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See An Increase

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Mark Shields

*Why is the beach so confident? It’s 100% shore. This day with God, we can be sure of an increase in joy and peace. An increase in God’s blessings for today and every day going forward.

Sometimes there are amazing signs of God right in front of us, yet the busyness of this world and the challenges of day to day living keep many from seeing. Reading today in John 4:43-54, this was happening to Jesus as He points out in verse 45 that a prophet has no honor in his own country.

On the other hand, Jesus had an increase of followers from the Galileans who seemed to be amazed at what He was doing so Jesus went to Galilee to follow-up with those he had met at the wedding feast. The Galileans welcomed Jesus because they had seen the first sign that Jesus was the Messiah when He had changed water into wine. Their interest in Jesus had been sparked and their faith had increased.

A we continue reading today’s passage, a wealthy royal official had a son who was sick with a fever and near death. The man had wealth, but his wealth could not buy health. When he heard that Jesus was near, he set out to ask Jesus to heal his son. He begged Jesus to come with him to see his son, but Jesus said “Go, your son will live (v. 50).”

The official did as Jesus said and before he got back home, a servant met along the way to tell him that his son was better. He inquired as to when his son got better, and it was the exact moment in time that Jesus had told him his son would live (v. 52).

This second sign from Jesus … healing the nobleman’s (royal officer’s) son shows us that the power of Jesus was not limited by space. This world put’s a heavy weight on our shoulders and we feel at times that there is no hope, but because of Jesus there is more power than we can image, so lean on Jesus to help solve the issues faced.

The wealthy official could not heal his son just as there are issues we face in which we can’t solve on our own, but God’s plan for us is going to bring spiritual healing and restoration. Every detail is being worked out and we are predestined for a joyful ending.

Going to God in prayer and asking for help will examine the basis of our faith. Like the official in today’s passage, we can take God at his word; go on our way today knowing that things will work out the way they should and be satisfied with the results.

With You Lord, there is only increase and no decrease. Inch by inch, everything is a cinch because of our confidence in You. We trust in Your plan for abundant faith, abundant joy, and abundant peace because with You there will be blessings beyond measure. We lean on You Lord and know the outcome is in Your hands. Every detail is being worked out and we are predestined for a joyful end. Amen.

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Thought From Devotional This Day 10-06-2023

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Mark Shields

The important project of building the temple to God was recorded in 1 Kings 6-7. For every important project, it’s important to have a plan, find helpers with certain skills, and get started; paying attention to the details and being patient but persistent until it’s finished. This day with God, let’s start building our life like Solomon built the temple.

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Blessed with the Crown of Life

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Mark Shields

Shared in “Food for the Soul Benefits All” is that a person who shares the Word with others is like a farmer that sows seeds and after these seeds take root in the heart of believers, there is a harvest to reap. There is a reward for knowing that the hard work pays off, that people are fed food for the soul, and that this produces benefits for all. The blessings consist of a future with provision, purpose, peace, and the crown of life. A perfect place for us that is beyond what could be imagined!

Take in the lyrics of today’s song I Can Only Imagine By MercyMe and be blessed. Imagine being surrounded by His glory and think of all you will be able to do. Standing in His presence forever worshiping!

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Food for the Soul Benefits All

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Mark Shields

This day with God will be amazing because we have the opportunity to sow seeds for the soul. Because of modern technology, readers around the world have access so that God’s Word can take root and grow into a plentiful harvest.

Today’s passage is about sowing and reaping. Reading John 4:27-42, Jesus said He gets food to eat that they didn’t know about (v. 32). He feeds off of the passion for doing the will of God. The sower and the reaper can rejoice together in the harvest for they worked hard together and there is a reward for this hard work in knowing that people are fed.

A person that shares the Word with others is like a farmer that sows seeds and after these seeds take root in the heart of believers, there is a harvest to reap. There is a reward for knowing that the hard work pays off, that people are fed food for the soul, and that this produces benefits for all. The blessings consist of a future with provision, purpose, peace, and the crown of life. A perfect place for us that is beyond what could be imagined!

Further in today’s passage, we note that the Samaritan’s believed in Jesus because of the testimony of the Samaritan woman. Her peace, hope, and enthusiasm made them curious. Then after Jesus stayed with them to share more, they began to receive blessings from His teaching and even more became believers.

With the Internet today, the opportunity to sow seeds in many places is available. Once these seeds take root in hearts, local churches can reap the harvest. The sower and the reaper can rejoice together in the harvest for they work hard together and there is a reward for this hard work in harvesting a crop for eternal life.

This day with God, there are blessings all around, the sunrise, sunset, mountains, meadows, and seas. These reward our life but the greatest reward is planting seeds of God’s Word into hearts to benefit souls. The blessings consist of a future with provision, purpose, peace, and a perfect place for all that is beyond what could be imagined. Thank you God for Jesus who gives us the crown of life. Amen.

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Worship in Spirit and Truth

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Mark Shields

Jesus replied to the woman at the well, “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” – John 4:23-24

From the post “Accepted”, one thought is that people are not drawn to religion but to excitement for what Jesus has done for us and what He will do for us in the future. The important thing to know is that Jesus can satisfy our basic need which is experiencing the fullness of life. The blessings consist of a future with provision, purpose, peace, and a perfect place for us that is beyond what could be imagined.

This day with God, quench that thirst with the rhythm and harmony of the song V oice Of Truth by Casting Crowns. May today’s lyrics find their way into the inward places of your soul to shape your heart and mind much different than how the world would like to.

Make the lyrics a part of your day today. Some of the lyrics go, “the way they keep on telling me time and time again. “Boy, you’ll never win!” The Good News is that the voice of Truth tells me a different story.