December 1—Communion The word for today is communion. “After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself” (1 Sam. 18:1). “But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him” (1 Cor. 6:17). “What we have seen and heard we proclaim to you also, that you also may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowshi...
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November 30—Maturity The word for today is maturity. “And the Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” (Luke 2:40). “The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes” (Prov. 12:12). “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither...
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November 29—Commission The word for today is commission. “So now, go. I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt” (Exod. 3:10). “The Lord had said to Abram, ‘Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you’” (Gen. 12:1). “Jesus therefore said to them again, ‘Peace be with you; as the Father has sent ...
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November 28—A Pearl for Today “Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; And let those who hate Him flee before Him” (Ps. 68:1 NASB). HOW TO TREAT AN ENEMY One day I wrote the following prayer to the Lord. “Lord, be moved against our enemies and be moved against Your enemies, and I hope they are the same.” God has offered much wisdom and given many commands on how we are to respond to...
Continue ReadingNovember 27—Habits The word for today is habits. “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me” (Ps. 119:133). “And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’ Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me” (2 Cor. 12:9). “I can do all things through Him w...
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November 26—Sorrow The word for today is sorrow. “How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” (Ps. 13:2). “But when I was silent and still, not even saying anything good, my anguish increased” (Ps. 39:2). “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit” (Prov. 15:13). “O my Comfort...
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November 25—Regeneration The word for today is regeneration. “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who indwells you” (Rom. 8:11). “He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of re...
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November 24—Motivation The word for today is motivation. “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done” (Rev. 22:12). “I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, in order that no one take your crown” (Rev. 3:11). “And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away ...
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November 23—Integrity The word for today is integrity. “‘Did he not say to me, “She is my sister,” and didn’t she also say, “He is my brother”? I have done this with a clear conscience and clean hands.’ Then God said to him in the dream, ‘Yes, I know you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against me. That is why I did not let you touch her’...
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November 22—Idolatry The word for today is idolatry. “For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or covetous man, who is an idolater, has an inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God” (Eph. 5:5). “You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the dumb idols, however you were led” (1 Cor. 12:2). “And do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as i...
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