Devotional for Friday April15, 2022
Morning Philippians 3:7-11
Noon Psalm 19
Morning Philippians 3:12-14
Your decision can change the course of your life. The Word of God is clear and teaches us that we cannot serve two masters, because we will be hating one of them without realizing it. And because we are neither hot nor cold, the Almighty will spit us out of His mouth.
Decide for the one who gave everything for you on that old rugged cross. He endured mistreatment, contempt, insults, they spat on Him and, without opening His mouth, He went straight to the torment to give us the opportunity to save our souls. We were nothing, nor did we have access to anything, but now, by His grace and mercy, we can be called children of God and have access to the heavenly country. Your life can be different if you decide for Christ; the beloved Master is waiting for you to teach you great and wonderful things, He can heal your wounds, restore your heart and change your thoughts. Today, He is calling you to his admirable light so that you shine and enlighten everyone around you; He offers you his true friendship to comfort you in moments of anguish and affliction; guides you and leads you along the path of peace. He is your faithful helper.
-Milagros Quintero
Morning Philippians 3:7-11
7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.
8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.
Noon Psalm 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Morning Philippians 3:12-14
12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Prayer Guide: [Cuba-Paso Real] and [El Salvador-Santana]
The Challange for the Month: Search for scriptures that describe God's character, and then take time to do a Bible study to reflect on how you can apply those characteristics in your own life. Remember that you are an ambassador of God who should strive to represent him in a worthy manner. Find out what are the requirements God has for those who are citizens of HIS kingdom. Apply those requirements in your life and pray daily for these things.
Annual Bible reading: 1 Chronicles 5, 6, 7
