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January 4 & 5, 2025 – Guard Your Heart

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Guard Your Heart 

January 4 & 5, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    We put up fences to guard our yard from outsiders and to guard others from our pets. We build large buildings with locks to protect our belongings. We put our money in safe places like a bank or a vault. Why, because all of these things are of value to us. However, how do we guard our hearts?

     In Proverbs, we are told to keep or guard our hearts because it is where all of life stems from. How do we do that? The verses that follow this one in chapter 4 of Proverbs help us with this idea.

    Verse 24 says to put away a “forward mouth,” and “perverse lips.” To be froward is to be crooked or departing from what is right. Do you want to guard your heart? Keep your conversations and your mind on what is right. Do not get sidetracked into thinking about things that are sinful and wicked. Proverbs 23:7 says, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” God wants our minds focused on what is right so our mouths will say what is right. Be careful not to be mean to others as we may hurt them deeply with our words.

    Verses 25-26 say to keep your eyes on the path before you. Keep focused on what really matters. The eyes are a great tool that God has blessed us with. Nevertheless, Satan likes to use them to bring temptations our way. It happened to Eve. It happened to David with Bathsheba. Do not let Satan drag you off course.

    Vs 27 says to keep on keeping on. Do not let the world entice you. Guarding our heart will help us in our talk and our walk with Him.   
  

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Matt. 6:33-34 tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and not to be too concerned about tomorrow because as you well know, there will be plenty to deal with tomorrow already. So, plan ahead, but do not worry about it until you get there. Keep walking the path set forth for today and let God guide you in your walk.

Where will God guide your steps today?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 4, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)
 Genesis 7-9 / Psalm 4-5 / Proverbs 4 / Matthew 6-7

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Genesis 9-11  /  Matthew 4

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

    There will not be a Daily Devotion sent out on Sundays. Instead, we encourage you to attend your church and listen intently to what God has prepared in the heart of your Pastor. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then when you get home re-read those passages for today’s reading. God has given to your Pastor exactly what He desires for you on that day.  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 5, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

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 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12

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January 3, 2025 – Love Gives…

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Love Gives…

January 3, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Matthew 5:43-44 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:  

    Society today is so much, “give me” oriented. It is like saying, “if I will give you my love, then what’s in it for me?” But this is not true love. Real love is someone showing adoration and compassion for something or someone else. If you really love something or someone you should not be looking for what you get, but how can I give. When you came to Jesus, you loved Him because He first loved you. How did you know that He loved you? You knew because He gave of Himself for you when you had nothing to give back that was equal to the value of what He gave. He also knew you would never be able to give Him anything that could repay what He had done at Calvary. Still, He loved you enough to do it anyway.

    So now, because of His love for you, you naturally want to do something for Him. Why, because you love Him and that is what love is really about. Love is about giving. Not giving to see what more you might get, but giving because you have already received His most valuable gift available, His love. John 3:16 says, “God so loved the world that He GAVE…”

    In our passage in Matthew today we are told we are even to love our enemies. How do you love an enemy? GIVE. Give them some time to get to know you. Give them the most precious thing you have, Jesus. Bless them, do well for them, and pray for them.   

  

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    If love is really giving, then how can you show your love today to your spouse, children, or friends? I guess the real question is what you might give to them to show them your love. Not because you will get, just because. Oh, by the way… When you give love unselfishly as God does, watch out… that love always seems to come back at you through the ones you love. Maybe that is what God had in mind! What do you think?

How might you show God’s Love through you by giving today?”

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 3, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)
Genesis 5-6  /  Psalm 3  /  Proverbs 3  /  Matthew 5

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Genesis 6-8  /  Matthew 3

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 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12

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January 2, 2025 – News Worth Reading…

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News Worth Reading…

January 2, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 2:10-11 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

    Television, Radio, Internet, and the Daily Newspaper all claim they have the most accurate coverage of what is happening. They even tell you that being informed is your right. This right to know everything is often declared as part of the Freedom of Information Act or our Freedom of Free Speech. Our Constitutional Rights are something Americans have fought hard for over the years. Now technology has allowed us to know what is happening within moments of its occurrence. Sometimes the news we get does indeed help, but often it really makes little difference in our lives at all. It is generally useless information that changes nothing in our daily lives, and sometimes it is incorrect information at that.

    I do however know where there is information that will influence your day today, and it is always accurate. In our verses in Proverbs today we are told when wisdom enters into our heart, and knowledge is something that pleases our inner soul, then we will be able to decide correctly for ourselves what is right and what is wrong. These verses also tell us that by having the wisdom only God can share and being confident that this information is always 100% correct, it will keep you all the days of your life.   
  

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    OK, now you want to know all of what God says, and you want to know everything today. Well, I am sorry, but unless you can read all of God’s Word today and absorb all of what you read, you probably cannot know it all today. However, you can know this, if you know Jesus as your Saviour, the Holy Spirit who resides in you knows the whole book from front to back. If you will allow Him, He will guide you in the paths of righteousness. This does not get you off the hook of reading God’s Word. The Bible and its wisdom are what the Holy Spirit will use to guide you. So read some, believe it all, ask God for direction, and walk in the Lord. Now finally, there really is some news worth reading.

How will absorb God’s Good News today?”

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 2, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)
  Genesis 3-4  /  Psalm 2  /  Proverbs 2  /  Matthew 3-4,2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Genesis 3-5  / Matthew 2

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                …and the Word of God into people.”
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 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12
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January 1, 2025 – A New Way, A New Walk, A New World…

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A New Way, A New Walk,
A New World…

January 1, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD:

     We have awakened today in the beginning of a new year. New opportunities seem just around the corner. New goals get set every year at this time. Plans for a better way, a new walk, a new world, seem ever so possible today with the fresh beginning of a brand-new year. The truth is that new walk, new world, and new way are available any day. All we need to do is turn to Christ and we can realize the same feeling of beginning again any day of the year.

    In the very first chapter of the book of Psalms, we see just how this is possible. It tells us not to listen to those negative people who tell you, “You’ll never change.” Look them in the eye and tell them, “You are so right; I cannot change on my own, but with the help of God and the Holy Spirit who resides in me, all things are possible.” With God doing the changing and not we ourselves, everyone can be changed for the better. Walk not in the negative council of this ungodly world which scorns everything you try to do for God. Make the Bible your delight. Find in it the truths to stand against Satan and the world. This Bible says in Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”   
  

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     Now the rest is up to you… Whom are you going to believe today? The world who says you cannot, you will not, and you do not stand a chance? Or will you believe God who plainly has said if you delight in His Word and meditate on it then you can, you will and you have every chance for life to be better. In other words, think on the good things He has for you. Believe what His Word says is true. Then God says ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE. So, who are you going to believe, God, or man? What a great day today can be when you know who God is. When you know He is on your side, by your side, and even inside you at every turn today. A New Way, a New Walk and in a New World is just outside your door. Enjoy your walk with God today.

Who are you going to believe,
a “you can’t world, or a “We Can God?”

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  JANUARY 01, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)
  Genesis 1,2  /  Psalm 1  /  Proverbs 1  /  Matthew 1,2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  Genesis 1-2  /  Matthew 1

 Living In His Word Ministries
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 Evangelist, Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and President
 Hebrews 2:12

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INTRO INTO 2025

DECEMBER 31, 2024
KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

    First of all, let me say, “THANK YOU,” for joining us this year, or for some of you long time subscribers, for remaining with us for this year for “Keywords In God’s Word” Devotional. We pray these daily devotions will help you in your walk with the Lord.

    These Devotions from key verses taken from daily bible reading throughout the Bible. You will soon find all the scriptures used are from the King James Bible. The author, Dr. Franklin J. Senters, has read and studied this version of scripture for many years and is completely comfortable in his belief that the KJV is the most accurate English translation of God’s Word. While some of the words used may seem archaic in nature, if studied and read in context they portray the clearest English interpretation of the original manuscripts. In “Keywords In God’s Word” Devotions we will do our best to help you understand the principles and application of these verses.

In Our verse above it says;

  “Every word of God is pure,” That means they are all correct, the truth, and important. When I was a young boy my mother told me, “Read all the words of the Bible when you read it. All the thee’s, thou’s, and every word in between are written to help you.” I have never forgotten those wise words. While we could never cover all the concepts of God’s Word in one year, we have selected many Key verses to help guide us through life. 

     If you would please allow me to take a couple of days to introduce to you the thought behind the design of “Keywords In God’s Word”. The actual devotions will begin Friday January 1st.

WE BEGIN TOMORROW:

BIBLE READING LAYOUT FOR 2025:

   “Keywords In God’s Word” will provide a Devotion online and in many e-mail boxes Monday thru Saturday each week throughout 2025. Every week with the exception of the first week of the year we have created devotions to begin on Monday and conclude on Sunday. We have dated every devotion so you can simply find today’s date and begin there.

    At the bottom of each Daily Devotion you will find two reading outlines. The first one is called “THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING.”  By following this daily Suggested Reading Schedule you will have read through the Old Testament Once, The New Testament and Psalms twice, and the book of Proverbs twelve times in a year. You may also enjoy that in reading the New Testament the books and chapters are not all in the order we find them in our Bible. The reading style may be different and much to your surprise very enjoyable. 

     For many of you that is more than you will find time to read. Therefore we have also included our, “THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY.” This is a daily reading Monday through Saturday, leaving Sunday open. There is a simple reason for this. We want you to read and study whatever the Lord has laid on your Pastors heart for that week. Whatever his text is for the morning and evening service was given to him by God for your specific needs. The principal for this is found in Act 17:10 & 11.

Acts 17:10-11 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

    Those who were from Berea had a good practice that we might do well to follow. The Bible even says they were more noble for doing so. The practice we encourage is to listen intently to the preaching of God’s Word, then let it soak in even more by re-reading the text, and examining what God was saying there. Reading a chapter before and after the text will help. However you decide to do this, we hope you might let this become a habit in your life, examining what God wants to share with your life week by week.

READING FOR REWARD

     Each Daily Devotion will begin with Title, and a date. Followed by a “KEY FROM GOD’S WORD,” which is a Key Scripture verse for that day, normally taken from that days ACCELERATED READING SCHEDULE at the bottom of the page. This will then be followed by something we like to call a, “THOUGHT ON GOD’S WORD.” This is a short commentary by Dr. Senters of his thoughts about the Key Scripture for the day. 

   The final section is called; “CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY.” This section is a short thought reflecting on that day’s topic which you can carry in your heart throughout the day. It is often hard to remember all we read. Yet, a simple overview, or thought can often be remembered, that we might meditate on during the day. As mentioned above in today’s verse, in the book of Joshua, we are told:

Joshua 1:8
 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. 

    While the words written by the author are not the inspired words of God, the desire is that the thoughts he shares may help you remember what God has said in that days passage.

GOODBYE 2024 – HELLO 2025

Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

    Forgetting our past, let’s enjoy our present. Let’s welcome the New Year 2025. The Word of God is still available today, and in some ways like never before. The truths contained in the pages of our Bible are still as true today as they were a year, ten years, a thousand years ago. In fact, they predicted we would have times of trials and tribulations.

John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 

    If you are a Christian and reading this, it is apparent that Christ has not returned for His church. Therefore if He tarries through this day we will welcome the New Year 2025. I truly believe that in Christ, no matter what comes we can make this next year of our life fantastic and enjoyable.

    Plan in 2025 to do something for the future and future generation so that the future generation can have something and someone to look forward to. Let us just say, ”Goodbye Bye 2024 Welcome 2025.” As we plan to share Christ in some way with someone. He is our only future, real future for any and all who will believe in Him. Learn how to personally share your faith. Find a good Bible Tract and begin to hand them out. Begin now inviting people to your church services. Then call them up or meet with them following to see how they liked it. God can use you in 2025 to make this the best year to come.  

       We can not change what is past. However we can have a brighter view on tomorrow. Just before the book of the Revelation of John, the book of Jude has a great reminder for those looking for, and waiting on Jesus to return. It says…

Jude 1:20-25 (KJV)
20  But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21  Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22  And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23  And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24  Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
25  To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

FINAL THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

     We hope you enjoy this Living In His Word Devotional,“Keywords In God’s Word” over the next year . May God richly bless you day by day as you allow Him to speak into your hearts.

     Our desire, and Ministry motto stated above in our banner has always been to,
                                     “Get People into the Word Of God…
                                                  …And The Word Of God Into People.”

 Living In His Word Ministries
   “Getting people into the Word of God…
     …and the Word of God into people.”
                    Romans 10:17

 Dr. Franklin J. Senters Th.D.
 Founder and Executive Director
 Hebrews 2:12
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