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Today's Devotion:
"IMMEDIATE CONTINUAL ACCESS"

Two 5-year-old girls were talking.

One asked, "What is that big cup
your dad keeps putting up to his
mouth?"

The other answered, "Oh! That is
a sippy cup for adults."

____SCRIPTURE_______

Eph 2:18
For through Him we both have
access by one Spirit unto the
Father.
KJV

____THOUGHT_________

When a person surrenders to Christ
as Lord, he/she is "justified freely by
His grace through the redemption
that is IN CHRIST." (Rom. 3:24)

Therefore, those who have received
Christ, can "..come boldly unto the
throne of grace, that we may obtain
mercy, and find grace to help in
time of need." (Heb. 4:16)

When Jesus died on that cross, His
Spirit, God's Spirit, flew through the
temple and SPLIT the veil of
separation!!

And, being "in Christ," we have His
Spirit by Whom we can call on God
at ANY time!

Eph. 2:22 says, "IN WHOM ye also
are builded together for an
habitation of God through the Spirit."

The saved sinner is no longer
estranged from God, but has
become "fellowcitizens with the
saints, and of the household of God!"
(Eph. 2:19)

Christian, you have IMMEDIATE,
CONTINUAL ACCESS to God
THROUGH Christ Jesus!

God is SO GRACIOUS!

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

An excerpt from my commentary on
Philippians 4 --

Vss 6-7
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep
your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Any approach to God in prayer should be coupled with thanksgiving
and supplication (pleading).

The words "Be careful" are taken from the Greek merimnao.
It means to be overanxious.
This does not imply that we should not be concerned about the affairs
in the world, our country or even in our work and personal lives.
What it DOES imply is that we should have such communion with
and confidence in our Lord that we don't resort to hair-pulling worry.

When there seems to be no WAY, rely on the WAYMAKER JESUS!

The RESULT of constant contact with our Lord, and true confidence in
Him guiding our lives, is to have "..the peace of God, which passeth
all understanding."

It was because of these verses, that my heart was at peace when
cancer invaded my body.
I didn't, and still don't, UNDERSTAND why there was such peace;
but it was THERE, and STILL IS there!
I DO know that one reason is channeling thinking in right places.
And, that is what Paul says next.

Vs 8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are
honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsover things are of good report;
if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

When there is trouble in our home, work, country or world, we can
THINK about the things that are GOOD, NOBLE, TRUE.
This aids us in giving thanks to God for His love, mercy and grace.
And, it will aid us in being more confident in Christ and at ease in
our spirit - even in times of extreme difficulty.

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Today's Devotion:
"IMPERFECT DISCIPLES"

Mistakes are part of life.
We forget names, send emails
to the wrong person, or trip over
nothing in front of a crowd.

Our natural reaction is
embarrassment, frustration, or
even self-criticism.

But God invites us to see these
moments differently.

Laughter doesn't mean we
do not care; it means we trust
God more than our pride.

____SCRIPTURE_______

Prov. 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like
a medicine: but a broken spirit
drieth the bones.
KJV

____THOUGHT_________

Jesus probably never tripped over
His sandals, but He understood
human weakness.

He called imperfect disciples,
knowing they would fail.
Peter sank, Thomas doubted, and
yet God still used them.

Our blunders do not define us; they
remind us of our need for grace!

Sometimes, the best response is
to laugh and keep going.

God does not expect perfection,
He looks for TRYING!
If we learn to laugh at ourselves,
we'll find more freedom.

Instead of carrying shame,
we can embrace humility with a
smile, knowing God's grace covers
even our funniest failures.

Our failures shouldn't be a STOP
in the road - just a little BUMP.

Lord, when I am teaching, and I get
my tang tonguelled up; help me to
laugh and keep on going.

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

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Today's Devotion:
"Be INVENTIVE"

Dad answered the door bell.

A man was asking donations for a new
public swimming pool.

Dad said, "Ok. Just a minute."

When he returned, he gave the man a
solo cup filled with water.
___SCRIPTURE____

Mark 2:1-4
1 And again he entered into Capernaum,
after some days; and it was noised that
he was in the house.
2 And straightway many were gathered
together, insomuch that there was no
room to receive them, no,
not so much as about the door: and he
preached the word unto them.
3 And they come unto him, bringing one
sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.
4 And when they could not come nigh
unto him for the press, they uncovered
the roof where he was:
and when they had broken it up, they let
down the bed wherein the sick of the
palsy lay.
KJV

___THOUGHT____

These men considered it a necessity
to get their friend to Jesus.
The door was blocked with people.
The place was packed.

Being INVENTIVE, the men found a
way to get their friend in the house.

These men didn't ask if their friend
would BELIEVE Jesus.
Neither did they balk at the fact he
might REJECT Jesus.
They just brought their friend, and let
HIM decide!

If we genuinely believe Jesus;
If we truly believe people need Jesus;
Then let us be inventive enough to
introduce our friends to Jesus!

Let them believe and receive,
or let them reject.
But, at least find a way to introduce them to Jesus so they can make a decision.

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

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Today's Devotion:
"BE NOT FORGETFUL"

A man entered the sanctuary just as
the pastor began the sermon.

Finally, after 45 minutes of dry
theology, the benediction was
given in formal, rehearsed tone.

A nice lady went to speak to the
stanger who had come in late.
She said, "WELCOME! So glad
you came to visit us. I'm
Gladys Over."

The man looked intently at her and
said, "Lady, I'm glad its over too!"

____SCRIPTURE_______

Heb. 13:2
Be not forgetful to entertain
strangers: for thereby some have
entertained angels unawares.
KJV

____THOUGHT_________

One of the greatest blessings OF
visiting a church is when the members
are very hospitable.

Also, one of the greatest blessings TO
the church is when each member is
very hospitable to strangers who visit.

One of the greatest joys of life is
meeting a stranger who is very
open and joyful.

Also, one of the greatest joys of life is
to BE that stranger who is open and
joyful.

A warm smile and a "thank you for
visiting us, we hope you will come
to visit again," is one of the surest
ways to add new members to the
church.

BE NOT FOREGETFUL, to
entertain others in a manner by
which YOU would like to be
welcomed!

One of the most important people
in the church is the one who is a
"doorkeeper" welcoming people
as they enter.

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

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DAILY DEVOTIONS

Today's Devotion:
"SEEKING VOLUNTEERS"

During the announcments, the pastor
asked for volunteers for visitation.
He said, "The sign-up sheet is in the
foyer."

After the service, the pastor excitedly
went to retrieve the sign-up sheet.

He was met with a blank.

____SCRIPTURE_______

Is 6:8
Also I heard the voice of the Lord,
saying, Whom shall I send, and
who will go for us?
Then said I, Here am I; send me.
KJV

____THOUGHT_________

Sometimes, requesting volunteers
In the church can be met with
yawns, and a sudden interest in
shoewear!

Seems most folk are AFRAID of
visitation evening!

The "what if" questions often
pop up in people's minds, and
distract from the real JOB that
is most important.

God is ALWAYS asking for
volunteers!

Which evening, or Saturday do
YOU  visit with people in your
area?

Notice Isaiah's response to God's
question - "Here am I, send ME!"

Active individual and personal
visitation actually builds
membership!

Do we REALLY want to see the
people in the neighborhood get
to know Jesus as Lord and Savior?

"WHOM shall I SEND, and WHO
will GO for us?"

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

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Just completed:
Commentary on 2Tim., Chapter 1.

https://www.linktojesus.org/devotions/55_2_Timothy/CHAPTER_1.html

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DAILY DEVOTIONS

Today's Devotion:
"CHANGES"

As the universe gets OLDER,
it also gets LARGER.

So do I!
And, that's my excuse!

____SCRIPTURE_______

Is 43:19
Behold, I am doing a new thing;
now it springs forth, do you
not perceive it?
KJV

____THOUGHT_________

The word of God recorded by
Isaiah reflects CHANGES.

That's usually something which
we RESIST!

When change meets resistance,
we usually hear statements like:
"We've never done it this way
BEFORE," or,
"THAT'S not the way we have
traditionally done things."

However, if the church is fulfilling
its Biblical PURPOSE, then the
church will grow LARGER!

And, THAT makes the church NEED
changes!
Holding to tradition can BLIND us!

Sometimes, "sacred cows" just need
a spiritual barbecue!

Admittedly, there are some changes
that do NOT need to be made.

When God created (Heb. bara'), the
universe, He created for CREATING -
conitnuous work!

When God created the CHURCH,
He ALSO created for CREATING.

Matt. 28:18-20 is a
COMMANDING COMMISSION!
GO, TEACH, BAPTIZE, TEACH
AGAIN!

YOU, ME, EVERY CHRISTIAN
should PERCEIVE and EMBRACE
those continuous CHANGES!

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

It is SONday!

Let's go worsilhip the
SON-JESUS; for He is
LIFE, and from Him we
have LIGHT!
(John 1:1-4)

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Today's Devotion:
"MYSTERY REVEALED"

Boy: MOM! You can't keep me in
my room; that's kidnapping!
Mom: So call the police!
Boy: But you took my cell phone!
Mom: EXACTLY!.

SCRIPTURE
Col. 1:26-27
26 Even the mystery which
hath been hid from ages and
from generations, but now is
made manifest to his saints:
27 To whom God would make
known what is the riches of
the glory of this mystery
among the Gentiles; which is
Christ in you, the hope of glory:
KJV
THOUGHT

By His grace, and your surrender
to Him as Lord of your life,
Christ provides you to be "holy and
unblameable and
unreproveable in His sight!"

What a GRACIOUS, MARVELOUS
SAVIOR!!

We cannot negate Rom. 6:23,
which says, "For ALL HAVE
SINNED, and come short of the
glory of God!"

That verse is in the PRESENT
PERFECT tense, meaning we
are ALL sinners ALL the time!
THAT'S why we must CONFESS
our sin EVERY day, and beg
God's forgiveness through what
Christ ACCOMPLISHED for us!

THEN, God can KEEP ON
CLEANSING us!! (1John 1:9)

THIS was the "mystery" that was
"hid from the ages!"

HOWEVER, it is NOW "made
manifest to His saints!"

God wants to "make KNOWN"
all the "riches of the glory of
this mystery among the Gentiles!"

AND, that "mystery" is SHOWN
by "Christ in YOU!"
Christian,YOUR "hope of glory"
can be shared with others!

If you are truly a born-again
Christian, REMEMBER, that God
isWORKING IN you "MIGHTILY!"

REVEAL THE MYSTERY!!

Love ya
Bro Bruce

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Today's Devotion:
"Plant The SEED"
Once I was visiting with a friend of mine who was an Economics Professor in the university I attended. We were in his office, and I noticed the final test key on his desk.
When I looked at it for a few moments, I said, "Hey! These are the same questions you asked us when I was in your class. Aren't you afraid someone will copy and sell the answers?"

He said, "No, not really. You see in Economics, the answers CHANGE!
___SCRIPTURE___
Mark 4:30-32
30 And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
31 It is like a grain of mustard seed , which, when it is sown in the earth, is less than all the seeds that be in the earth:
32 But when it is sown, it groweth up, and becometh greater than all herbs, and shooteth out great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the shadow of it.
KJV
___THOUGHT___

In the Bible, the answers DO NOT change!

The example of the mustard seed is a tremendous example of the truth and power of God's Word.
If one plants a mustard seed, one ALWAYS gets a mustard plant!

There are several varieties of the mustard which begin with a tiny small seed and grow to be a "tree."

Jesus "liken(s)" the kingdom of God to this plant.

Jesus is THE "seed" which produced the kingdom of God's inception in the world.
Within 3and1/2 years from the time He began to preach, Jesus had grown a ministry of people which continued to grow, and has never died.
He is the "seed of truth," and He planted that seed of truth in His disciples.

God's truths never die!

The seed of truth Jesus planted is the "Word of God."
That seed is ALWAYS the same.
When you plant the truth of the WORD, it will always produce truth which endures.

Let's go plant some more seeds!
Let's go plant JESUS!

Love ya,
Bruce

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Today's Devotion:
"BIGGER and BIGGER"

A friend of mine once wrote:
“As I was praying a couple of weeks
ago I thought, My prayer list keeps
getting longer but my God gets
bigger with each one.”

(Thanks Sandra, I needed that!)


___SCRIPTURE__<
Rom 5:1-2
1 Therefore being justified by faith,
we have peace with God through
our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access
by faith into this grace wherein
we stand, and rejoice in hope of
the glory of God.
KJV
___THOUGHT___

PRAISE GOD, it is not by my works
that I am justified!
For my works only show that I
deserve no grace from God.

PRAISE GOD, it is by grace I am
justified through faith in Jesus Christ!
His grace first called me, convicted
me, and compelled me to confess
Jesus as my Lord.
Were it not for His grace, I would
never have heard the call!

PRAISE GOD, by that same grace,
I am KEPT by the power of God!
It is in His grace that I “stand,”
and live!
Therefore, I can “rejoice in hope
of the glory of God!”

PRAISE GOD, by the grace of Christ,
I am continually accepted before
His mercy seat!

Too often, we Christians allow the
things of the world to distract us
from this wonderful grace.

PRAISE GOD, His grace expresses
His love.
And, when we are “in Christ,” we
can NEVER be separated from His
love (Rom. 8:38-39)!

Pray OFTEN!
PRAY More!
And, God keeps getting
BIGGER and BIGGER!

LOVE YA
Bro Bruce

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Today's Devotion:
"The WONDER of CHANGE"

Some people are so BOUND by
earthly desires that they are of
no heavenly USE.

Some people are so BOUND by
heavenly desires that they are
of no earthly USE.

___SCRIPTURE___

2Cor. 3:18
But we all, with open face
beholding as in a glass the
glory of the Lord,
are changed into the same
image from glory to glory,
even as by the
Spirit of the Lord.
KJV

___THOUGHT___

One blessed day, God will change
our bodies and make them like Christ.

For Jesus Himself said, "because I
live, ye shall live also." (John 14:19)

Then, the manner in which He lives
shall also be the manner in which we
live.

What a glorious day that will be!!

For the truly saved, the change is
even beginning today.

As we constantly look toward Christ
our Lord, He first changes our
DESIRES.
And when desires change, then
ACTIONS begin to change.

The WONDER of change in
personal thoughts, speech and
actions is:
"Christ IN YOU, the hope of
GLORY!" (Col. 1:27)

LET Christ WORK the WONDER
of change in YOU!
Then, you can be of HEAVENLY
use, AND be EARTHY used!

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

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Today's Devotion:
"LAUGHING at OLD Things"

Last Saturday I had the joy of
playing in a golf scramble
tournament with a lot of
Christian friends.

I remembered a small LESSON
a golfing friend had taught me:
"WATCH THE GHOST!"

So I shared the lesson with the
other men.

Putting requires lining up with
the contour of the ground and
allowing the putt to follow the
ground to the hole.

To be accurate, one must
CONTINUE to look where the
ball WAS - AFTER you have
putted it.
AND, you will "WATCH the
GHOST!"

That assures a straighter
trajectory to the hole, because
you don't FOLLOW the ball
with your head and shoulders.

___SCRIPTURE___

Ps. 30:4-5
4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye
saints of His, and give thanks
at the remembrance of His
holiness.
5. For his anger endureth but
a moment; in His favour is
life: weeping may endure for
a night, but JOY cometh in
the morning.
KJV

___THOUGHT___

After they TRIED the lesson,
the guys would LAUGH!
It was funny, because they
could actually SEE the "ghost"
of the ball on the ground
AFTER it left!

Life is not all JOY!
We encounter hurt, pain,
sadness, worry, sleepless
nights.

But AFTER the effects of
those things, we can
experience JOY!

God's FAVOR is LIFE!
And, LIFE can be JOY!

Have you ever felt sorrow
like the waves of the ocean
beating relentlessly upon the
beach?

BUT AFTER that sorrow, one
can experience JOY!

HEED the LESSON!

Look back at the OLD things,
and realize God causes the
JOY to come in the MORNING
after!

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce

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Today's Devotion:
"FAILURE should MOTIVATE"

The deputy saw a car driving on
a one-way street the wrong way.

As he pulled the car over, he
noticed a sign on the back
window.
"My child made the honor roll."

_______SCRIPTURE_______

Rom. 3:20
Therefore by the deeds of the
law there shall no flesh be
justified in his sight: for by the
law is the knowledge of sin.
KJV

_______THOUGHT_________

The Old Testament law was
meant to be an educational
system with the primary focus
on motivation to SURRENDER
to God's GRACE!

That was a system that
POINTED sin OUT!

God's design was to
MOTIVATE
people to RELY upon HIM!

EVERY sacrifice pointed to
human FAILURE, yet also
pointed to God's wonderful
FORGIVENESS!

By pointing to the knowledge
of sin, God intended to build
a bridge from man's failure
to dependence upon HIM!

And that is why God came in
the Person of Jesus to DIE
as the ONLY perfect
sacrifice for our sins!
(Rom. 5:8)

The ONLY way to become
righteous in God's sight is to
surrender to Jesus Christ as
LORD of our lives!
HE is the FULFILLMENT of
the law for our sake!

The law is our EDUCATOR
and Jesus is our
GRADUATION!

Let the FAILURES of your
life MOTIVATE you to live
IN CHRIST and FOR Him!

Love ya!
Bro. Bruce