FAITH FOOD DAILY DEVOTIONALS: DECEMBER 2013

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Tuesday, 31st December 2013

Develop Your Character in the New Year

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."(Joshua 1:9 N.I.V)

Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed. Do you have it? Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Monday, 30th December 2013

What You Should Strive for in the New Year

Bible Verse: “Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Timothy 2:22 N.I.V)

What are your weaknesses?  Strive for righteousness, faith, love and peace and call on the Lord continuously to help you each step of the way. make a resolution to live for God. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Sunday, 29th December 2013

The Wonderful Savior: Fully Human

Bible Verses: “For this reason he had to be made like his brothers in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people.” (Hebrews 2:17 N.I.V)

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin.” (Hebrews 4:15 N.I.V)

He was made like us and was victorious over sin. Through him we also receive the victory. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Saturday, 28th December 2013

Spreading the good news that will bring joy for all the people

Bible Verse: “After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.” (Luke 2:17-18 N.L.T)

This great joy about salvation is for sharing, for happiness shared is happiness multiplied. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Friday, 27th December 2013

The Holiday Feeling

Bible Verse: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace". (Isaiah 9:6 N.I.V)

The true Christmas Spirit is defined by encountering the King of Peace.  Christmas represents the great encounter, the historical encounter, the decisive encounter, between God and mankind. He who has faith knows this truly; let him rejoice. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Thursday, 26th December 2013

The Day Star That Is A More Sure Word Of Prophesy

Bible Verses: “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:2 N.I.V)

“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 2 Pet 1:19.”

Christ is the day star that banishes all darkness. It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Wednesday, 25th December 2013

Sing the Song of Simon

"Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:  “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”( Luke 2:28-32 N.I.V)

The song of Simon reminds us that Christ is what our souls long for in order to banish fear and embrace peace. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Tuesday, 24th December 2013

The kaleidoscope of love: Become a blessing

Bible Verses: “But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”  1 Samuel 16:7

What to do when you share Christmas festivities with people who do not appreciate you. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Monday, 23rd December 2013
Celebrating the Fourth Wise Man
Bible Verses: “There was a small city with few men in it. A great king came against it, surrounded it, and built large siege works against it. Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man” Ecclesiastes 9:14-15 N.I.V).
In consequence of our limited ideas of the sufferings of Christ, we place a low estimate upon the great work of the atonement. The glorious plan of man's salvation was brought about through the infinite love of God the Father. In this divine plan is seen the most marvelous manifestation of the love of God to the fallen race. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Sunday, 22nd December 2013

The Glorification of Christ

Bible Verses: “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord”. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” These were the words of the angels to the shepherds.” (Luke 2:11-14 N.I.V)

We cannot fully glorify Christ without a personal encounter with him and the realization of his majesty and the truths he personifies. in our hearts and conduct ourselves in ways that please and honor him. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Saturday, 21st December 2013

Sing the Song of Simon

Bible Verses: Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:  “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke 2:28-32

Have you seen your salvation and is your heart at rest and  ready to rest forever in peace?  Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Friday, 20th December 2013

The Flip Side of Christmas

Bible Verses: “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. He asked, ‘How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?’ The man was speechless.  “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’(Matthew 22:11-13 N.I.V)

Now may be the only time left for you to adorn yourself with his garment, for nobody knows the day or the hour of his coming. “Hypocrisy is a fashionable vice, and all fashionable vices pass for virtue”. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Thursday ,19th December 2013

The Greatest Gift to Family and Friends

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 N.I.V)

We need to find a way to reach out to others at this time; with a generous serving of the love of Christ. "If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend; that would be giving as the angels give". Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Wednesday ,18th December 2013

Jesus at Your Door

“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hears my voice, and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will eat with him, and he with me.” (Revelation 3:20 K.J.V)

"You have made us, O Lord, for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you".  Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Tuesday,17th December 2013

THE GUIDING STAR

Bible Verses: “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”(Matthew 2:1-2 N.I.V)

With every step of your journey, look up to God and seek out his direction, and you will get to Christ and his salvation. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Tuesday,17th December 2013

PAIN AND LONELINESS AT CHRISTMAS

Bible Verse:“And Jesus Wept” John 11:35 N.I.V

God knows your story. He will carry you through. " Learn to count the garden by the flowers, never by the leaves that fall.  Count your life with smiles and not the tears that roll". Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Monday,16th December 2013
RICH TOWARDS GOD

Bible Verse: “And I'll say to myself, "You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry"' Luke: 12:19

“...existence has become an unreasoning, wild dance around the golden calf, a mad worship of God Mammon.  In that dance and in that worship man has sacrificed all his finer qualities of the heart and soul - kindness and justice, honor and manhood, compassion and sympathy with his fellowman.”Alexander Berkman. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Sunday,15th December 2013

Celebrating Christmas the Right Way

Bible Verse: "Your New Moon feasts and your appointed festivals I hate with all my being. They have become a burden to me; I am weary of bearing them. When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood! Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow. Isaiah 1: 14-17 (N.I.V).

Let us then inject our faith to the celebrations and spread a message of peace and goodwill to all men, remembering the hungry, lonely and sick that would appreciate our show of love; and the knowledge of Christ. Read More.

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Saturday,14th December 2013

Mary's Song

Bible Verse: “And Mary said:“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.” Luke 1:46-49

Always remember to be humbly thankful for the grace you have been shown and submit to God’s will in your life. Read More.

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Friday ,13th December 2013

Children and Christmas

Bible Verse: "Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 (N.I.V)

Ask your children two questions this Christmas. First: "What do you want to give to others for Christmas?" Second: "What do you want for Christmas?" The first fosters generosity of heart and an outward focus. The second can breed selfishness if not tempered by the first. Read More.

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Thursday ,12th December 2013

Celebrating Golden Jubilee: The Call to Freedom

Bible Verse: "And you shall consecrate the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you, when each of you shall return to his property and each of you shall return to his clan". Leviticus 25:10 E.S.V

Let go, and let God. Claim today the freedom from all oppression and God's favor. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Wednesday ,11th December 2013

Following Your Conscience

Bible Verse:“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”” Isaiah 30:21(N.I.V)

In every circumstance, heed  the voice of conscience .Never undertake anything for which you wouldn't have the courage to ask the blessings of heaven. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Tuesday ,10th December 2013

STRENGTH, HELP, SUPPORT: YEA

Bible Verse: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Isaiah 41:10 (K.J.V)

Never give in... never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.  Never yield to force... never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Monday ,9th December 2013

Encouraging Others

Bible Verse: “When he arrived and saw what the grace of God had done, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts. He was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord." Acts 11:23-24 (N.I.V)"
"Most of us, swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about, need only a bit of praise or encouragement - and we will make the goal". Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Sunday ,8th December 2013

Immersed in Worship

Bible Verse: "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:19".

Singing causes us to be so immersed in worship that we are able to forget our personal  situations as we lift up our hearts to the Lord. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Saturday ,7th December 2013

Heaping Burning Coals on Their Heads

Bible Verse: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him, if he is thirsty, give him something to eat. In doing so, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-22(N.I.V)

Fighting back is not the only way to win. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Friday, 6th December 2013

The Importance of Friends

Bible Verse: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!" ~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (N.K.J.V)

Friends offer companionship, encouragement and comfort. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Thursday, 5th December 2013

Instruments of Righteousness

Bible Verse: "Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness.” ~ Romans 6:13 (N.I.V)

What law have you laid down for yourself? Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion:Wednesday, 4th December 2013

This Is the Day

Bible Verse: "This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.~ Psalm 118:24 " (N.I.V).

Do not let your emotions get the better of you. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion: Tuesday, 3rd  December 2013
Do Not Be Intimidated by Popular Opinion

Bible Verse: “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time, says the Lord, I will put my laws in their minds, and write them on their hearts…”~ Hebrews 8:10 (N.I.V)

Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion:Monday, 2nd  December 2013

Diligent Planning

Bible Verse: “The plans of the diligent lead to profit, as surely as haste leads to poverty.” ~ Proverbs 21:5 (N.I.V)

Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit.. Read More

Faith Food Daily Devotion:Sunday, 1st December 2013

QUIET STRENGTH

Bible Verse: “This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. You said, ‘No, we will flee on horses.’” Therefore you will flee! You said, ‘We will ride off on swift horses.’ Therefore your pursuers will be swift!  ~ Isaiah 30:15-16 N.I.V)

Witness the things God will do for you when you stop depending on your own strength and that of your clutches and start depending on him for all provision. Read More

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