• Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion

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Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion

By: Premier
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  • Bring some Spirit-filled peace into your hectic schedule every weekday morning with this new Daily Devotional.
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  • December 24th - Luke 2:1-3

    December 24th - Luke 2:1-3
    Dec 24 2024
    Luke 2:1-3 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. I am delighted that, in our highly secular society, Christmas still has a very special place. No one could possibly miss the fact that it is Christmas! All attempts to replace it with a festival such as Winterval have failed miserably. But even so, we have a problem. The birth of Jesus has become inextricably linked with Father Christmas and Rudolf the red nosed reindeer, and a whole host of other imaginary characters. It’s really important that we recognise Jesus’ birth was a historic event, and here Dr Luke gives us the facts. Jesus was born during the long reign of Augustus Caesar, who ruled the Roman Empire from 27BC to 14AD. During his reign, he established the Pax Romana which led to a period of relative peace for more than two centuries. He ruled the Empire tightly and one of his initiatives was to hold a census. Quirinius, as governor of Syria, was given responsibility for covering the area of Judaea. Luke gives us these very specific details because he wants the world to know that God broke into human history in a decisive way by sending his son to be the Saviour of the World. If Jesus was not a historical figure, the whole of Christianity crashes to the floor. This is what is known as the miracle of the incarnation – of God taking on flesh and becoming part of our world through his son, Jesus. As we enjoy our Christmas celebrations, we are marking the fact that Jesus entered into the rough and tumble of normal human life. You might have thought that Jesus, as the Son of God, would have been given special treatment as he entered the world – but no. Jesus entered the turbulent Roman world and faced all the indignities, regulations and limitations of a country living under occupation. This is no fairy story. Truly God had come to live on earth. Question – What do you find most amazing about the Christmas story? Prayer – Loving Father, thank you that you loved us so much that you were willing to send Jesus to our confused, cynical and sinful world. Amen
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    4 mins
  • December 23rd - Luke 1:76-77

    December 23rd - Luke 1:76-77
    Dec 23 2024
    Luke 1:76-77 And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Have you ever lost your voice? I’ve had many sore throats and, at times, have had difficulty speaking. But only once have I lost my voice completely. It lasted for around two weeks and it was the most bizarre experience. I felt horribly disconnected from everything that was happening around me. So, I have great sympathy for Zechariah, who was rendered unable to speak for nine months. Only after the birth of his son, John the Baptist, was his speech suddenly restored - and here are some of his words. John and Jesus were relatives, but they were brought up in very different parts of Israel and so probably didn’t know one another very well. But Zechariah recognised that John would play a crucial role in God’s plans. John’s message of repentance was crucial in paving the way for Jesus’ ministry - and his baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan marked the beginning of it. Preparing the way for someone else might not sound like a very attractive role. But Zechariah had the eyes to see that his son’s ministry would be vital in the unfolding of God’s salvation plan. His song is full of praise as he recognised that the coming of the Messiah would be the fulfilment of the hopes of the people of Israel. Zechariah could see that through this new chapter in history, the sun would shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, and their feet would be guided into the path of peace (Luke 1:79). Most people have no understanding of why Jesus came to this earth. Christmas time is just seen as a jolly holiday. However, we will have the incredible privilege of doing just what John the Baptist did 2,000 years ago. We too can prepare the way for other people to meet Jesus for themselves. Question – In what way can you prepare the way for someone to learn about Jesus this Christmas? Prayer – Lord, help me to prepare the way for my friends and family members to meet Jesus this Christmas. Amen
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    3 mins
  • December 22nd - Luke 1:51-53

    December 22nd - Luke 1:51-53
    Dec 22 2024
    Luke 1:51-53 His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands. As Mary praises God that she is going to give birth to his Son, she takes us right to the heart of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus didn’t come merely to rearrange things. He came to turn the world upside down. If we are to take Jesus seriously, we have to look at our society with new eyes. God is not merely disappointed with arrogance, abuse of power and injustice. God wants them to be toppled. Sadly, it is all too easy for us to fit in with our society and, in the interests of a quiet life, not to challenge injustice. The story of the German Church in the 1930s is a terrifying illustration of this. Hitler sought to bring the Church under his exclusive control, and the overwhelming majority accepted this. They were, understandably, fearful of resisting him and so allowed themselves to be pressed into the Nazi mould. Only the Confessing Church, led by people like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, were brave enough to stand up and be counted. For many of them, including Bonhoeffer, it cost them their lives. This is a dramatic example, but much of what happens in our society today is also contrary to God’s will. Our world is shaped by money, sex and power - and very often the cries of the poor, elderly and weak are overlooked. If we are to sing Mary’s song, we need to use it as well, as the lens through which we examine our society. I would encourage you to grab a newspaper and imagine how different our world might be if we turned Mary’s song into practice. Question – What injustice are you most aware of in our society, and what are you doing to oppose it? Prayer –Father, I praise you that you love people so much that you want to turn our world upside down. Fill me with your Spirit so that every day I will work hard to bring your kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven. Amen
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    3 mins

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