For Us He Died

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christianity, conformity, crucifixion, Encouragement, Faith, gospel, Hatred, Jealousy, Jesus Christ, murder, peer pressure, Persecution, sacrifice, Salvation, Son of God, Songs, suffering

Friday, May 5, 2017, 8:41 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Gift of God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 19 (quoting select vv. NASB). The Son of God (vv. 5-7) Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate *said to … Continue reading For Us He Died

Born for This

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional abandonment, betrayal, Christianity, courage, denial, Encouragement, Faith, fearless, hated, hypocrisy, innocent, Jesus Christ, Lord, Messiah, opposition, Persecution, prophecy, Songs, temptation, testimony, truth

Friday, May 5, 2017, 7:03 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 18 (quoting select vv. NASB). Prophecy Fulfilled (summary chapters 13:1-18:18) Jesus Christ, the Son of God (and God) had just been betrayed by one of his … Continue reading Born for This

A Heart Rejoicing

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional betrayal, Christianity, convictions, courage, deception, Encouragement, Faith, fruit, grieving, hated, joy, martyred, opposition, outcasts, Persecution, rejection, Songs, weeping

Thursday, May 4, 2017, 5:55 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 16 (quoting select vv. ESV). Remember He Told Us (vv. 1-4) “These things I have spoken to you so that you may … Continue reading A Heart Rejoicing

Are You Hated?

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional accountability, Christianity, different, Encouragement, Faith, God pleasers, guilt, hate, Jesus Christ, people pleasers, Persecution, separate, sin, Songs, world, worldliness

Thursday, May 4, 2017, 2:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 15:18-25 (ESV). “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love … Continue reading Are You Hated?

What a Change!

April 24, 2017April 24, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional changed lives, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, forgiveness, gospel, grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, murder, Persecution, Salvation, Songs

Monday, April 24, 2017, 9:47 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Jesus, I Love Thee.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 9:1-20 (NIV). Murderous Threats (vv. 1-2) Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. He went to the high priest and … Continue reading What a Change!

The Great Motivator

April 23, 2017April 24, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional Christ-likeness, Christianity, crucified life, deception, Encouragement, Faith, false accusations, good & evil, gospel, obedience, pain, Persecution, repentance, Salvation, Songs, witnessing

Sunday, April 23, 2017, 8:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Lifted Our Burdens.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 8:1-13 (NIV). Saul Approved (v. 1a) And Saul approved of their killing him. When Stephen was persecuted, and then killed for his faith in Jesus Christ, … Continue reading The Great Motivator

A Present Reality

April 22, 2017April 22, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional All-Seeing Eye, beast, Christianity, deception, Encouragement, evil, Faith, gospel, internet, national security, New World Order, opposition, Persecution, restrictions, Salvation, Songs

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 4:38 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 6 (quoting vv. 7-15 NIV). The Word Spread (vv. 7-10) So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large … Continue reading A Present Reality

Jealousy’s Jargon

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional believers, Christianity, crucified life, Encouragement, Faith, gospel, holiness, institutional church, Jealousy, Jesus Christ, obedience, Persecution, repentance, Songs, witness

Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:10 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 5:12-32 (NIV). Believers in Jesus (vv. 12-16) The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in … Continue reading Jealousy’s Jargon

They Rise Up

April 21, 2017April 21, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional beast, Christianity, conquerors, Encouragement, Faith, fear, kings, nations, New World Order, Persecution, Prayer, Revival, rulers, Salvation, Songs, sovereignty of God, storms, terrorism, trust

Friday, April 21, 2017, 9:09 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Why are You Afraid?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 4:23-31 (NIV). On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said … Continue reading They Rise Up

Why Are You Afraid?

April 20, 2017April 20, 2017 Sue Love Christian Devotional attacks, Christianity, darkness, Encouragement, enemy, Faith, fear, gospel, hate, Jesus Christ, light, martyred, Persecution, rest, righteousness, Salvation, Songs, trust, witness

Many throughout the world are presently being severely persecuted for their faith in Jesus Christ and for their testimonies for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Numerous saints of God are being martyred because they refuse to deny the name of Jesus Christ, they refuse to bow to the world’s system, and because they will not … Continue reading Why Are You Afraid?

Run With It

So that a herald may run with it

Persecution