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Home Search Topics Contact About | Devotions Are Vital 2Mark 12:30: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength:
If we love someone, we will want to spend time with them. I have a theory that may not make sense to the human mind. I believe that if we spend twenty minutes (fill in your own length of time) with the Lord in the morning, the other 23 hours and 40 minutes of the day will be more enjoyable, fulfilling, orderly, rewarding, restful, etc. You will be more efficient and productive. You will not only accomplish more, but you will accomplish the right things. Most importantly, you will often find yourself in the will of God. Devotions are fellowship with all three members of the Godhead, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I John 1:3b And truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.Philippians 2:1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit. A Christian should plan for devotions. They should be at least a daily habit, preferably about the same time and place. Devotions ought to be enjoyed. Psalms 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go in to the house of the Lord.
Our devotions ought to include at various times silence, prayer, Bible study, meditation and fasting. Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: Our devotions ought to consist of the same things as Jesus’ devotions and sometimes more. Jesus entered into the presence of the Father in the early morning, middle of the day, late in the day and sometimes all night. There are a number of reasons I believe that our devotions ought to be first thing in the morning. I believe our minds are clearer before we get into the busyness of the day. In the Old Testament God’s people were to bring Him the first-fruits of their crops, first-fruits of their flocks, the first of their sons, etc. First thing in the morning seems appropriate. Later in the day seems to me more like left-overs. God deserves to be first!! Early morning is a wonderful time to pray. Before we tackle the problems of each day, we need God’s direction and presence. Jesus went forth from this prayer preaching and working miracles and doing God’s will. |
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