Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion

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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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  • November 25th - Proverbs 17:5

    November 25th - Proverbs 17:5
    Nov 25 2024
    Proverbs 17:5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. Every society has poor people and Jesus affirmed that that would always be the case. But that doesn’t mean that we should be unconcerned for the poor. The Bible encourages us to take their needs seriously and do everything we can to support them. Leviticus gave some very practical advice: “When you harvest the crops of your land, do not harvest the grain along the edges of your fields, and do not pick up what the harvesters drop. It is the same with your grape crop—do not strip every last bunch of grapes from the vines, and do not pick up the grapes that fall to the ground. Leave them for the poor and the foreigners living among you. I am the Lord your God” (Leviticus 19:9-10). Today’s verse is particularly concerned about those who look down on the poor and who even mock them. This isn’t merely rude but an insult to God, who will ensure that those who rejoice at the misfortune of others are punished. We are commanded to show respect to the poor for the simple reason that they, like us, have been made in the image of God. They have infinite worth and are loved by God - just as we are. God has given us all a responsibility to care for the poor. We may be able to give specific financial or other practical help direct to individuals that we know. There are also many organisations that we can support - from food banks and debt advice services to charities that work in developing countries, many of which face horrifying levels of poverty. There is action that all of us can take and, because of our love for a God who cares passionately for all, we need to find our own way of responding. Question – How can you support people in poverty in your own community? Prayer – Lord God, forgive me for those times when I have overlooked the needs of the poor. Please show me what I can do to help. Amen
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    3 mins
  • November 24th - Proverbs 17:4

    November 24th - Proverbs 17:4
    Nov 24 2024
    Proverbs 17:4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander. The book of Proverbs was written more than 2,500 years ago, but the issues that it tackles are so up to date that you could easily imagine it was written yesterday! Today’s verse reminds us that there have always been gossips. There are many references to gossips in Proverbs and it is clear that the writer is deeply disturbed about their power to destroy relationships and make life miserable. Of course, everyone understands the magnetic power of a juicy bit of gossip. In Proverbs 18:8 (NIV) we read: “The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down to the inmost parts.” The gossip may draw you in by telling you that they haven’t told anyone else this piece of information; it’s because of your special relationship that they are giving you this privileged insight. The gossip then shares their news in as dramatic a way as possible, and you are hooked. It’s a dangerous process, but the reality is that life today is just the same as in the ancient world. Gossip is as destructive as it has always been. Every community is fertile ground for gossip, and churches are no exception. The love and care that binds a church together means that there is a constant flow of information, and so there is a continual danger that it could amount to no more than gossip. We are wise to check ourselves when we pass on information about other people. The mnemonic T-H-I-N-K is helpful. Ask yourself: is it true, helpful, inspiring, necessary and kind? If it doesn’t pass those tests, keep quiet instead. Concern about gossip is found in both the Old and the New Testaments. The apostle Paul often spoke about its dangers and urged his readers only to share what was ““good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them” (Ephesians 4:29). We must listen carefully to his words and respond to any gossip that we hear with decisiveness and love. Question – What is your response when someone shares gossip with you? Prayer – Lord God, help me to do everything possible not to pass on gossip. Give me your strength and wisdom so that I will always speak in a way that brings encouragement and help to others. Amen
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    4 mins
  • November 23rd - 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

    November 23rd - 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21
    Nov 23 2024
    1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at prophecies, but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. It has been estimated that as many as 20 per cent of the paintings held by Britain’s major museums may be forgeries. It is apparently extremely difficult to be certain of the precise origin of paintings and it takes a great deal of forensic work to gain any degree of certainty. The apostle Paul is greatly concerned about an even more serious kind of fake, and that is when someone claims to be speaking a word of prophecy but is not. This was clearly a matter of great concern for the early Church. There were undoubtedly many people who enjoyed the influence that they acquired by stating “thus saith the Lord” and were delighted by the ease with which they could deceive people. Paul was eager to encourage the Church to know how to approach prophecy. He certainly didn’t want them to dismiss all prophetic utterances just because there were some irresponsible people who deliberately made stuff up. He wanted people to be eagerly listening for the voice of God, knowing that God had graciously given prophets as a gift to the Church. But Paul didn’t want them to be gullible and simply accept everything that anyone claimed to be from God. They needed to test everything. The same applies to us today. We should welcome prophecies. Sometimes they will speak of things that will happen in the future, but most will declare a word from God about the present. We should listen with great attention but, just like an art expert, we must be alert to the fact that there are fakes around. We should test prophecies by looking at the character of the person who is speaking. We must also ensure that what they are saying is in line with the Bible. God would never say something that contradicts what he has declared in the scriptures. Having tested everything, God calls us to hold on to what is good. Those things will nourish and strengthen us, and surely we wouldn’t want to let them go. Question – In what ways would you test a word of prophecy? Prayer – Loving Father, thank you that you l speak to us. Help me to be eager to hear your voice. Amen
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