Category Archives: Encouragement

Sword of the Spirit – Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy #1402

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1402 “Paul, Barnabas, and Timothy” Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. – 1 Corinthians 11:1 In our prior devotional, #1401, we examined God’s Word concerning our fellowship relative to the world around us … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – He Lifted Me #1400

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1400 “He Lifted Me” He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. – Psalm 40:2 The tide was out … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Complete Covenant #1399

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1399   “Complete Covenant” Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah; But now in Christ Jesus you who … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Lord Was With Him #1398

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1398 “The Lord Was With Him” The Lord was with Joseph…- Genesis 39:2 This devotional was added to the timeline list in January 2025 for a release date in May 2026. Little did I know that … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Wrestle #1397

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1397 “Wrestle” For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate…For I have the desire to do what is right, but … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Comfort #1396

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1396 “Comfort” As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; – Isaiah 66:13 Comfort is Desired It is in our human nature to desire comfort. We like our comfort zones, comfort foods, and … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Sin is Crouching #1395

 SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1395 “Sin is Crouching” Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it. – Genesis 4:7 Don’t Open the Door – Have you ever watched a movie … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Be Holy #1394

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1394 “Be Holy” As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Thoroughly Equipped #1393

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1393 “Thoroughly Equipped” All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Growing in Grace #1389

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1389 “Growing in Grace” The God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. – 1 Peter 5:10 Have you ever messed things … Continue reading

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