Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Read John 16:1–3
I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith.For you will be expelled from the synagogues,and the time is coming when those who kill youwill think they are doing a holy service for God.This is because they have never known the Father or me.(John 16:1–3)
Read Psalm 150: 3–6
Praise him with a blast of the ram’s horn;praise him with the lyre and harp!Praise him with the tambourine and dancing;praise him with strings and flutes!Praise him with a clash of cymbals;praise him with loud clanging cymbals.Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord!(Psalm 150: 3–6)
Read Colossians 3:16–17
Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus,giving thanks through him to God the Father.(Colossians 3:16–17)
Read 2 Timothy 2:2
You heard me teach things that have been confirmedby many reliable witnesses.Now teach these truths to other trustworthy peoplewho will be able to pass them on to others.(2 Timothy 2:2)
Jesus gave the church its marching orders in practical terms. You’re probably familiar with His words:
Read Titus 2:11–15
Read 1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.1 Corinthians 16:13
Borrowing from Coach John Wooden’s words, I urge you to care more about your character than your reputation as you invest your energies. I think strong resolutions will help make that happen. If we plan to be a positive influence for righteousness in a world rapidly losing its way, we cannot wander through these years without a compass of commitment.
Read 1 Peter 1:13
So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control.Put all your hope in the gracious salvationthat will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world.1 Peter 1:13
Read 1 Peter 5:8
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil.He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.1 Peter 5:8
Satan and his demons are directly involved in assaulting the lives of men who were once strong in the pulpit. He has rolled up his sleeves and intensified his efforts, especially against minister-types, hoping to discredit even those who have integrity.
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:4
Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honour1 Thessalonians 4:4
Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3
Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesusto live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you.You live this way already, and we encourage you to do so even more.For you remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus.God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.1 Thessalonians 4:1–3
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