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The Week Ahead

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Mark Shields

Victory starts by having a plan. By accepting God’s plan for us, all we need to do is follow and believe He will provide the power. He will give the upper hand to make what seems impossible possible.

Looking forward to the week ahead, below are some questions for reflection as the journey continues through the book of Mark

Mark 11:1-11 – *What Jewish feast is being observed? In what ways do the disciples act in faith when they follow the instructions given to them by Jesus? What does Jesus do when he gets to Jerusalem?

Mark 11:12-25 – *For what reason does Jesus perpetuate the state in which he finds the fig tree? According to Jesus, what is the purpose of the temple? Why does the action of Jesus within the temple courts bring fear to the priests and scribes? In what ways does Jesus use the fig tree to illustrate prayer?

Below is a link of the index to all previous devotionals so you can go at your own pace or use this as a resource in your own writing.

Index of Devotionals

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*Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God: A Daily Study Guide to the Entire Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1978. Print.

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Hints of Spring

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Mark Shields

Photo Source – Bing Images

I hope it has been a great week for you my friends. In my part of the world, there are beginning to be hints of spring as the days get warmer, flowers begin to bloom, and trees begin to grow leaves.

We’ve had a lot of difficulties recently with winter storms along with the pandemic so spring this year seems to have a more important meaning for us. We live in an imperfect world but as brought out in the post “A Perfect Place”, God has a reward for us beyond what we could imagine.

We need this enthusiasm for new beginnings so we can make our current situation “A Better Place” which was a post shared earlier this week. Keep up with my spiritual journey or check in from time to time as we step ahead through God’s Word.

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Unshakable Kingdom

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Mark Shields

Good qualities originate in God, are implemented with study and prayer, and grow in the heart. They become unseen power that energizes us toward tangible actions.

Step Ahead

The world wants to trust 
 The wisdom of science
 Yet wrong assertions 
 Cause no reliance.

 
 The world believes 
 Money will bless
 Yet it is limitedAnd causes stress.

 
 So reconcile to God
 Through Jesus Christ
 And live for the ONE
 Who died for our life!

 
 For the new kingdom 
 Cannot be shaken
 And those who accept Christ 
 Shall be awakened.

 
 A new creation;
 The past wiped clean
 With access through prayer
 To power unseen.

 
 Poem by Mark Shields – © 03-18-2021
 Inspired by
 “Unshakeable Kingdom”

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A Better Place

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Mark Shields

I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. – Psalm 89:1

Before Bartimaeus was healed from blindness as pointed out in the post “Shout Out to Jesus”, he had faith which gave him joy, eagerness, and enthusiasm because he had confidence in what Jesus could do to get him to a better place in life.

These are the same qualities we need as we strive to get to a better place in life. Each step we take with Jesus by our side gets us closer to where we want to be. Here’s a song that provides inspiration as we step ahead today: Come to the Table by Sidewalk Prophets.

Index of devotionals

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Shout Out To Jesus

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Mark Shields

Like the excitement of planning a vacation destination, reading the Bible can also provide excitement as we daily read scripture and journey through life. Today, we will read in Mark 10:46-52 about Bartimaeus gaining his sight as Jesus and his disciples leave the city of Jericho which is about 15 miles northwest of Jerusalem.

Bartimaeus was blind and was sitting on the side of the road begging as he hears a crowd approaching. When he realizes it is Jesus that would come near him, he became a man of joy, eagerness, and enthusiasm. He shouted out to Jesus “have mercy on me (v. 47)!” Bartimaeus told Jesus he wanted to see and Jesus said, “Go, your faith has healed you.” He immediately received his sight and followed Jesus along the road (v. 52).

God wants the same qualities Bartimaeus demonstrated in all of us. As we go through life, we experience highs and lows. The lows of life make us callous rather than have a vision for the possibilities of the future. Like the blind man, we should shout out enthusiastically, reach out in faith for help, and expect something amazing.

The photo below is my dog Marlee. She is ready each day to get up early for her food. She jumped up on the chair next to the dinner table and this is her way to tell us she was ready to be fed. We also go on walks in the evening and she loves it. She lives for the moment as she listens to the birds and identifies the scents along the walk.

She notices the change of seasons as it cools in the fall and as it warms up in the spring. We should follow God in the same way as we walk through life. We should live for the moment, listen to Him, identify His principles, and notice how the seasons change in the perfect timing of His Creation.

This day with God, let us fix our eyes upon the amazing possibilities of a future with You by our side. Reflecting on the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit at work. Focusing on the unseen, fulfilling a dream, and admitting we need You. In Jesus name we pray today. Amen!