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Monday, February 19, 2018
Apple Devotion
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Sunday, February 18, 2018
Lesson: The Hurt Heart
Prayer:
Song:
Scripture Verse:
Matthew
18:32-33
Then his lord, after that he had called him, said
unto him,
O thou
wicked servant, I
forgave thee all that debt, because
thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion
on thy fellowservant, even as I
had pity on thee?
The Hurt Heart
Let us start our class today by saying the pledge to the
bible. When we say the pledge we are making
a promise to make (God's Word) what guides us in life through not only the best
times of our lives but also the darkest
times in our lives.
In life we have many hurts.
It could be a hurt that is temporary or a hurt that lasts a
lifetime. The hurts that last a lifetime
are the ones that get to the heart. In
the pledge we promise to hide God's Word in our heart. We do this by memorizing and understanding
scripture. The reason we hide God's Word
in our heart is because it is through the heart our choices are made. Our choices are made by either how we feel, our
circumstances or what we want. If we are right with God, they will be made by prayer and what we are taught in scripture first. God knows that the devil wants our heart.
The devil will tempt us at the times we our
most vulnerable, the times our heart has been hurt, at one of the very darkest
points of grief or discouragement. In
these times we must follow what we know is true. in a time of confusion, we can decipher the truth from the fiction of what we are
feeling and also from other people around us.
A couple weeks ago I surprised our church family by entering
the room wearing a sheriff's badge. They all
called me Sheriff Susan. They were all curious about it, but nobody
asked. Then we dismissed to Sunday
School. I told them a story I heard a long time ago. I heard about a police officer that was shot
at while he was on duty. Something kept
him from being killed, something unusual.
The bullet hit his badge. The
badge kept the bullet from hitting his heart.
So I told the kids the true story of how the officer was saved by his
badge. The bible tells us to wear a
shield, it is not a police badge, but is the shield of faith.
We are saved by faith, by taking God at His
word. Being saved by faith is our
protection from belonging to the devil. While living by faith and hiding God's
Word in our hearts is our shield against the fiery darts of the devil.
Now Today:
I mentioned to them about the police officers that were killed
checking out a 911 hang-up call. They
were shot and killed suddenly. My husband knew one of them. They grew up together,
played football together and he attended our very small wedding 31 years ago.
We heard of another shooting which Pastor prayed over this morning. A deadly school shooting in Florida where many died. I think about the coach that blocked the bullets from killing some of the students. I'm sure He was a really big guy - most coaches are. These violent killings happened because of hate, because of anger, because someones heart was being managed by the devil himself. The young men who killed these valiant men and many other innocent people - had something messed up in their hearts. When it's young people doing the shooting, we must talk about it.
In sunday school, I held my bible up over my heart and said..."Kids, the devil wants your heart and he wants it wounded. I'm not talking about your physical heart. I'm talking about your soul the very being of who you are. He wants you to be bitter. He wants you to stay angry. People will disappoint us, people could turn there backs on us, people you thought would always be there. but Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you. There may not be anyone to cry to, no one to listen, but Jesus is your comforter, your shield your help in times of trouble. The only defense we have as people against the fiery darts of satan is a Really Big shield. I held the bible up over my heart and I pounded my hand on the Bible that covered my heart. The Word Of God in our hearts mingled in faith blocks the fiery darts of the devil. It won't allow Him to get to your heart.
We heard of another shooting which Pastor prayed over this morning. A deadly school shooting in Florida where many died. I think about the coach that blocked the bullets from killing some of the students. I'm sure He was a really big guy - most coaches are. These violent killings happened because of hate, because of anger, because someones heart was being managed by the devil himself. The young men who killed these valiant men and many other innocent people - had something messed up in their hearts. When it's young people doing the shooting, we must talk about it.
In sunday school, I held my bible up over my heart and said..."Kids, the devil wants your heart and he wants it wounded. I'm not talking about your physical heart. I'm talking about your soul the very being of who you are. He wants you to be bitter. He wants you to stay angry. People will disappoint us, people could turn there backs on us, people you thought would always be there. but Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you. There may not be anyone to cry to, no one to listen, but Jesus is your comforter, your shield your help in times of trouble. The only defense we have as people against the fiery darts of satan is a Really Big shield. I held the bible up over my heart and I pounded my hand on the Bible that covered my heart. The Word Of God in our hearts mingled in faith blocks the fiery darts of the devil. It won't allow Him to get to your heart.
Make Jesus the Biggest Valentine in your heart. Love the Lord your God with all your heart.
The devil wants us miserable , unhappy and defeated as Christians, but Jesus tells us we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. Jesus is in every heart that has accepted Him by faith.
God promises to be there for us through our troubles, through our tears.
One of the biggest temptations in time of hurt is to become vengeful,
unforgiving and bitter. It is through
these troubled dark times we must not allow these things to destroy our faith.
It is through these things we must apply the scripture to our heartbreak
and let it heal us by faith.
God teaches us that we have no choice but to forgive because
we ourselves have never once deserved forgiveness. Now there are some things that just cannot go
without circumstances, but God does not want your heart remaining angry, or
bitter. His desire is that you overcome,
by faith, trusting Him through what could be your hardest moments of life.
Jesus gives us a parable in scripture to teach us why we
must forgive:
Read The Memory Verse Again
- Underline the Parts They Need To Memorize
Matthew 18: 21-35
Talk about it as you read it.
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my
brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee,
Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain
king, which would take account of his servants.
And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed
him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch
as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and
children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and
worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee
all. Then the lord of that servant was
moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
But the same servant went out, and found one of his
fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and
took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. {pence: the Roman penny
is the eighth part of an ounce, which after five shillings the ounce is seven
pence halfpenny; about fourteen cents}
And his fellowservant
fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I
will pay thee all. And he would not: but
went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. So when his fellowservants saw what was done,
they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him,
O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me; Shouldest not thou also have had compassion
on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to
the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
Father God, I ask in
the name of your Son, Christ Jesus that you heal our broken hearts this morning, that we may
renew our strength and continue in faith,
which we need to protect our hearts from the fiery darts of Satan. If there are any here rebellious, unbelieving,
wounded or doubting- work the work of
faith in their hearts today and renew a
right spirit within us. That we may
continue to obey you in faith ... heal the hurting. Praise your name for what you will do in our
hearts as we trust you. If there is anyone here that has not trusted Christ as there personal Saviour. Jesus will not refuse anyone who genuinely wants Him to be the Lord of their lives. Christ Jesus died for your sins and arose victorious that you may be forgiven and become his child.
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Sunday, February 4, 2018
Psalms 139:23-24 - Psalms 119:9 Memory Verse Chart Verse
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Friday, January 19, 2018
Thankful Popcorn All The Time
Thankful Popcorn All The Time
Poppity pop
pop, hoppity hop hop - I'm standing in popcorn up to my ears.
Still giving thanks to the Lord up above, Praising
his name because of His love.
Not just in November for Thanksgiving day, but each
time that we sing, each time that we pray.
Poppity pop
pop, hoppity hop hop - I'm standing in popcorn up to the sky.
Praise in
January, February and March, For God's goodness is more than just large.
Not just in
the mornin' not just at noon but April,
May and June - keeping our hearts and our minds in tune.
Poppity pop
pop, hoppity hop hop - I'm standing in
popcorn still giving thanks.
Praise Him
in July, August , September - let our
joy be lit like Autumn's embers.
Not just
for a moment, but thank Him always, October,
November, December days , at Christmas time,
And as the
bells of Christmas chime.
Thank the
Lord all the time.
Susan Nikitenko
January 19th, 2018
Children's Song ©
Ephesians 5:19-20
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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Sunday, January 14, 2018
Being Wise In Our Goings
Being Wise In Our Goings
Proverbs 4:20 - 27
My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Hooty the Owl was warned as a tiny owl to avoid the dark alley of doom. The dark alley of doom is known for it's large population of fat cats. The fat cats feast on the leftovers from the "Fish and Fritters Restaurant". located just between "Beer and Bites" and "Ludy Books". The dumpsters are full of nasty snails which owls love to eat. Every now and then Hooty dreams of the giant sized snails, which owls find tasty. They are a temptation for every bird from near and far. He was told as a very young owl "you must not join in with the other birds. His parents told Him of the deaths of many a bird.. that did not listen to wise advice. They died a terrifying death in the paws of ravenous cats who's fondest dreams came true.
Hooty has found himself in somewhat of a dilemma, his long time friend has invited him to a tempting night of adventure to the dark alley of doom. He knows if he tells them no, he's going to look like a chicken and no owl likes looking like a chicken. He also knows that if he accepts the invitation, he will disobey everything he's been taught by his dear departed parents, who loved him more than anyone else. What do you think Hooty should do - fall for a nice juicy snail and the adventure of it all? or use wisdom to guide his decision even if it means loosing his friend and looking like a chicken? - leave time for answers....
Now in real life we know....
God has given us great wisdom to draw from His Word. Wisdom helps us know how to please God and also teaches how to stay strong in the Lord. God has instructed us in His Word to hide His Word in our hearts that we would not sin against Him. God's desire for us is for us to also surround ourselves with people who love God and also want to please God with their choices. When we do this we protect ourselves from falling. We are living in a slippery world that is down right cold and dangerously icy.
Usually when you go somewhere you either go with friends or
family. If you are not going with them -
then where you are going is where people are.
God tells us to be wise in our goings.
Why does He tell us to be wise where our feet take us?
When we are not careful where we step we sometimes will trip
or slip. Then is when we come tumbling
down and could become injured physically.
Not too long ago, while on vacation, my eldest daughter was going down
some steps. It was dark outside and she
could barely see. Something caught her
toe as she was going down some dangerous
uneven steps. She had a terrible fall and severely broke
her leg. She could have been killed in
the fall. That's how serious a fall it was.
In life we take steps into the right direction or into the
wrong direction. Just know that whatever
direction we take as a Christians should be thought about before taking the
first step.
God wants us to be careful about what friends we choose in
life. As Christians we should choose
friends that will help us obey God and grow in the Lord. People who are wise fear the Lord. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
wisdom. When we choose people as friends
we need to know they have a healthy fear of God. How do we know they have a fear of God? If what God wants is more important than what
we want, we know we have a healthy fear
of God. God should be our first priority
in life.
It used to be, years ago, if a boy or girl liked each other
they would start (what they called)going together. When someone asked you " Who are you
going with?" they were asking you who your boyfriend was., or girlfriend
was.
-
Though I'm not talking about this kind of going with - this kind of going with
is included in this lesson for today.
God has plans for us as His children and our first priority is to make what God wants first.
We do that by loving His Word and obeying it.
When
we go somewhere we most likely will be riding in a car to get us there. All along the way we see signs. The stop sign, the yield sign, the go sign
and numerous other signs that keep us safe as we travel from one place to
another.
Solomon taught his children with all of these same principles but
in different words.
You can plan and discuss these things as you teach them.
1. Do not go with gangs - don't gang up to do harm to
others. Stop Sign
2. Do not go with someone leading you wrong. Stop Sign
3. Do not go to places that will harm your life and
heart. Stop Sign
4. Do not go anywhere that will lead your life in the
wrong direction. Stop Sign
5. Do not go to places promising wrong fun ..Do Not Enter Sign
6. Choose wise people to
befriend. Go Sign
7. Take time to ask God direction - Yield Sign - Go Sign
U Turns Are Aloud In This Game!
And Speeding When Necessary.
A Turn For The Good - Hurry Up And Get Saved.
Stopping And Asking Directions
Are Always Aloud...We Should Never Be Too Proud.
U Turns Are Aloud In This Game!
And Speeding When Necessary.
A Turn For The Good - Hurry Up And Get Saved.
Stopping And Asking Directions
Are Always Aloud...We Should Never Be Too Proud.
Here are a couple songs that may help you remember what to do when
you are faced with temptation to do something wrong.
Stop And Pray.
Yield And Kneel.
Know When To Go.
Know When To Stay.
Ask God's Direction.
At Night And At Day.
God Will Lead You.
Along Life's Way.
Make A List Of Possible Good and Bad Situations For Youth.
Read Them To The Class
And Ask Them To Choose The Sign That Should Be Posted In That Situation.
Stop And Pray.
Yield And Kneel.
Know When To Go.
Know When To Stay.
Ask God's Direction.
At Night And At Day.
God Will Lead You.
Along Life's Way.
Make A List Of Possible Good and Bad Situations For Youth.
Read Them To The Class
And Ask Them To Choose The Sign That Should Be Posted In That Situation.
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood,
let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and
whole, as those that go down into the pit:
We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
My son, walk not thou in the way with them;
refrain thy foot from their path:
For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
Surely in vain the net (trap) is spread in the sight of any bird.
Proverbs 1:33
But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Memory Verse Memory Chart Game - Cut Into Separate Words
Put into The Pocket Chart Game
Theme Songs, game, attendance....
Saturday, January 6, 2018
A New Beginning For A Willing Heart
A New Beginning For A Willing Heart
We are
beginning a New Year, a new beginning. A
time of reflecting, then a time to go forward.
Yes, we all
have made mistakes this past year, but we must begin this year with renewed
enthusiasm.
Christ
wants us to continue giving the Truth of His Word. I have my corner and you have yours.
Brighten
the corner where God has allowed you to speak to others. Whether there be one or a million.
Be faithful
in the little things and He will make you ruler over much. You may not see the fruit of your labor, but
you will see the fruit of faithfulness, the fruit of joy, and the fruit of endurance,
these too are counted as fruit. God
gives the increase, we are to be faithful and obedient. You may win one to the Lord, you may win
none, you may win a hundred, or even a
thousand. That did not happen
with Noah, even though he preached for a hundred years. He won only his family, all else died in their
sin. Still, He is mentioned in the hall
of faith.
When Jesus
was born it marked a new beginning. It
was a new beginning for Mary and Joseph too.
They were raising the Christ Child.
They were closer to God than they had ever been. They held
him in their arms, worshipped Him, and kissed his tiny hand. They were starting a new life and that life
always included Jesus. This New Year
should bring us closer to Jesus because he lives in our hearts. Not as a baby but as our Redeemer. When Christ lives in your heart, He's with
you where ever you go. Our new
beginnings should always begin with Jesus Christ, our prayers, our bible
reading, and praising Him. These things
will give us the strength to continue on in a life of faith and obedience. They will give us renewed hope for the New
Year.
This is a
new beginning for a child of God, and also a new beginning for anyone willing
to humble themselves by accepting Christ as their Saviour. I know
that almost everyone makes New Year's Resolutions and we should. It's always good to improve ourselves and accomplish
goals. People who are saved make resolutions
and also those that are lost.
There are many
New Year's Resolutions I need to make.
Losing weight is one of them, but the best decision anyone can make for
the New Year is Jesus.
Start The
New Year With The Best Friend You'll Ever Have - Christ In Your Heart.
Susan Nikitenko
Susan Nikitenko
What a Friend
1. What a
friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
2.
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
3.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
4.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer—
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there.
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer—
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there.
Joseph M. Scriven, 1855
The Bible
teaches us how to
be saved and know it.
I'm not
trying to sell anything to you, I'm trying to give you something.
The
greatest gift of love ever offered to you.
James 1:17a
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights
God's
desire is for you to become His child.
If you are willing to call upon Him and come to Him in genuine faith. He will not refuse you.
What better
way to start the New Year - By beginning it with Christ. Christ in your heart.
1John 5:13
These
things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that
ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of
the Son of God.
Romans
10:17
So then
faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Matthew
16:24 ¶
Then said
Jesus unto his disciples, If any man
will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Romans 10:9
That if
thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine
heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Father God, Be with each one here today... I pray that you will open their ears to hear.
That people will be saved and people will be encouraged to serve you faithfully.
I pray you are glorified and honored with true hearts of faith.
In Christ's Name, I Ask This.
Amen
Father God, Be with each one here today... I pray that you will open their ears to hear.
That people will be saved and people will be encouraged to serve you faithfully.
I pray you are glorified and honored with true hearts of faith.
In Christ's Name, I Ask This.
Amen
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We Are Not Perfect
We Are Not Perfect
Today I've been thinking about all the things I didn't finish writing yet. Even though it's no longer the fall and we are headed into a New Year. I decided to write about the wood pumpkins I made a couple years ago. I didn't sand them at the time and said I liked them that way for a reason. It would give me an opportunity in the future like this moment to let you know that God takes us just as we are but through difficulties, love and His Word He sands down all the rough edges. Now those pumpkins really had no choice but to be sanded down. I did finally sand them down and completed them. However God is still working on us each day as we yield to Him and to His purpose for our lives. Sometimes that purpose is not quite clear but still the same we wait upon His purpose. God loves us just as we are but is
working on us as we trust Him to make us what he wants us to be. When a person gets saved it does not mean that that person is perfect, it means they are willing to let God make the changes. God does not reject anyone who humbly comes to Him with a genuine heart of faith.
Recently I was asked to have a book reading club, I agreed to a bible reading. I chose the book of Luke and talked about Mary because the Christmas season was upon us. The topic was " Why did God choose Mary?" It was during that lesson God spoke to me, while I was teaching.
2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.
The word perfect is the word that stands out to me here:
The truth of the matter is that none of us our perfect and we will never be perfect until we as children of God enter heaven's gate.
Mary, though most favored above other women, was not perfect but was seen as perfect because of her hearts willingness, purity and faith. Mary herself called Jesus her Saviour. Joseph was also favored because of His fear and faith.
God also chose Noah because of His fear and faith of God. He too was favored above all living during that time. He was the only believing man of faith, leading His family into righteous living.
Mary was not perfect, but was seen as perfect because of her faith in the coming Messiah. She was raised to love God and fear Him. She was taught about the Messiah. She was faithful and believing before God chose her.
Colossians 1:28
Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: - Every man - (means mankind)
Our goal as Christians should be- to keep our goals, our thoughts, our motives, and our actions where they need to be while seeking God's blessing and looking for God's guidance through life. This is what we find to be true, when we become children of God. If our first goal is to please God, we will do the right things because we love Him and believe Him.
We will be seen as perfect in our Heavenly Father's sight. We must be willing to have those rough edges sanded, submitting ourselves to the Father God's will.
It is a fascinating thought to know that God is searching for people whose heart is perfect towards Him.
People who have made Him the most important part of their lives. People whose greatest desire is to please the Lord and live a life of faith. They were not perfect people but were seen as perfect because of Christ and His shed blood and their desire to please God.
In Hebrews God recognizes men and women who did things because of through faith
and it was counted unto them as righteousness... It was in those actions God worked through them.
Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
God's still working on me and He is still working on you too.
We just have to keep on going forward, keep our hearts right, resist the devil and
be willing to change. If that's what God wants that's what matters.
Who does God see as perfect?, all those trusting Christ who love Him more than anything else.
Those who want to please Him more than anything else and keep themselves pure in an evil day.
Those under the soul saving blood of the Lamb.
We must pray for each other, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Let Us Pray
Father God, I pray that you will speak to those seeking your will today, those who are discourage, those who are hurting and those that are questioning,
Lead them back to you, restore their faith show them the direction you would have them take.
I pray that each one will make a new commitment to you for this coming new year.
In Christ Name I Pray This - Amen
Jesus will take anyone willing to come to Him by faith, accepting you as one of His beloved.
Jesus will take anyone willing to come to Him by faith, accepting you as one of His beloved.
Christ died for your sins and raised from the dead - making salvation available for all.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Susan Nikitenko
December 30th, 2017
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Joseph's Love
Joseph's Love
Even though Christmas is over and I'm putting up our Christmas decorations, Christmas seems to keep on happening. We know that Christmas is about the Christ Child being born unto us, but if you think about it, Christmas really happens all year long. When a person becomes a Christian something happens, He becomes born again. The Christ of Christmas is born in His heart.
The Spirit of Christmas lives in our hearts. I'm not talking about Jolly Oh St. Nik - but Christ becomes alive in our hearts and we become children of God. The day star arises in our heart. The light of the world lives within us.
Even though the Christmas lights are being put away in a box. The trees , the garlands the bulbs and bells are being gathered and stored. God's glory continues to shine.
Today I was reminded of God's mercy and how He willingly came to earth to be our Saviour, our comforter, our dearest of friends. We are loved and accepted because of His merciful love towards us.
Joseph came to my mind today, I thought of how He must have felt hearing that Mary was pregnant with a child. His love was tested. His faith was tested. He was then faced with a question. Should I tell all or show mercy? Would He keep it private or cause her shame and even death? Would it be considered a lie if He held back that information or would it be merciful?
There's a verse that has often come to my mind when making hard decisions.
Proverbs 10:12 ¶ Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
That's exactly what Jesus did for us.
Joseph questioned whether or not Mary was lying to Him. He was a godly man or God would not had chose Him to be the earthly father of Jesus. He was a praying man and open to God's will. God sent an angel to tell Him not to fear but to take Mary for his wife.
Matthew 1:20
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
If we want a picture of love and how we should treat other people I think of Joseph.
He really loved Mary and sought to put her away privately. She would have been stoned to death otherwise.
But he believed and He willingly became the earthly protector of God Almighty's only begotten Son.
He could have become angry and carried gossip all over town and watched her die while being stoned, but He talked to God.
That is when God sent him the answer He needed.
Devotional: Susan Nikitenko
Devotional: Susan Nikitenko
James 5:20
Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
Susan Nikitenko January 06, 2018
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