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You have made my heart Your home, loved me with a perfect love,but still I wander, still I roam God, help me burn for You 'til I'm really, truly, wholly Yours Scriptures: Revelation 2:1-7 (NIV) Luke 10:38-42 (NLT) Jeremiah 31:3 (NLT) Devotional: “You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.” - Revelation 2:3-5a NIV Jesus' message to the church of Ephesus is profound and cautionary. He implores them to reflect, to 'consider' how far they have fallen and to repent. This is evidence of His great love for them, not the opposite. Christ longs that they would have a deep love for Him in their hearts. Many, if not all Christians can easily relate to the convicting admonition of Jesus in these verses. Consider the passage on Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42. Martha was consumed with doing many things for Jesus, yet Mary knew better—she had recognized the only thing that was truly important: Christ himself. Scripture teaches that God has loved us in this way: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah 31:3 NLT). As believers, we have come to recognize the perfect and unending love that Christ has for us. Yet, despite this profound truth, we can find ourselves in the exact same position as Martha or that of the church of Ephesus. It's important to note that Jesus' teaching to this church isn't that all their good work is pointless, or that it should be completely disregarded. Jesus acknowledges their faithfulness to Him. But His correction comes by addressing their heart's intention. It's apparent this church had either lost love in their hearts for God or for others. But both of these are crucial as believers. The hard reality is, we can do things for God but with little or no love for Him in the process. Scripture teaches us to be quite different from this: to love the Lord in word and deed. To grow in our knowledge and wisdom of Him, yet to remain humbly dependent on His wisdom and grace for us. This is the not-so-secret truth of our faith: to behold Him, and to continue to. To see Christ, and to continue to want to. To become His through surrender, and to continually surrender our lives upon the altar of His all-consuming love. Then we will pray, “You have made my heart Your home, loved me with a perfect love, but still I wander, still I roam. God, help me burn for You 'til I'm really, truly, wholly Yours”. Original post by Brooke Ligertwood available on YouVersion. A seven-day devotional through the 'seven letters' to the churches in the book of Revelation (chapters 2-3). Each devotional will study a different letter to the churches of Revelation, focusing on themes of communion, devotion, discipleship, repentance, evangelism (and more), as well as featuring lyrics and music from songs throughout the Album SEVEN by Brooke Ligertwood.

How can it be? There is a table for all who would come, for all who would come. Taste now and see, there is a table for all who would come. Scriptures: Revelation 3:14-22 (NIV) John 3:16 (NIV) Devotional: “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” - Revelation 3:19-20 NIV Each of the seven letters in the book of Revelation contain stern warnings, rebukes, and admonitions toward a purer faith and trust in Christ. The seventh letter to Laodicea is no exception. But this letter is unique in stating why: “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline.” Here, Jesus explains why His critique to His Church is important and valid—it proves His deep love for His people. The next lines are equally encouraging. Jesus stands at the door of people's hearts awaiting invitation to their lives. His use of, “I will come in and eat with that person” not only communicates His love, but His desire to spend time with people. In other words, God not only loves, but He likes and desires communion or togetherness with His people. That is to say, God loves us and is also deeply fond of us—He wants friendship with you. What encouragement! Christ's promise is that “anyone” who hears and opens the door will be the recipient of this great blessing. This echoes the promise found in the famous words of the book of John: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV). One of the greatest glories of the mighty love of God is that it is not for a select few or a unique type of person. Instead, His love has been lavishly offered to all, freely given without condition. This is the staggering truth of the Christian faith, and why it is good for us to prayerfully reflect: “How can it be? There is a table for all who would come, for all who would come. Taste now and see, there is a table for all who would come." Ephesians encourages us to reach out and grasp this profound truth and mystery: “I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV) May this be our portion. Amen. Original post by Brooke Ligertwood available on YouVersion. A seven-day devotional through the 'seven letters' to the churches in the book of Revelation (chapters 2-3). Each devotional will study a different letter to the churches of Revelation, focusing on themes of communion, devotion, discipleship, repentance, evangelism (and more), as well as featuring lyrics and music from songs throughout the Album SEVEN by Brooke Ligertwood.

When it's clear the world is not my home, or if I forget it's not, May He turn my eyes upon Himself so it's Him for whom I long. Scriptures: Revelation 2:12-17 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV) Devotional: “Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.” - Revelation 2:14-15 (NIV) I Belong To Jesus is probably the most confusing of the seven letters to the churches in Revelation. Without knowing the biblical context of the Old Testament and without at least an idea of the potential historical context of this passage, it can be difficult to decipher. But, despite these hurdles, there is a powerful and pertinent message to us in these verses. In the Old Testament book of Numbers, Balaam was unable to curse the people of God (Israel), so in order to please Balak (the King of Moab), he came up with two ways to cause Israel to stumble in their faithfulness and devotion to God: eating food sacrificed to Idols—in other words, idolatry—and sexual immorality. With this context in mind, it becomes clear that this Christian church apparently struggled with similar problems. In the first century, pagan worship was still very much a part of many people's lives, and Jesus declares this church of having people who were still holding to practices and teaching of paganism and the occult. Jesus continues by saying, “you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans''. While it is somewhat inconclusive on the exact meaning, many scholars conclude that Nicolaitans were a sect of people who believed in conquering others. What does this all mean together? Essentially, Jesus finds fault with this church for looking exactly like the world and culture around them—no different for being Christian. As people put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ, they are also called to complete devotion to Him, and the rejection of false gods, worldly beliefs and practices, and ways of thinking and living that are antithetical to Christ and the gospel. This is what Jesus is admonishing them to do: live irreversibly and completely for Him and His purposes. This is a message for us today. May we also be a people completely devoted to him; those who can pray 'When it's clear the world is not my home or if I forget it's not, may He turn my eyes upon Himself so it's Him for whom I long'. May we always remember the mighty biblical truth that, “You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV). Then we will truly be able to say “I belong to Jesus.” Original post by Brooke Ligertwood available on YouVersion. A seven-day devotional through the 'seven letters' to the churches in the book of Revelation (chapters 2-3). Each devotional will study a different letter to the churches of Revelation, focusing on themes of communion, devotion, discipleship, repentance, evangelism (and more), as well as featuring lyrics and music from songs throughout the Album SEVEN by Brooke Ligertwood.

See the end of the night, see the light before our eyes, no more sorrow no more pain, all our tears will fade away. SCRIPTURES: Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV Revelation 21:4-6 NIV Romans 15:13 NIV DEVOTIONAL: The story of Esther is one of a time riddled with trouble for God's people. They faced a number of threats while in exile—the most pressing was a threat of destruction and genocide at the hands of wicked people in power. However, Esther, a Jew, was appointed Queen during this complicated time in Israel's history. This is where we see a popular passage of Scripture in the book of Esther. Mordecai, a faithful Israelite aware of the dangerous position the people of God were in, says to the queen: “...who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14b NIV). As the end of the story shows, it truly was, “for such a time as this” that Esther was made Queen. She used the position God had given her to ultimately protect His people from certain death. So often in life, we can find ourselves unsure about what to do in “days like these”—the days we find ourselves in. We look at the world around us and see clearly the pain and devastation of people desperately in need of hope. But it is, in fact, “days like these” that God has created us to live in. In other words, "for such a time as this." In the midst of everything that takes place in this world, we are never without the hope of God. The cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ have made this so. Romans 15:13 (NIV) says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” As we put our faith and trust in Christ, we not only have hope for this life but also in the promise of eternity. Revelation 21:4 (NIV) says, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Like Esther, we can serve God (and others) from the positions we find ourselves in. We have the opportunity to bring the hope we have to others: to tell of the faithfulness of God, the good news of the Gospel, and the future of eternity. We live in an in-between time, having hope in this life, and looking to all that God has promised us ahead. It is in this place and in this time that God has called us to live. As we await the future hope of Heaven, we can hold to the hope we have now, knowing we are positioned by God “for such a time as this”. Original post by Hillsong UNITED available on YouVersion and used with permission from Capitol CMG Label Group. Download lyrics or sheet music from the album Are We There Yet? by Hillsong UNITED.

“You have captured my heart, my treasure, my bride. You hold it hostage with one glance of your eyes, with a single jewel of your necklace.” - Song of Songs 4:9 I have found that sometimes it is difficult to consider God as our Lover. We think of Him as the Holy One, the Father, the Creator, the Savior, even a Friend, closer than a brother. But I believe God deeply desires for us to understand how radically, relentless and recklessly that He loves us. Jesus came to Earth, took on all our filth and sin, and took it to the cross. He died so we don't have to receive the punishment that was inevitable for us, because he was in love with us. Recently, I just married the love of my life, Austin Cain. We have a beautiful love story and I'm so in love with him. I have never gotten tired of him. I am so challenged and encouraged by all of our conversations, and I never laugh so hard or so often as when I'm with him. Austin and I are both broken lovers who often love out of our selfish hearts to get something in return, or to manipulate, or fill a void in our heart. We wish we didn't but we are very imperfect and very much sinners. Jesus Christ is a perfect lover. He never gets tired of us, He loves spending time with us. He so incredibly, unselfishly embraced the cross because He knew that in dying, we would find living—with Him forever. Jesus loves us, not out of emptiness, but out of the fullness of His never-ending source of love. That never-ending source of love then spills over into our hearts, starts filling us and then running over and brimming over. “I feel like I've never been so high, like I'm never gonna die, You are Heaven.” This song “You Are Heaven” is about love. It's about when I have been so intoxicated with God's love that I feel more alive and vibrant than I ever have before. It's about how the love of God in my life is paradise. On this side of heaven, there are not many moments when we feel this way in and out between the grind and pain of life. But because Jesus embraced pain, He embraced death., He embraced the gap that separated us from Him, we will never die. We will live forever with our Lover. That is Heaven. Based on the song You Are Heaven by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Martin Cash, Kyle Briskin. Original post by We The Kingdom is available on YouVersion based on the album Holy Water.

Lift up your voice, for the war is not won on the battlefield, but in the mind. It's merely a matter of perspective. Ephesians 6:12 says we should not be misled, for we wage war not in the flesh, but in the spirit. Yet it's so easy to put our energy toward the wrong things. I took a debate class in high school and learned a beautiful technique called misdirection. One of the best ways to win was to distract the opponent from the real subject at hand. If you could get them to spend all their time and words squabbling over petty matters, they had little time to tend to the real issue at hand. The enemy knows this trick well. Remember that argument you had with your brother, or the resentment you feel toward your spouse? Misdirection. Do you feel all the tension in this world: nation against nation, brother against brother? The enemy is so good at making us think that each other is the enemy. This is why I love worship! It's the ultimate compass, the re-centering, the perspective giver! And guess what? It has another purpose. It's like gasoline. Worship magnifies our true King and Lord and gives us ammunition. There's a reason that both sports teams and warriors of old lift up a shout while going out onto the field. When we sing, our voices literally move the air around us. It turns thoughts and emotions to the energy that affects the world around us. In Ephesians 2:2 the devil is referred to as the prince of the power of the air. When we lift up a worshipful war cry against him, it literally tears through his living quarters and he must run for cover! So be wise. Don't put your energy toward shouting at that guy who just cut you off in traffic. Maybe next time take a swing at the real enemy and I'll bet you'll be surprised. Man, it feels pretty good to land a punch to the gut and knock the wind out of our real foe! Based on the song Don't Tread On Me by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Martin Cash, Kyle Briskin. Original post by We The Kingdom is available on YouVersion based on the album Holy Water.

“Where can I go from Your Spirit? ... If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there Your hand will guide me, Your right hand will hold me fast.” It was 8am in the North Carolina mountains where I woke up 30 minutes before a gathering of 500 Young Life high school kids at Windy Gap camp. I was foggy eyed from having been to bed around 2:30 am. The speaker was going to be talking that morning about sin. There in my bed I was taken back in a vision to my high school days. The pain, confusion and misery were so real it was almost as if I was 17 again. God dropped this song on my heart, and it was written in 15-20 minutes before I was fully awake. I sang it for those kids shortly after that morning and many of them, including me, were in tears. There was a time in my life that I did my best to hide from the presence and Spirit of God. I ran as hard and far as I could. But even on the far side of the sea, in the absolute pit of despair and strung out from addiction, God ran to me as I cried out to Him for help. There's something about being raw and honest and vulnerable that sets the table for the Spirit of God to move in a powerful way. He saved me. And He saves me. Every day. He saves me from my sin, from my selfish ways. He hears my cries for help and He is swift to come running. Even still there are those moments where I'm aware that my heart is prone to wander when I cry, “Lord! Save me. I'm sinking”. And when I reach out, there is ALWAYS a Hand ready to pull me up. I think one of the greatest dangers for me is to think is that I'm any less utterly desperate for God on sunny days than stormy ones. I need Him now like I needed Him then. Yes, some days are sunny and some stormy, but HE is the Lord of them all! I like that this song doesn't wrap up in a pretty bow. It leaves off at the cry for help. The answer to this song can be found in many of our other songs and even more in the Word of God. But one thing is for sure - “Draw near your God (which this song does) and HE will draw near to you”! I thank God that He didn't leave me in my despair. These past two weeks have been really difficult. There are moments where I've felt like running and hiding. It's really hard to just sit in pain and feel it and let the Lord minister to your heart rather than finding a way to medicate the pain, but He's teaching me how to do that and to trust Him. I'm learning every day to trust Him more. Three steps forward, one step back, three steps forward, one step back...over time, that's a lot of steps forward :). I'll focus on that and NOT the shame that wants to tell me I'm no good and focus on the steps back that are part of being human. God is kind and loving and gracious. If He can show me mercy, and He lives in me, maybe I can show myself a little more mercy. I won't stop seeking Him. Man, I love Him!!!! Based on the song SOS by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Martin Cash, Kyle Briskin. Original post by We The Kingdom is available on YouVersion based on the album Holy Water.

“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” - 1 John 4:7-10 I've heard it said that we spend most of our adult years trying to get back to the purity of the childlike place when we were young, before we were confused by the brokenness of our influences and our darkened world. We are born with brokenness inside of us and look to thousands of different things to fill our void, most of which leave us more broken than before. We are looking for someone or something who will heal us and unveil truth to us. We learn from our parents. Oftentimes, we find ourselves regurgitating the very words or the very things they said or did first to us. We learn how to walk, to talk, to act, to hate, to love, to gossip, to rejoice, to put down, to build up, to abandon, to abuse, to fight, to make decisions and to decide what to believe. We learn very good, beautiful things from our parents and we also learn detrimental, destructive things. Even if our parents were wonderful, they were still broken too. We still continue on our search for how to live and how to be. As we grow older and become adults, we learn we are responsible for our actions and we experience the painful consequences. We run into walls, we bleed, we toil, we strive and yet we're still broken. The beautiful thing is that oftentimes, the more broken we are, the clearer we are able to see past all the false fillers and we can see that the love of God is the only thing that will fill the void in our soul. We quit trying to keep up our pretenses, we quit trying to elevate ourselves to feel better, we quit running to cheap things to fill ourselves. We meet our true Parent, our true Father, the Perfect One Who has been loving us all the while and patiently waiting for us to realize that He is ready to fill us with Himself and help us relearn life through the lenses of Love. Our guard comes crashing down when we see that it's not about how cleaned up, nor how rebellious we can be to get attention. We have been loved all the while. We come to know God and understand Him as His love takes control and fills our souls and runs over into the lives of those around us. God is Love, in Him there is no darkness. We are His children and we belong to Love. Based on the song Child Of Love by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Martin Cash, Kyle Briskin. Original post by We The Kingdom is available on YouVersion based on the album Holy Water.

"But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9 Sometimes we feel so alone. We can feel like our hope is lost and that we are without a future or purpose. I have even recently had these feelings and doubts. I've felt weak and helpless. These are the moments I find the real Jesus. It's hard not to associate the Lord with the blessings He gives us. And though those gifts are from Him alone, they are not Him. What I mean by this is the blessings are sent to attest to His goodness, but they are only reflections of His goodness, like a mirror reflects the beauty around it. If you sit and experience life through the mirror, you'll never know the fulness real life. If I just see and experience God as the things I have, I can never know the real Jesus—the Jesus that gave His life for me and took all my brokenness and sin. Our savior is able to identify with us in our suffering. He was abandoned by His friends and even His Father when He hung on the cross. He has felt the weight of shame and sin—our shame and sin—so we could walk free. At this moment, even now, He gives me beauty for ashes, strength for weakness. I've never known a love like His. This is my prayer in the hard season: Lord meet me in my weakness. I trust that You are good, that You have me and my future in the palm of Your hands. If You are all I have, that is enough. If You are all that I'll ever have, You will forever be enough! Based on the song If All I Had Was Christ by Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Andrew Bergthold, Martin Cash, Kyle Briskin. Original post by We The Kingdom is available on YouVersion based on the album Holy Water.

What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word "shine?" Stars, sunlight, diamonds, sparkle, shimmer, dazzle, an old pop song? The culture revolves around the shiny lives of movie stars and musicians. We are encouraged to be true to ourselves, to let our true selves shine through. We even aim to present the shiniest, most beautiful parts of our lives through social media. But, what does it mean to shine? By definition, shine means "to be bright by the reflection of light." Shining is all about reflecting. And when we belong to Jesus, our lives look different than the world. Instead of reflecting chaos, despair, and selfish desires, our lives reflect the hope and good news we have found in Jesus. We can look to the life of Jesus and the example he set in the Gospels to help us understand the significance of our life's reflection. The Gospel of John mentions the importance of Jesus being sent by the Father forty times. Count them. Forty! Jesus was the Father's representative on Earth. He did as his Father would do, healed as his Father would heal, and loved as his Father would love. From birth to ascension, Jesus reflected the heart of his Father to the world. John 20:21 goes on to tell us, "As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you," Just as Jesus represented the Father who sent him, we represent Jesus who sends us. Did you catch that? Not only are we being sent by Jesus, we "re-present" Him. We cannot replicate what Jesus did on the cross, but we get to represent Him to our family, friends, and neighbors. "Here's another way to put it: You're here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We're going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don't think I'm going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I'm putting you on a light stand. Now that I've put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you'll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 (MSG) As followers of Jesus, those who have seen his glory and experienced His love and mercy, our ultimate assignment and privilege is to be a bright reflection of Him — to display His character and carry out His work to a world deeply in need. We are compelled and propelled to extend compassion, comfort those who mourn, apply the healing salve, and dispense His living water to every tribe, every nation, and every tongue! And when we do— we shine! We burn bright for the glory of God! Based on the song Shine Like Stars by Jess Cates, Brett Younker, Ricky Jackson, Patrick Mayberry. Original post by Passion Music available on YouVersion based on the album - Burn Bright by Passion.

Beautiful Jesus by Passion featuring Chidima Ubah, is soul-stirring worship- singing the name of Jesus. The beautiful presence of Jesus. A whisper of his name changes the atmosphere in a room, ushering in healing and peace. Oh, there's just something, something about the nameIt's like nothing, nothing I can explainThere's just something, something about the nameJesus, oh Jesus Our names are purposefully chosen. We take care to find names for our children, make lists, and learn meanings. We combine their middle and last names practising them out loud. We spell them uniquely and consider how they will be shortened. When we heard our full names spoken out loud, we knew to pay attention. Oh, there's just something, something about the nameIt's like nothing, nothing I can explainThere's just something, something about the nameJesus, oh Jesus God gave new names to Abram and Sarai. New names to match the covenant and promise for generations to come. After Jacob struggled with God, his new God-given name, Israel, serves to remind us of our dependence on God to be our strength when we are weak. As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. I will make you very fruitful. I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.Genesis 17: 4-6 NIV Jesus meets a fisherman named Simon and renames him Peter declaring, "You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas" (which, when translated, is Peter). And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.Matthew 16:18 NIV His name is Jesus. What a beautiful, powerful, and tender name. The significance of his name is deeply personal. Speak the name of Jesus, let him in and let him change your heart. Tracey Dahl, M.A. is a writer and Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) in Langley, BC (Canada). She is married to Ryan Dahl (Founder of PraiseCharts) and the mother of four grown children. Beautiful Jesus was written by Mia Fieldes, Jacob Sooter, Chidima Ubah and featured on Passion's Burn Bright album.

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.""—Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) Reflection: In a world where fear often leads us to anxiety and despair, the concept of the “fear of God” might seem paradoxical. Yet, Brooke Ligertwood's song “Fear Of God” reminds us that this fear is not one of terror, but of deep reverence and awe—a fear that anchors us in the face of the enemy's schemes. The opening verse sets the scene by acknowledging a reality that every believer must face: “Satan roams around like a roaring lion, seeking to devour us.” This is a vivid reminder of the spiritual battle we are engaged in daily. Satan's tactics are real, and he is relentless. But the lyrics immediately counter this with a powerful truth: “But the fear of God will keep us.” It is the fear of God—our reverence, awe, and recognition of His ultimate authority—that becomes our shield and fortress against the enemy's attacks. This fear of God is not about shrinking back in dread but standing firm in the knowledge of who God is. The song encourages us to “hold to what lasts and keep your lamp lit,” echoing the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25. Keeping our lamps lit means living in readiness, staying rooted in God's Word, and being prepared for Christ's return. It is in this posture of reverence and preparedness that we find true security. The chorus brings us to the hope of transformation: “In the blink of an eye and a trumpet sound, we will be changed by a supernatural power.” The fear of God not only keeps us in this life but prepares us for the life to come. The moment of Christ's return will be sudden and glorious, a moment when all will be changed, and the mortal will put on immortality. This is the hope that sustains us and the reality that we must live in light of every day. As we move into the bridge, the song acknowledges that while we may not win every battle, the war is already won by Christ. This is a profound truth that the fear of God helps us to grasp. It gives us perspective, reminding us that the struggles of this life are temporary, but the victory in Christ is eternal. “Christ is coming, and there's only so long He'll wait.” This is both a promise and a call to action. The song ends with a powerful image: “He's comin' for a pure and spotless bloodwashed bride.” The fear of God purifies us, aligning our lives with His will, and preparing us as His bride. It's a call to live in holiness, to lift our voices, and to do the work we are called to while we are still here. As you reflect on the lyrics of “Fear Of God,” consider what it means to live in the fear of the Lord. How does this reverence shape your daily decisions, your responses to the enemy's schemes, and your preparation for Christ's return? The fear of God is not just about avoiding sin; it's about embracing the fullness of life that comes from living in awe of our holy and sovereign God. Prayer: Lord, I ask that You deepen my understanding of what it means to fear You. May this fear be the foundation of wisdom in my life, guiding my steps and keeping me close to You. Help me to live in readiness, with my lamp lit and my heart prepared for Your return. I thank You for the victory that is already won through Christ, and I pray that my life would reflect the purity and holiness You desire in Your bride. In Jesus' name, Amen. Action Step: This week, take time to meditate on the fear of God in your own life. Reflect on how it influences your thoughts, actions, and spiritual disciplines. Consider any areas where you may need to realign your life with this holy reverence, and make a commitment to live in the light of His soon return.

SCRIPTURES Psalm 63:2I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. (NIV)Psalm 86:12I give thanks to you, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify your name forever. (NIV)Psalm 96:2-3Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! DEVOTIONThe video starts. An unsuspecting young woman steps out of her car while a young man in military fatigues is hiding around the corner, down on one knee with a little box in his hand. Suddenly she walks into view and recognizes him and what's happening, runs into his arms, explodes in happy tears, screams of delight, and kisses mixed with her answer of yes!! Why does that scene instantly flood us with emotion? Because we recognize the magnitude of his love: the planning, the preparation, the obstacles he had to overcome, the sacrifices he made all for her, to win her love. What happens next in that young bride's life? She visits everyone she knows and shows them the ring and tells them the story of how he proposed. She revels in recounting his love, and in turn all the glory goes to him. This is how we glorify God: soaking in His love for us, recounting to anyone who will listen about all the ways He's pursued us, how He's been gracious, kind, affectionate, protective, and beautiful to us.As we tell the story of His love for us, our passion for Him is rekindled, others experience His goodness and join our praises, and He gets all the glory. And when the words in your songs feel like they completely fall short in describing the weight and majesty of God's glory, don't be discouraged! Our limited words can never fully describe the greatness of our infinite God, (Ps.106:2) which is why we can't help but burst into song, adding to our lyrics the beauty and emotion of music. Our job is not to come up with all the words to describe our indescribable God, but simply to gaze at Him, soak in His presence, and allow Him to fill our souls with the words to describe Himself, so that we can shout the praise of His glory to the ends of the earth. RESPOND THROUGH SONGWRITINGOn a sheet of paper, title the top: “How to Glorify God.” Then draw two lines down the page to form three columns. Title the left column: “Tools,” the middle column: “Treasure” and the right column “Target.” “Tools” equip us for the “How to” part of glorifying God. Under “Tools” list every command/verb found in Psalm 96 (i.e. sing, tell, declare). “Treasure” unpacks why we glorify God. Under “Treasure” list every adjective that describes God or His works (i.e. wonderful, great, splendor). “Target” is where we want to aim the glory: God alone. Under “Target” list every noun describing God's character or works. (i.e. Lord, His name, His salvation) Finish the chart using all of Psalm 96. Pick a tool, a treasure and a target from your list that most reflects your love story with God. Now write a new song about it. INHALE (Prayer)Lord, remind me how we first met and how You pursued me with Your love. It's unthinkable how You keep coming after me and offering Yourself in all Your goodness and grace. It's so easy to say yes to You. Let love for You continue to deepen as I grow in the realization that You never get bored with me and Your affection is new for me each morning. Excerpt taken from Inhale: A 30-Day Christian Songwriting Devotional (The Worship Coalition), the first book in A Living Hallelujah series, is a refreshing and encouraging call to every Christian songwriter to experience freedom and power in the creative process. Click here to purchase a copy of A Living Hallelujah.

The power of a name is profound. It can evoke emotions, memories, and reactions. And when it comes to the name of Jesus, its potency transcends all human understanding. The song I Speak Jesus as performed by Charity Gayle captures the raw, transformative power vested in the name of our Savior. "I just wanna speak the Name of Jesus Over every heart and every mind I know there is peace within Your presence I speak Jesus." This anthem is a reminder that amidst the cacophony of life's challenges, uncertainties, and fears, there's a name that can bring peace, healing, and salvation. The song aligns seamlessly with our key scripture in Philippians, where the apostle Paul expounds on the unparalleled majesty of the name of Jesus. Drawing inspiration from "I Speak Jesus" and our scripture, let's glean some deep-seated truths: 1. Exaltation through Humility: The reason Jesus' name is exalted is rooted in His humility and sacrifice. Before being elevated to the highest place, Jesus humbled Himself, taking on the nature of a servant and dying on the cross for humanity's sins. His name's power is intertwined with His unparalleled love and sacrifice. 2. Universal Reverence: Philippians speaks of every knee bowing and every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord. It's a vivid portrayal of a future where Jesus' lordship is universally acknowledged. When we declare Jesus' name over situations, as the song suggests, we're aligning ourselves with this eternal truth, invoking the authority of heaven itself. 3. Peace in His Presence: Charity Gayle's rendition beautifully communicates the peace that emanates from Jesus' presence. Speaking His name isn't a mere utterance; it's an invocation of His very presence. And where He is, peace abounds – calming storms, soothing fears, and mending broken hearts. Today, as you meditate on the lyrics of "I Speak Jesus," consider the situations in your life that need a touch from the Savior. It could be a personal struggle, a challenge at work, or perhaps a loved one in need. Instead of being overwhelmed by the situation, make a deliberate choice to "speak Jesus" over it. Remember, every time you declare the name of Jesus, you're invoking the mightiest power known to humanity. You're aligning yourself with God's will and inviting His intervention. Let the name of Jesus be your go-to response, your first line of defense, and your continuous declaration, irrespective of what you face. Let the beautiful message of "I Speak Jesus" envelop your heart and mind. And as you step into your day, may your lips continuously echo the name above all names, finding in it strength, solace, and an ever-present help in times of need.Philippians 2:9-11 - "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Imagine a still, quiet night, with the stars above you. It's the kind of night you've experienced over and over again. Maybe you envision going camping, sitting on your back porch, or driving in your car. Wherever it is, it's somewhere familiar, comfortable, and normal for you. On this particular night, the shepherds are experiencing an ordinary night under the stars. They're watching over their flock as they did every moment of every day—to keep the flock safe from wild animals in the area or from wandering off to unknown terrain. Just another typical night. There's no doubt that the shepherds had heard all their lives about the coming of the Messiah, but when they least expect it, on the most common of days, the most extraordinary thing happens! An angel of the Lord shows up, an astonishing sight and sound. How terrifying and exhilarating it must have been. The angel tells them of the news they had longed to hear all their lives—the long-awaited Messiah is here! My favorite part of this story is in verses 13 and 14. Once the angel has shared the good news, it's then joined by “a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God ...” Luke 2:13 NLT The angels were preparing the way of the Lord with praise even at His birth—joining the scene purely to praise God for this momentous occasion! Even in the midst of sharing the story of Jesus' birth and how He could be recognized, they couldn't help but praise God: “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:14 NLT Challenge May we pause today and give Him the highest praise. In the middle of the busiest season, or the most ordinary of days, may we keep our eyes open for God moving in miraculous ways and give nothing in our lives higher praise than the one who came to save! —Ashten Wellman Based on the song Angels We Have Heard On High. Original post by Life.Church Worship available on YouVersion based on the album - Gloria by Life.Church Worship.