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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

“He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit.” John 15:5

No one who is a Christian is perfect, but there are people who claim to follow Jesus yet are far from His teaching. At the same time, it is dangerous for others to let what they perceive as hypocrisy in others divert them from Christ. Christians will sometimes falter in their walk with Christ, but Christ never falters. We must not put our trust in people. The object of our faith is in Christ alone. Christ never brings disappointment. We grow in Christ not by following other people but by following God’s Word. Understand His teaching and examine His life. We must not get sidetracked with disappointment in others. We must live our lives consistently. We must always ask ourselves if our life reflects the things of Christ: His love, joy, and peace. Jesus Christ is the complete fulfillment, example, and demonstration of perfection. While we will never attain perfection in this life, we are told to walk in His footsteps and strive to please Him in everything we do. This is only possible when we stay connected to the Source of all things good. When a true believer stumbles and sins, God’s Holy Spirit brings conviction and turns the individual to repentance. This is what restores our souls and clears the way for fellowship with Him. We must never put our eyes on people but on God.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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From Myth To Truth

You were bought at a price. 1 Corinthians 6:20.

The apostle Paul appeared before King Agrippa and presented the truth of Jesus Christ, but the king said, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian” (Acts 26:28), but not even Paul could convince him. Our job as Christians is to tell others about Jesus Christ and the hope we have because of His death on the cross for our sins. God sent His Son, who gave everything to purchase the souls of men, women, and children for the kingdom of Heaven. Jesus rose from the grave by the power of God to confirm Heaven’s reality. Believing in Christ settles the question about Heaven. Many young people are convinced that life after death is just a myth, and because of it they live in darkness and despair, without hope. While young people may not give life after death serious thought because they are young, healthy, and energetic, it doesn’t mean that life after death is not a reality. They fool themselves. The greatest discovery we will ever make is to know the love of God, which was fully demonstrated by His Son’s sacrifice on the cross for us. This is the power that transforms man’s myth into Christ’s truth. Jesus did not die on the cross for people’s sin so that we would believe in Heaven—but that we would believe in Him. Heaven does not save souls—it collects them.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Unlimited God

“Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” John 11:40.

If God can be fully proved by the human mind, then He’s no greater than the mind that proves Him. Humans are limited in every way, and that’s why it takes faith in “Someone” more powerful than mankind to set our hearts right. His name is almighty God. There’s no limit to God. There’s no limit to His wisdom. There’s no limit to His power. There’s no limit to His love. There’s no limit to His mercy. We cannot confine God or measure His works; that would be like trying to measure the water in the ocean. Most of us know “about” God, but that’s quite different from knowing God. He hasn’t only revealed Himself to the human race from the beginning of time; He cared so much for our suffering that He sent His only Son to walk among us. Every word that Jesus spoke is historically true. Every word that He spoke was scientifically true. Every word that He spoke was ethically true. His ethical vision was wholly correct in the age in which He walked on Earth, and correct in every age that has followed. If you want to know God, take a look at Jesus Christ. He is the great Gift God has given to the world to prove the reality of His love.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Cleansing And Refreshment

May the LORD give strength to his people! Psalm 29:11 ESV

. Science has confirmed what the Bible taught centuries ago: There is a close relationship between our minds and bodies. Proverbs puts it this way: “A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (17:22). But there is also a close relationship between our mental and physical health and the health of our spiritual lives. Guilt, fear, jealousy, bitterness, futility, escapism—these and a host of other problems are spiritual ills, brought about by the disease of sin. Like poison, they can sicken us in mind and body. There are many things that cause depression, but anxiety is certainly one culprit, and the more you feed anxious thoughts, the more they grow. But when Christ comes into our lives, He removes our guilt and takes away our fears. He gives us love for others and a new purpose in life. His joy and peace neutralize sin’s poison—and that promotes emotional and physical health. Does that mean our emotional and physical problems will vanish? Not necessarily. But like a spring of pure water, God’s peace in our hearts brings cleansing and refreshment to our whole being. The Bible is filled with passages that bring comfort and joy. Read them and dwell on them. If you want comfort in sorrow, light in darkness, peace in turmoil, and rest in weariness, the Lord offers it all through His Word.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Not My Will

You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures. James 4:3.

When we become God’s obedient children, He helps us walk with Him every mile of our life’s journey. God commands that we first submit our lives to Him. He equips us to carry out His plan for our lives. God also puts His desires down in our hearts and minds. If a person excels in mathematics or biology, there is nothing wrong with going into finance or medicine, for instance. When a person begins pursuing such a pathway, the Lord will open and shut doors as a way of guiding. God doesn’t expect us to be paralyzed when it comes to making decisions about our futures. Neither does He give us what we always want, because it may not be for our good or according to His will. We mustn’t ask for our will to be done but for God’s will to be done (Matthew 6:10). He reveals His wisdom to us through the reading of His Word and through prayer. Some people pray they will pass a test without studying. Others fail to pray about their choice of college or their career or their future spouse and do what pleases them. Many pray only when they face a crisis. The Bible tells us to pray about everything (Philippians 4:6). God is concerned about every detail of our lives, both big and small.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Faith Rooted In The Word

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing. Romans 15:13.

Faith not rooted in the truth of God’s Word has no power. Power comes from the Source of faith, and that is in Christ Jesus the Lord. The Bible says, “Your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God” (1 Corinthians 2:5). How do we get that power? When we humble ourselves before God, He gives us the gift of faith to believe. Faith is belief in someone greater than ourselves, and it is Jesus Christ and Him alone. The Bible teaches that faith is the only approach we have to God. No one has sins forgiven, no one goes to Heaven, no one has assurance of peace and contentment until we exhibit faith in Jesus Christ. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). What does this mean? It means that we are convinced that Jesus is who He claims to be—God in human flesh, sent to save us from our sins. “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:1–2).


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Our Friend In Grief

He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:8.

Grief can kill a person emotionally and physically. An onslaught of grief can cause people to think they’re losing their minds. The grief-stricken person can lose the ability to concentrate, which adds to panic. This may lead, then, to emotional paralysis. Guilt, anger, resentment, and panic are some of the faces of grief. Like soldiers going into battle, we need to be prepared for grief, but the culture of today does not prepare us for it. What we need more than anything else during times of grief is a friend who stands with us. Jesus is that Friend. The Lord prepares us to weather life’s storms. He tells us to have faith in Him. He has told us that He will be with us always and “never leave [us] nor forsake [us]” (Hebrews 13:5). Often it takes that “knife in our heart” to drive us to Him. Our faith is dependent upon God, and when we enter the valley of grief, we need His help. When we belong to Christ, He offers forgiveness and strengthens us to overcome our failures and sin. We can take our cares to Him and He’ll see us through. The Bible says to fill our minds with things that are true, honorable, pure, and lovely and “His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7 NLT).
Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Gospel Mandate

The gospel is bearing fruit. Colossians 1:6 NIV.

There’s a familiar passage often quoted that motivates humanitarian work found in Matthew 25:40: “Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.” Meeting the needs of others is much more than just meeting physical needs. The work of the Lord Jesus Christ is wrapped up in this: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who proclaims peace . . . who proclaims salvation” (Isaiah 52:7). Meeting just the outward needs has no lasting effect if we do not preach God’s truth. The Word of God is the all-important action. Meeting people’s needs without the message is known as the “social gospel,” but there is no such thing as a “social gospel.” There is only one gospel. “If anyone preaches any other gospel to you . . . let him be accursed” (Galatians 1:9). The gospel, not humanitarian aid, is the Christian’s mandate. Reaching out to others with the gospel shows people their emptiness and bestows on them love. It shows them their bondage and supplies the hammer to knock away their chains. It shows them their nakedness and provides them the garments of purity. It shows them their poverty and pours into their lives the wealth of Heaven. It shows them their sins and points them to the Savior. This is the heart of Christ and the reason why His followers reach out to others.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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The Eternal Name

For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy. Isaiah 57:15.

The names of politicians, sports figures, inventors, and others from all walks of life come and go. While their names may continue in history, their impact is not lasting. Only one name is eternal and worthy of our praise and attention; the name of the Lord God, Jesus Christ. The prophet Daniel who served the king of the dominant power in the world declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His” (Daniel 2:20). The strength of nations is not found in the names and personalities of men and women, but in God alone who is sovereign. No form of government has been able to establish righteousness, justice, and peace, the three elements without which we can never have continued national prosperity or international peace. Our government is certainly going to fall like a rope of sand if unsupported by the moral fabric of God’s Word. The moral structure in our country grew from Judeo-Christian roots. When those values are applied, they produce moral fruits. Our government needs prayer. Our leaders need prayer. Our schools need prayer. Our families need prayer. We must be people of prayer and express thankfulness for the blood of Christ that purchased men for God from “every tribe and language and people and nation” (Revelation 5:9 NIV).


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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A Warning Light

Keep your conscience clear. 1 Timothy 1:19 NLT.

And the LORD God formed man . . . and man became a living soul” (Genesis 2:7 KJV). Likewise, the “conscience also bear[s] witness” (Romans 2:15). God has put within us something that cries against us; it bears witness whenever we do that which we know to be wrong (Romans 1:19, 2:15). The conscience is the detective that watches the direction of our steps and decries every conscious transgression. It’s not imagination but rather a vigilant eye before which each imagination, thought, and act is held up for either censure or approval. Every human being is a living soul with a conscience: a warning light to go on inside when we do wrong; this is our conscience. It wants to steer us away from evil and toward good. Even when the conscience is dulled or darkened by sin, it can still bear witness to the reality of good and evil, and to the holiness of God. Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, once stated that there were two things that filled him with awe—the starry heavens above and the human conscience within. Continual sin can dull or even silence our conscience. On the other hand, continual attention to God’s Word will sharpen our conscience and make us more sensitive to moral and spiritual danger. We are instructed to “cleanse” our conscience, “not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God” (Hebrews 9:14 NIV; 2 Corinthians 1:12).


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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The New Nature

Make no provision for the flesh. Romans 13:14.

So many people react with disappointment when they learn that someone they have loved and respected ended up with a regretful past. When we come to respect someone, there are usually good reasons for it, and we must reconcile the fact that people can change and be converted. This is actually the truth about what salvation in Jesus Christ has done for mankind. Every person has a past of sin, but when Christ comes into our lives and cleanses our sinful hearts, a transformation takes place. The Bible is filled with such testimonies. Saul, the Pharisee, sought and killed Christians until he was transformed by Christ and spent the rest of his life serving God and proclaiming the gospel. He became known as the apostle Paul. Most of all, we must remember that we, too, are sinners. Those who repent and turn from sin and surrender their past to the Lord Jesus will experience the amazing love of God that turns darkness to light and despair to joy. The greatest need in the world is the transformation of human nature. We all need a new heart. We must feed the new nature on a steady diet of the Word of God. We must starve the old nature, our sinful past, and no longer make provision for such things. The Lord will empower us to turn away from sin and look to Him.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : Daily Devotions to Renew Your Mind and Inspire Your Soul (a 365-Day Devotional), Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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An Illuminated Mind

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7.

The mind is the devil’s favorite avenue of attack, always striving to put doubt in people’s minds that leads to doubting God and His creation. We must trust God our Maker, submit wholly to Him, and not allow Satan to bring confusion as he did to Eve. If we are not under the loving care of Jesus Christ, we will be influenced by Satan, who thrashes about in people’s lives hoping to capture as many souls as possible before his inevitable end. Don’t be caught in his trap. The Bible teaches that Satan is the author of sin. Sin is the reason we have afflictions and wrong affections. The demons that serve him are busy writing pornographic literature and producing sexual materials that pollute the mind. He has infiltrated our education system, teaching hedonistic and permissive philosophy. The culture is bombarded by a sexual tempest. Table talk these days centers not only on sexual perversion but every sinful thought and deed. It is true that society has become so obsessed with sex that it seeps from all the pores of our national life. The converted person will love the good he once hated, and hate the sin he once loved. Be filled with the Spirit of God, which illuminates the minds of people, causing us to yearn for God.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Strength To Flee Temptation

“Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Luke 22:40.

An important lesson can be learned by experimenting with magnets. Children often do this, placing two magnets a distance apart and then moving just one toward the other. One magnet will draw the other closer until they adhere, making it difficult to pull them apart. Temptation is something like that, and it often begins with giving in to peer pressure. The more we dwell on what we are being tempted to do, the more likely it is that we will succumb. Giving in to temptation brings about sin. The Bible says, “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape” (1 Corinthians 10:13). This is what God promises. Now what is our responsibility? We must not toy with such things in our minds. The Bible says to flee. Joseph is an example. When he was tempted by his master’s wife, he said, “How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9). Joseph recognized the temptation and fled. When we sin we not only hurt ourselves and others, but most importantly we sin against God. But what gave Joseph the strength to flee? The Bible says, “The LORD was with him” (Genesis 39:3).


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Judged By The Law

The law is holy, and the commandment holy and just and good. Romans 7:12.

Many people advocate doing away with all law until it begins to impact their own lives. What would happen if travelers got out on the roadways of the world without signposts, speed limits, rights-of-way, and stoplights? What would happen if planes took to the skies without air traffic control? Who would enjoy sports without rules or boundaries? Basic laws are necessary, just like rules of the game are necessary. When the guilty are judged by the law, there are consequences. Likewise, there is a penalty to pay when we transgress the laws of God. When we violate His perfect law, it proves we do not measure up and sin overtakes us. So what are we to do? God gives us the answer. He sent His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to pay the penalty of breaking God’s law. Jesus alone paid the price to redeem us from our guilt and shame. Through the shed blood of Christ on the cross, He said to the world, “I forgive you.” The question is whether we are willing to admit our sin and turn from it and believe that Christ is the answer to fulfilling the law of God. He will bring peace to our hearts and give us a new pathway to walk. “[God] condemned sin . . . that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled” (Romans 8:3–4).


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Forgive One Another

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 NIV

Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful words in the human vocabulary and is best illustrated by God’s forgiveness of sin. When someone sins against us, they bear a terrible guilt. Likewise, when we refuse to forgive a wrong, we become part of the problem. When God’s people practice forgiveness, sweetness replaces harshness. We cannot force another to have a spirit of forgiveness, but we can demonstrate it by how we react. It is not always possible to mend a broken relationship. Some people refuse to accept responsibility for what they have done, always blaming someone else for what happened. Be willing to go the extra mile in an effort to be reconciled with someone who has turned against you, and remember always to pray for them. Remember to treat others as you would like to be treated. A marvelous example of this is revealed in the life of Joseph. His brothers were jealous of him and sold him into slavery. But as the Old Testament story unfolds in Genesis 50, we see that Joseph did not hold it against them. The Lord used Joseph to save his family, and even a whole nation. Because of Joseph’s forgiveness, he was blessed of God. If we cannot find it in our hearts to forgive within our own family, we will never exhibit this attribute of Christ with others and know God’s blessings.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Blessed Hope

“They will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” Luke 21:27.

The Bible says the state of the world will grow darker as we near the end of the age. This is evident when even news reporters ask the question: “What is the world coming to?” The Bible gives the answers. The end of the world as we know it will culminate with Jesus Christ coming again as the King triumphant. For those who don’t settle the state of their souls in light of this truth, their future is dark indeed. The Bible says that the god of this age (Satan) has blinded the eyes of those who don’t believe God’s truth so that the light of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ will have no impact (2 Corinthians 4:4). They have more faith in mankind’s empty promises than the God who created them and holds the future in His hands. There’s coming a time when the Antichrist will take the world by storm, promising peace. His popularity will lure hearts and deceive minds. The human race will be caught up in exhilaration, believing the Antichrist alone will solve their dilemmas and bring global tranquility. This is why God’s Word proclaims: “Be saved from this perverse generation” (Acts 2:40). But when the King of glory breaks through the storm clouds, He will reveal to the world the great deceiver and gather to Himself all those who belong to Him.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Christ’s Sacrifice

Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. Isaiah 53:4.

God did not exclude himself from human suffering. He became man—the Person of Christ. We’ve read stories, seen paintings, and sat through numerous Christmas pageants about the birth of Jesus, focusing on the sweetness of it all, but Jesus’ life was in peril from the time He uttered His first cry. The most illustrious Child ever born was hated by many while He lay in a manger. We don’t know much about His life as a child, but His entire life was one of humiliation. He came not as a conquering king but as a humble servant. When He was an adult, the leaders were suspicious of this carpenter from Nazareth, because He was a threat to them. They scorned Him and treated Him with contempt. They said He broke God’s law, that He was an unholy person—a drunkard and one who made friends with the scum of society. He had the label of “guilt by association” stamped upon Him by self-righteous men. At the beginning of His ministry, His own “townsfolk” at Nazareth tried to throw Him off a cliff. Religious and political leaders often conspired to seize and kill Him. He knew the path of pain He would experience, yet He went to the cross for us. Oh, what love, mercy, and salvation! No man has ever endured—or will endure—what Christ did voluntarily for us.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Bewared Of Being Misled

“Beware of false prophets.” Matthew 7:15.

Almost since the dawn of the human race, people have tried to discern the future. Millions of people read their horoscopes daily, trying to find some guidance. Only God knows the future. Many look to the stars, the tea leaves, or the lines on the palm of the hand to find confidence in the future. Some of these attempts to learn what the future holds are merely foolish or useless, but others involve occult practices that can bring people into contact with spiritual forces that are not from God but Satan. This is one reason the Bible tells us to avoid any practice that may be linked with the occult. Astrology can never provide the answers to life’s deepest questions. If our minds are not filled with God’s truth, something else will take His place: cynicism, occultism, false religions and philosophies. It’s Satan’s purpose to steal the seed of truth from our hearts by sending distracting thoughts, clever deceptions. People have always been caught up in whatever appears to be the most bizarre, looking for truth and settling for folly. The occult is clever in reaching seekers who want to experience a rush of any kind. Jesus told us not to be misled by the voices of strangers; there are so many strange voices being heard in the world. He is the embodiment of all truth. The only answer to man’s search is found in Him.


Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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Faith And Works

Fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power. 2 Thessalonians 1:11.

There is always debate about the doctrines of faith and works—and which should come first. Which carries the most weight with God? Jesus Christ did not offer us a choice of faith or works. The Scripture teaches that works without faith have no meaning to God, because we cannot work our way to Heaven. Those who seek to testify of what they think is their goodness often talk about paying their taxes on time, never defrauding anyone, being faithful to their spouse, and giving to charity. But God is clear that our righteousness is like a filthy rag. There is nothing we can do to measure up to God’s standard. Once we are saved, however, God expects us not to be hearers of the Word only but doers as well. Works, when we are in Christ, are an extension of Christ’s ministry. In fact, works are not ends in themselves, but they demonstrate God’s love toward others so that they will know God loves them, and so that they will desire to learn about God’s provision for every need. The Bible says a man in a ditch is not helped if we pass by him, wish him well, and tell him of God’s love (Luke 10:25–37). No, God’s love is demonstrated by attending to the man’s physical needs and helping him out of the ditch.
Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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A High Calling

“You are the light of the world.” Matthew 5:14.

God wants us to consult Him above all. When we read the Bible and commit every decision to prayer in the name of the Lord Jesus, asking for His direction, He will lead through the illumination of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. Many people believe that service to God can only be done in the church or in a Christian organization. While this is a worthy calling, it does not necessarily mean that God doesn’t call many others to serve Him in other vocations. It is a high calling to live the Christian life in the midst of those who do not know Jesus. We are called to serve Christ in our sphere of influence. Consider Joseph, who was sold into slavery but lived a godly life in the midst of a pagan kingdom and was used by God to bring salvation to his own nation. Daniel and his three Hebrew friends did the same when they were exiled to Babylon. The biblical principle of Christians being salt and light speaks of the influence they can have for the good of society as they live according to God’s truth. Christians at work in the world are the only real spiritual light in the midst of great spiritual darkness. This places a tremendous responsibility on us, but it is also a great privilege to live for Christ.
Graham, Billy. Truth for Each Day : A 365-Day Devotional, Thomas Nelson Incorporated, 2023. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/liberty/detail.action?docID=30516542.
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