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A TIME TO CELEBRATE Read Acts 2:14-39 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 (NKJV) People are known to love celebrations. Whether it is weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, you name it, they want to commemorate some important event that took place. In the Bible, there is countless evidence of festive celebrations. Last year, I started acknowledging the moment I came to Christ for Baptism. It was the best day of my…

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A FORGIVING GOD Read Jonah Chapters 1-4 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the town. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade till he might see what would become of the city. Jonah 4:5 (NKJV) Jonah eventually did what God requested of him to do-preach repentance to the Ninevites (Jonah 3:1-4). He believed that the people were too set in their ways to turn to God. Jonah wanted God to destroy the city. He was very displeased when the people sought after God in prayer and…

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NO LONGER CAPTIVES Read Exodus 12:29-39 Then he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, “Rise, go out from among my people, both you and the children of Israel. And go; serve the LORD as you have said.” Exodus 12:31 (NKJV) Pharaoh and the Egyptians were in terror when the tenth and final plague – the death of all firstborns – stuck the land (Exodus 11:5). Finally relenting, Pharaoh ordered the Israelites to leave and be free, fearing further suffering would come upon his kingdom. The day the Israelites have long waited for was finally here. They were…

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JESUS, OUR BEST FRIEND Read Proverbs 18:1-24 A man of companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (ESV) Many of us say we had a best friend at some point. We wanted to spend every moment in that person’s company, especially as kids. This friend may also be one in whom we confide. Jesus, here in the passage, explores our need for human friendships. We trust our friends; however, they are sometimes loyal or give the best advice. Do not be deceived “Bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Corinthian…

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CREATED FOR HIS GLORY Read Psalm 100:1-5 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves, we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3 (NKJV) We all feel pride in our accomplishments, cherishing the creation of life and our creative mind. Our innovations lead to praise and recognition at work, home, or with family and friends. But how often do we use them for, or give credit and glory to, our Creator? God has fashioned a people in His image and for His purpose. “This people I…

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LIBERTY THROUGH CHRIST Read Romans 6:1-23 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life. Romans 6:22 (NKJV) It was a cold winter day below 50 °F. I noticed a homeless guy sitting in our restaurant’s corner seat as soon as our doors were open, so I went over and started talking to him. As I spoke to him, I discovered that he had slept under a bridge the night before without a blanket but just a sweater and windbreaker. When I asked why…

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RESTING IN GOD Read Exodus 20:1-17 Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days you shall labour and do all your work; the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it, you shall do no work; you nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger that is within your gates. Exodus 20:9-10 (NKJV) You may have heard the expression, “Thank God it’s Friday.”  Suggests the culmination of activities for a work week. This statement resonates with me as I look forward to…

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MY MONEY AND I Read Luke 12:13-34 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” Luke 12:19 (NKJV) My friend and I worked hard over the summer to return home and take care of personal business. At the time, we had taken on 12-hour shifts at our workplace to make as much money as possible. A month after returning home, I heard he had a heart attack and needed over a million Jamaican dollars to do the surgery. He sought help to come…

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PLEASING GOD Read John 14:15-24 If you love Me, keep My Commandments. John 14:15 (NKJV) Love is more than a feeling. It is a verb requiring us to act. Loving God prompts our desire to please Him by keeping His commandments. Jesus declares, “He who does not love Me does not keep my words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me” (Vs. 24). Love equals obedience. There cannot be obedience without love. Moreover, God does not require us to do this naturally in our strength. We are to surrender our will to…

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FRIEND OF A WOUNDED HEART Read John 11:1-46 Jesus wept. John 11:35 (NKJV) Within the past year, twelve individuals from my neighborhood died. I reflected on and cherished the memories of those with whom I had known since my youth. Did they know God? Did they have a relationship with Christ? Did they accept God’s gift throughout their lives? Will we have a heavenly reunion and rejoice together at the second coming of Christ? It is natural to mourn the loss of our loved ones and those closest to us. In this life, we know that death is sure. “And…

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