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60 Day New Testament Journey ~ Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter

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Hebrews “Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with … Continue reading →

60 Day New Testament Journey ~ 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

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1 Timothy

“I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed me for with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” 1:12-14

I have personally found myself in a fair share of arguments over creationism, and I never tried as hard as to drown the other person in my beliefs because I felt that it would be rude and insensitive, and bottom line that I might lose them. Just the other day I was having a talk with my mother and sister, and If you do not know this about my family i’ll let you in on it.. My mother is a Catholic, she’s wonderful and when I was first finding Jesus she was extremely motivating, although she did not on her own personally introduce me to Jesus. My sister on the other hand isn’t what I would call an atheist, but she’s complicated. She says that she believes in a God, but not the bible (she calls it a bunch of crap) and believes that God is not all knowing, and not all powerful, but instead that he is just really really smart, and I do not think she believes in Jesus as the Son of God. Well the other day we were having this talk, more like an argument, and I can just remember thinking to myself and telling her repeatedly that there was no way that she was going to sway what I believe in, and there was no way that she was going to come to understand what I believe in because what I believe in is strictly from the bible.

I was not angry, maybe a little fussy, but that was the extent of it. The truth is that as much as we would all love to speak scripture out at peoples faces and have them have this crazy revelation and life changing moment, the chances of that happening are rather low.. How can we expect the unknowing and the one who does not understand to just suddenly understand? Now I think you know where I am going with this. We have to, including me, show people what we follow and believe in through our characteristics. That is the one and greatest chance that we have at any success. Show em Jesus!

2 Timothy

“Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” 2:10

“Preach the word; be ready in season and our of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but have itching ears they all accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” 4:2-5

Whenever I read 2 Timothy I get taken back to my junior year of high school. I used to wake up early in the morning, which sounds unbelievable because I love sleep so much, and read this book before school. It almost holds nostalgic memories within the pages for me. I loved it then, and I love it now, and when in high school 2 Timothy was the armor of God that I used to put on every day before I went out into the world.

Titus

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem is from all lawlessness and to purify for himself people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no on disregard you.” 2:11-15

Philemon

I do not know if this book is the shortest in the bible, but it seems to be. It is a letter from Paul to Philemon of encouragement, appreciation, and furthered hope; because he is imprisoned. Whenever I read things like this I always imagine and put myself in one of the mens places, and gosh they were all so strong.

We have such great generations before us that just paved the way for Christians and believers in this generation, all that I hope is that our generation could do and be the same for the future generations.

60 Day New Testament Journey ~ Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians

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Colossians “Set your mind on things that are above, not things that are on earth.. Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.. And above all these put on love, which … Continue reading →

60 Day New Testament Journey ~ Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians

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Galatians “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved … Continue reading →

60 Day New Testament Journey ~ 2 Corinthians

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“So we do not lose heart. Though out outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” 4:16-18

“But we are is known to God, and I hope it is known to your conscience.” 5:11

There are many things that came to mind when I read this verse. Honestly, some were good and some were bad so I really have to think and sit on this, and if what I am about to say comes off offensively I promise I mean well.. There is something about a person who does not have a good heart, but wants the world to recognizes them as someone that does. Even now I have to stop and remind myself that small things in this world that I feel are a big deal really do not matter. Such as popularity.. That’s a tough subject! Everyone wants to be loved and recognized, but a genuine person is a person who deserves praise in my book. At leasts that is what I believe, and to draw all of this back to that verse above all we have to remember that God sees our hearts always. We might think at times that we have a crowd fooled, but the only person that we are hurting is ourselves. What good is it to put on a mask that will only hide you from a temporary world? Be real! Remember that we are new creations, and our flesh has no regard on over our lives. God knows you, and you should start to get to know the real you that God has made you to be if you have not already.

If we feel the need to boast, boast in the goodness of the Lord.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 12:9

It may seem are to, but be thankful for the test and trials that come into your life. I have never heard someone say that at the end of the tunnel they learned nothing. Tests grow you in faith, and that my friend will always be a positive thing!

This was more of a shortish devo, but I hope you are all doing so well! Remember that when you are feeling lame or like you are losing that Christ’s strength is strong within you, and with Him you will push forward. I love you all so much! 🙂

60 Day New Testament Journey ~ 1 Corinthians 1-8

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“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” –  these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searched everything, even the … Continue reading →