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Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion

Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion

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 Bring some Spirit-filled peace into your hectic schedule every weekday morning with this new Daily Devotional. Spirituality
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  • June 8th - Acts 2:16-17

    June 8th - Acts 2:16-17
    Jun 8 2025
    Acts 2:16-17 What you see was predicted long ago by the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.’ When Peter spoke these words, he was addressing huge crowds of Jews who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate the harvest festival known as Pentecost. On that day, the first fruits of the wheat harvest were offered to God. It was known as Pentecost because it occurred 50 days after the Sabbath that followed the Passover. It was one of three annual pilgrimage festivals, so Jerusalem would have been heaving with people. On that particular Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit was poured out on Jesus’ 120 followers. An enormous wind roared and flames appeared to settle on all the believers. Then, as the Spirit filled them, they started speaking in tongues, which meant that the pilgrims who had come from many neighbouring countries were all able to hear God being praised in their own languages. It isn’t surprising that onlookers struggled to know what to make of these events. Some people thought the only possible explanation was that the believers were drunk, and Peter began his sermon by referring to this suggestion. He pointed out that it was far too early in the morning for that to be the case. Because he knew that his listeners were all Jews, he then pointed back to their scriptures and showed that what had happened was exactly what God had promised. In the last days, God would pour out his Spirit on all people, and that’s what they were witnessing. It was going to be a brand new era for God’s people. The Day of Pentecost can be considered the birthday of the Church. Without the Holy Spirit, there can be no Church. Fired up by the power and wisdom of the Spirit, we can go forward with confidence and strength. Question In what ways does the Holy Spirit give you confidence? Prayer Loving God, thank you for sending us your Holy Spirit. Help me to allow him to occupy every part of my life. Amen
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    3 mins
  • June 7th - Psalm 59:17

    June 7th - Psalm 59:17
    Jun 7 2025
    Psalm 59:17 O my Strength, to you I sing praises, for you, O God, are my refuge, the God who shows me unfailing love. Is your life a struggle at the moment? I’m really sorry if so, but I want you to know you’re not alone. In this psalm, like many others, David pours out the detail of his struggles. He feels physically threatened and compares his opponents to vicious dogs, snarling as they prowl the streets. He also reflects on the curses and lies they keep hurling at him. There seems to be no limit to the challenges that he faces. Whether you are struggling or not, we should all listen to how David faces up to his situation with brutal honesty. When life is difficult, and we all experience that from time to time, it’s so important for us to be honest about it, especially with God. He already knows the whole story. He knows the kind of people we are and our history, so he is perfectly able to understand whatever we are up against. Like David, we need to make sure our prayers express exactly how we are. It’s also important that our prayers in church reflect the fact that we all experience difficulties. There can be a temptation in some churches for the prayers to be so full of victory and celebration that there is no space to offer to God our struggles and disappointments. Our worship needs to reflect the whole of life, not just our edited highlights. On two occasions in this psalm, David burst out in praise, affirming that God was his strength and his refuge. Amid the troubles of his life, he didn’t forget that God was always with him, giving him the encouragement and protection that he needed. When we face times of difficulty, however bad it gets, we can always praise God that he is standing with us, keeping us strong and secure. Question How do you cope with the struggles that you face in life? Prayer Loving God, thank you that you are always able to strengthen and help me, however hard times might be. Amen
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    3 mins
  • June 6th - Psalm 57:8-9

    June 6th - Psalm 57:8-9
    Jun 6 2025
    Psalm 57:8-9 Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. I have always loved singing and have sung with many choirs over the years. Many of you may have had a similar experience. You will know what a joy it is to contribute your little sound to the united voice of a choir. It isn’t surprising that singing has always played such a major role in worship. It takes our words to another level as we seek to express our love for God and our devotion to him. It is wonderful that God’s people have sung through thousands of years. Whether they have been experiencing poverty or wealth, war or peace, sickness or health, there have always been songs on their lips. Not everyone is able to sing. Some people are tone deaf and the noise that comes out of their mouth could never be described as pleasant. It feels very unfair that some people have the ability and others don’t. However, I believe that the focus of singing in the Bible is not so much upon tunefulness as upon the heart. What God is looking for is people who have a heart of love for him and want to bring him their praise, whatever noise comes out. The last thing God wants to hear is beautiful melodies from a heart that is standing in opposition to him. Early on in my ministry, I was serving in a church where there were three men who were always enthusiastic in their worship but unable to sing in tune. I derived huge pleasure from hearing them sing. They would never have won a recording contract, but the noise they made declared where their hearts were. I hope you find this encouraging whether you are a wonderful singer or not. God wants to hear your heart and we should enjoy one another’s singing ,whatever it sounds like. Question In what way does singing bless you? Prayer Thank you, Lord, that you always give us much to sing about. Help me to find ever-increasing joy in singing your praises. Amen
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    3 mins
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