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2020 Advent Devotional

Saturday, December 12, 2020

Abide with us

Read Matthew 21:28-32
Devotional by Stuart Euliss


As Christians, it is always important to not only talk the talk, but also walk the walk. We cannot afford to just pray the prayers, read the scriptures, or just go through the motions. We must take our faith that we proclaim and put it into action throughout our everyday lives. Whether we are showing love and compassion to those who need it most, or just simply helping others who cannot help themselves, it is up to us to put in the time and effort it takes to act on our faith in Jesus Christ. If we were to just simply go through the motions day in and day out, then we are not living up to our full potential as followers of Christ. When our lives become stressful and hectic, it is key to always take a second and think about this scripture and what it truly means to be a Christian.  Am I doing enough outside of my church? Should I set aside more time to volunteer in my community? I have asked myself these questions on occasion and unfortunately my answer was no. That is something that I have tried to correct as I have gotten older and have started a family of my own. This leads me to strongly believe that without the work, our faith is useless. Moral of the Scripture: Actions speak louder than words.

Prayer Dear God, give us the courage and strength to always abide in you and only you and watch over us as we put your words into action.  In your heavenly name we pray.  AMEN.

Read Daily Devotionals by clicking on the links below.
November 29, 2020: Great Expectations by Beth Silver
November 30, 2020: A New Beginning by Roger Rizk
​December 1, 2020: Walk in his Paths by Helen Rogers
​December 2, 2020: Exhortation to Watch by Davidson Hobson
​December 3, 2020: He will Revive Us by Sarah Sumner
December 4, 2020: Still Small Voice by Coleman Efird
December 5, 2020: The Authority of Jesus Challenged by Grady Kennington
December 6, 2020: John the Baptist Prepares the Way by Bobby Sumner
December 7, 2020: Earnestly Seeking You by Mallory and William Trogdon
December 8, 2020: The Branch of the Lord by Craig Whitley
December 9, 2020: Oh! The Difference a Child Makes by Lee DuBois
​December 10, 2020: God Does Great Things by Jim Brown
December 11, 2020: A Personal Relationship with God by Kelly and Rick Hovis
​December 12, 2020: Abide with Us by Stuart Euliss
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