DEVOTION : BEFORE WE ENTER

Goodnight Prayer :

See, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth is passing before you into the Jordan.
Joshua 3:11 MEV
https://bible.com/bible/1171/jos.3.11.MEV

Inspiration :

Encountering God and His love requires us to let go of somethings. What are you holding onto. Something’s cannot cross over with you into the Promise Land.

Prayer :

Dear Lord Heavenly Father, I pray for good success. Keep me focused on you. Remind me that your fruit is better than gold. Keep me in your loving arms. Amen.

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Jesus As My Valentine

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Let’s be real … being single while every one is bae’d up is not fun. It’s not. And sometimes you feel alone .. worthless .. and wondering what does she have that I dont ?

But The Bible says,

Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised. Give her the reward of her labor, and let her works praise her at the city gates.
Proverbs 31:30‭-‬31 CSB
https://bible.com/bible/1713/pro.31.30-31.CSB

One of the greatest lessons Jesus taught me in the wilderness is learning my self-value through God. In other words , I dont need some fool to tell me how I look while comparing me to some other woman. This is the thing. As Christians we have to learn our identity in GOD. Which means we dont learn from the latest rapper , we dont learn from social media, but we learn who we are by following GOD ! With God , every day is Valetines day.. why ?

  • Because He told me I am fearfully and Wonderfully made according to Psalms 139:14
  • He told me I am anointed according to Psalms 105:15
  • And He told me that I am chosen and called for Such A Time As This according to Esther 4:14-15

…. So what did God tell you? When you face Christian Warfare against your identity you have to combat the devil with THE WORD OF GOD.

When he tells that you are not beautiful, you speak that you are of a royal priesthood – 1 Peter 2:9

When the devil tells you are a failure you say “I have good success” – Joshua 1:8

And when the devil makes you feel bad because you are single or aren’t married on Valetines Day you have to remember that you have learned to be brought low and abound – Philippians 4:12-13

YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST THAT GIVES YOU STRENGTH !

Loneliness is not an excuse for sexual sin. Sexual sin comes with great and dangerous consequences. So dont let the devil ensnare you into trap, but instead focus on God.

In Jesus Name,

Diamond

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Date Written : 12/16/2019

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The Bible Series: Drawing Close To God : Genesis 14

“Breaking Free From Being A Coward”

In the Bible there are so many stories of wars and the triumphant victories that came through Jesus. What many people do not know is that Abram , along with David, was indeed a warrior… I mean it makes sense.. I think this is where David got his crazy from.

Anyways…

In our Christian walk The Book of Revelation says,

Revelation 21:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)

All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

“But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

So it is very apparent that as you draw close to God HE IS GOING to deliver you from being a coward. So here are some notes from the study of Genesis 14.

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  • Point 1 : Genesis 14:1-8 NLT In this chapter we learn the circumstance of ABRAM before he goes out and fights for his nephew LOT. As I was doing this study and asking God what was the revelation behind this God said, “Do not be afraid of earthly kings.”

The Bible says in Daniel ,

Daniel 3:16-28 New Living Translation (NLT)

16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”

The Blazing Furnace

19 Nebuchadnezzar was so furious with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego that his face became distorted with rage. He commanded that the furnace be heated seven times hotter than usual. 20 Then he ordered some of the strongest men of his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21 So they tied them up and threw them into the furnace, fully dressed in their pants, turbans, robes, and other garments. 22 And because the king, in his anger, had demanded such a hot fire in the furnace, the flames killed the soldiers as they threw the three men in. 23 So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, securely tied, fell into the roaring flames.

24 But suddenly, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, “Didn’t we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?”

“Yes, Your Majesty, we certainly did,” they replied.

25 “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god[a]!”

26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came as close as he could to the door of the flaming furnace and shouted: “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!”

So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stepped out of the fire. 27 Then the high officers, officials, governors, and advisers crowded around them and saw that the fire had not touched them. Not a hair on their heads was singed, and their clothing was not scorched. They didn’t even smell of smoke!

28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, “Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king’s command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.

Before a major promotion from GOD there will always be a major persecution and fire. It will ALWAYS happen. A lot of times people want the promotion but don’t want the fire… but the Bible says that to much is given much is required.

  • Point 2 : As you study the verses Genesis 14:15-16 you will see that God will allow something of value to be taken from you to awaken the WARRIOR in You. A lot of times we have experienced abusive situations that demoralize us, but it is a attack of the enemy to make you a coward. Through Jesus, God will restore you to the place of Peace and Christ Like strength (Philippians 4:13) through HIS name.
  • Point 3: What people fail to realize is that there is a blessing after the war. In Genesis 14 you see what Abram has to go through to gather LOT .. but in that same chapter you see Melchizedek bless Abram. In your hard times, as you press forward and draw close to God you have to trust HIM that your blessing is after the war. Trust Him according to HIS WORD.

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Scriptures To Remember To Make Your New Year Strong in God and Faith

1.  Psalm 20:7 New King James Version (NKJV)

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;
But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

2.  Proverbs 3:5-6 New King James Version (NKJV)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall [a]direct your paths.

3.  Galatians 5:19-21 New Living Translation (NLT)

19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, 21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

4.  1 Corinthians 6:9-10 New Living Translation (NLT)

Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 10 or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God.

5.  Revelation 21:7-8 New Living Translation (NLT)

All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be my children.

“But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

6.  Revelation 22:15 New Living Translation (NLT)

15 Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie.

  • Isaiah 54:17 New King James Version (NKJV)

17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper,
And every tongue which rises against you in judgment
You shall condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is from Me,”
Says the Lord.

New King James Version (NKJV

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Be determined to end the year with God and start 2020 with HIM ! God bless you !

Pray Fervently,

Diamond ❤

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The Wife Of Noble Character

Proverbs 31:30 New International Version (NIV)

30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
    but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

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You know what I have learned? Beauty does not substitute the power of prayer and a relationship with God. In this life you have some women who who rely on surgery and botox for beauty … but that will get you no where.

I believe that women are supposed to and are allowed to be beautiful. I don’t believe in all this stupid gender confusion. I believe that God made Adam… and then from his rib he made Eve.

As a single woman myself (and I do desire a husband), I have had a very strong past of bad relationships. A string of them actually… and I have learned the painful lesson (like Gomer) that there is nothing better than staying in the will of God.

The Gift of God

We as Christians do not understand how beautiful it is to have a family… and how this is an amazing gift. To have a woman/wife who is NOT going to abuse you.. hurt you but listen to all of your fears and pray for you.. It is a gift.. it is so rare that The Bible says who can find it?

Proverbs 31:10 New International Version (NIV)

Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

10 [a]A wife of noble character who can find?
    She is worth far more than rubies.

Cherish What God Has Given You

Anything that God gives you, you have to work to maintain and keep it. Little by little God will bless you, but you have to remain faithful. Maybe your husband isn’t here right now but do you believe that God is going to do it? If you are a man reading this ( I do not stand for homosexuality) if you believe that your wife is coming … are you getting ready?

Cherish everyday that you spend with God in these days that you have being single (like me). Learn how to maintain yourself, learn how to cook, learn how to pray with authority, and learn how to trust GOD NO MATTER THE CIRCUMSTANCE. Learn Prayer Like This,

Matthew 6:5-15 New International Version (NIV)

Prayer

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.

“This, then, is how you should pray:

“‘Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
10 your kingdom come,
your will be done,
    on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us today our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
    as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,[a]
    but deliver us from the evil one.[b]

14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.

Enjoy Your Time… that you have with God before you are married and be content in every season as a single woman or man.

God bless,

Precious-Diamond Chessier

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