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Gloomy Outlook Lifted

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Mark Shields

Quoting Billy Graham, “I have good news! God knows you and takes active concern in your life. God thinks you are so bright and special that Christ was sent to die for you.”

Reading today in John 14:22-31, Judas (not Judas Iscariot) ask the question, “Why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?” Jesus answers that question by explaining that he will show himself only to those who love him. The difference between someone who loves Jesus and someone who does not is that those who love Jesus will follow his teaching.

Evidence of love is obedience and Jesus demonstrated His love on the Cross. Jesus went away to be with the Father but sent the Advocate, the Holy Spirit to continue to teach, help, and counsel. Holy Spirit would give confidence, courage, and peace of mind to carry out their purpose.

In current times, Holy Spirit is here with us and our mood is always lifted by the positive affirmation God gives us through His Son. We experience the blessings from Holy Spirit in in our daily living because of Jesus’ love and we gain momentum from the victory provided by our Savior. Let us accept this love, write it in our heart, and let it shine bright for others to see.

Father God, You are always here when we need You most. Because of Jesus, we are given a helper to be with us forever. There is peace even if afraid, discouraged, or tempted. The gloomy outlook has lifted because the paradigm shifted when Jesus gave His life on the cross. There is a bright future because Jesus loves us. New life now, into the future, and forever more … in Jesus’ name we pray, amen.

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Advocate

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus tells His disciples, “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.” – John 14:15-16

As explained in “Treasure Beyond Measure Forever”, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. He says to believe in Him to acquire the Holy Spirit. Then, those who believe can be a network to share with everyone this power beyond comprehension from heaven. It’s the power source that brings devotion and joy to facilitate the achievement of amazing accomplishments that glorify the Father.

This day with God, we are unified by Holy Spirit with faith in the assurance of getting somewhere today. Finding a solution to a problem, exploring a new concept, or experimenting with the latest technology. As in the song “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” by Katy Nichole, we pray for each other for a breakthrough today.

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Treasure Beyond Measure Forever

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Mark Shields

This day, we continue to take in God’s Word. To grow rich in grace through Christ the Son and seek to pass on this abundant blessing to others in order to increase the value of this spiritual treasure until it is beyond measure. Nothing is able to compare to what Holy Spirit can do in the souls of believers.

In reading John 14:12-21, Jesus makes some promises saying those who believe in Him will do even greater works than He has done because He will be with the Father asking the Father to give them access to an advocate … the Holy Spirit of Truth to help and be with them forever (verses 16-17). They can ask for anything and Jesus will make it happen.

So, Jesus says to believe in Him to acquire the Holy Spirit. Then, those who believe can be a network to share with everyone this power beyond comprehension from heaven. It’s the power source that brings devotion and joy to facilitate achieving amazing accomplishments that glorify the Father.

Father God, the currency of Your kingdom is grace which increases in value day by day. This spiritual treasure in the souls of each believer has much more value than gold or silver. It grows in value as it becomes more plentiful in the hearts and minds of Your people. We walk by faith as we go before we know and believe before we receive in Jesus’ name, amen.

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Thought From Devotional 02-09-2024

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Mark Shields

The main take away from 1 Kings 18 is that Elijah didn’t hide from those against him. He took risk, overcame obstacles, and let nothing stop him. Those working for the Lord have a great advantage with the power that works within to help break world records in sports or make new discoveries in technology or science. Those who worship the ONE true God work together on God’s team finding a way to make amazing feats happen.

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Clear and Bright

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Mark Shields

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” – John 14:6

The takeaway from “One in Christ” is that our most precious and valued possession; our greatest power is all found in the person of Jesus. Knowing what Jesus taught should be our number one priority. If we know Jesus, we know the Father so let us work hard to keep the number one priority our number one.

If we are one in Christ, things are not cloudy at all, so be lifted up by the song Clear Skies by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. Like the song says, see clear skies and praise the Father for sending the Light so the way forward is clear and bright.