The word for today is finishing. “I glorified Thee on the earth, having accomplished the work which Thou hast given Me to do” (John 17:4). “When Jesus therefore had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’And He bowed His head, and gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought t...
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The word for today is flesh. “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please” (Gal. 5:16-17). “So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to th...
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“But holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience” (1 Tim. 3:9). “… seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron” (1 Tim. 4:2). SEARED OR CLEAR CONSCIENCE Don and I have five children. They are all grown, married, and on their own now. When they were young, I could have used a referee shirt and whistle on some days! Sometimes I would only have to give warnings, ...
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The word for today is witnessing. “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth” (Acts 1:8). “Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven” (Matt. 5:16). “But sanctify ...
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The word for today is the Spirit. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you” (John 14:26). “Who also sealed us and gave us the Spirit in our hearts as a pledge” (2 Cor. 1:22). “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh … If we live...
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The word for today is perseverance. “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us” (Rom. 5:3-5). “Now may the God who gives pe...
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The word for today is surrender. “And He was saying to them all, ‘If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me’” (Luke 9:23). “And may God Almighty grant you mercy before the man so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved” (Gen. 43:14). Peace will be your porti...
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The word for today is prayer. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7). “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17). “Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all...
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The word for today is the word. “When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty” (Jer. 15:16). “And for this reason we also constantly thank God that when you received from us the word of God’s message, you accepted it not as the word of men, but for what it really is, the word of God, which also performs its work in y...
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“Flee immorality. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body” (1 Cor. 6:18-20). PURITY When we stand before the altar and excha...
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