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Living Water

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Mark Shields

Water, living water, and the Spirit satisfies thirst. Water meets our physical need, but the river of living water mentioned by Jesus in John 7:37-52 is like grace that keeps flowing to replenish the soul. The living water or Holy Spirit is available to flow from within for all who believe in Jesus (v. 38).

Nicodemus believed Jesus was from God because he saw Him perform signs and wonders. He was a Pharisee who was a member of the Jewish ruling council, In John 3, Jesus taught him about being born again or being born of water and Spirit (v5).

The takeaway for us today is that believing in Jesus gives us living water or the Holy Spirit flowing within to make possible stress-free composure and inner peace in the present. We can more than just cope with difficulties in the present because there is hope for the future. We are guaranteed life eternal with physical, mental, and spiritual health beyond what could be imagined.

Today’s photo is the Guadalupe River near Gruene Texas.

God’s grace flows like a stream of water that keeps flowing and flowing. Ask in prayer that grace flows internally into your heart as the Spirit moves to naturally produce the fruits of the Spirit which grow into activities that benefit your life at work, at home, and the lives of those around you.

The Spirit works inside to be a powerful force and through the decision to accept Jesus as Savior, we receive God’s plan for us and want others to know this plan.

This day with You Lord, like Nicodemus, we want this water that replenishes our thirst forever. Meet us where we are today to set us free in Spirit and in Truth that keeps on bringing this living water. There is stress free composure and inner peace as we hear the stream of grace keep flowing and flowing from where You are to where we are today. In Your name we pray, amen.

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Thought From Devotional This Day 11-17-2023

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Mark Shields

A lesson from 1 Kings 11:1-8 is Solomon’s spiritual decline. He had strengths of wisdom and wealth during the first part of his reign, but his major weakness was the alliances he made with nations that served idols. He was not devoted totally to the ONE true God because his wives turned his heart to their gods (v. 2). Because of his lack of focus, his kingdom was filled with disorder and future generations would see the kingdom be torn apart.

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Steps Directed by the Lord

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Mark Shields

A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24

The takeaway from “Pray for the Way” is to discover the meaning of what we read, see, or hear. It’s important to gather all the knowledge or information that can be collected. Then, ask questions, reflect, and listen for instructions during your prayer time. Prayer is your greatest power as you ask God for direction.

So this day, if you see darkness ahead or can’t figure out something, do as the song Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle says. Look up to the Lord for direction.

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Pray for the Way

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Mark Shields

*A guy is on his way home from work. His wife calls him and tells him to be careful because she saw on the news that some lunatic was driving the wrong way on the interstate. He says it’s worse than that … There are hundreds of them.

In reading John 7:25-36, there was confusion and misunderstanding about the right Way. They knew where Jesus was from and believed they would not know where the Messiah was from (v. 27). Some said that Jesus was a good man, but others said that He was a deceiver, so many desired to kill Jesus at this time. They were unsuccessful because His hour had not yet come (v. 30).

The chief priests and Pharisees sent temple guards to arrest Him (v. 32). Jesus said that He would be with them for a short time and then would go to the one who sent Him. He said they would look for Him but would not be able to come where He is. They misunderstood because they thought Jesus meant He would go to another place in this physical world instead of alongside the Father in heaven.

Today’s passage gives us a good lesson in the need to discover the true meaning of what we read, see, or hear. It’s important to gather all the knowledge or information that can be collected. Then, ask questions, reflect, and listen for instructions during our prayer time. Prayer is our greatest power as we ask God for direction.

This day God, You have given us a roadmap to knowing the Truth. We have guidelines to our living found in Your Word. Today, we pray for the Way as we step ahead on the road towards fullness of life. Knowing where we are going is so important. Jesus is the Truth who sets us free to liberty and victory. The Way of Jesus gives us direction for each step as we cross the bridge into eternity. We trust in the Holy Spirit for directions to lead us along life’s journey to the places where we need to be for it is in Jesus’ name we pray, amen.

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Common Thread

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Mark Shields

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Jesus said, “Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” – John 7:24

Noted in “Follow The Example” is that Jesus sees worth in all people, their strengths, and their potential. With forgiveness and letting go of what’s bitter, we amazingly can start to get how much Jesus loves all people. He’s given an example and it’s up to us to follow.

Take inspiration from The American Face by The Isaacs and see from Jesus’ point of view that there is great worth in all people because of the great potential that the Creator has blessed each person with.

The hope is that the common parent in our creator and Jesus our common thread brings us together and heals a nation. Individuals and churches may differ in convictions or practice but there is one common thread that binds us; the power of Christ in what we believe and how we live.