Light From Heaven Devotional
The Worthy Walk
| 7 months
"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;" Ephesians 4:1-4
If anybody had an excuse to feel like God had not kept His promises and taken care of him, it was the Apostle Paul. He faithfully and fearlessly proclaimed the truth of the gospel …
Read More → -->Sacrifices that Please God
| 7 months, 1 week
"Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name. And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. Hebrews" 13:15-16 (NLT)
When you read the word, “sacrifice” in the Bible, what do you think of? In the Old Testament tradition you may think of the sacrificial offerings of animals. You may also think of sacrificial behaviours, in the sense of self-denial or the strict following of ritualistic traditions. But as we look at the scripture for today, we …
Read More → -->Victory Over Sin
| 7 months, 2 weeks
"Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression." Psalm 19:12-13
Because man is born with a sin nature, doing what is right does not come naturally to us. We find it easy to go astray, and at the same time find it easy to convince ourselves that we are still on track and headed in the right direction. Apart from the work of God in our lives, …
Read More → -->Jesus Christ Is Risen
| 7 months, 3 weeks
"The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:5-6
On the first Easter Sunday morning, two women were in for the surprise of their lives. Instead of finding a closed tomb, they found an open grave, and an angel greeting them with the words "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." For them …
Read More → -->Stand
| 8 months
"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Ephesians 6:13
In ancient times, battles were fought at close range. Aside from bows or slings, there were few weapons capable of inflicting damage on the enemy. The Standard battle tactics then was that the soldiers stand close together, holding their shields in front of them. Most battles were decided when one side broke and ran. This is when the most casualties occurred. Often soldiers who were fleeing would throw down their weapons …
Read More → -->God's Way
| 8 months, 1 week
“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning, For in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You.” Psalms 143:8 NKJV
Beloved there are many ways you can handle a situation but there is only one God way to handle it. There are different ways one could take in life but there is only one way ordained of God for you to follow in life. Knowing the right way to handle a situation or to go in life is very important because every …
Read More → -->Can Not Be Shaken
| 8 months, 3 weeks
"And this word, Yet once more, signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain. Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:" Hebrews 12:27-28
The map of the world is different today than it was when I was growing up. Some countries have changed their names. The country once named Rhodesia is now Zimbabwe. Other countries have split apart. What was Yugoslavia is six separate countries following …
Read More → -->Do Good
| 9 months
“ But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV)
With the economic realities in this country today, it is easy and natural for people to be selfish in dealings with others. The Bible verse we just read reminds us that we should do good and share with others for God is pleased with such sacrifice.
So doing good and sharing with others is a sacrifice according to this scripture. A sacrifice is the good thing you do that is not convenient. So doing good in this …
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