                Noah, Genesis 6:13-14

10.            Samuel, 1 Samuel 16:1-2  

a.              to name his unborn son “John”

b.              to anoint someone else king while Saul lived

c.              to enter a Gentile’s home and preach

d.              to cross a sea a foot

e.              leave his father’s house and move to a new land

f.              to take a harlot for a wife

g.              to preach to his enemy

h.              to help a man who killed Christians

i.              to build a boat on dry land

j.              to take his wife and infant son to Egypt

 AUGUST Memory Verses  

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.

1 Peter 5:7  

“Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me.

John 14:1  

And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father..

Colossians 3:17  

AUGUST Inspiring Verses  

And whatever you do or say, let it be as a representative of the Lord Jesus, all the while giving thanks through him to God the Father.

James 4:8  

For the word of God is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. . .

Hebrews 4:12  

Yet I am confident that I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living

Psalms 27:13  

I lift my eyes to you, O God, enthroned in heaven.  

Psalms 12:1

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.

John 3:16  

For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone who knocks.

Matthew  7:8  

(These verses came from New Living Translation)

AUGUST WORDS OF THOUGHT

When things look bad, don’t forget: GOD IS GOOD! 

Live as if Christ died yesterday and is coming back tomorrow. 

Praise is the son of a soul set free!! 

Jesus takes our sins and gives us salvation. 

We need each other if we are to do what Gods wants us to do. 

Freedom doesn’t give us right to do what we please, but to do what pleases God. 

If at first don’t succeed with Christ help, try again. 

We can go through anything if we know Jesus is going with us. 

God can meet all your needs-let Him. 

You’ll see life more clearly when you focus on God. 

The greatest joy on earth is the sure hope of Heaven. 

The more you love Jesus, the more you’ll long for heaven.  

When things look bad, don’t forget: GOD IS GOOD!  

Live as if Christ died yesterday and is coming back tomorrow.  

Praise is the son of a soul set free!!  

Jesus takes our sins and gives us salvation.  

We need each other if we are to do what Gods wants us to do.  

Freedom doesn’t give us right to do what we please, but to do what pleases God.  

If at first don’t succeed with Christ help, try again.  

We can go through anything if we know Jesus is going with us.  

God can meet all your needs-let Him.  

You’ll see life more clearly when you focus on God.  

The greatest joy on earth is the sure hope of Heaven.  

The more you love Jesus, the more you’ll long for heaven.  

Read Bible in a Year

" Like a compass, the Bible always points you in the right direction”

August 99: 2 Kings 20-25, Zephaniah 1-3, Habakkuk 1-3, Obadiah, Jeremiah 1-52, Lamentations 1-5, 1 Chronicles 1-29. 2 Chronicles 1-3 

AUGUST Poem

Without True Faith 

Without true faith you’re like a ship

Tossed in a storm at sea,

Not knowing what may be your course

And lost most hopelessly. 

True faith will bring you happiness

And be your guiding light.

True faith will weather every storm

Though dark may; be you plight. 

It will dispel despair and gloom

And help your fears allay.

True faith, will bring you strength a new

To face each dawning day. 

Harold F. Mohn 

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SEPTEMBER

Table of Contents: 

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

Poem

 

Devotion 

Angels Share Issue 

Dear Christian Brethren, 

What does - "Jesus Mean to you"?  Now you can tell the World! 

Go to: http://www.JesusOne.com/Praise/ 

Now you can read all the Praise and Testimonies that have been sent in the

First three Issues of Angels Share ONLINE.

Go to: http://crossspot.net/godswit/www.JesusOne.com/testimonies/ or

http://www.JesusOne.com/testimonies/ 

If you entered your testimony and it does not appear today, rest assured it

will soon!    Note: No links allowed in your Testimony, Only Praise for

Jesus! 

Praise the Lord and God Bless every Angel who Shares 

Love

Raymond Brother - Florida, United States 

Save these Testimonies and Share them with others!

Please Pray for World Peace and for Everyone!

Here couple of inspiring examples of some of testimonies you will read on this web site. 

Name:    Carol Raeburn

Country: Canada

Email:   craeburn@sprint.ca

Date:    8/18/99 

Praise Jesus: 

CHANGES 

This is a story about change, and as I embraced it once again my Heavenly Father has shown me that He never makes mistakes. 

For the past seven years I have been living with my unmarried daughter (my only child). She was there every day for me, supporting, encouraging, and helping as I cared for her 91 year old Grandmother and her Father who had Alzheimer disease. The Lord took Mother and Keith home within three months of one another, and eight months later my daughter fell in love, got married, and moved out of the country. I faced my worst nightmare...being alone. 

This change not only represented all my hopes, but all my fears. I cried out,” Dear Lord, take away this fear of being alone, help me to rest down in your promise never to leave me nor forsake me. I feel these changes blowing on me, help me to face this and use it to propel me forward." I felt so fragile, so frightened. Could I support myself alone, how would I do yard work and heavy cleaning, what if I got sick? I weighted myself down with troubles, all that I have had, all that I presently had, and all that I expected to have. The God of my past, present, and future was asking me to walk securely, by faith, one day at a time. I prayed, I read my Bible, prayed some more, and asked others to pray for me. I asked myself over and over again, why am I emotionally reacting this way? It was pointed out to me that I was grieving. The Lord had taken away my last pillar.... he wanted me to lean on Him only. Not mother, not husband, not daughter... just Him and him alone. 

One morning through my tears the Lord gave me Isaiah 43:19. See...I'm doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. This was to be a whole new adventure and I was about to embark upon it with the Captain of my soul. 

It has been four months now, and not only has He turned my mourning into joy, but as I recall all of these things I have hope.  

Someone once said the world could be compared to a great spider web. If you touch it anywhere you will set the whole thing trembling. So every day I try to touch someone for Jesus.... who knows where the trembling may stop?  

Indeed His loving kindness does not cease, his compassion has not failed and they ARE new every morning. "GREAT IS HIS FAITHFULNESS." 

O most Holy and ever loving Father, I thank You once more for the new promise that has come with this new morning and the hope of this new day. May I trust you today for all the needs of my body, my soul and my spirit? Amen. 

Name:    Marimuthu Don

Country: India

Email:   muthuindia2000@hotmail.com

Date:    8/18/99 

Praise Jesus: 

I am working with a Christian organization called Youth with A mission the biggest Protestant organization

in the world. This is a voluntary organization no one gets any salary but look to God for the

provision. God never failed us thus far. I am so happy to serve God for full time.

I was saved in the year 1991 when I was 15.I was born and brought up in a Hindu family. I was very strong in my faith so I persecuted Christians who came to my village to share God's  love. I tore a lot of Christian literature and was doing physical exercise to beat up Christians. 

I was involved in a militant Hindu organization called RSS-Rashtria Swamsevak Sangh(means National Volunteer Movement) for 3 years and actively participated. But a group of Christians were praying for me behind the scene. One day a friend of mine told me why should I waste my time and encouraged me to join a school which he attended. So I decided to go with my mother's permission I joined the school. Soon I came to know it was a Bible college. I tried to runaway but it was God who kept me there and I was saved there and was baptized in the year1991.After my Bachelor in Theology studies I joined in the same college as teaching faculty. Next year I went to do My Master in Divinity in a Seminary. Soon I was graduated and joined in YWAM (Youth With A Mission). Now I am serving God by teaching, preaching and evangelism.  

My family is not saved except my Mom. Please pray for them. 

I have a great desire in my life is to see India reached with the Gospel. I am praying to God for the same. I believe God would use me for His glory to change Million's destiny. Please pray for me. 

I have 2 brothers and 2 sisters they are married and have children’s am waiting for a girl.I am going to marry a girl from  orphanage. Because I want to set an example to all my Indian Brethren. I do not want to take any dowry. Please pray for a right Girl. 

With Love and Prayers.

Marimuthu.

Have a blessed month. 

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald 

SEPTEMBER Bible Questions    

Praise 

Many people express their joy, excitement, and sorrow by praising the Lord.  Match the person with his or her statement of praise. 

1.        Mary, Luke 1:49

2.        David, Psalm 136:1

3.        Paul, 1 Corinthians 15:57

4.        Daniel, Daniel 2:20

5.        Jesus, Matthew 11:25

6.        Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel 4:34

7.        Simeon, Luke 2:25-29

8.        Peter, 1 Peter 1:3

9.        Jude, Jude 25

10.    John, Revelation 1:6 

A.        “Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are His.”

B.        “I blessed the most High, and I praise and honoured him that liveth for ever.”

C.        “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”

D.        “Lord, now lettest thou they servant depart in peace according to thy word.  For mine eyes have seen thy salvation.”

E.        “To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever.”

F.        “I thank thee, O Father. . . because thou hast hid these things form the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”

G.        “But thanks be to god, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

H.        “And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.”

I.        “For he that is might hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.”

J.        “O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good:  for his mercy endureth for ever.”

 SEPTEMBER Memory Verses 

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalms 118: 24 

. . . “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

Luke 10:27                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need.                                                                                                                     

Psalms 23:1 

SEPTEMBER Inspiring Verses 

. . . let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

1 John 4:7 

The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! By his mercies we have been kept from complete destruction.

Lamentations 3:22 

. . . yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation.

Habakkuk 3:17 

. . . don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and take care of you . . .

Jeremiah 1:8                                                                                                  

But those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

Isaiah 40:31 

(These verses came from New Living Translation)

SEPTEMBER Words for Thought 

Your decision about Jesus determines your destiny. 

The best protection against Satan’s lies is to know God’s truth. 

Christ endured the agony of the cross so we could enjoy the glory of heaven. 

We are saved by God’s mercy, not our merit, by Christ dying, not by our doing. 

The Best way to handle a problem is to hand it over to God! 

The words of scripture are meant for our protection, correction and direction. 

Winning in life depends on God – NOT GOOD LUCK! 

The first step to receiving God’s forgiveness is to admit that we need it. 

Praying should be as natural as breathing. 

How we behave reveals what we believe. 

Time spent with God is time well spent. 

God’s word is an arrow that never misses it mark! 

Read the Bible in a Year  

" The Bible:  The more you read it, the more you love it; the more you love it, the more you read it.” 

September 99:  2 Chronicles 4 – 36, Ezekiel 1 – 48, Daniel 1 – 12, Esther 1 - 3

SEPTEMBER Poem

The U in Jesus 

Before U were thought of or time had begun,

God even stuck U in the name of His Son.

And each time U pray, you'll see it's true

You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.  

You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,

For U, He was born; that's why He came.

And His great love for U is the reason He died.

It even takes U to spell crUcified. 

Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand

He rose from the dead, with U in His plan.

The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew,

and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U. 

When JesUs left earth at His upward ascension,

He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.

"Go into the world and tell them it's true

That I love them all -

Just like I love U. 

So many great people are spelled with a U,

Don't they have a right to know JesUs too? 

It all depends now on what U will do,

He'd like them to know

But it all starts with U.

Author Unknown 

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OCTOBER 

Table of Contents: 

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

Poem 

 

Devotion

Prayer

 Prayer is to me the best way to communicate with our Father in heaven. As Psalmist says in Psalms 148:18 The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him sincerely.(NLT)

 I started a prayer ministry call Watchmen Prayer Ministry about 5 years ago.  It’s been the most rewarding ministry that I been in charge of.  Nothing better than intercessory prayer.  The Lord will bless many times over for it.  I love to praise the Lord for the many prayers He has answered and will answered.

 There never is a night or day

That God can’t hear us when we pray;

There is no time, there is no place

That God can withhold His love and grace  --DJD

 Rembember:   Prayer is open line to heaven.

 If you don’t belong to a prayer ministry; you should try to join one today at your local church or even a prayer ministry on the Internet.  They’re many good prayer ministries that you can join on the Internet.  I have prayer ministry on Internet called “Prayer Patrol.”

 It says in:  Paul Prayer for Spiritual Empowering.

 14When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father,15the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through his Holy Spirit. 17 And I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love. 18And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love really is. 19May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it. Then you will be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from God.20 Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. 21May he be given glory in the church and in Christ Jesus forever and ever through endless ages. Amen.   (Ephesians 3:14-21 NLT)

Have a blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

OCTOBER Bible Questions  

1. On a __________, Jesus prayed all night before He chose the twelve disciples, Luke 6:12-13.

2. At ________, Jesus prayed that God would remove the "cup" from Him if it were possible, Mark 14:32-36.

3. In a ________, Jesus prayed before He fed five thousand people, Matthew 14:13-21.

4. Jesus prayed at a ________, John 11:40-44.

5. When He was ________, Jesus prayed, Luke 3:21.

6. At _________, Jesus prayed for forgiveness for those who crucified Him, Luke 23:33-34

7. When He was ________, Jesus prayed the Model Prayer Matthew 5:1, 6:9.

8. In a ________, Jesus thanked God for the food, and two traveling companions suddenly recognized Him, Luke 24:28-31

9. In the _________, Jesus took bread and blessed it, thereby instituting the Lord's Supper, Luke 22:16-20.

10. On the coasts of ________, children were brought to Jesus for Him to pray for them Matthew 19:1-14.

OCTOBER Memory Verses

In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

Matthew 5:16 

If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me.

Jeremiah 29:13 

Sing about the glory of his name!  Tell the world how glorious he is!

Psalms 66:2                                                                                                                                                                                              

OCTOBER Inspiring Verses

. . . the Son of Man, have come to seek and save those like him who are lost.”

Luke 19:10 

. . .  “I assure you, unless you turn from your sins and become as little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 18:3 

Then the godly will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand!

Matthew 13:43 

Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth!

Psalms 66:1 

. . . “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.”

Isaiah 43:1

(These verses came from New Living Translation)

OCTOBER Words for Thought

Tackle life’s problems by trusting God’s promise.

A Godly parent is a child’s best guide to God.

It is better to walk with God by faith than to go alone by sight.

A wise person gears earthly goals to heavenly gains.

Sins blinds – but God’s grace restores sight.

You can be confident about tomorrow if you walk with God today.

The first step to receiving God’s forgiveness is to admit that we need it.

How we behave reveals what we believe.

Time spent with God is time well spent

The only limit to God’s grace is the limit we put on it.

Man crowns success, God crowns faithfulness.

Life for Christ makes life worth living.

For time and eternity, Jesus is all we need.

Why we are here is important; where we are going is most important. 

Read the Bible in a Year

 " The Bible:  The more you read it, the more you love it; the more you love it, the more you read it.” 

October 99:  Esther 4-10, Ezra 1-4, Haggai 1-2, Zechariah 7-14, Ezra 5-10, Nehemiah 1-13,Malachi 1-4, Matthew 1-28, Mark 1-16, Luke 1-13

OCTOBER Poem

Lord, Give His Word

Give us cheering words for the lonely,

Comforting words that bless . . .

Encouraging words for the hopeless,

Smiling words to bring happiness

Give us patient words for the struggling,

Courteous words, so that rudeness ends,

Kind words for those who upset us . . .

Forgiving words for those who offend.

Give us faith-filled words that are positive,

That inspire optimism and zeal.

Teach us “the time to keep silence”

And the “time to speak” and to feel.

May we wait on You with prayerful thoughts,

For the wisdom You impart.

Give use acceptable words to express,

The meditations of our hearts

Mickey Meyer Mathewson

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NOVEMBER

Table of Contents:

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

Read Bible in a Year

Poem

 

DEVOTION

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you .

1 Thessalonian5:18

We should give thanks whether the day go smoothly or we meet aggravating problems. We can be grateful if we’re rich or poor, when we’re feeling well or if our health fails. In every circumstance we can affirm God’s goodness and discover reasons to give thanks to Him.

Consider what the Lord has done

For you and those you love;

Then give Him thanks with hearts of praise

For blessing from above ---Sper

So remember at Thanksgiving to gives thanks and praise for what God has done for you yesterday, today and tomorrow and all things give thanks; no matter how great or how small.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Have blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

NOVEMBER BIBLE QUESTIONS

WHERE IN THE BIBLE

It is important tot know where certain passage are located in the Bible. See how many of these passage you can locate.

1. In what books of the Bible are the Ten Commandments found? ________

2. In what book of the Bible are the 150 songs to be sung with stringed instruments? _______

3. In what book of the Bible do we fine many wise sayings of Solomon? _______

4. In what book of the Bible doe we find the story of how God sent Jonah to preach in Nineveh? _______

5. In what book of the Bible do we find the history of the first churches after Jesus’ ascension? _______

6. In what book of the Bible of we find the battle of Jericho? ______

7. In what book of the Bible do we find the story of a queen who saved her people? ______

8. In what book of the Bible do we find the story of a man din lion’s den? ______

9. In what book of the Bible do we find Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount? ______

10. In what book of the Bible do we find the creation story? _______

11. In what book of the Bible do we find the story of a runaway slave who returned to his master? _______

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSES

The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; . . .

Lamentations 3:25

For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

Matthew 18:20

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

Revelation 21:4

NOVEMBER INSPIRING VERSES

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.

Deuteronomy 10:17

Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD.

"Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 23:24

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.

Mark 12:30

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."

Luke 19:10

" `Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be?

Acts 7:49

The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."

Genesis 2:18

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.

James 5:8

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

2 Samuel 22:33

(These verses came from NIV)

NOVEMBER WORDS FOR THOUGHT

God heart is always overflowing with grace.

To understand the word of God, rely on the spirit of God.

Growth that results from waiting on God may be the greatest miracle!

He who fears God has nothing else to fear.

God uses lifes setback to help us move ahead.

Our hearts are restless till the find their rest in God.

Keep your eyes on God, he never takes his eyes of you.

When making a decision, ask "What would Jesus do?"

When God forgiving he removes the sin and restores the Soul.

To see yourself as you really are, look into the mirror of God’s Word.

If you don’t want the fruits of sin; stay out of the devil’s orchard.

Faith in God goodness keeps hope alive.

READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR

"Opening your Bible can be a real eye-opener."

November 98 read:  Luke 14-24, John 1-21, Acts 1-20:2, James 1-5, Galatians 1-6, 1Thessalonians !-5, 2Thessalonians 1-3, 1Corinthians 1-16, 2Corinthians 1-13, Romans 1-4

NOVEMBER POEM

THANK YOU, GOD, FOR EVERYTHING

Thank you, God, for everything

the big things and the small,

For "every good gift comes from God"

the giver of them all

And all too often we accept

without any thanks or praise

The gifts God sends as blessing

each day in many ways,

And so at this THANKSGIVING TIME

we offer up a prayer

To thank you, God, for giving us

a lot more than our share . . .

First thank you for the little things

that often come our way,

The things we take for granted

but don’t mention when we pray,

The unexpected courtesy,

the thoughtful, kindly deed,

A hand reached out to help us

in the time of sudden need . . .

Oh, make us more aware, dear God,

of little daily graces

That come to us with "sweet surprise"

from never-dreamed-of places

Then, thank you for the "MIRACLES"

we are much too blind to see,

And give us new awareness

of our many gifts from Thee,

And help us to remember

that the KEY to LIFE and LIVING

Is to make each prayer a PRAYER of THANKS

and every day THANKSGIVING.

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DECEMBER

Devotion

Bible Questions

Memory Verses

Inspiring Verses

Words For Thought

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Devotion

The spirit lead me to put this devotion out this month please give credit to Dale Robbins and read this article in Christ.

Witnessing: A Matter Of Life Or Death

By Rev. Dale A. Robbins, M.Div.

James 5:20 "Let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of His way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins."

Let’s say that you are out at the lake one-day and you spot a drowning person. What would you do? Would you ignore their desperate condition and turn the other way? Or would you throw them a life preserver? If you are the decent person I imagine that you are, I am confident that you would try to do something to save that poor soul. Similarly, each day you probably come in contact with dozens of people who are drowning without Christ in their life. For them, it’s only a matter of time before they will go down for the last time, unless someone like you, who has a life-preserver, can throw it their way and save their life.

Christ is the Only Answer!

The Bible says that every person who dies without their name written in the book of life will spend all of eternity in the lake of fire. "And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire" (Rev. 20:15). The only way anyone’s name is added to the book of life is by placing their faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord (Rev. 21:27). The Bible says that Jesus is the ONLY way that we can be saved (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). So this means that all those without Christ will be destined to suffer endless torment in the unquenchable flames of Hell forever, and ever, "into the fire that never shall be quenched" (Mark 9:43). God does not want anyone to be lost. "The Lord is... not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). This is why He sent Jesus to become a sacrifice for the world’s sins (John 3:16). However, who is going to tell them about this life-saving news? Who is willing to throw them the life-preserver that can save their life from the horrible consequences of eternity in the lake of fire? "...how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?" (Romans 10:14).

A Serious Responsibility

The responsibility of delivering the life-saving Gospel to the lost has been committed to all believers. That’s right, ALL believers, not just ordained ministers, evangelists, or missionaries. In fact, the Apostle Paul said that the ministry of reconciling people to God has been given to all those who have been born-again, whose old life has passed away, and all things have become new. "...if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor.5:17-18). Christians must understand that this is a very serious responsibility. It is a matter of life or death! The consequences of what we do may determine the eternal destiny of our friends, family, or acquaintances. There are individuals who may spend eternity in Heaven with Christ because we told them about Jesus Christ. And even more sobering, there may be those who suffer eternal torment in the lake of fire FOREVER, simply because we couldn’t find the time or were too "embarrassed" to talk about Jesus! Dear believer, was Jesus "embarrassed" of you when He hung on the cross with blood spurting from every part of His body? Did Jesus have a problem "finding time" to suffer for you, as He dangled for hours, nailed to a brutal, splintery cross? Of course not. And neither is there any excuse for any believer who tries to justify their apathy for the lost! It certainly is not your responsibility to tell the whole world about Christ. But it is indeed your duty to tell "your world," those you live with, who you work with, or your friends and family (Mark 16:15). You are their missionary that God has sent to them, and it’s very possible, you may be the only opportunity that some may ever have, to hear the message that could save their life. And if you decide not to say anything, not to warn them, to do nothing, the Bible says that their blood could be on your hands for eternity (Ezek. 3:18-19). Jesus was not ashamed to suffer and die for us, let us neither be ashamed to share His life-saving message to the lost! That’s all He asks. Just share His message. "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own glory, and in His Father’s, and of the holy angels" (Luke 9:26).

A Four-Step Plan for Effective, Daily Witnessing

(1) Live an honest and Godly life, daily, before your family, friends, and co-workers, as a good witness and testimony of Jesus. Your efforts to share Christ will have little effect unless they are backed up by a godly, wholesome lifestyle.

(2) Memorize or mark verses in your Bible relating to salvation, and equip yourself with tracts, literature, or invitations to Church that you can distribute or leave in conspicuous locations.

(3) Yield your life to the Holy Spirit daily, and pray fervently that the Lord will cause your path to cross with someone whose heart will be open to the message of Christ.

(4) When the opportunity arises in casual conversations, share your testimony of how you found Christ. If you sense their heart is open, or when they continue to ask questions, go further and invite them to pray and to accept Jesus. Invite persons to Church where they can hear more about salvation and how to serve Christ.

Scriptures For Soul-Winning

Our Need For A Savior. Romans 3:22-23, 1 John 1:8-10,Psalm 130:3.

The Consequences without a Savior...Romans 6:23, Isaiah 57:20-21, John 3:18, 36. John 8:24.

God's Promise of Salvation...John 3:16, Romans 5:6-8, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 10:9-10.

Our Assurance of Salvation...John 3:36,John 5:24,1John 5:11-13.

Have blessed month.

In Christ love,

Brother Gerald

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"

DECEMBER Bible Questions

JESUS ASKED

Jesus asked many pointed questions. List the person to whom he asked each question.

1. "If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not how shall ye believek, if I tell you of heavenly things?" John 3:12

2. "Whence shall we by bread that these may eat?" John 6:5

3. "Lovest thou me?" John 21:15

4. "But whom say ye that I am?" Matthew 16:15

5. "Whom seek ye?"John 18:3-5

6. "If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?" John 18: 22-23

7. "But if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?" Matthew 5:46

8. "What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?" Mark 10:46-51

9. "Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?" Matthew 9:28

10. "Believe ye that I am able to do this?" Matthew 9:28

11. "Wilt thou be made whole?" John 5:6-7

DECEMBER Memory Verses

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Mark 13:31

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:26

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I Corinthians 15:57 

DECEMBER Inspiring Verses

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him; . . .. .

2Timothy 2:11

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, . . . .

Philippians 3:20

Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 9:15

"Look," he said, "I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God."

Acts 7:56

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever—

John 14:16

These verses came from NIV

DECEMBER Words for Thought

To trust in God is not a gamble, it’s sure thing.

The most exemplary life is nothing without Christ.

You haven’t really learned the word until you live in it.

All creation is an outstretched finger pointing to God.

God’s law pinpoints our problems; God’s grace provides the solution.

Sin is the disease, Christ is the cure.

True freedom is living in Christ.

Joy comes from the Lord who lives within us, not from what’s happening around us.

When someone does you wrong, do what right -- love him.

Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.

God gives enough grace for whatever we face.

Many leaders have risen to greatness, only Jesus has risen from the grave!

READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR

"Opening your Bible can be a real eye-opener."

December 99 read:  Romans 5-16, Acts 20:3-28, Ephesians 1-6, Philippians 1-4, Colossians 1-4, Colossians 1-4, Hebrews 1-13, Philemon, 1 Peter 1-5, 2 Peter 1-3, 1 Timothy 1-6, 2 Timothy 1-4, Titus 1-3, 1 John 1-5, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation 1-22

DECEMBER Poem

Are You My Friend?

My friend I stand in judgment now,

and feel that you're to blame somehow.

On earth I walked with you day by day,

and never did you point the way.

You knew the Lord in truth and glory,

but never did you tell the story.

My knowledge then was very dim,

you could have led me safe to Him.

So as we lived on this earth,

you never told me of this "second birth."

And now I stand this day condemned,

because you failed to mention Him.

We walked by day and talked by night,

and yet you showed me not the light.

You let me live and love and die,

you knew I'd never live on high!

Yes, I called you my friend for life,

and trusted you in joy and strife.

And yet in coming to the end,

I cannot call you now my friend.

Unknown Author

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