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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Faithfulness in Trials: Rooted to the Word Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 3:10–17 Key verse:  Vs 3; Join with me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ  Jesus   DEVOTION In the book of 2 Timothy, Paul encourages Timothy to remain faithful, especially during times of suffering. In chapter 3, verses 10 to 17, Paul explains that everyone who desires to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will face persecution and trials of faith. In verses 10 and 11, Paul reminds Timothy of the hardships he endured in places like Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, saying, “Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.” Despite the pain and persecution, God delivered him—and Paul wants Timothy, and us, to know that the Lord will do the same for those who remain faithful. Our faith should remain firm not just in good times, but especially in our darker and more difficult moments. Whether it’s challenges in school, problems at home, or struggles in friendships, we are reminded to turn to God for stre...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  on prayer, discipline, and complete trust in God. So my dear brothers and sisters, let’s make sure the strong man in our soul is standing tall. Let’s become people whose lives are examples — not because we are perfect, but because we are free in Christ. PRAYER Lord, strengthen the soul within me, that I may live not by my own strength, but by Your Spirit working in me. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY "True strength is not seen in how loudly we speak, but in how quietly we stand firm in Christ.
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Walking in Truth and Justice: A courageous witness Bible Reading: Exodus 23 :1-9 Key verse:  "You are to bring the best of the first fruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. "You are not to boil a young goat in its mother's milk." Exodus 23:19   DEVOTION The instruction to bring the first fruits of soil informs us that God deserves not our leftovers, but our best and most valued offering. In that society at the time, this was a powerful act of trust, sharing before seeing the full harvest. It was an offering of faith, accepting that God will provide  provide everything for us. God is asking us to be pure and sincere before him and offer our greatest. Giving God our best and the first is still important in today's world. Instead of crops, we give our time, money, and talents. This refers to putting God first in our day, sharing  and giving back ourselves, and using our talents that he has blessed us with, to serve Him. It's not always ea...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Growing in grace: Staying Steadfast On The Journey  Bible Reading:2 Peter  3:14-18   Key verse:  Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall. 2 Peter 3: 17       DEVOTION Peter says in this chapter that the day of the Lord will come and urges the believers to be prepared. He is asking the believers who are waiting for the Lords’ second coming to be diligent to be found by Him without spot or blemish and at peace. This is like the story of ten virgins who were waiting to receive the groom with their lamps. The five virgins who had oil with them entered with the groom and the other five who didn’t have oil could not meet the groom. A similar thing is seen when Noah’s ark closed and those entered it were saved from destruction. Apostle Peter says: take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability....
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Discipleship: With Jesus, on the path of the Cross Bible Reading:   Matthew 20:25-28 Key verse:  "Whoever would be first among you must be your slave." Matthew 20:26     DEVOTION When all doors are closed against you, and yet being a door remains an experience that makes life full of fragrance. This is the fragrance of Christ. 'Valsalyam' is a Malayalam word that describes the deep, nurturing love of a parent or caregiver. It refers to God's unconditional love and care for humanity, exemplified through Jesus Christ. Love is a feeling that doesn't diminish when hurt. It means standing as an open door. The word Paradise means a walled garden, where no one can enter without prior permission. But the thief on the cross who was blessed by Christ enters this garden with the message that the door is not closed. We can think of Christ as the rejected stone because those for whom He came didn't recognize Him, and He was rejected by them. But the truth is that...
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  The Gospel of Grace: Remaining faithful to the call Bible Reading:   Galatians 2:1-10 Key verse:  We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. Galatians 2:5     DEVOTION Just before reading the Epistle the deacon says this ‘The blessed Apostle Paul says “If any one, if we ourselves or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel at variance to the gospel we preached to you, he shall be held outcast’. Ever since the gospel was first preached, the devil has desperately tried to tweak and corrupt it, to undermine the salvific work on the cross. There are two things that are the corner stones of our faith; first, What Jesus did on the cross and his resurrection second the gospel is the power of God for the salvation of anyone who believes (Rom.1:16). In this Bible portion we see how satan tries to tell that Paul was teaching an incomplete gospel. Paul’s letter to the Galatians is a defense of the gos...
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Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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  Strength & Courage: Walking in Obedience Bible Reading:   Joshua 1:1-9 Key verse: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9   DEVOTION We all know about Joshua in the Old Testament, who was the leader of Israelites after Moses. After Moses passed away, God appointed Joshua to lead the Israelites into the promised land. This was not a small task. Joshua  was one among the Israelites who experienced both the good and tough times that the people of Israel went through since they were delivered from the slavery in Egypt.  Joshua 1 provides the context of how God is commissioning Joshua with the big responsibility ol leading the people of Israel. In verses 6-9, we see that the phrase “Be strong and courageous” was told by God to Joshua three times to strengthen Joshua. In the first instance in verse 6, God reminds Joshua of tHis promise to Israelites on the pro...
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