Tag Archives: Devotion

Use the Word as a Weapon

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Mark Shields

In yesterday’s post “Tested by Satin”, Jesus passed the test by recalling the written Word of God as a reply to the temptations of the devil. He remained true to God’s plan and actually used the crisis to make His … Continue reading →

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Tested by Satan

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Mark Shields

Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit after His baptism and in Luke 4:1-15, we read about the temptations faced while in the desert. For forty days He is tempted by the devil. Jesus had nothing to eat during these … Continue reading →

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Look Forward to the Future with Great Excitement

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Mark Shields

We should worship God each day with jubilation and look forward to the future with great excitement. Like looking forward to a celebration such as a marriage ceremony, our future is one to be lived with excitement as we know … Continue reading →

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Jubilation

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

In Revelation 19:6-10, John uses the roar of rushing water and peals of thunder to describe the sound of jubilation. As a body of believers, let us gather each Sunday with this same expression of joy. In this vision of … Continue reading →

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A Part of His Team

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mark Shields

The scene in Revelation 14:1-5 turns to earth and Mount Zion or Jerusalem. The participants are the servants of God (144,000) with the name of the Lamb (Christ) and the Father’s name written on their foreheads. They are with Christ … Continue reading →