Just Slow Down Today’s devotion will be a bit different as I don’t have an opening verse that we will go off of. Instead, I want to look at something that became apparent this past weekend. Evidently, it’s Christmas. Yes, I know it’s not really, and this also isn’t to complain about the fact that it looks like Christmas in most stores you walk into right now. Stores always seem to stay a couple of months ahead at least. That also leads us to seem to always be looking forward

2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. I was recently thinking about the promises that God has made in the Bible and came to this conclusion. All his promises fall into one of two categories. The first category are all the promises he has fulfilled. The second category are all the promises he will fulfill. There is no third category “for all the promises in him are yea, and in him Amen”. If he pr

1 Peter 2:7 “Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,” Peter states a indisputable truth in this verse. To the believer, the obedient, Jesus is precious. Even someone saved can find that Jesus is no longer precious to them once they become disobedient to His commandments. Yet, I fear that even after the great revival meeting last week Jesus is still no

14). But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: 15). And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and.unjust. 16). And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. ACT

Restoring A Fallen Brother Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. It should be the desire of every child of God to restore all of the fallen. But to our shame, many of the children of God don't feel that way. They believe they get what they have coming to them. The truth is, if we all got what we deserved, we'd be in Hell today. Some have f

“Gen. 19:26- “But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” *what causes people to turn back? some turn back because they… they’re Lost! Listen to the wrong voices! Love the world! Lack faith! are Looking at past failures! are Loose in their convictions! and some have been Let down by other Christians! -Paator Doug Foster

Matthew 16:1-3 I. Disbelief in the Promises of God A. II Peter 3:3-4 II. Deceptions perpetrated by false prophets A. II Peter 2:1 III. Defections from the Faith A. I Timothy 4:1, Jude 1:3-4 IV. Defilement of Man A. II Thess. 2:3-4 V. Deterioration of moral standards - A. II Timothy 3:1-4 VI. Demonstrations of Lawlessness - A. Matthew 24:10 VII. Decrease of Personal Liberty A. Gal. 5:1-6 -Bro. Mike

You’re Not Walking Alone Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Notice what God doesn’t say in this verse. He doesn’t say if you pass through the waters. He says WHEN. Being a Christian doesn’t mean we won’t face difficult days. There will be times when the waters rise, the way gets diffic

Genesis 4:6-7 6 And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen? 7 If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. I realized that I had forgotten to write a devotion for today and set out to get it done now. (I apologize for my negligence). The above verses came to mind. Cain had been given an opportunity by God to

1 Peter 2:7 “Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,” Peter states a indisputable truth in this verse. To the believer, the obedient, Jesus is precious. Even someone saved can find that Jesus is no longer precious to them once they become disobedient to His commandments. Yet, I fear that even after the great revival meeting last week Jesus is still no

13). And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 14). But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 15). But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 16). Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be

Why All the Troubles Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. When you’re the one facing trouble, your first thought is that you are the only one that has all these troubles. However, that’s not the truth; everyone is facing trouble. We have trouble because the Bible says that man born of women is full of trouble. Troubles will associate you with the suffering of Jesus Christ. We will never suffer like Jesus suffered on the cross in our place.

Ps. 85:6- “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” We need revival because of the… perilous times! perverse times! philosophical times! pretentious times! prohibiting times! political times we live in! -Pastor Doug Foster

James 4:8-12 - "8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. 11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if t

Griping Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: It’s too hot. It’s too cold. Gas is too high. I could go on and on about many of the complaints we make on a daily basis. These statements are typically true. Does that mean we have to point them out? Is it a requirement somewhere that we “murmur” about everything? When all we do is complain, it’s going to put us in a bad spirit. Think also of who you’re complaining to: Exodus 16:8 And Moses said, This

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. The word “constraineth” means to hold together, to compress, to arrest, to compel, to keep in place, to be in a strait. The thought of a strait is a narrow passage that does not allow for a b

1 Corinthians 10:24 – “Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.” A mark of a Christian is their concern for others. Everything that Christ did was for the lost. Search the gospels and show me where Christ was selfish, took more care for His needs than the needs of others, or where He acted in His own best interest to the detriment of others. Your search will come back with empty hands. We should likewise seek for the wealth of others rather than our own. If we

1). I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2). Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3). Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4). Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 5). I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abide

The Potter and the Clay Jeremiah 18:1-6 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, [2] Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. [3] Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. [4] And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. [5] Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying

Psalm 85:6- “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” *you know you need Revival when your... Tardiness doesn't bother you! Treasures are earthly and not eternal! no Time for Prayer & the Word! ears Tune out preaching! Tears for the lost & wayward are dried up! Trips to the alter are few and far between! Thanksgiving and praise turns to moaning & complaining! Troubles stir up fear rather than faith! -Pastor Doug Foster