Feasting on God's Word

Today's Devotion Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Feasting on God's Word

Today's Text And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Deuteronomy 6:6, 7

Our heavenly Father, in giving His Word, did not overlook the children. In all that men have written, where can be found anything that has such a hold upon the heart, anything so well adapted to awaken the interest of the little ones, as the stories of the Bible? In these simple stories may be made plain the great principles of the law of God. Education, 185. The Sabbath school affords to parents and children a precious opportunity for the study of God's Word.... Parents, set apart a little time each day for the study of the Sabbath school lesson with your children.... Parents, as well as children, will receive benefit from this study. Let the more important passages of Scripture connected with the lesson be committed to memory, not as a task, but as a privilege.... Observe system in the study of the Scriptures in your families. Neglect anything of a temporal nature; ... but be sure that the soul is fed with the bread of life. Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 41, 42. Many are the benefits derived from feasting on His Word.... Habits of self-control are formed and strengthened. The infirmities of childhood—fretfulness, willfulness, selfishness, hasty words, passionate acts—disappear, and in their place are developed the graces of Christian manhood and womanhood. Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 207. We need to recognize the Holy Spirit as our enlightener. That Spirit loves to address the children, and discover to them the treasures and beauties of the Word. The promises spoken by the Great Teacher will captivate the senses and animate the soul of the child with a spiritual power that is divine. There will grow in the receptive mind a familiarity with divine things which will be as a barricade against the temptations of the enemy. Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 172. Note: In some areas phrases have been omitted by the compilers for whatever reason. I have restored them as underlined text, that the full intent of the author may be given.

My Thoughts: My friend, the Scriptures were given that we might be brought into a knowledge of God through His Son Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament it points to the coming Messiah, while in the gospels of the New Testament it reveals the Son of God come in the flesh that He may more clearly reveal the Father to us. As we feast upon the Word of God we are brought into a knowledge of Who God is. In them we find that He is a loving father that longs to be reunited with His wayward children. His love for us is so deep that He sends His only begotten Son to reveal Him to us that we may be brought back into a close relationship with Him. The one thing that prevents us from being reunited with our Father is our sinful state. Our nature has been so defiled by sin that we cannot be in His presences least we be consumed by His holiness. In order for us to be reunited with God, we need a change of nature; we need a new spirit put within us that is not defiled by sin. The remedy for this is to receive the Spirit of Christ within our hearts. This is the new birth. The Son of God did not come just to die for our sins, but to unite His Spirit with humanity, that He may give us this Spirit. Thus when we receive Christ as our Savior, we are receiving much more than just forgiveness of sin, we are receiving the very life of the Son of God, that in receiving His Spirit, we are cleansed from all unrighteousness. My friend, our salvation is more than just receiving forgiveness of our sins, it is to be cleansed from all unrighteousness. This cleansing is a purification of soul, it is a transformation of life. We receive the very life of God given to us in His Son. "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son." (1 John 5:11). "For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;" (John 5:26). Won't you receive the life of God in His Son today? God bless,

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Little Children May Be Christians

Today's Devotion Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Little Children May Be Christians

Today's Text Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:14

God wants every child of tender age to be His child, to be adopted into His family. Young though they may be, the youth may be members of the household of faith, and have a most precious experience. Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 169. I was eleven years old when the light broke into my heart. I had pious parents, who in every way tried to make their children acquainted with their heavenly Father. We sang the praises of God in our household. Every morning and evening we had family prayer. There were eight children in the family, and every opportunity was improved by our parents to lead us to give our hearts to Jesus. The Youth's Instructor, November 3, 1908. Children are most susceptible to the teachings of the gospel; their hearts are open to divine influences, and strong to retain the lessons received. The little children may be Christians, having an experience in accordance with their years. The Youth's Instructor, November 3, 1908. Happy are the parents whose lives are a true reflection of the divine, so that the promises and commands of God awaken in the child gratitude and reverence; the parents whose tenderness and justice and long-suffering interpret to the child the love and justice and long-suffering of God; and who, by teaching the child to love and trust and obey them, are teaching him to love and trust and obey his Father in heaven. Parents who impart to a child such a gift have endowed him with a treasure more precious than the wealth of all the ages—a treasure as enduring as eternity. The Ministry of Healing, 375, 376. Never allow your children to suppose that they are not children of God until they are old enough to be baptized. Child Guidance, 499. If properly instructed, very young children may have correct views of their state as sinners and of the way of salvation through Christ. Testimonies for the Church 1:400. In love, faith, and prayer let parents work for their households, until with joy they can come to God saying, “Behold, I and the children whom the Lord hath given me.” Isaiah 8:18. Christ's Object Lessons, 195, 196. Note: In some areas phrases have been omitted by the compilers for whatever reason. I have restored them as underlined text, that the full intent of the author may be given.

My Thoughts: My friend, we are to accept Christ as a little child, for Jesus said "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein." (Mark 10:15). Therefore, if we are to receive Christ like as a child, so too can a child surrender their heart to Jesus. One does not need to be a adult to accept Christ as their Savior, but they simply need to respond and accept the working of the Spirit of Christ upon the heart. A child is much more willing to receive Christ than those who are older and more self-sufficient. These tend to be more absorbed in their careers, families, friends, and pleasures of the world, and as such they resist the working of Christ upon the heart. Children are less set in their ways and their hearts are more receptive to the working of the Spirit of God, and as such are more willing to trust and surrender their hearts to Him. If we would enter into the kingdom of God, we must be as a child and open the doors of our hearts to Him. My friend Jesus is knocking on the doors of your heart today saying "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." (Revelation 3:20). Wont you open your heart to Him today? God bless,

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Wednesday: Feasting on God's Word

"I Will Save Thy Children"

Today's Devotion Monday, December 30, 2019

"I Will Save Thy Children"

Today's Text But thus saith the Lord, even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. Isaiah 49:25

The youth are the objects of Satan's special attacks. Gospel Workers, 207. Wherever we turn, the battle goes on unceasingly.... Multitudes of the youth are swept away by the overwhelming tide of evil. In every earnest Christian heart the question rises, “Why, oh, why, in a land of Bibles and Christian teaching, can the adversary of souls exert over our youth a power so mighty, so unrestrained?” The reason is apparent. Parents are neglecting their solemn responsibility. The Signs of the Times, November 3, 1881. If a field is left uncultivated, a crop of weeds is sure to appear. So it is with children. If the soil of the heart is uncultivated, Satan sows his seeds of anger and hatred, selfishness and pride, and they quickly spring up, to bear a harvest that parents reap with bitter regret. Too late they see their terrible mistake. The Signs of the Times, January 1, 1902 (The Review and Herald, January 24, 1907). One of the signs of the “last days” is the disobedience of children to their parents. Child Guidance, 229. The sin of rebellion against parental authority, lies at the very foundation of the misery and crime in the world today. SDA Bible Commentary 2:1009. Jesus loves children and youth. He rejoices when He sees Satan repulsed in his efforts to overcome them. Many a youth is in imminent peril through manifold temptations, but the Saviour has the tenderest sympathy for him, and sends His angels to guard and protect him. He is the Good Shepherd, ever ready to ... seek for the lost, straying sheep. The Signs of the Times, January 1, 1902 (The Review and Herald, January 24, 1907). Parents stand in the place of God to their children, and they will have to render an account, whether they have been faithful to the charge committed to their trust. The Review and Herald, October 14, 1875. [Christian parents,] be true to your trust. God will help you. Guided by Him, your children will grow up to bless and honor you in this life and in the life to come. The Signs of the Times, January 1, 1902 (The Review and Herald, January 24, 1907). Note: In some areas phrases have been omitted by the compilers for whatever reason. I have restored them as underlined text, that the full intent of the author may be given.

My Thoughts: My friend, the enemy of souls is relentless in his fight against those who are created in the image of God. He seeks to destroy this image at every turn. One of the most successful ways that he has been able to do this is by destroying the family unit by pushing gender confusion and equality. When the roles of the man and woman are confused or removed, this gives him ready access to mold the hearts of the children after his own. As parents we are to guard the hearts and minds of our children, molding them into the image of God, that they may grow into the maturing of Christ in them. God delights in the home that is filled with His love. Angels desire to dwell in these homes, and the evil angels are kept at bay. My friend, as we as parents fulfill the roles that God has set for us, surrendering our hearts to Him, He will guide us in the raising of our children. He will save our children. God bless,

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The Father & Son Covenant (Part 2) - Nader Mansour The Father & Son covenant examines the one saving covenant made between the Father and Son. It explores the relationship between the old and new covenant. Join Nader Mansour as he navigates this often misunderstood subject. (Part 2) RESOURCES: Archive of Daily Devotions Melodies of Prayer Free Bible & Commentary Bible Study Resources The Truth About God The Final Protest Revelation1412.org Recommended YouTube Channels (New) The Advent Bible Fellowship YouTube channel Open Face Fellowship Revelation 14:12 Pro-life Andrew Smyrna Gospel Ministry Line of Truth Ministries

Tuesday: Little Children May Be Christians