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Is Your Word Your Bond?
March 20, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Numbers 30:2
If a man vow a vow unto the LORD, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his mouth.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

    When I was young, I would hear the statement, “A Man’s Word Is His Bond.” You do not hear that statement so much anymore. Possibly the reason we do not hear it is because people do not practice it too often. Everything now seems to have to be written on paper, signed by an army, and backed by the government before we believe it to be true. Even people getting married today begin their marriage with a lack of trust in one another or their bond of marriage. Engaged couples create pre-marital contracts in case the marriage fails. What a sad way to begin a life together, which is supposed to be one of trust and a bond of two becoming one. Instead, the marriage begins with a statement of distrust in a written contract of how later to dissolve the relationship.

    Why is it important to God that our word is final, and a promise is to be carried out? Well, it goes back to Genesis where God stated that we are created in His image. You see, God wants us to be as much like Him as possible. One of the most wonderful characteristics is, “God Never Lies.” His Word is final, and His Word is true. Always.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    As we begin to make promises today for the future, we should just stop and think for one moment, are we “SURE WE CAN DO WHAT WE SAY WE WILL DO?” This may seem easy, but keeping all of our, “off-the-cuff promises,” may present all of us with a task that is challenging from time to time. Every time we promise to pray for someone, do we? Or, if we tell God that if He answers a prayer, we will do something for Him. Then He does His part, and we do not. Making promises is easy. Keeping them is sometimes a challenge. However, to do so, to be an honest trustworthy person, makes us more like Christ. 

Is your word your bond?

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:  March 20, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Numbers 29, 30 – Psalm 71:1-16
Proverbs 20 – John 19

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Deuteronomy 4-5 – Mark 16

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Peek-A-Boo…I See You

March 17, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalms 69:5
O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

    I read a humorous story about a female skier named Picabo Street, (pronounced Peek-A-Boo Street). This famous Olympic skier, Picabo Street, is apparently not just an athlete, it is also said that she is a nurse. The report went on to say she was working in the Intensive Care Unit of a Metropolitan Hospital, however, she was not permitted to answer the telephone. It was said that it simply caused too much confusion when she would answer the hospital phone and say, “Picabo, ICU.”

    Well, I am not sure if the story is true or not, but I found it to be a bit funny. What is not funny is that so many Christians today feel they can play a real game of Peek-a-boo with God. Thinking somehow that sometimes God does not see them or maybe He is too busy to notice them for just a little while. It seems odd to me that we might wish to hide from God on one day, but the very next day when trouble comes knocking at our door we are crying out, “Oh God, can’t you see what is happening?” Well, the good news for us is God always sees what is happening. The sad news is He does not always enjoy what He sees.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    As we go through the day today, we should try to remember that God is always vigilant. He is watching over His loved children every moment of every day. Let’s keep Him in our mind, as He keeps us in His.

What might you do today to remind yourself
that God is ever present?

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:  March 17, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Numbers 22-24 – Psalm 69:1-15
Proverbs 16-17 – John 14, 15

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Numbers 34-36 – Mark 14:43-72

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Want To See A Miracle?

March 15 & 16, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

John 12:37
But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

    When you are sharing about Christ, occasionally people will ask you things like, “If God is real, how is it He does not do this or that?” They want to see with their own eyes our God do something. What these people are asking is, “Can I see a miracle?” The answer is a resounding, “YES.”

    There is the miracle of this planet staying in orbit over all these many years. There is the marvel that not one person ever has just been flung off into outer space as the earth spins round and round. There is the miracle of a baby being born and growing into a man or woman without science or anybody telling it how. The body just grows as God designed it to. There is the miracle of love in a world that promotes hate, violence, and death. However, if they really want to see the greatest miracle of all, ask them to fully trust in Jesus for what He already did on the cross of Calvary and what He is doing for them today in Heaven. Once they give themselves to God fully, they will witness the greatest miracle of all. It is the miracle of a changed heart. A life that was bound for Hell now has a home in Heaven. A life once filled with confusion and doubt is now filled with anticipations and expectations. What greater miracle could anyone ask for?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    I guess the second-best miracle I can think of today, is that God would use someone like you and I to carry this all-important life-changing message of salvation to someone who is lost in their sin. However, just as it was in Jesus’ days on earth, miracles do not really convince people. Even then, they would follow Him for the show, not out of true love. Still, God allows you and I, who were once lost just as they are, to carry this very precious and special message to them. Handle it with care as you share your faith in Christ. However, be sure to share your faith. That is why we are still here. To be seen by a lost world as God’s living miracles.

Who might you share a miracle with this week?

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:  March 15, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
Numbers 19-21 – Psalm 68
Proverbs 15 – John 12-13

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Numbers 32-33 – Mark 14:17-42

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:  March 16, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

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

THE NEW DEVOTIONAL BOOK
“KEYWORDS IN GOD’S WORD”
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