Author: Phillip Hendren

Journeying Terminus

~ Phillip Hendren

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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

~ Phillip Hendren

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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.

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~ Phillip Hendren

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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.

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~ Phillip Hendren

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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.

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~ Phillip Hendren

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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. 🙏

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~ Phillip Hendren

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 Key Daily Passage & Cross References:

 Matthew 8:1 ESV When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 

Matthew 4:25 ESV And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan. 

How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:

Jesus has shown himself as the Messiah in word through his teaching (Chs. 5–7) and now shows himself to be the Messiah in deed through the performance of many miracles, demonstrating that the kingdom of God truly has arrived. 

Prayer:

 Father, may  your presence be felt by all hurting suffering with tragedy, illness, and anxious situations. Help us respond to the needs of our friends and neighborhoods. 

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~ Phillip Hendren

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Key Daily Passage & Cross References:

And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. (Matthew 7:28-29 ESV)

And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. (Mark 1:22 ESV)

Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had occurred, for he was astonished at the teaching of the Lord. (Acts 13:12 ESV)

How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:

While the scribes cite other rabbis, Jesus has inherent divine authority.

Prayer:

Father, thank you for all awaken from the teaching to us from our teacher Jesus. Help me to continue hungering after the our Lord Jesus’ teaching in your revealed word.

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~ Phillip Hendren

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Key Daily Passage & Cross References:

But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. (Matthew 6:6,15,18,24,34 ESV)

How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:

Giving, Prayer, Fasting, Laying up treasures in Heaven, & don’t be anxious.

Prayer:

Father, thank you for the teaching from Christ Jesus. Help me follow beatitudes as our teacher Jesus taught the disciples. May my attitudes and action be honoring and brings you all the glory.

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~ Phillip Hendren

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Key Daily Passage & Cross References:

But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. (James 3:17 AMP)

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11 ESV)

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. (James 5:16 ESV)

Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:12 AMP)

How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:

Blessed are…

” poor in spirit, who mourn, the meek, who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” (Matthew 5:3-11 ESV)

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~ Phillip Hendren

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There Is One Only God

Key Daily Passage & Cross References:

one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all. (Ephesians 4:6 AMP)

“Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one [the only God]! (Deuteronomy 6:4 AMP)

For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus, (1 Timothy 2:5 AMP)

yet for us there is but one God, the Father, who is the source of all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things [that have been created], and we [believers exist and have life and have been redeemed] through Him. (1 Corinthians 8:6 AMP)

God is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” (John 4:24 AMP)

How did you hear the Gospel or God’s truths & promises:

We believe with the heart, and confess with the mouth, that there is one only simple and spiritual Being, which we call God;  and that He is eternal, incomprehensible, invisible, immutable, infinite, almighty, perfectly wise, just, good, and the overflowing fountain of all good. (Belgic Confession Article 1- BCA1)

Prayer:

Father, thank you for revealing yourself to us and we have no excuses in knowing you exist. Help me to communicate all of your attributes to others in reverence, humility, and love. So they can believe in you.