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Joseph Prince (March-24-2024) Daily Devotional: There Is Power in Hearing the Gospel Preached

And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked. - Acts 14:8–10

Have you ever wondered how the crippled man in today’s scripture, who had never walked, came to be filled with faith when he heard Paul speaking? What words generated such faith?

Let’s look at this closely in today’s reading. The Bible only says that Paul was “preaching the gospel” (Acts 14:7). It doesn’t say that he was teaching divine healing.

The Bible also states that “faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” (Rom. 10:17 NASB). So the man at Lystra was filled with faith because he heard the word of Christ!

I know that in most Bible translations, it says that faith comes by hearing “the word of God.” But if you study the original Greek word for “God” here, it is not Theos for “God,” but rather Christos for “Christ.”

You see, faith does not come by simply hearing the word of God, because the word of God would encompass everything in the Bible, including the law of Moses. There is no impartation of faith when you hear the Ten Commandments preached.

Faith only comes by hearing the word of Christ—teachings that have been filtered through Jesus’ finished work and the new covenant of grace. That means hearing preaching of the Word from Genesis to Revelation as long as it is from the perspective of Jesus and His grace.

After all, Christ is in the Old Testament concealed, and in the New Testament revealed. In the Old Testament, you will find shadows of Christ in the five Levitical offerings, the tabernacle of Moses, and even in the high priest’s garments, but it takes a new covenant understanding to draw Christ out. Only when Christ is preached will faith be imparted.

I can just imagine how the man at Lystra responded when he heard Paul proclaiming that he could be justified from all things if he only believed in Jesus. When he heard the good news of Christ, faith came and filled his heart to believe that he was forgiven of all his sins.

And at that very moment, he heard Paul commanding him in a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” Before he had time to hesitate, he found himself leaping to his feet with joy, and for the first time in his life, he walked! Hallelujah!

This is so similar to a praise report I received from Lizzy, who lives in Virginia. For ten years she had been praying for a young woman who was molested as a child and developed anorexia as a teen.

The girl’s condition worsened and she was placed in a ward for cardiac patients because her heart became too weak to function properly. In spite of the counseling and treatments she received, her condition did not improve and the doctors pronounced her as “dying.” Then, this happened:

Too weak to even read, this young woman began to watch Joseph Prince and hear the messages of God’s love and grace. Shortly before Christmas, her permanent feeding tube fell out on its own and she began to do what the doctors said she would never do again—eat solid food! She said she had heard Joseph Prince saying that when her spirit got stronger, her body would follow, and it has!

She is now able to attend church. Her pastor has even placed her to minister to the family of a fourteen-year-old girl who is anorexic. She is telling the girl that nothing worked for her except the grace of God. Hallelujah!

My friend, faith for healing or any other breakthrough you need comes when you are simply hearing the gospel of grace preached, as the crippled man of Lystra did. The Bible declares that the gospel is the power of God unto your salvation (Rom. 1:16), which includes total wholeness, preservation, and well-being.

Watch Ray Comfort - Why I Will ALWAYS Preach What Many Say Is A False Gospel. 

Biblical Manhood and the Gospel - Jonathan Evans

Watch Ray Comfort: The One Time You Should Never Give Someone A Gospel Tract. 

Daily Devotional (March 7, 2024) YOUR RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL. 

Scripture Reference: Galatians 5:24 - “And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.”

Believing in the gospel gives us a new life altogether, and not just a fixed or refurbished one (See Romans 6:4). Scripture tells us that when Christ rose, we rose with Him anew (See Romans 6:5-8, Galatians 2:20), and the implication of this is that our old nature is gone and gone for good. Who we died as is not who we rose as! We rose justified, sinless and without a past!

Because we believe we resurrected with Christ, we have received a glorious future in Him. We are not bound to sin again, because in Christ's death and resurrection, He destroyed the dominion of sin over man (See Romans 6:14). By His holiness, we have received the gift of holiness (See 2 Timothy 1:9), and our sainthood is built on the basis of His sainthood (See Ephesians 2:19). By participating in His death, burial and resurrection, we have received the gift of righteousness (See 2Corinthians 5:21).

The response to the gift of holiness is staying set apart. Consecration is the response to the gift of our new life. It is recognizing that we are His holy ground, and because God is using us, then only God should use us.

We are not common commodities open to any and everything. We are set apart for His glory and usage (See 1 Peter 2:9). If we have received the gift of a new life, we must also receive the new lifestyle that comes with it. We have been freed from the bondage of sin, not to be free wanderers or to live as we please, but to be slaves to righteousness (See Romans 6:18). We are vessels set apart for His pleasure, we are not to live in obedience to the flesh or in conformity to the world. Christ died for us, so we ought to live for Him.

DECLARE THIS: I have received the gift of holiness. My response to this gift is consecration. I stay set apart only for His use. Glory!

Charles Stanley (March-07-2024) Daily Devotional: Take the Gospel to the World

Only God can save people; our responsibility is to share His message with the world.

Matthew 28:16-20 - But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, ``All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. ``Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

When a teacher gives an assignment, responsible students take it seriously. They do what’s required, give their best effort, and complete the work in a timely manner. 

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus gave us a commandment—an assignment really—but many Christians are half-hearted about completing the task. Christ told His followers to share the good news about salvation and make disciples of all nations, teaching them to obey His commands. Some believers dedicate themselves to this work, but others are either too busy or too timid to commit in this way. 

The scope of this assignment is global—to all nations. But that doesn’t mean everyone should move to another country. Some believers are called by God to go far from home, but others are called to minister right where they are. The mission field is all around us—in our homes, workplaces, schools, and neighborhoods. 

As Christ’s followers, we have the Holy Spirit residing within us, which means we have His power to fulfill this command. We can’t save anyone, but it’s our responsibility to tell people about the God who can. How will they believe unless they hear (Romans 10:14 - How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher?)?

Rick Warren (March 6, 2024) Daily Devotional: The Gospel Helps You Stand Your Ground.

“On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong.” Ephesians 6:15 (NCV)

Conflict makes you an easy target for Satan’s attacks. It doesn’t matter if your conflict is with God, other people, or even yourself—it will open up every area of your life to Satan’s attacks.

You don’t want that. If you’re fighting yourself, others, or God, you can’t fight against what Satan is doing in the world. You can’t fight a multi-front war effectively. You were never meant to do so. 

All levels of conflict leave your flailing for support and searching for a firm footing, as if you’re being sucked into quicksand.

That’s why Paul urges believers, “On your feet wear the Good News of peace to help you stand strong” (Ephesians 6:15 NCV).

Roman soldiers had hobnails on the bottom of their shoes. These little nails helped them get a better grip with their shoes, like cleats for football players. Without them, soldiers would slip and slide in battle. They wouldn’t be able to hold their ground.

Without putting on the peace that comes from the Good News, you too will slip and slide your way through life.

Paul is writing about three different aspects of peace: with yourself, with others, and with God. It’s called reconciliation, and you need it in all areas of your life. If you wake up each morning at peace with yourself, God, and others, then you’ll find yourself on strong footing. You’ll be able to stand strong against Satan’s attacks.

Satan tries to attack your peace through worry. We can worry about anything—our future, our finances, our relationships, what others think of us. When we worry, it means some area of relational peace is out of sync. In fact, most of the time it means we’re out of sync in each of those areas. 

And it means you’re shoeless. You’re not letting the peace that comes from knowing God’s Word take control.

The Bible says, “Those who love your instructions have great peace and do not stumble” (Psalm 119:165 NLT). In other words, the more you love and obey the Bible, the less you’re offended by what others say. The more you love God’s Word, the less you’re offended by what happens to you and the less your walk with God will be disturbed.

Choose to believe what God’s Word says about you, about others, and, most importantly, about God so you’ll have the peace that will help you hold your ground.

Talk It Over

  • What’s your biggest worry right now? What does God’s Word say about what you’re worrying about?
  • How can you grow your love for God’s Word?
  • What relationships in your life need to be healed so you can be at peace?

David Jeremiah Daily Devotional February 20, 2024 - Gospel Conversations.

This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. - Acts 2:32

 Recommended Reading: Acts 5:29-32 - But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree. 31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”

As we grow in Christ, we learn to engage in Gospel conversations with people. Norman Geisler wrote, “If we have God’s heart, we will do whatever we can to advance His kingdom purposes in every conversation we have with our nonbelieving friends…. Once our heart is right with God, we can begin to talk to people in a more effective way so that many may believe.”1

It's important to bring our Christian maturity into every relationship. People must see us as different—and different in ways they want to emulate. Then we look for opportunities to say a word, even if it’s as simple as: “I’ll pray about that for you.” The time will come when we can say: “Let me tell you about a verse I found today in the Bible,” or, “We’re having a concert at my church this weekend. Would you be able to come?”

As we try to live a godly life, we must remember we are God’s platform. Thank God for the opportunities that come your way and ask Him to keep you sharp enough to see them. 

Evangelism is every day and in every way helping your nonbelieving friends to take one step closer to Jesus Christ.  - Norman Geisler

David Jeremiah - Watch The Final Prophecy—The Triumph of the Gospel. Where do we go from here? Even in these Last Days, we can have unwavering joy because the Gospel is triumphant, and Jesus is victorious. As this series concludes, Dr. David Jeremiah points to the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the message that will triumph in this critical hour.

Watch Bill Johnson - The Power of the Gospel and the Great Commission. Bill Johnson teaches on the power of the Gospel and the Great Commission. The “go” of the Gospel is essential whether it be through missions abroad or in your own hometown, but Jesus’ instruction to the disciples was to first wait in Jerusalem until they were clothed with power. Receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit and walking in His power is available to every believer and is vital as we follow in Jesus’ footsteps, representing Him well and extending His Kingdom through the power of the Gospel.

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