Devotionals written by Chuck Jones to encourage and build up the body of Christ.
“He has brought me to His banqueting table, and His banner over me is love.” The banqueting table is Christ Himself. He lays before us to enjoy everyday all that He is, all that He has, and all of His love. To feast on His presence, provision, and passion each day, and for all of […]
1 Peter 1:14-16 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 14 As [a] obedient children, do not [b] be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, 15 but [c] like the Holy One who called you, [d] be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is written, “ You shall
1Thessalonians 5:18 says, “In every thing give thanks.” Those are great words, for they remind us that no matter what we are going through we are to give glory to God. Psalm 103 says, “Bless the Lord at all times.” There are a lot of things we have no control of, but if we are
When you find your self drawn into the Firestorm of His heart for you, you awaken into a realm on tenderness that changes the way you feel and relate to everything, and everyone around you. The wood, hay, and stubble of resentment, and anger, and bitterness just melts away. You don’t have to grasp for
The Lord is the portion of my inheritance The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, And He is my cup. The Lord is the portion of my inheritance, And He is my cup. Thou wilt show me the path of life; Thy presence is fullness of joy. At Thy right hand there are pleasures
110 The Lord says to my Lord: “ Sit at My right hand Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” 2 The Lord will stretch forth Your strong scepter from Zion, saying, “ Rule in the midst of Your enemies.” In this Psalm it is prophesied that Christ will rule from a
Thursday the 17th is Ascension Day. Because it happens on a Thursday every year many people don’t pay that much attention to this major feast, and yet there are so many powerful things this day reminds us of. Ephesians tell us that not only has Christ ascended and is seated on His throne in the
Who does God fill? I’m always interested in watching the talented, the gifted, and the intelligent, but I’m always impacted by the God-Filled. We often think that the most important people around us are the super talented, but the reality is, a God-Fiiled man or woman are the most indispensable of all. It’s the Anointed
15 As for me, I will continue beholding Your face in righteousness (rightness, justice, and right standing with You); I shall be fully satisfied, when I awake [to find myself] beholding Your form [and having sweet communion with You]. Being satisfied with His face is the most captivating way a human being can possibly live.
Thank God for faith. Sometimes we get frustrated with the idea of walking by faith because it seems so kind of other worldly and hard to grasp. I for one am glad it’s otherworldly because there are times when everything in this world falls apart. Just when we think things have settled down and have
