Category Archives: Priorities

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 – Fellowship #1401

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1401 “Fellowship” That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent … 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 – Resurrection Power #1391

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1391 “Resurrection Power” If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Is Christ Divided? #1390

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1390 “Is Christ Divided?” What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided? – 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Home Care #1383

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1383 “Home Care” Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Now I See #1382

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1382 “Now I See” One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see. – John 9:25 Whenever I have an eye checkup it always amazes me that with the flip of a … Continue reading

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