Devotionals written by Chuck Jones to encourage and build up the body of Christ.
1 Corinthians 14:33 says, that God is not the author of confusion. That word “confusion” actually comes from two words, “against,” and “stability.” When there is confusion, it always brings instability to your spiritual and emotional life. If God doesn’t bring confusion, it must come from the Enemy who, is the father of lies. It’s […]
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The Song of Solomon 1:5 says, “I am dark but lovely.” Many Christians have a difficult time living a transparent life before God. They are afraid that if they are honest before Him they will somehow experience rejection, so they live hidden, unrepentant lives. It’s so sad to see this, because without transparency and repentance
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Heb. 12:15 See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; Bitterness is so destructive and defiling, and it is so contrary to the grace of God. Every time we walk in bitterness we so come
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:3 God is drawn in great compassion to the poor because they are so vulnerable and desperate. They are drawn to God because they have no backup plan other than Him. James 2:5, “Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose
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The feelings of guilt and rejection are exhausting. It takes a lot of energy to live a rejected life, to the degree that the expenditure of emotional energy spent fighting the fires of condemnation, worthlessness, and the fear of rejection and abandonment paralyze us from walking in faith, and enjoying the legendary love of our
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I often hear Christians, especially Christian leaders, as they get older, talk about finishing well. So many people in scripture, and folks that we all know personally don’t. I want to share with you an example of someone who did. When John the Apostle was around 30 he had an experience that deeply changed his
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Is. 35:4, Say to those with palpitating heart, “Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance; The recompense of God will come, But He will save you.” 5 Then the eyes of the blind will be opened And the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. 6 Then the lame will leap
S.S. 2:8-14, “Listen! My beloved! Behold, he is coming, Climbing on the mountains, Leaping on the hills! My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, he is standing behind our wall, He is looking through the windows, He is peering through the lattice. “My beloved responded and said to me, ‘Arise, my
Have you ever wondered about the silence of God. Have you ever been confused that sometimes it seems like God is invisible, and seemingly not doing anything about the situation that you’re concerned with? I believe when Jesus met that lonely woman at the well in John 4, she had probably asked that question many times.
S.S.5:10 “My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, Outstanding among ten thousand. True worshipers worship God in spirit and truth. To worship God in spirit is to love him with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and with all your strength. As I’ve mentioned before the life of a true worshiper is
