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Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.

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Jesus Brings Blessing

Date:
September 16, 2025

Read Matthew 7:28–29

The crowds were amazed at his teaching, for he taught them with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law. Matthew 7:28–29

Read Matthew 5, 6, and 7. Four observations come to mind while reading these Scriptures, each quite a striking contrast to standard sermons preached today.

First: He spoke these words outside rather than inside. That means they were probably delivered extemporaneously and, for sure, without the aid of voice amplification.

Jesus’ Message of Simple Faith

Date:
September 15, 2025

Read Matthew 7:28–29

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, for he taught with real authority—quite unlike their teachers of religious law. Matthew 7:28–29

Checkpoints Along the Way

Date:
September 13, 2025

Read 1 John 4:1–5

Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. (1 John 4:1)

As we look forward to flying closer to the flame as the Spirit of God controls and transforms our lives, we need to keep a few practical and helpful checkpoints in mind.

Evidences of His Presence

Date:
September 12, 2025

Read Romans 8:16–171 Corinthians 6:19–20; 12:4–7

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him. (Romans 8:16–17 NASB)

How do we recognize the Spirit’s ministry? Within us and around us every day we see evidences of His dynamic power.

Understanding First Things First

Date:
September 10, 2025

Read Acts 1:8

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and as far as the remotest part of the earth. (Acts 1:8 NASB)

Let’s return to basics...two foundational issues. One has to do with salvation, the other with being Spirit-filled.

A Few Words on Healing

Date:
September 9, 2025

Read James 5:16

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. (James 5:16)

Can We Trust Our Feelings?

Date:
September 8, 2025

Read Psalm 16:11; Colossians 3:15

You will make known to me the way of life;In Your presence is fullness of joy;In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. (Psalm 16:11 NASB)

One of my mother’s favourite rules for us kids was, “You can’t trust your feelings.” To this day I can clearly recall her words warning us against relying on our emotions: “What you really want, son, are the facts. Facts are your friends. Feelings will change on you.”

Keep Your Balance

Date:
September 7, 2025

Read 1 Corinthians 8:1

Now regarding your question about food that has been offered to idols. Yes, we know that “we all have knowledge” about this issue. But while knowledge makes us feel important, it is love that strengthens the church. (1 Corinthians 8:1)

This is a good time for me to pause and mention three basic warnings so that our flying closer to the flame will take place without fear of getting our wings singed.

Intellectualism

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