Afleveringen
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Our home has several crawl spaces that are accessible on the second floor. Small doors open to a secret world kids love to explore. As adults, we know these spaces as the attic. Our grandchildren are ready to crawl and walk through this secret world without reservation. In fact, one of our grandsons said, âGrandpa, you live in a castle!â
As for me, I enter these spaces cautiously. For some reason, I donât trust the plywood and massive joists to hold me up. I envision falling through to the floor below. My fear is unfounded, but real.
All my grandchildren are less fearful that I am! Theyâll play in the attic with no reservation at all while Iâm afraid to go in. Howâs that for being humbled?
In my walk with God, I wish I had the faith of a five-year-old. Today, we'll explore how we can!
KEY VERSE:
Revelation 1:8 (NIV)
âI am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almightyâ
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Have you ever wished you could have the faith of Paul? Moses? Noah? Or some other Bible great?
Itâs only natural to compare ourselves to someone else, even when it comes to our spiritual life. That someone may be one of your Christian friends. Or it could be a person youâve never met but youâve put on a pedestal. Let's take a different look at this in today's audio devotional.KEY PASSAGE:
Hebrews 11:24-29
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaohâs daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the kingâs anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Faith is our theme this week, and we all have a unique faith story. After an experience that would change my destiny, I walked through the front door and stood in our living room. An hour earlier, I had heard the Gospel for the first time at a tiny church in Upstate New York. Seated on the couch, my parents asked me how the meeting went. I blurted out, âI was born again!â You should have seen the puzzled looks on their faces.
I hardly knew what it meant to be born again, but thatâs how my journey of faith began nearly five decades ago as a high school junior.Let's explore our faith story today.
KEY PASSAGE:
John 3:5-8
Jesus answered, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, âYou must be born again.â 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.
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By God's grace, we can win the war against temptation. But it must be on God's terms. We'll explore that today.
Key Passage: "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you donât fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry" (1 Corinthians 10:12-14).
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Today, we retreat into one of Paul's most inspiring statements -- and see how we can make it our own.
Key Verse: "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me" (Galatians 2:20).
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Assuring words for you today when life has you in its hold. Philippians 4 is our focus as we start the week and a new theme: Encouragement.
Key Passage: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:4-7).
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âJoseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egyptâ (Genesis 41:46 NIV).
This one line in Scripture describes a pinnacle for an extraordinarily courageous man of God. Letâs venture back more than a decade when Josephâs brothers sold him into slavery. He was betrayed and deserted by his own family. What a lonely, frightening and hopeless situation.
Yet, God had big plans for this young man, even when bound by the constraints of captivity. We can learn a lot from Joseph when it comes to compromising our relationship with God. We'll do that in today's audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
Genesis 39:1-10
Now Joseph had been taken down to Egypt. Potiphar, an Egyptian who was one of Pharaohâs officials, the captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there.
The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care everything he owned. From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph.
The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. So Potiphar left everything he had in Josephâs care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate.
Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, and after a while his masterâs wife took notice of Joseph and said, âCome to bed with me!âBut he refused. âWith me in charge,â he told her, âmy master does not concern himself with anything in the house; everything he owns he has entrusted to my care. No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?â And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her.
RESOURCES:
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I blew it big-time. And it took me two days to see Godâs purposes in it. Let me set the table for you . . . literally. My wife and I were having a pleasant lunch with friends we hadnât seen in years. Great conversation, delicious Mexican food, excellent service. Did I mention excellent service? More than excellent is what our waiter must have thought after we left.
I gallantly took the check (with an elbow from my wife) and treated our six guests. In the parking lot afterwards, everyone was all smiles as we wished each other âSayonara!â The shock came several days later. Listen today and I'll share the rest of the story in our audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
Romans 8:29-34
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.
What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us allâhow will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who diedâmore than that, who was raised to lifeâis at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.RESOURCES:
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COURAGE... our theme this week as we start the Retreating with God podcast. We can learn a lot from Daniel:
Daniel had a target on his back. He was challenged by a group of jealous cohorts for worshiping the God of Israel. These cunning colleagues wanted to trap Daniel, so they had a new law created stating that only the king could be worshiped.
Daniel courageously worshiped God no matter what the cost, boldly pushing back against the world. It nearly cost him his life. Let's explore more in today's audio devotional.KEY PASSAGE:
Daniel 6:10-23
Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before. Then these men went as a group and found Daniel praying and asking God for help. So they went to the king and spoke to him about his royal decree: âDid you not publish a decree that during the next thirty days anyone who prays to any god or human being except to you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into the lionsâ den?â
The king answered, âThe decree standsâin accordance with the law of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed.â
Then they said to the king, âDaniel, who is one of the exiles from Judah, pays no attention to you, Your Majesty, or to the decree you put in writing. He still prays three times a day.â When the king heard this, he was greatly distressed; he was determined to rescue Daniel and made every effort until sundown to save him.
Then the men went as a group to King Darius and said to him, âRemember, Your Majesty, that according to the law of the Medes and Persians no decree or edict that the king issues can be changed.â
So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lionsâ den. The king said to Daniel, âMay your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!â
A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that Danielâs situation might not be changed. Then the king returned to his palace and spent the night without eating and without any entertainment being brought to him. And he could not sleep.
At the first light of dawn, the king got up and hurried to the lionsâ den. When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, âDaniel, servant of the living God, has your God, whom you serve continually, been able to rescue you from the lions?â
Daniel answered, âMay the king live forever! My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.â
The king was overjoyed and gave orders to lift Daniel out of the den. And when Daniel was lifted from the den, no wound was found on him, because he had trusted in his God.
RESOURCES:
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Something remarkable happened just before Jesus breathed his last breath saying these words, âFather, into your hands I commit my spiritâ (Luke 23:46 ESV).
The passage tells us that the curtain of the temple was torn in two. One simple sentence, yet it was a dividing line in human history. Let's discover what it means to us today in our audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
Psalm 139:1-12 (NIV)âa wonderful passage about Godâs presence with us.
You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
If I say, âSurely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,â
even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
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The Word of God is nourishment for our soul. Godâs Holy Spirit takes this book and miraculously gives us his insights, his strength and his life. Itâs not just literature, but as we studied recently on Retreating with God, âThe word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.â (Hebrews 4:12 ESV)
Something special happens when we internalize Godâs Word. Let's discover that in our time together today.
KEY PASSAGE:
2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV)
But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
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I praise God that we have his written Word. To have access to the very mind of God is quite remarkable. He is the Lord of the universe and yet he chooses to speak to mankind. We call the Bible his Holy Word, and we should treat it that way.
What would it look like if you hid from the world for a day, or a weekend, and spent the time with God? My daughter-in-law did that. She called it a spiritual retreat. It came after a stressful, demanding several-month season.
Imagine having your Bible with you, a notebook, pen and nothing else. The purpose is to rest with God. No agenda. No lofty goals. No activity. No people! Most of all, no devices! Ahhhh, you can probably feel the refreshment already. More on that in today's audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV
âBut blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord,
whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
that sends out its roots by the stream.
It does not fear when heat comes;
its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought
and never fails to bear fruit.â
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Life happens and our joy is sucked right out of us. Weâre blindsided by getting fired, losing a good friend, receiving a call from our childâs principalâs office, or . . . you fill in the blank.
You might be in that place right now. I hope today's audio devotional can lift you up.
KEY PASSAGE:
Hebrews 4:12-16 (NIV)
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from Godâs sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we areâyet he did not sin. Let us then approach Godâs throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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The resurrection is the most joyful event in history.
Think about the contrast felt by Jesusâ followers. He was crucified on Friday. The hopes that they had for their king to rule were dashed. They were banking on an earthly rule and being rescued from the oppression of Rome. Now their king was dead. Their expectations died with him.
The disciples scattered. Their faith vanished in a day. They didnât want to be caught as one of Jesusâ followers. Three years of their lives were wasted following a dream. The foolish eleven shamefully faced going back to their jobs.
Then came Easter. Let's enter the scene together in today's audio devotional.
KEY PASSAGE:
Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 (NIV)
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
5The angel said to the women, âDo not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then go quickly and tell his disciples: âHe has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.â Now I have told you.â
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. âGreetings,â he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, âDo not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.â
Then, we go to The Great Commission
Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, âAll authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.â
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The journey in the here and now is full of trials and hardships. We can choose to let the hardships capture our senses. Or we can let our minds flash forward to the eternal victory we will experience â thanks to Jesus. Today, we'll dwell on Scriptural truths that will turn your heart from doubt and discouragement to joy.
KEY PASSAGE:
Revelation 19:1-9 (NIV)
After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting:
âHallelujah!
Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,
for true and just are his judgments.
He has condemned the great prostitute
who corrupted the earth by her adulteries.
He has avenged on her the blood of his servants.â
And again they shouted:
âHallelujah!
The smoke from her goes up for ever and ever.â
The twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God, who was seated on the throne. And they cried:
âAmen, Hallelujah!â
Then a voice came from the throne, saying:
âPraise our God,
all you his servants,
you who fear him,
both great and small!â
Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting:
âHallelujah!
For our Lord God Almighty reigns.
Let us rejoice and be glad
and give him glory!
For the wedding of the Lamb has come,
and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean,
was given her to wear.â
(Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of Godâs holy people.)
Then the angel said to me, âWrite this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!â And he added, âThese are the true words of God.â
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John 15:1-8 holds the secret to living the Christian life. Itâs a simple concept that I return to often. These verses are a great reminder of how Jesus intended for us to relate to him.
The passage starts out, âI am the true vineâ (John 15:1 ESV). I find these words assuring. Jesusâ statement sets the scene. He shows me the source of life. Heâs not just any vine. Heâs the true vine.
Today, we'll see what other gems are in this passage.
KEY PASSAGE:
John 15:1-8 (NIV)
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Fatherâs glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
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We are challenged to compromise our walk with God every day. Thatâs what spiritual warfare is all about.
Itâs not the major compromises that do us in. We can usually resist the urge to steal, kill or hurl insults.
But how about the subtle compromises? We share a prayer request about someone but itâs really gossip; bend the truth but refuse to call it a lie; and justify our anger towards a family member to avoid apologizing.
Jesus dealt with the heart when it came to transgressions. He didnât let people off the hook. Today, we'll look at what he said.
KEY PASSAGE:
John 14:1-7
âDo not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Fatherâs house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.â
Thomas said to him, âLord, we donât know where you are going, so how can we know the way?â
Jesus answered, âI am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well.
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Rocks are mentioned throughout the Bible, often symbolizing strength, protection and stability. David expressed it this way, â. . . my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shieldâ (2 Samuel 22:3 ESV). He says later in that chapter, âThe Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvationâ (verse 47).
Jesus is here for you in this world. Are you facing fears, anxiety, uncertainty, instability, the unknown? My friend, your rock is Jesus and he is your shield. He is your stronghold. He is your rescuer. Today's audio devotional is a confidence-builder!
KEY PASSAGES:
âThe Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my strongholdâ (Psalm 18:2 ESV).
âYou are my Father, my God, and the Rock of my salvationâ (Psalm 89:26 ESV.
âIncline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me!â (Psalm 31:2 ESV).
RESOURCES:
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Spontaneous prayer. We all need it. Our relationship with God canât be put in a box. When the Lord wants to meet with us, we should respond. Itâs an invitation for a rich time of fellowship with him.
Do you need to break away from your prayer rituals and be more spontaneous? Today's audio devotional will help you do that.
KEY PASSAGE:
Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lordâs people.
RESOURCES:
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Most of us donât have to go far from our home to see the poor. Weâre confronted with poverty at freeway offramps, street corners and sidewalks. Something inside says we should care. At the same time, weâre uncomfortable, so we donât do anything. Day after day, we face this tension.
The poor are more than those we see locally on the street corners. Sections of entire cities are home to the impoverished.
If we think globally, then our minds picture dirt roads, makeshift homes, undernourished children and villages that have so little.
The Bible commands us to help the poor and needy. Especially the orphans and widows. Today, we'll see how we can be prayer warriors these people, and how it will change our lives.
KEY PASSAGE:
I John 3:16-18 (NIV)
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
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