What is Idolatry? Whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father . . . Matthew 10:33 What is idolatry? Idolatry is anything that comes between us and God. Joshua told his people that their nation would be destroyed if they persisted in idolatry, and their souls would suffer eternal death. He said, “You must make your decision today. You must decide whether you want to serve the idols of this life, or the living God.” “Choose you this day,” said Joshua, “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” What about you? Are you taking your stand with Joshua? No matter what the cost? I am asking you to choose this day whom you will serve. Our families cannot choose Christ for us. Our friends cannot do it. God is a great God, but even God can’t make the decision for us. He can help, but only we can decide. We have to make our own choice. Lord Jesus Christ, take away the idols in my life so that, completely undivided, I may serve You, my Savior. by: Evang. Billy Graham Download Devotional Bible @ https://devb.page.link/get-app Amazon @ amzn://apps/android?p=apps.syst.com.devbib

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STAND ALONE “Those that walk, walk with many. Those that run, run with a few. Those who fly, fly alone.” You don’t go up in a group. You do so only as an individual. Never be afraid to stand alone. Be focused and be undistracted. Don’t look for who will join you; just be content to be joined to God. One gone voice is more effectual and impactful than grown noise. Elijah was a lone voice on the mountains. John was a voice in the wilderness that shook the city. You don’t have to go round to make rounds nor make noise to make news. Take delight in carrying people along but dare to fly alone whenever situations comes to that. Jesus was prepared to fly alone when He queried them; wont you also go?” – Jh.6:66,67 It is those who stand alone that can fulfill purpose as purpose is never fulfilled in a group or by a group. Without timely and appropriate withdrawal from people you can never succeed in making impact on people by: Bishop David Abioye Download Devotional Bible @ https://devb.page.link/get-app Amazon @ amzn://apps/android?p=apps.syst.com.devbib

A CROCODILE SMILE And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law (1 SAMUEL 18:22) Not too long ago, a country's army within the West African subregion launched an operation which is code-named, "Operation Crocodile Smile" in a particular region of the country to combat the frequent incidence of vandals sabotaging oil installations in the region. We all know that crocodiles don't smile; therefore, this code was used metaphorically to denote something more serious.  Saul, a master schemer, sent his servants to David to persuade him to become the king's son-in-law and to tell him how much the king and his servants loved him. Meanwhile, he was busy laying a terrible snare for his life. For the bride price, he asked for him for a hundred foreskins of the Philistines, intending to have him killed in the process of securing them. Against all odds, David got even more than what was required and Saul was compelled to give his daughter, Michal, in marriage to him. But this was the beginning of the games on his life. Saul had been David's arch enemy right from the day he killed Goliath to dwarf his achievements and reputation as Israel's king. And when the women rose up in songs heralding the exploits of this young lad, Saul was envious, and unjustly planned to have David eliminated. He played nice in order to make him relax and not be on his guard so that he would kill him. But God delivered David from his evil plans. As believers, we must realize that the murky waters of life are infested with hidden enemies like crocodiles, waiting to make a kill. Therefore, we should walk carefully and prayerfully under the guidance of the Holy Spirit to overcome in the battles of life. Through prayer and watchfulness, we must not succumb to the wiles of the devil. It is folly to succumb to the subtil strategies of evil men by: Pastor W.F. Kumuyi Download Devotional Bible @ https://devb.page.link/get-app Amazon @ amzn://apps/android?p=apps.syst.com.devbib

1John.4.19 - We love Him, because He first loved us. [AMP] We, though, are going to love--love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first. [MSB] We love because he first loved us. [NIV] We love each other as a result of his loving us first. [NLT] We love Him because He first loved us. [NKJV] [ALL] Download Devotional Bible @ https://devb.page.link/get-app Amazon @ amzn://apps/android?p=apps.syst.com.devbib

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Isa.53.5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole. [AMP] But it was our sins that did that to him, that ripped and tore and crushed him--our sins! He took the punishment, and that made us whole. Through his bruises we get healed. [MSB] But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. [NIV] But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! [NLT] But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. [NKJV] (ALL)

Peace Be Still Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still! And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39, NKJV) How do you respond when the storms of life are raging against you? One time Jesus was with His disciples in a boat out on the water when they encountered a great storm. The disciples were very afraid, but Jesus on the other hand, was fast asleep. When the disciples woke Him to see if He could help them, Jesus got up and simply spoke to the storm, “Peace! Be still” and the seas were calm again. When difficult times come, you don’t have to be overwhelmed by the waves of worry or fear. Just as Jesus stood up and spoke to the storm, you have power in your words, too. The Bible says that the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in every believer. He’s given you His authority to declare peace over your home, over your mind, and over your family. Remember, no matter what storms may come against you, the Greater One lives on the inside of you! Speak to your storms and walk in peace all the days of your life! Father, thank You for filling me with Your Holy Spirit and giving me Your authority here on earth. Today I declare peace over every area of my life in Jesus name. Amen. by: Pastor Joel Osteen Download Devotional Bible @ https://devb.page.link/get-app Amazon @ amzn://apps/android?p=apps.syst.com.devbib

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1John.4.8 - He who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. [AMP] The person who refuses to love doesn't know the first thing about God, because God is love--so you can't know him if you don't love. [MSB] Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. [NIV] But anyone who does not love does not know God--for God is love. [NLT] He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. [NKJV] [ALL] Download Devotional Bible @ https://devb.page.link/get-app Amazon @ amzn://apps/android?p=apps.syst.com.devbib