Childlike Faith? by Darren Hewer

by Jon Walden | Oct 3, 2011 | Devotions

About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, â€œI tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like...

We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us. (Romans 12:6 NRSV Bible)

by Jon Walden | Sep 30, 2011 | Devotions

It is important for us to understand that each of us have different gifts, and it is important that we use well the gifts God has given to us. There are no superstars in God’s work. In God’s perfect plan for the world each of us has different talents,...

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV

by Jon Walden | Sep 28, 2011 | Devotions

A young seminary graduate came to see me while he was investigating various possibilities of Christian service. In particular, he had come to discuss the ministry of Campus Crusade.“In what way do you expect God to reveal His place of service for you?” I...

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. Psalm 23:2

by Jon Walden | Sep 27, 2011 | Devotions

Are you like the man who said, ‘The devil never takes a vacation, so why should I?’  Since when did the devil become your role model?  The words ‘He maketh me to lie down in green pastures’ teach us that only the shepherd can choose...

Make allowance for each other’s faults. Colossians 3:13 NLT

by Jon Walden | Sep 26, 2011 | Devotions

C S Lewis said, ‘Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until they have something to forgive.’Author Mac Anderson writes, ‘A few times in my life I have been wronged.  My first reaction  was anger and resentment.  I felt my...

“Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” (Luke 2:49)

by Jon Walden | Sep 23, 2011 | Devotions

These are the words spoken by Jesus to His Mother, after she had anxiously been looking for Him. It was their custom to go to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover every year.  At that time, Jesus was only twelve years old.  His parents, not knowing...

Having believed, you were marked with a seal. Ephesians 1:13 NIV

by Jon Walden | Sep 21, 2011 | Devotions

If you are having doubts about your salvation, understand this clearly: the moment you trusted in Christ as your Saviour, His blood cleansed you from all sin.  At that point ‘you were marked with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit guaranteeing [your]...

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”(Psalms 20:7)

by Jon Walden | Sep 20, 2011 | Devotions

Save Me from my SuccessesWritten by Bill StromA few weeks ago I was flipping through the New Year’s edition of a popular sports magazine and came across a list of famous athletes and coaches who died in 2010. Even if one isn’t a big sports fan, it would be...

“Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God’s Spirit. Such a person really does not understand them, and they seem to be nonsense, because their value can be judged only on a spiritual basis.” 1 Corinthians 2:14 (TEV)

by Jon Walden | Sep 19, 2011 | Devotions

The Bible tells us that there is a God-shaped vacuum in our hearts. There is a hole in our hearts that only God can fill.  We were made to be connected to our Creator.  We were made to know Him and to be plugged into His power.Your heart is designed to...

“You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13

by Jon Walden | Sep 14, 2011 | Devotions

Many people have the misconception that being “called” by God is something only missionaries, pastors, nuns, and other church leaders experience. But the Bible says everyone is called to serve God by serving others. We are not saved by serving, but we are...

“Ask all the people of the land and the priests, ‘When you fasted and mourned in the fifth and seventh months for the past seventy years, was it really for Me that you fasted? And when you were eating and drinking, were you not just feasting for yourselves?’” (Zechariah 7:5, 6)

by Jon Walden | Sep 9, 2011 | Devotions

Going Through the MotionsWritten by Suzanne BennerGod was challenging the people and the priests of that day. In essence, He was asking, “Are you really serving Me or are you just going through the motions?”  There are lots of religious things we do:...

“Lord, every morning you hear my voice. Every morning, I tell you what I need, and I wait for your answer.” Psalm 5:3 (NCV)

by Jon Walden | Sep 1, 2011 | Devotions

Any doctor will tell you the most important meal of the day is breakfast because the way you start your day influences the rest of your day. That’s true not just physically, but spiritually.That’s why the most important part of your day is your time...

“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.” (Luke 8:15)

by Jon Walden | Aug 26, 2011 | Devotions

Jesus explained to His disciples that in the parable of the sower (Luke 8:4-15), the seed represented the word of God. In order for God’s word to do its work in our hearts, we must first hear it.We can hear God’s word each week by going to a...

“But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.”” 1 Samuel 15:22

by Jon Walden | Aug 23, 2011 | Devotions

God wants you to be successful. This does not mean He has an automatic plan for you to become rich or famous, although either of these may be included in His ultimate design for your life.God’s idea of success begins at the Cross where Jesus died. Success is...

Are Circumstances Out of Control?

by Jon Walden | Aug 18, 2011 | Devotions

“And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is...