Devotion Archive
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Devotion for May 6, 2020
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 First, how is your relationship with God right now? Do you doubt His promises, His call on your life, your ability to…
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Devotion for May 5, 2020
“‘Don’t call me Naomi,’ she told them … ‘I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty.’” Ruth 1:21 There are times in our lives when we need to learn that community is there to support us in difficult times. We tend to think that we can do everything on our own,…
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Devotion for May 4, 2020
“[Titus] told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.” 2 Corinthians 7:7 We always enjoy the familiarity of home and when we go on trips we’re glad to be back, but we feel the security that comes with being somewhere familiar…
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Devotion for May 3, 2020
“For thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I, I myself will search for my sheep and will seek them out.” Ezekiel 34:11 God loves His people and sends them shepherds, people who are tasked with caring for them. In the Old Testament these were prophets, priests, and kings. Each had a role: to teach the…
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Devotion for May 2, 2020
“All the believers were together and had everything in common.” Acts 2:44 I love the idea of community. And because of this COVID-19 we have discovered new ways to have community. We have stay at home orders and are isolated, so we spend more time with family praying and playing together. As Redeemer Lutheran people,…
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Devotion for May 1, 2020
“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 The great plan has been accomplished; Christ has died and risen. Our sins have been paid for, death has been defeated, and eternal life awaits all who are joined…
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Devotion for April 30, 2020
“Look … the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace!” Nahum 1:15 Remember Nineveh? Remember Jonah? In the Bible book that bears his name, God rebukes Jonah for not wanting to share God’s mercy with Nineveh. Even though Jonah was a reluctant missionary, the whole city of Nineveh repented! But Nineveh fell…
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Devotion for April 29, 2020
“Who despises the day of small things?” Zechariah 4:10 Ezra, Haggai, and Zechariah all describe the rebuilding of the temple after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon. A curious incident occurred at the dedication of the new temple. Generally, the people shouted for joy. But many of the older leaders, who remembered Solomon’s temple,…
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Devotion for April 28, 2020
“… for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalms 107:9 Successful people are often just people who were a little hungrier and thirstier for success than the rest of us. What we desired, they pursued. Napoleon was born in poverty. His classmates made fun of him in school. But he…