Devotionals for December 11, 2024
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READ
Acts 15:36-41
After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work. Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus. Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care. Then he traveled throughout Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches there.
Proverbs 13:10
“Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.”
After some time Paul said to Barnabas, “Let’s go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing.” Barnabas agreed and wanted to take along John Mark. But Paul disagreed strongly, since John Mark had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in their work. Their disagreement was so sharp that they separated. Barnabas took John Mark with him and sailed for Cyprus. Paul chose Silas, and as he left, the believers entrusted him to the Lord’s gracious care. Then he traveled throughout Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches there.
Proverbs 13:10
“Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.”
REFLECT
Pride can be the greatest obstacle to recovery in our lives. It will keep you from owning your wrongs. It will keep you from seeing the other person’s perspective. It will keep you from experiencing the fullness of God in your life. It will keep you from being productive for the Kingdom of God. It will steal relationships from you and it will kill your joy. Pride leads to destruction but when we kill it, life resumes. A true, lasting, full life in Jesus. A life that has conflicts but finds resolution in the King of Kings!
APPLY
Q: What can you relate to in this passage of scripture?
Q: How have you let pride become an obstacle to you?
Q: Who can you help see the fullness of life that God offers in Scripture?
Q: How have you let pride become an obstacle to you?
Q: Who can you help see the fullness of life that God offers in Scripture?
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
Dear God, please remove the pride within my heart. I want to be more like Your Son Jesus. I need the living bread that He alone offers me. May he be the One to quench my thirst in this world and may I only long for the things that bring You the most glory!
Dear God, please remove the pride within my heart. I want to be more like Your Son Jesus. I need the living bread that He alone offers me. May he be the One to quench my thirst in this world and may I only long for the things that bring You the most glory!