Divine Nature

People are increasingly moving into the digital world, work, conversation and images. The corporeality will be lost, believes Hamburg's bishop Fehrs. It reminds of the unity of body and soul at Easter. The bishop of Hamburg Kirsten Fehrs has warned in her Easter message before a separation of mind and body through digitization. Technical development should not make interpersonal encounters superfluous. "Where it should be humane, the mind must not be disconnected from the body," said the bishop in the district of Hamburg and Lübeck. Jesus himself had healed, hugged and shown compassion. "We need a human feeling that can not produce a machine or an algorithm," Fehrs said. The profound change in the world of work and communication goes hand in hand with an increasing lack of body. Muscle power is needed less and less, conversations and encounters are being transferred to virtual space. Although important is a carefully styled profile picture. "The true bo...

Do we really understand all that Easter encompasses? Tags: Bible, Easter "When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the King of Glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride." How often do we consider the cross to that extent today? At least once a year we take time to reflect on what Jesus Christ has done for us. Every Easter we think of the cross, the tomb, and the resurrection. But do we really understand all that Easter encompasses? All too often we throw around religious, theological words, but we don’t stop and think about what they really mean. Here are 12 crucial, biblical terms to ponder. As we speak these words this Easter we can appreciate anew the reason we celebrate. SIN Sin is choosing our own will over God’s will. This turning to self instead of God has infected every human since the Garden of Eden—separating us from our God and each other. The devastation of sin is why we so need to have an Easter. If we look at...

Life transforming words. Written by Gary Fleetwood on 10/10/2017 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Goodness, Jesus, God, Helping Others But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Are you thankful for the “goodness” of your friends? I have a great friend who is always doing good things for people – cutting their grass, taking them places, praying for them, or whatever they may need done. He is very sacrificial and always concerned about other people. However, this particular word for “goodness” has an additional meaning. It is more than just being good or doing good things for people. Obviously, it includes that, but it actually refers to that quality in a Christian where they may have to do something that is rather difficult in a person’s life. For example, there was the time when Jesus drove out the money changers from the temple. They had made God’s...

Life-transforming words Written by Gary Fleetwood on 27/03/2018 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Faith, Faithfulness, God, Faithful But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 I just love the word “faithfulness.” If there is any quality I want to always be developing in my life, it is being faithful to God. It is very difficult to be useful to God if we are unfaithful to Him. Faithfulness is the idea of someone being able to depend on us to do something for them. We all know how disappointing it is when someone tells us that they are going to do something for us, but then they fail to do it. If someone tells you that they will pick you up at 8 a.m., but they never show up, I doubt seriously that you would even ask them to come to get you again. Why? Because they were unfaithful in doing what they promised they would do. I had a great friend who just...

God knew what I needed, even if I didn’t know myself. Written by Hope on 12/05/2013 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Daily Bread, God, Jesus, Prayer, Service "The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.” (Romans 8:26) More than once, I’ve been too upset or in too much pain to pray with words. However, I’ve never felt like God abandoned me; I never felt out of communion with Him. I felt like something in me was still calling to Him, even though I couldn’t even express what I needed. God knew what I needed, even if I didn’t know myself. Daily Needs One of the sentences Jesus taught His followers to pray was, “Give us today our daily bread” (Matthew 6:11) this can be a form of requesting that God meet all our needs. Of course, “bread” was not all Jesus ever asked the Father for; and we need more than just food. It’s so wonderful that the ...

GOD’S WORD IS DIVINE WISDOM . Sunday, March 25th .  Pastor Chris Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding (Proverbs 4:7).  The accurate knowledge of God’s Word is indispensable if you’re going to live a victorious and supernatural life on earth. The Bible says in Hosea 4:6, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge….” The Lord Jesus, addressing the Jews in Matthew 22:29 said, “...Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.” It doesn’t matter what you experience in life, or the knowledge you’ve gained from any academic institution, if you don’t have the Word, you don’t have the wisdom of God. What you have is the wisdom of men, and the wisdom of men is limited. Only God’s wisdom can make you a true success. In Exodus 14:16, we read something very inspiring; God instructed Moses, “…lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall g...

Wisdom is available to everyone Tags: Daily Bread, Foolishness, Wisdom Prepare Would you know it if wisdom came knocking at your door? Take time to praise the Lord Jesus Christ for the sacrifice He made on the cross, making it possible to have wisdom and obtain forgiveness from our sinful ways. Read Proverbs 1:20-33 Explore For more than 55 years I have taken the proverbs to heart. When I have wisely chosen to obey implicitly, amazing results have followed. When I have foolishly chosen to ignore clearly revealed divine principles, I have paid the price. I have played the fool. But there is hope. Although this section of Proverbs is quite stark (just meditate on verses 26 and 27 for a while), the passage actually opens by saying there is wisdom available to all. A spirit filled follower of Jesus Christ can learn vital lessons by simply looking at life – by simply opening their eyes (v.20). Just by watching the world you can learn amazing things! You must meditate on what y...

An unemployed professional woke up one morning and checked his pocket. All he had left was $ 10. He decided to use them to buy food and wait for the time to die, since he was too proud to beg. He was so frustrated not to find a job and had no one available to help him. He bought his food and as soon as he sat down to eat, an old man and two small children approached him and asked him to give them food, since they had not eaten in almost a week. The professional looked at them. They were so skinny that they could feel their bones. His eyes had sunk. With the last piece of compassion left to him, he gave them his food. The old man and the children prayed that God would give him blessings and prosperity, and gave him a very old coin. The young professional said, "You need that prayer more than I do." Without money, without work and without food, the young man went under a bridge to rest and wait for the hour of his death. He was about to fall asleep when he saw an o...

Wisdom comes from immersing ourselves in the Word of God Tags: Bible, Daily Bread, Wisdom Prepare What are you doing to gain knowledge and understanding of the world around you? Take time to think about your view of the Word of God. What does it really reveal about successful living? Read Proverbs 2:1-22 Explore I’ve always been drawn to knowledgeable people. Scientists, entrepreneurs, philosophers, political leaders – those who provoke thought and explore reason. They are intriguing to me, and the conversations are engrossing. But as I have traveled the world, meeting many such individuals, I have never been more intrigued and blessed by the seemingly uneducated people (in the world’s eyes) who yet have a powerful understanding of the Bible. Their wisdom – as explained in this passage – goes beyond anything this world can ever fully give. So what’s the secret of true wisdom? It lies in verse 1 – “Store up my commands within you.” Knowledge of the word of God is foundat...

God’s favor does not give you a “perfect” life “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry.” Psalm 34:15 (NIV) You might be surprised to learn that those whom God favors sometimes experience pain and suffering. We might not understand it, but God shows His favor and His love in many different ways. Let’s see what His favor can look like in your life. Favor Does Not Prevent Suffering Jesus instructed His followers, “Don’t store up treasures here on earth” (Matthew 6:19), and the Bible instructs God’s people, “if your wealth increases, don’t make it the center of your life” (Psalm 62:10). Israel’s King David (a hero of the Old Testament) suffered physical hardship when he was persecuted by Saul. God also allowed physical pain to bother the Apostle Paul, who received divine revelation and wrote many books in the New Testament. Just like Paul’s physical pain, God does not always fix every hardship in your life. Even if you pray, He may choos...

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God wants to bless you with things better than money Prepare Have you claimed the riches God has promised you today? Take time to think about the blessings God has placed in your life. You might be missing a few. Read Proverbs 3:1-18 Explore It is said that God doesn’t have favorites, but He does have intimates. In fact, as it teaches in Psalms, “the Lord confides in those who fear Him” (Psalm 25:14). For those who put their trust in Him, the Lord reveals wonderful things. And as this passage teaches, He makes available incredible riches. Many people appear to teach that God cares about our spiritual life, but that He is detached from our physical life. That is just not so. As this proverb plainly states, “My son (or daughter), do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. (vs 1-2). God is not just talking “spiritual” prosperity in this chapter, although that is clearly evident (vs 4,...

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A story of a transformed life Written by GodLife on 31/10/2017 Series: Weekly Devotional For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind. Isaiah 65:17 Every day people from all over the world come to GodLife.com looking for one thing: Jesus. These people are feeling lost, hurting and wanting answers of what the meaning of life is. Do you feel the same way? Today, we would like to share Roy’s story. Any person who comes to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior has a story worth telling. Searching for Meaning As a Chinese native, a father and a husband, Roy felt pressured to meet his family’s and society’s expectations. But when Roy found himself away from the noise that surrounded him, his soul longed for the Savior. For the last three years, Roy felt a void in his heart that could not be filled by his job, his wife or his kids. Instead, bitterness and discouragement overwhelmed his thoughts. How was it that som...

God is using technology for His glory Written by GodLife on 02/01/2018 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Jesus, Salvation, Faith, Life Change, Life Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, Ephesians 1:4-5 Due to the presence of ISIS and a seemingly unending war, Iraq has become an almost impossible place to live. While some things have improved since the United States’ invasion in 2003, many Iraqis are still forced to stay locked inside their homes due to fear of persecution from ISIS fighters. Constant bombing still rings daily throughout the capital city of Baghdad, even though the height of war has passed. Also, Christians are being targeted for their beliefs and have even had their homes marked with symbols indicating that they are believers in Jesus, the Son of God. While many – Christ...

A story of God’s healing and purpose Written by GodLife on 28/11/2017 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Testimony, God, Healing But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth. Exodus 9:16 Every day people from all over the world connect with us at GodLife. They are dealing with sickness, unemployment and heartbreak, among other things. The one thing they all have in common? They are all searching for God’s purpose in their life, just like you. Today we want to share Joe’s story -- a story of God’s mighty power in the midst of sickness. Living through fear The words were barely out of the doctor’s mouth before Joe had a flood of dread fall over him. “Cystic fibrosis.” The thoughts raced through his head. “I’m not going to live a full life. How can I live a normal life? What does this all mean?” Most people diagnosed with this disease, including Joe’s mother, die before they reach the 50 years old. Since his ...

One of Jesus' most famous cross-cultural encounters involved a woman in Samaria. Written by Hope on 06/10/2013 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Evangelism, Faith, Jesus, Testimony “So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord. As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Greece — throughout both Macedonia and Achaia.” (1 Thessalonians 1:6-7). One Person's Story One of Jesus' most famous cross-cultural encounters involved a woman in Samaria. We are not told her name, and so she is known simply as "The Samaritan Woman" or "The Woman at the Well." When Jesus asked her for a drink, she must have been shocked. It was highly improper for men and women to converse in public. Not only that, but all Samaritans were despised by the Jews for their idol-worshiping and mixed blood. Jesus reached across both those divides with His lo...

A story of a young girl coming to the feet of Jesus. Written by GodLife on 13/03/2018 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Church And Community, God, Salvation, Testimony For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. Romans 5:10 Relentless pursuit In Nenet’s heart, the Holy Spirit began to plant seeds of belief before she was even aware of the possibility of His existence. As a young woman, Nenet was actively involved with her Muslim faith, pursuing Allah alongside her family in Cairo, Egypt. When her mother introduced more instructions on how to dress and how to read the Koran more rigidly, it put a different face on the faith she had cherished and known and caused her to be curious about other faiths. Going through the motions of her cultural Muslim faith didn’t give Nenet any increased feeling of closeness to the God she worshipped, so she hungered for something more. ...

Why did God create us? Written by Gary Fleetwood on 06/02/2018 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Creation, Life, Love, Purpose, God who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began. 2 Timothy 1:9 Have you ever wondered, “Why am I even here? What is my purpose in life?” One of the most important discoveries that a person can make is when they realize they were made for God. In fact, the Scriptures tell us that man was the very pinnacle of God’s creation. Obviously, God did not need to create man. It was not like God was lonely and needed someone with whom He could talk and share His feelings about things. God didn’t need to create someone so they could give Him some advice or some help later on -- not at all. So, if God did not really need man, then why did He create him? The reason that God created man was so that man could bring glory to God. That is importa...

Famed actor Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a photo of himself sleeping on the street under his famous bronze statue, and sadly wrote "How times have changed"... The reason he wrote the phrase was not only because he was old, but because when he was governor of California he inaugurated a hotel with his statue. Hotel staff told Arnold, "at any moment you can come and have a room reserved for you." when Arnold stepped down as governor and went to the hotel, the administration refused to give him a room arguing that he should pay for it, since they were in great demand. He brought a sleeping bag and stood underneath the statue and explained what he wanted to convey: "When I was in an important position, they always complimented me, and when I lost this position, they forgot about me and did not keep their promise. Do not trust your position or the amount of money you have, nor your power, nor your intelligence, it will not last. " Trying to teach everyone...

Hope for the Hurting and Trapped Written by Dan Lee on 29/11/2016 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Temptation, Addiction, Sin I have the right to do anything,” you say — but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything” — but I will not be mastered by anything. 1 Corinthians 6:12 Addiction is a loaded word with many meanings. We tend to think of it as extreme, however, anyone can suffer from addiction, and it’s far more common than you think. The World Health Organization tells us that worldwide, 6 million people die every year due to tobacco use, and 3.3 million die due to alcohol related causes. Alcohol, drugs, and smoking have caused much misery for years. But now, we can add pornography, TV binge-watching, overeating, shopping, and video games. For instance, one woman in New Mexico, USA, was spending over 12 hours a day playing a multiplayer video game — and let her 3-year-old daughter starve to death. Clearly, our world needs to healed from addiction. ...

The way to know a lie is to know the truth. Written by Joy on 05/10/2014 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Jesus, Lies, Teaching, Truth “If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, they are conceited and understand nothing.” 1 Timothy 6:3-4 We need to know God’s truth so we can recognize false teachers. Jesus said, “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” (Matthew 7:24) There are many signs of false teachers, but here are three common signs: 1. Contradicting Jesus’ Teaching Religious teachers who require certain works in order to earn salvation do not agree with Jesus. Jesus taught that we are saved by grace through faith in his death on the cross. (John 1:12; 3:16) He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, but through me” (John 14:6). Teachers who say that all religions lead to God, or that everyone is...

How to tell the false from the true Written by Dan Lee on 11/07/2017 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Church, Cults, Discernment For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 Do you remember the “People’s Temple”? Started in Indianapolis in 1955 by the Reverend Jim Jones, it moved to San Francisco in 1971. The headquarters was just a few miles from my house, and mere blocks from the hospital where I was born. As a teenager I often rode the bus right past it. In 1974, the People’s Temple established a settlement in Guyana, South America. It promised a tropical paradise, free from the wickedness of the outside world. By 1978, the population of Jonestown, as it was called, had grown to over 900. And in November of that year, the residents of Jonestown were forced at gunpoin...

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Why doesn’t God stop people from hurting others? Written by Ruth on 06/03/2018 Series: Weekly Devotional Tags: Forgiveness, Hope, Love, Suffering But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in Heaven. For He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:44-45 Some sources of evil from people Someone tells a lie about you resulting in you losing your job. A person you love hurts you either emotionally or physically. Someone you trusted steals from you, and you are the one who must pay for what was taken. We continue our study in the Bible of why God allows so much evil in the world with a look at the evil that is done to us by the actions against us by people. According to the Bible, evil is found within “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life: (1 John 2:16). However, there are many other situations where evil can ...