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And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; beverlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.          Isaiah 35:10 ESV We said in the previous devotion that pilgrims travel light, letting neither reputation nor possessions weigh themContinue reading “Pilgrims 2”

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the pilgrims of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bythinia, elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.                                                                                                                         1 Peter 1:1-2Continue reading “Pilgrims 1”

Finally Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not allow this conflict to come between us or our herdsmen. After all, we are close relatives! The whole countryside is open to you. Take your choice of any section of the land you want, and we will separate. If you want the land to the left, then I’llContinue reading “Rocks or Grass?”

 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from fornication; that each one of you know how to control your own bodyin holiness and honor, not with lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one wrong or exploit a brother or sisterin this matter, because theContinue reading “Sexuality”

For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters;only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence,but through love become slaves to one another.               Galatians 5:13 NRS I saw a tee-shirt today with the slogan “Don’t Mess With My Freedom.” What was the wearer wanting to communicate about freedom? I am quiteContinue reading “The Freedoms of the Christian”

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.                                                                                                           1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV In 1949 the British author Dorothy Sayers made a typically profound observation that is even more relevant today than it was seventy-three years ago. She said that if a personContinue reading “The Blues”

 “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”                                                                 John 17:7 We live in a world where personal convenience, personal desire, and personal comfort are everything. Faced with those realities, truth is a poor second. Why should I tell you the truth if it’s not convenient?  Why should I keep my promises if it doesn’tContinue reading “Truth”

You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.”   Genesis 4:7 NLT Many of us live with hidden resentments. Things have been doneContinue reading “Resentment”

So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.                                                                  Hebrews 4:9-11 ESV What is CanaanContinue reading “Rest”

Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh                                                                                                             Luke 6:21 ESV Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.        Matthew 5:6 ESV Sometimes we are a little troubled by differences in theContinue reading “Blessed Are the Hungry?”