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Watchman’s Daily Devotional: Pray at All Times (Luke 18:1). Paul Commands Us to “Pray Without Ceasing” (1 Thess. 5:17).

In Philippians 1:9–11, it is evident that this section is a prayer. Usually, Paul’s prayers showed his desire for his readers to grow spiritually. It is essential to rely on prayer for spiritual growth, as it connects Us to the power of the Holy Spirit. Watchman: Prayer is incredibly important, as Jesus directed His followers to pray constantly (Luke 18:1). Paul instructs us to maintain a constant attitude of prayer (1 Thess. 5:17). Peter emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear mind and focused attitude when praying (1 Pet. 4:7). Many other commands are given in scripture to pray, but what truly reflects your faith is your inner drive to pray, not just following commands. As a believer, you live in a spiritual realm where prayer is as essential as breathing in the physical realm. Similar to how atmospheric pressure…

Watchman Daily Devotional: God Has Shown Us Over and Over That He Is Faithful, One Little Test Comes Along and We Ask if He Is Really With Us or Not

King James Version And he called the name of the place Massah, and Meribah, because of the chiding of the children of Israel, and because they tempted the LORD, saying, Is the LORD among us, or not? Once more, the people became upset due to the lack of water. Once more, Moses was held responsible. They had not absorbed the final teaching from the miracle of daily provision. The provider of our needs is the Lord. This time, a new element was added to the situation. They inquired about the presence of the God among them. They witnessed and encountered the remarkable events that occurred in Egypt – from crossing the sea to witnessing water changing, experiencing fear, and receiving bread in the wilderness. After witnessing the glory of the LORD in the guiding cloud, they now question whether God…

Watchman’s Daily Devotional: Deuteronomy 29:29 Says, “The Secret Things Belong to the Lord, Our God, but the Things That Are Revealed Belong to Us and to Our Children Forever, so That We May Do All the Words of This Law.

This marked the ultimate proclamation that followed the revelation of all the rewards for obedience and consequences for disobedience. There are numerous enigmatic aspects that God keeps hidden from us. Nevertheless, the Word of God has provided us with a wealth of knowledge. Due to our limited comprehension, there will always be aspects that remain beyond our grasp. Nevertheless, the knowledge that has been revealed grants us with profound wisdom. Following the teachings of the Bible leads to abundant blessings. The teachings of the Bible are a valuable resource for guiding our lives in a manner that is pleasing to God. They are shared with us for our benefit. But should we disregard them and live in opposition to them? We have a clear understanding of what lies ahead. There are important lessons that God has made clear to us.…

The Bible Instructs Us to “Receive the Word in Spite of Filthiness and the Remnants of Wickedness” (James 1:21). It Is Impossible to Listen to God’s Word and Keep Sin in Your Heart at the Same Time

The psalmist acknowledged a vital aspect of spiritual growth when he remarked, “I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Thy word” (Ps. 119:101). Peter said the same thing when he said, “Put aside all malice, all trickery, all hypocrisy, all envy, and all slander. Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in terms of salvation” (1 Pet. 2:1-2). In the same way, James told us to give up sin and accept the Word (James 1:21). James and Peter were not talking to people who don’t believe, because without Christ, people can’t give up sin or listen to God’s Word. But as Christians, we are known by our ability to do both, and we must keep our lives clean by confessing our sins, turning…

Watchman’s Daily Devotional:Christ’s Definition of Happiness Is Surprising and Contradictory When Compared to the Standards of the World

“Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . those who mourn . . .the gentle . . . those who hunger and thirst for righteousness . . . the merciful . . . the pure in heart . . . the peacemakers . . . [and] those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness” (Matt. 5:3-10). According to the world’s standards, the definition of happiness given by Christ may seem shocking and contradictory. While popular magazines may characterize happy people as those who enjoy others but are not self-sacrificing, Jesus described happy people differently. He portrayed them as spiritual beggars who acknowledge their lack of resources and exhibit meekness, mournfulness over sin, self-sacrifice, and willingness to endure persecution for the sake of reconciling people to God. This perspective may appear more like misery than happiness to the…

Watchman: Daily Devotional, God Knows We Require the Tests and Hardships That the Wicked Throw at Us. Their Challenges Teach Us Patience and Compassion, but Most Importantly, They Cause Us to Trust in God’s Sovereignty

Matthew 13:28-30 (NIV) 28″‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ 29″‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.'” Jesus told a parable about weeds being discovered in a wheat field. The field’s owner suspected that an opponent had spread the weed seeds. People who worked in the field inquired if they should pluck the weeds. Because the owner was concerned that the wheat may be destroyed during the procedure, he told them to wait until harvest. They would then…

Watchman: Daily Devotional, Jesus Was Astonished. His Own People Didn’t See What This Gentile Understood. The Jews, Who Had the Writings of the Prophets and Examples of God Dealing With Man, Didn’t See Jesus’ Authority as Clearly as The Roman’s Did. Do You?

Matthew 8:8-10 8 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” 10 When Jesus heard this, he was astonished and said to those following him, “I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. A centurion approached Jesus, pleading for the healing of a servant who was in excruciating pain. The Romans thought of servants as instruments that were abandoned when they became worn or damaged. This Roman, who was undoubtedly a battle-hardened overseer of 100…

Watchman:Difficulties Enhance Our Connection With God. If We Didn’t Face Troubles, We Wouldn’t Understand the Importance of Prayer. James Implies That Those Who Have Endured Hardships Are Considered Blessed Because They Develop Trust, Draw Closer to God, and Establish a Communion With Him That Is Truly Meaningful. We Are Going To Need It,Tribulation Playing Out

See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8a You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, James 5:7b,8a James gives us the example of the farmer who patiently waits for the fruit to form. The previous passage addressed the oppression of the poor by those who were rich. James is encouraging them to endure patiently knowing that they will reap the justice they deserve, but also that believers will reap the reward for faithful endurance. Jesus highlights the various ways in which we should wait, drawing a parallel to the farmer’s patient anticipation for his crops to mature. The farmer waits with a reasonable hope and expectation of being rewarded for his efforts. He endures a lengthy waiting period, diligently working throughout. He…

Watchman: Daily Devotional, It’s Better to Confront Danger Beside the Lord Than to Run and Hide From It

Devotional: Acts 9:1-20 How risk-averse or daring are you while making decisions? Because of the potential for loss or other unfavorable outcomes, many Christians avoid taking risks. The elimination of risks makes intuitive sense from a human perspective. Uncertainty, however, is a normal aspect of the Christian life of faith. Obedience may seem hazardous to us, but God sees no such thing since He is in complete charge of everything and will use it for His good. In the Bible, we read of actual individuals who trusted God even when faced with the unexpected. Ananias is one of them; he is a disciple whom God has sent to help the freshly converted Saul. By paying a visit to this well-known antichrist, Ananias put his life in danger. After his conversion, Saul too faced danger on a daily basis as he diligently…

Watchman: Daily Devotional, Your Fruitfulness Is Absolutely Related to Your Understanding of Divine Truth. “Bearing Fruit in Every Good Work and Growing in God’s Knowledge” (Col. 1:10)

Your Fruitfulness Is Directly Related to Your Knowledge of Divine Truth. Every farmer who enjoys a bountiful harvest does so only after a lot of hard work. He must cultivate the soil, plant the seed, and care for it till it matures. Each step is deliberate, disciplined, and systematic. Similarly, bearing spiritual fruit is not a spontaneous or unplanned process. It necessitates our diligence in obtaining knowledge of God’s will as revealed in His Word. It is the prayer of Paul in Colossians 1:9, which he repeats in verse 10. The phrase “growing in God’s understanding” (v. 10) might be rendered as “increasing by God’s knowledge.” Both versions are acceptable. The first emphasizes the urge to grow, whereas the second highlights the need of knowledge in spiritual progress. The Holy Spirit renews your mind and modifies your thinking as your…