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Check us out on the web at www.deeperdevotion.com DEEPERDEVOTION.com DEEPERDEVOTION.com office@deeperdevotion.com No no http://deeperdevotion.com/wp-content/themes/dd/images/podcast_small.jpg http://deeperdevotion.com 144 144 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1641 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1641#comments Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:00:00 +0000 Glenn Ansley gentleness http://deeperdevotion.com/wp/devotions/1641 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1641/feed/ http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1634 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1634#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2006 12:29:13 +0000 Glenn Ansley 277334281 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1634/feed/ http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1633 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1633#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:09:36 +0000 Glenn Ansley 2048445581 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/1633/feed/ 2:02 By Glenn AnsleyMatthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.The Bible reflects a special bias towards the poor and ... By Glenn AnsleyMatthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.The Bible reflects a special bias towards the poor and the helpless. We aren't only commanded to protect and help them though... we're also commanded to take lessons from them. Scripture teaches us that a "poor spirit" is something that Jesus blesses. Those who are poor in spirit, regardless of our worldly wealth, are promised the kingdom of Heaven. This is reflected in Isaiah 57:15 where God proclaims, "I dwell on a high and holy place, and also with a contrite and lowly spirit in order to revive the spirit of the lowly and the heart of the contrite."Jesus teaches that it is harder for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. Matthew 13:44 compares the kingdom of heaven is to a costly treasure. It is worth selling all you have to obtain it. Jesus modeled this by taking on human flesh and ultimately giving it up in a painful death on the cross for you and for me. Likewise, we are now commanded to daily "pick up our cross and follow Him." This is essential of conditioning a poor spirit.The kingdom of heaven is to be enjoyed on a daily basis. The ultimate price has been paid and Jesus now asks, "Are you willing to let go of everything that hinders our relationship? Is your spirit willing to sell everything it has in order to enjoy daily fellowship with me?" 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Adultery, in its simplest form, is having sexual relations with another person's husband or wife. As we study ... By Glenn Ansley Exodus 20:14 You shall not commit adultery. Adultery, in its simplest form, is having sexual relations with another person's husband or wife. As we study the Word of God more deeply it becomes apparent that this commandment is speaking to much more than just sleeping with another person's spouse. Biblically, all sexual relations outside of marriage fall under the heading of adultery. Jesus says, "You have heard it said, You shall not commit adultery' but I say to you that anyone who looks upon a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery in his heart" (Matthew 5:27-28). God's law is not restricted to a legalistic definition of the five words "you shall not commit adultery". It is a reflection of His character; anyone who even thinks a lustful thought about another person has sinned against God and the seventh commandment of His law. As a child of God, you must remember that culture has long since disregarded God's standard for sexual purity. In light of this, it is important that you set scriptural boundaries to any friendships you may one day have with members of the opposite sex. As always though, these boundaries do not depend on one's definitions of adultery or lust, but on the respect you give to the Bible and how important you believe it is to remain obedient God's Word. This will never yield any room for questions such as "How far can I go?" For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that is, that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, not in lustful passion, like the Gentiles who do not know God (1 Thess 4:3-5). devotions,,bible,,devotion,,god,,youth,,deeperdevotions,,deeper,devotions,,church DEEPERDEVOTION.com no No http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/249 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/249#comments Thu, 03 May 2007 07:00:18 +0000 Glenn Ansley godliness http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/249 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/249/feed/ 3:09 Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts of his being. You can't breathe. The pressure begins ... Proverbs 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts of his being. You can't breathe. The pressure begins to build deep inside of your chest. You can feel your lungs desperately searching for oxygen. They try to pump but they can't; stagnant air fills their cavities. It's amazing what goes through your mind while stuck under six feet of water and deprived of its normal amounts of oxygen. It was exactly a time like this that I first understood a very basic law of nature. My body isn't so much concerned with the air I breathe as it is with the oxygen found within that air. My lungs had the same amount of air inside of them then as they did a couple of minutes beforehand, when I first took the plunge. Now, however, my body had used the full capacity of oxygen and left me with only a stagnant remain of that what once existed. "The spirit of the man" in ancient cultures was often associated with breath. It makes sense, too. Once a person stops breathing, he or she is considered dead. Both the Hebrew and the Greek languages of the Bible use the same word for breath and spirit. It is with this knowledge that I find Proverbs 20:27 so profound. The [breath] of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts of his being. As a child of God, our Lord is continually searching our hearts and minds, convicting us of our sins and encouraging us in our needs. When I am involved in a compromising situation, it is the lamp of the Lord that reaches into my innermost being and instructs me to live a life of purity rather than sin. It is the lamp of the Lord that heals my broken heart and shows me the way in which to go. Just as my lungs are in need of fresh air, containing the life-giving presence of oxygen, it is essential to my spirit that the Lord's presence in my life never becomes stagnant, filling a void, yet serving no purpose. My relationship with the Father depends greatly on the process of growth. I am in continual need of fresh breath from the Word of God. Without it, both my convictions and my encouragement from God's Holy Spirit, His life giving breath, will greatly dim. In much the same way as I was in desperate want of oxygen under water, my spirit will begin to suffer. The consequences are amazingly similar. Spiritually, you can't breathe. The pressure begins to build deep inside of your soul. You can feel your spirit desperately searching for God. You try to pray, but you can't, a stagnant faith is all that fills the cavity of your soul. Have you allowed the lamp of the Lord to go stagnant in your own life? I ask you to pick up your Bible and bring the life-giving breath of God back into your innermost being. Do it today! devotions,,bible,,devotion,,god,,youth,,deeperdevotions,,deeper,devotions,,church DEEPERDEVOTION.com no No http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/243 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/243#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:00:17 +0000 Glenn Ansley evangelism http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/243 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/243/feed/ 2:36 Proverbs 16:26 A worker's appetite works for him, for his hunger urges him on. Lunch is possibly the single most coveted hour of the day. It doesn't ... Proverbs 16:26 A worker's appetite works for him, for his hunger urges him on. Lunch is possibly the single most coveted hour of the day. It doesn't really matter what we're doing either. We could be in school, at work, or on a mission trip. Regardless of the circumstances, the promise of lunch will always accompany an hour of rest. It's funny though, when I read Proverbs 16:26, the Lord doesn't really convict me of my eating habits as much as He does of my walk with Him. I am reminded that Jesus refers to us as His workers in Matthew 9:37 when He says, "the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few." Suddenly, I am no longer envisioning my school cafeteria or the closest drive thru to my place of employment. Instead, I am rushed forward to a time where I will stand before the throne of God and be held accountable for my time spent here on earth. I hesitate to imagine what my response will be if the Lord asks, "Why did you spend so little time telling others about My love for them?" It hurts me to envision millions of souls on their way to hell because "the workers were few." Will I be found a faithful servant that day, or one who did as little work as necessary to get into heaven? May I ask how deep your hunger for the lost runs? How great are your pains for those that are without a relationship with their Creator? When was the last time you shared the message of Jesus Christ with a friend or family member. Just as lunch becomes of no interest to me when I am sick and without an appetite, I caution you that the same can happen in your walk with the Lord. Those of us who fail to spend time with God on a daily basis will undoubtedly lose our hunger for those that do not yet know God. Once we have lost our hunger, we are no longer "urged on" in our work of spreading the Gospel. I challenge you to ask the Lord to restore that hunger in your soul today. Ask Him to place specific individuals on your heart. Make it a point to spend each day in anticipation of the moment you will share His love with them. If you are anything like me, you will find that the more you think about your hunger, the greater it becomes. Lord, I pray that my hunger for the lost will urge me on to spread the news of your Son. devotions,,bible,,devotion,,god,,youth,,deeperdevotions,,deeper,devotions,,church DEEPERDEVOTION.com no No http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/241 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/241#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:00:47 +0000 Glenn Ansley joy http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/241 http://deeperdevotion.com/devotions/241/feed/ 3:29 Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight. Why would anyone want to go to heaven when the ... Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight. Why would anyone want to go to heaven when the party's going to be in hell? Sounds a little bit ridiculous rolling off the tongue doesn't it? It may be ridiculous to you and me, logical to the guy who said it, but its nothing more than foolishness to the Lord. Surprised? Don't be. I Corinthians 1:18 proclaims, "For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." Although the cross may be "the power of God" to Christians dwelling on their future home in glory, I am fearful that far too many of us are straying dangerously close to foolishness when it comes to our daily walk with the Lord. Romans 7 and 8 teach us that there is a battle taking place in the mind of every believer. You and I each have the Holy Spirit (representing the good and perfect law of God) within us. He guides and counsels us with every decision we make. Although we have been set free from the bondage to slavery that once had complete and total control over our lives, until we leave this imperfect world, we will continually fight the temptations of our "flesh." This battle is taking place in our minds and therefore, those who allow their minds to be set on the things of the flesh, rather than the things of the Spirit of God, will become a prisoner to the law of sin (Romans 7:23). This is why Paul reminds us in Romans 8:15 that, "You have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, 'Abba! Father!'" Nonetheless, we continue to take pleasure in the works of our flesh, forsaking the will of our heavenly Father. To those of us who are guilty of this, we are just as "senseless" as the man who wants to go to hell for the party. We are allowing folly to guide our daily walk rather than the Word of our Lord. As Proverbs 15:21 so bluntly puts it, our folly has become our joy because we lack the sense to daily walk the straight path to understanding. May I ask who is winning the battle that continually wars within your mind? Has the Spirit of God established a firm and influential presence within you? Or has your flesh, convinced that foolishness is wise and sin is justifiable, deceived you? Hebrews 11:25 reminds us that the pleasures of sin will always be a passing sensation, never here for more than a short time. I pray that you would resist the temptation of a fleeting pleasure, and keep your eyes held fast to the straight path of understanding. Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:1, 2). I challenge you to press on towards the goal of Jesus Christ. You will find that He is our only true and lasting joy! Devotions DEEPERDEVOTION.com no No