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  25 days lent. Be firm in Faith Calm in Spirit Bible Reading: :Philippians 4:17 Key verse :    Bible Verse:: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by Prayer and Petition with thanksgiving, present your request to God: Philippians 4:6 DEVOTION A 25 days Lenten observance based on Philippians 4:1-7 would focus on reconciliation, forgiveness and resolving conflicts with others, striving for “the same mind in the Lord”. A Lenten disciple could be to practice gratitude and final joy in God’s presence rather than in worldly comforts. As we enter these 25 days of lent, Paul’s words in Philippians 4:1-7 inviter us into a season of steady trust, renewal joy, and deeper surrender. Let is not only a time of sacrifice, but a call to return to the peace and strength that come from God alone. Paul urges us to “stand firm in the Lord” reminding us that spiritual stability is found not in our own efforts, but in anchoring our hearts in Christ. Whatever we choose to give u...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Faith that turns ashes into glory Bible Reading: :Hebrews 11:1-12 Key verse :    Bible Verse::  Hebrews 11:1 “ Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, being convinced of what we do not see “  DEVOTION Hebrews Chapter 11 is often referred to as ‘Chapter of Faith ‘. This chapter elaborates the power and importance of faith in the lives of believers.  The chapter gives us glimpses that outline the impact of faith in life of various Biblical characters in the Old Testament.  The unwavering faith that fortifies and guides those who trust in promises of God.  As we focus on today’s devotional portion, the chapter starts in verses 1-3 off with the definition of faith and the foundational understanding of what faith is in the life of believer. Faith as the definition goes is defined as having an emotional as well as intellectual dimension. This twin aspects means faith involves an unwavering belief in God’s promises and deep-seated trust of how God...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Celebration of hope : from dishonor to honor   Bible Reading: : Luke 1:39-45 Key verse :    Bible Verse::  Luke 1: 45  “ And blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled."  DEVOTION The first chapter in the Gospel of Luke, is rich with theological meaning, historical context, and spiritual depth. This will help each of us in our Christian understanding and knowledge, on  the life of Jesus here on Earth and the origins that sparked the birth of Christianity.  We focus on today’s devotional of Mary the mother of Jesus visiting her cousin Elizabeth who was pregnant with John the Baptist.  We see Elizabeth filled with the holy spirit, and truly recognizing  Mary as the mother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Chapter sets the stage of the miraculous birth of Jesus and of John the Baptist and highlighting the faith of their parents and their obedience to God.   Mary ‘s meeting ...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Grace that enriches and strengthens   Bible Reading: : 1 Corinthians 1: 3-10 Key verse :    Bible Verse:: 1 Corinthians 1 :2 ‘ to the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, and called to be saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  DEVOTION The First Epistle to the Church in Corinth authored by Apostle Paul , addresses the growing concerns, challenges and issues faced by the Corinthian Church. The First Chapter establishes the purpose of Paul’s letter emphasizing the basis of unity and openly confronting the divisiveness among the members of the Church.  As we start reading the devotional portion for today, we see Apostle Paul including Sosthenes perhaps suggesting this letter was collaborative effort by Paul and Sosthenes.  Paul addresses the first verse to the Church of God in Corinth, highlighting the sacred nature of the assembly of believers and phrase ‘ san...
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  From Fear to Favor  Bible Reading: : Genesis 33 : 1-15 Key verse :    Bible Verse:Genesis 33.10 “ " Now that I have seen your face and you have accepted me, it is as if I have seen the face of God. ( New English Translation) DEVOTION Genesis Chapter 33 recounts the emotional reunion between two estranged brothers Jacob and Esau after years of being separated from each other. Esau, completely moved by Jacob’s humility and generosity,  forgives Jacob and they both reconcile with each other. This chapter highlights the power of mutual forgiveness and the restoration of broken relationships that is brokered by God’s grace and mercy. The chapter opens with Jacob preparing to meet his estranged older brother, Esau. The sight of Esau arriving with about 400 men must have paralyzed Jacob with fear especially considering their past rivalry. Jacob positioned Rachel and Joseph further away at the rear of the contingent as Jacob had soft corner for both Racheal and J...
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  Comfort in the midst of trials. Bible Reading: : 2 Corinthians 1 :3-10   Key verse :    Bible Verse: 2 Corinthians 1:10 ‘ He delivered us from so great a risk of death, and he will deliver us. We have set our hope on him that he will deliver us yet again ( New English Translation)  DEVOTION The devotional today from 2 Corinthians 1:3-10 is one of the Pauline Epistles that offers for us, powerful view  into Paul’s personal experiences, theological reflections, pastoral care and above all the resurrective power of Almighty God.  Paul praises God as the Father of mercies and God who is the comforter to all, and these are attributes of the character of God. As Believers, we experience God’s comfort during tribulation and we in turn are asked to extend that comfort to others experiencing trails and tribulation. This becomes a potent weapon for us as believers, as we support each other during a time of need. As we further read, we see an important the...
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  From Tears to Triumph   Bible Reading: : 1 Samuel 1 :9-20   Key verse :    1 Samuel 1:20  “ And in due time, Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called him Samuel , for she said ‘ I have asked for him from the Lord ‘ (New Living Translation)  DEVOTION Our Devotional today from 1 Book of Samuel Chapter 1 verses 9-20, focuses on very familiar passage about Hannah (mother of Prophet Samuel) and her husband Elkanah pilgrimage to Shiloh.  The pilgrimage to Shiloh involves sacrifices, feasts and worship at the Sanctuary where Eli and his sons officiate as priests.  As we read verse 9-20 in this chapter, the central theme in this chapter is the plight of Hannah. Hannah’s  distress is further exacerbated by Peninnah (Hannah husband Elkanah had two wives and Peninnah was the other wife) demeaning and humiliating verbal abuses. Peninnah’s behavior demonstrates the rivalry and extreme tension in Elkanah’s household since Hannah is witho...
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