Jesus Standard Signature - (JSS)

 

An Emoji devotions for Sat Apr 9, 2022

Topic: Jesus Standard Signature - (JSS)

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Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

Praise the Lord, the God of Israel! He has come to save his people. Our God has given us a mighty Savior from the family of David his servant. Long ago the Lord promised by the words of his holy prophets to save us from our enemies and from everyone who hates us. God said he would be kind to our people and keep his sacred promise. that he would rescue us from our enemies. Then we could serve him without fear - Are you serving God without fear today. Do not let the devil steal your blessing through fear. The Bible says that "A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I (Jesus) came so everyone would have life, and have it fully.

John 10:10 

Jesus has a signature standard of living which is to serve God without fear. He said in Matthew 6: 32-34

Only people who don't know God are always worrying about such things. Your Father in heaven knows you need all of these. But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he wants. Then the other things will be yours as well. Don't worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today.

Most of the great Prophets of God have lived their lives by Jesus Standard Signature which  is to serve God without fear. We must let this be our signature as Christian. Yet God raised Jesus to life! God's Spirit now lives in you, and he will raise you to life by his Spirit.

Romans 8:11

We ought to believe in God and put our faith in Him. We ought to love Him and depend on His name. The Hebrew Men in Daniel 3:17 used this signature to outlive their fear. "If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand." Jesus has never been afraid even to the point of death on the cross because He knows that the grace of God is available to bring resurrection unto his body even in the grave. 

Do not give it a try, live by the signature to serve God without fear. 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. 

If you are yet to give your life to Jesus. This is an opportunity to enjoy the grace upon your life. Jesus is the way forward in life. Open your mind, accept the one and only saviour of the world who is able to guide and shape your soul and spirit unto eternal life. Pray the prayer of faith by calling Jesus by faith: "I call on the Lord Jesus ro come into my life and save my soul from the world's terror and sin. 

In conclusion, look back to the highlight of today's devotional, Jesus was sleeping in the stormy sea, when he woke up, He rebuked the wind. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Serve God without fear is the best signature you can ever have. 

Prayer: God of the Covenant of Abraham, I wish this day that you give me the ability to serve you without fear knowing fully well that you are with me with your saving power. Help me to trust in you with all my heart and to lean not on my own understanding in Jesus name I pray. Thank you Father for it is done. Amen

What do you went out to see?

 

An Emoji devotions for Tue, Apr 5, 2022

Topic: What do you went out to see?

Highlight: And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?

Matthew 11:7 KJV

We just want the best that's what we want to see. We want result, not a reed from the grass blown back and forth by the wind. But when you go to the field and all you keep looking at is a reed blowing back and forth until the time is spent, it is just like wasting of time. However, we do want such satisfaction which guarantee impact. 

What did you really go out to see? Was he a prophet? He certainly was. I tell you that he was more than a prophet. In the Scriptures God says about him, “I am sending my messenger ahead to get things ready for you.” I tell you no one ever born on this earth is greater than John the Baptist. But whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John.

Matthew 11:9‭-‬11 CEVDCI

You are a child of God that belong to the Kingdom of Heaven. You are greater than the reeds and even the Prophets. People have come to see you, because you shine the light of Christ. Believe in yourself in the name of God and keep shinning.

Mark 11:22-24 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. 

God's grace is available for all who believe in Christ alone.

Prayer: Father, I believe that through Jesus Christ I am blessed. Help me to be strong in my conviction that you are with me and I will not fall. In Jesus name.

Friends or Fences

 

An Emoji devotions for Thu, March 31, 2022

Topic: Friends or Fences

Highlight: Jesus wept.

John 11:35 

See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. Luke 11:35

Jesus wept for his friend in John 11:35 but he did not lose hope. He bounced back in hope and raised up Lazarus. weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. See to it that your hope is not covered with darkness. It is very dangerous to weep and lose hope. Seeing other people weeping may make you too want to cry but after the cry Psalms 30:5 says Joy comes in the morning; provided you do not lose your hope in God. If Jesus had lost his hope, Lazarus could have been buried. Other people has lost hope and it made Jesus too cry because they were crying but though Jesus wept He did not let darkness cover his mind. He was able to say "Lazarus come forth" with hope of resurrection. (John 11:43)

It takes only grace of God to stand strong. in John 11:25 "Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;"

in Psalm 30:5 even though you think that maybe God is angry with you: 

His anger lasts for a little while, but then his kindness brings life. The night may be filled with tears, but in the morning we can sing for joy!

Psalms 30:5 ERV

Build your fences with hope in God's mercy and grace. Who can accuse the people God has chosen? No one! God is the one who makes them right.

Romans 8:33 ERV

Please be strong, please build your fences with God's favor today. 

Psalm 5;12 Lord, when you bless good people, you surround them with your love, like a large shield that protects them.

Psalms 5:12 

John 3:16 Yes, God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him would not be lost but have eternal life.

Do not let anything weigh you down. Keep your hope bright. There is joy when the morning comes and be sure to wait for it.

Prayer: In Jesus name I accept the advice of the Holy Spirit. I remain confident that I will see the goodness of God in the land of the living. Amen.

When God is Near There is Peace

 

An Emoji Devotional for Sun, March 27 2022

Topic: When God is near there is peace.

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The Lord is Near! Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation with prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6

Why is your heart troubled? so many things on our mind lately. We need someone to help with our burdens. Jesus said it, maybe you did not remember: “Come to me all of you who are tired from the heavy burden you have been forced to carry. I will give you rest.

Matthew 11:28 ERV

Whatever is giving you sleepless night can be handled by Jesus if you follow his teachings. 

"Accept my teaching. Learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will be able to get some rest. Yes, the teaching that I ask you to accept is easy. The load I give you to carry is light.”

Matthew 11:29‭-‬30 ERV

Though the Lord is near, he wants you to come.  Even if you cannot come to Jesus because of forces of life holding you bound, you can beg God to bid you to come to Him because once Jesus asks you to come, no power can hold you down. And wherever Jesus is, you find peace and joy.

Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.”

You do not need to resist your anxieties or anything bothering your heart. Instead, in every situation with prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God by asking Jesus to bid your anxieties away according to the will of God. Remember to abide in God's word which is the teachings of Jesus which you can find daily in the Bible.

Remember that Jesus is in the midst of your storm. Wake him up like the apostles did and ask Him to help you with peace that surpasses all understanding.

Prayer: Lord Jesus please bid me to come into your peace that passes all understanding. I pray with Thanksgiving in your name. Amen

Tychicus the brother we love

 

An Emoji devotions for Wed, March 23, 2022

Topic: Tychicus the brother we love

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I am sending you Tychicus, the brother we love. He is a faithful servant of the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening with me. Then you will know how I am and what I am doing.

Ephesians 6:21 ERV

It's not easy to be loved this days most especially when you are a Christian because the people of the world see gentleness as weakness and sees love as slowness. They see hope and faith as waste of time. 

Apostle Paul categorically called Tychicus, the brother we love just like John the one whom Jesus loved. (John 21:20). This reflect to the brotherly love of Christ in which the Christian faith was built. For the Apostle Paul to send Tychicus, they must have found in him the quality of someone who could withstand the tricks of the devil. 

So Tychicus must have had the belt of truth tied around his waist, which means he always says the truth even at the point of death and on his chest he has worn the protection of right living (breast plate of righteousness). On his feet he wears the Good News of peace to help him stand strong. And He also use the shield of faith with which you can stop all the burning arrows that come from the Evil One. He already accept God’s salvation as his helmet. And had taken the sword of the Spirit—that sword is the teaching of God. Tychicus prays in the Spirit at all times. Praying with all kinds of prayers, and asking for everything he need. Tychicus is always be ready.  He Never gave up. He is always praying for all of God’s people.

Ephesians 6:14‭-‬18 ERV

Check Colossians 3:22

Prayer: Lord let your love flow through me in Jesus name. 

Your Perfume in Mind

 

An Emoji devotions for Sat, March 19, 2022

Topic: Your perfume in mind

Highlight: Perfume and incense make you feel good, and so does good advice from a friend.

Proverbs 27:9 ERV

Wait, let someone just open their mouth to start talking in the public, then you will know which type of person they are. An adage says "show me your friend and I will show you who you are!

Are you a good or bad influence. It is not the expensive perfume you wear on your cloth that make you a good influence to others. Rather it is the counsel of civilization in you.

Sometimes you have to know when friendship with another person is leading you away from the Lord. In this case, you must choose Christ or that friend. The answer is always going to be Christ.

If you wear an expensive Cologne on your body, what about the one for your soul and Spirit? 

Jesus is the best cologne fragrance you can wear on your soul. Jesus is the only friend that will never deceive you. His words are truth and durable to stand the test of time. 

You need to understand that as you are out there in the public, you are wearing a cologne that is perceived by others. Don't forget, that what people perceived in you is impactful than what they perceived on you.

Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. The only way to the Father is through me.

John 14:6 ERV

Come to Jesus in the real sense and let the world around be translated in the truest Definitions of life. 

Prayer: I am not ashamed to be perceived as the follower of Jesus Christ because it is the power of God that controls the human nature. Here I am Holy Spirit, mix with me in Jesus name. Amen.

Beer Lahai Roi

An Emoji Devotional for Thu, March 17, 2021

Topic: Beer Lahai Roi

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The Lord talked to Hagar. She began to use a new name for God. She said to him, “You are ‘God Who Sees Me.’” She said this because she thought, “I see that even in this place God sees me and cares for me!” So the well there was called Beer Lahai Roi (THE WELL OF THE LIVING ONE WHO SEES ME). It is between Kadesh and Bered.

Genesis 16:13‭-‬14 ERV

One day God said to Jeremiah

"But I will bless those who trust me, the Lord. They will be like trees growing beside a stream— trees with roots that reach down to the water, and with leaves that are always green. They bear fruit every year and are never worried by a lack of rain."

Do you know that it is a blessing to be very sure that God is with you.

David Said: " I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd's rod makes me feel safe.

Psalms 23:4

Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38

Prayer: The living one who sees me is Jesus my friend, therefore I dwell in safety and peace of mind. Amen