Saturday Morning Coffee & Study of The Word of God
Journeying Terminus
(Spiritual walk to Eternity) 👣
Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. (2 Corinthians 3:3,6,12,17 NIV)
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. (Ezekiel 36:26 NIV)
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. (Luke 22:20 NIV)
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. (John 6:63 NIV)
And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. (Romans 5:5 NIV)
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32 NIV)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
By the Spirit of Christ, my heart is made new, His love fills me, His truth sets me free.
The theological point is that the new covenant is the Spirit-empowered life in Christ: God, through Jesus’ sacrifice, gives His people new hearts, fills them with His Spirit, writes His truth within them, and sets them free to live in love, hope, and boldness.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, by Your Spirit make my heart new, fill me with Your love, and set me free in Your truth.
Journeying Terminus
(Spiritual walk to Eternity) 👣
Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God. (2 Corinthians 2:17 NIV)
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. (2 Corinthians 4:2 NIV)
Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening. (2 Corinthians 12:19 NIV)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
Paul, by contrast, had preached the gospel sincerely and free of charge, taking care not to be a financial burden to anyone.
Prayer:
Father, help me to handle your word correctly and with deep reverent heart. Thank you for the Scriptures for me to read and draw closer to You and walk in Your will for me.
Journeying Terminus
(Spiritual walk to Eternity) 👣
Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time, casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully]. (1 Peter 5:6-7 AMP)
Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 AMP)
For just as Christ’s sufferings are ours in abundance [as they overflow to His followers], so also our comfort [our reassurance, our encouragement, our consolation] is abundant through Christ [it is truly more than enough to endure what we must]. (2 Corinthians 1:5 AMP)
But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. (1 Peter 4:13 NIV)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
Pray instead of… worrying, stressing, panicking, overthinking, assuming, controlling wondering, complaining, and fearing.
Prayer:
Lord, I humble myself under Your mighty hand. I cast all my cares on You, for You care for me. Help me rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in every circumstance. In suffering, let me share in Christ’s comfort, and rejoice in the hope of His glory. Amen.
RADical Daily Devotion
👣 Living out my faith through connecting with God daily…
Refreshing:
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. (1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLT)
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. (Ephesians 6:10 NLT )
So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained strong in your faith. It gives us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord. (1 Thessalonians 3:7-8 NLT )
Advancing:
(1) Be on guard, (2) stand firm in the faith, (3) be courageous, (4) be strong, and (5) do everything with love.
Defending:
Let love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives-especially the ability to prophesy. But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. (1 Corinthians 14:1,3 NLT)
Identity In Christ:
Leading with Gospel :
Prayer:
Father, thank you for introducing me to the believers in Corinth. Help me to apply Paul’s words from this great letter to my life.
Journeying Terminus
(Spiritual walk to Eternity) 👣
Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide. So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time-before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. (1 Corinthians 4:4-5 NLT)
For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. (1 Corinthians 4:20 NLT)
Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience. (Titus 2:2 NLT)
For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. (Titus 2:11-13 NLT)
But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus-the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God. (Acts 20:24 NLT)
But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:26-28 NLT)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. (1 Peter 1:18-19 NLT)
Prayer:
Father, thank you for reminding us that we are chosen, loved and called for a purpose. Help us to release the weight of human opinions and live boldly for Your Glory. Strengthen us to stand firm in your truth, set boundaries where needed and focus on the mission you’ve entrusted to us. May we always seek your approval above all else. Protect us from negativity and guide us with your spirit and help us to shine as a light for you to the world. In Jesus mighty name we pray, Amen.
Journeying Terminus
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Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:25-26 ESV)
For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37 ESV)
‘Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you. (Jeremiah 32:17 ESV)
And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” (Mark 14:36 ESV)
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18 ESV)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
As believers, we are to be continually growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, strengthening our faith and our ability to give grace to others.
Prayer:
Father, your grace is amazing. Allow me to grow in your grace and generously extend awe- inspiring grace to others.
Journeying Terminus
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Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” (Matthew 18:35 ESV)
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered. (Proverbs 21:13 ESV)
but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. (Matthew 6:15 ESV)
But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, (Romans 6:17 ESV)
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, (1 Peter 1:22 ESV)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
Forgiveness & love like our Savior does continually for our mercy and grace for the life we are called to by God.
Prayer:
Father, thank you for calling me to you, thank you for writing my testimony. Help me to less of me and more like Christ. May all I do under the identity you give me in Christ.
Journeying Terminus
(Spiritual walk to Eternity) 👣
Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
And he answered them, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. (Matthew 13:11-13 ESV)
But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie-just as it has taught you, abide in him. (1 John 2:27 ESV)
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6 ESV)
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. (2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
Jesus’ parables draw willing listeners into discovering truth, while at the same time concealing truth from those too lazy or too stubborn to see it. To those who are honestly searching, the truth becomes clear. We must be careful not to read too much into parables, forcing them to say what they don’t mean.
Prayer:
Father, give me a heart that produces an abundant harvest of obedience in the Kingdom work you have for me.
Journeying Terminus
(Spiritual walk to Eternity) 👣
Key Daily Passage & Cross References:
This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah: “BEHOLD, MY SERVANT WHOM I HAVE CHOSEN; MY BELOVED IN WHOM MY SOUL IS WELL-PLEASED; I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM, AND HE WILL PROCLAIM JUSTICE TO THE NATIONS. HE WILL NOT QUARREL, NOR CRY OUT LOUDLY; NOR WILL ANYONE HEAR HIS VOICE IN THE STREETS. A BATTERED REED HE WILL NOT BREAK, AND A SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT EXTINGUISH, UNTIL HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY. AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES (all the nations of the world) WILL HOPE [with confidence].” (Matthew 12:17-21 AMP)
“Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My Chosen One in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations. He will not call out or shout aloud, Nor make His voice heard in the street. A broken reed He will not break [off] And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish [He will not harm those who are weak and suffering]; He will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not be disheartened or crushed [in spirit]; [He will persevere] until He has established justice on the earth; And the coastlands will wait expectantly for His law.” (Isaiah 42:1-4 AMP)
How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:
This particular prophecy revealed that Jesus was not to be the high-profile Messiah the Jews wanted and were expecting. Instead, the Messiah would come as a servant, helping and healing, not leading people into war.
Prayer:
Father, help me to focus on following Jesus, not human traditions, and to trust in Christ, who has fulfilled your law. 🙏