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Accepted

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Mark Shields

No one is perfect; there are mistakes in our past but like the Samaritan woman in today’s passage, Jesus is always willing to accept us for who we are. We are accepted into His arms no matter where we come from or what we’ve done.

Reading John 4:1-26, Jesus was gaining in popularity to the point that He was baptizing more disciples than John. He had to keep moving because the Pharisees were intolerant of the Truth and felt they had to stop Jesus at any cost.

Jesus was tired and this reveals to us that He had the same challenges as we do. He was God in the flesh … fully human who needed food, water, and rest just like we do. He sat down at the well where a Samaritan woman came to draw water. Jesus asked her if she would give Him a drink.

The Samaritan woman had a question for Jesus in verse 19, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans)? Jesus answers her in verse 10, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.”

She was curious and ask Jesus about the correct place of worship (v. 20). Jesus tells her that it is not where a person worships, but who they worship that is important. God is not limited by place and time. He’s everywhere and can be worshiped at any place and at any time (verses 21-24).

The thought for me from today’s passage 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, let us quench that thirst by worshipping in Spirit and in Truth.

This day with you God, we are accepted for who we are. Every life is sacred to You and You made us in Your own image. We all have a common parent in You God. You are not looking for perfect people but those who accept Your mercy through the blood of Jesus shed on the Cross. Amen.

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Thought From Devotional This Day 9-29-2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Mark Shields

A thought from reading 1 Kings 5 is that when God gives a common purpose like He did for Solomon and Hiram, there is a chemistry and consistency that makes each individual better. One is bound to the other which provides endurance, encouragement, and extra strength.

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Spirit Has No Limit

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Mark Shields

For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit. – John 3:34

The thought from “Work Together As One” is that each member of the body of Christ has certain gifts, abilities, and accomplishments that benefit the team with the objective of helping all participate in eternal life. As a Christian, there should not be envy. Each member does their part to encourage or help others do their part for the team. All who accept Jesus will be rewarded because God’s kingdom has abundance, and the Spirit has no limit!

The team under Jesus leadership is like the song Unstoppable by Rascal Flatts says and we just need to dig in. Be made whole again with our faith. Like a river that keeps rolling or the North wind blowing, faith can’t be shaken, and we can take back what’s taken because God’s love for us is unstoppable.

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Work Together As One

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Mark Shields

It takes all kinds to help reach new heights and humility to be a part of a team. We all need a special friend who can help us get to the food for our soul and help us grow. Today we are reading John 3:22-36 and sharing some thoughts to apply our faith at home, work, and in everything we do.

Within today’s passage, John’s disciples questioned the authority of Jesus to baptize. John explains that he was sent ahead of Jesus but that Jesus is the Messiah. Then he explains that his relationship with Jesus is like a friend who attends the bridegroom. Jesus must become greater and he must become less (v. 30).

The thought today is that each member of the body of Christ has certain gifts, abilities, and accomplishments that benefit the team with the objective of helping people participate in eternal life. As a Christian, there should not be envy. Each does their part to encourage others to do their part for the team. All who accept Jesus will be rewarded because God’s kingdom has abundance, and the Spirit has no limit!

This day Lord, we are thankful that we have help from each other to get to food for the soul. We all need a special friend to help grow in our faith. We are never alone and work together as one now and forever with humility to reach new heights. Amen.

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Powerful Force

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Mark Shields

The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. – John 3:8

Brought out in “Beacon of Light” is that the Spirit works in you to be a powerful force and through your decision rather than the condition of the world, you can receive the power to accomplish God’s plan for you to testify about the Light.

The circumstances of the world make it seem like a desert at times but like in the song Build a Boat by Colton Dixon, you are not controlled by circumstances but by building something out of nothing with one decision. The decision of accepting Jesus in your heart! Like the wind in your sails, the power of the Spirit will take you along the Way to new places never imagined before.