Daily Devotional

This new beginning is only the starting point of the restored relationship. It signifies an individual’s willingness to become a disciple of Christ. It includes laying aside one’s “right” to his own preferences, in faith that the Teacher’s instruction is in the best interest of His followers.

If you are offended or hurt by anything Jesus says, be assured that He does not encourage erroneous beliefs. Take comfort that He wants to free everyone from error. It is against His nature to tolerate thoughts or traits that will ultimately ruin a person.

In loving the Lord supremely, we are enabled to see others as He sees them. His confidence lay, not in the weakened and damaged character of individuals to “self-correct”, but in the power of what God’s imparted grace could do within each one.

Jesus warned of false prophets in the last days who, perhaps unwittingly, spread a false gospel message that cannot save.

Doubt must not be confused with unbelief, which is the stubborn refusal to trust or obey what God has revealed. Doubt is not sin, but be aware that the enemy of souls seizes upon doubt to cause anxiety, delay the decision to obey, and weaken faith.

Controversy and conflict are escalating in the world. But the Bible teaches that there will also be a remnant who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ… For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.