Alone With God Devotional

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  • A Royal Priesthood at Work

    A Royal Priesthood at Work

    “My covenant with Levi was [one of] life and peace, and I gave them to him as an object of reverence; so he [and the priests] feared Me and stood in reverent awe of My name.” – Malachi 2:5 (AMP). Yesterday, we saw God’s covenant with Levi, and to you and I, as His royal…

  • Called To Serve Like Levi

    Called To Serve Like Levi

    Today’s Passage: Malachi 2:1-9 “My covenant with Levi was [one of] life and peace, and I gave them to him as an object of reverence; so he [and the priests] feared Me and stood in reverent awe of My name.” – Malachi 2:5 (AMP). Background to Malachi’s rebuke Unfortunately, as the years went by, the…

  • Stir It Up! ~ Min James

    Stir It Up! ~ Min James

    “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. ~ 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV) Yesterday, we established how many believers,…

  • Fan Into Flame: Rekindle the Fire for Service

    Fan Into Flame: Rekindle the Fire for Service

    “Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. ~ 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (KJV) Many believers today, like Timothy, face…

  • Ministry Essentials: Sagacity & Spirituality

    Ministry Essentials: Sagacity & Spirituality

    “This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” ~ 1 Timothy 3:1 (NLT) In the previous post we understood that many great church leaders never aspired to be in leadership positions, but they grew into leadership through faithfulness in their service to God. 2. Sagacity – The wisdom of leadership judgment  Sagacity is the quality of having or showing…

  • Ministry Essentials: Integrity

    Ministry Essentials: Integrity

    “This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” ~ 1 Timothy 3:1 (NLT) As we have learned from previous devotions, ministry simply means service, serving in the Kingdom of God in various capacities. Every believer has been called into ministry and must commit wholeheartedly to it (2 Cor 5:17-19): 17 Therefore,…

  • Fulfilling Your Ministry (Part II)~ Min James

    Fulfilling Your Ministry (Part II)~ Min James

    “And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” ~ Colossians 4:17 (KJV) We established yesterday that the ministry of the believer can be categorized into three. The first ministry of the believer is unto the Lord Himself. I strongly believe this is the ministry of…

  • Fulfilling Your Ministry (Part I) ~ Min James

    Fulfilling Your Ministry (Part I) ~ Min James

    “And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.” ~ Colossians 4:17 (KJV) While imprisoned in Rome, the Apostle Paul sent Tychicus to deliver three of his epistles to the Ephesians, the Colossians, and to Philemon and to accompany a runaway slave, Onesimus, back…

  • When God Sends You People As Gifts

    When God Sends You People As Gifts

    “And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], [and He…

  • A Life Worthy Of Grace

    A Life Worthy Of Grace

    As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:1-3 Ephesians 4 continues from Paul’s explanation of the mystery of…