Daily Devotional - Thursday December 26
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- Published: 26 December 2024
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"Joseph ... did as the angel of the Lord commanded him." Mtl:24 NKJV
LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF JOSEPH (4)
There are divine purposes that must be faithfully watched over and protected, in order to be fulfilled. Joseph gives us three keys to seeing God's promises fulfilled. The first is mercy, and the second is faith. Let's look at the third: obedience. "Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus (vv. 24-25 N KJV). Joseph obeyed God when humanly speaking the circumstances didn't make sense. He obeyed God when his mind was challenged with doubts. He obeyed God when his emotions were in an uproar. He obeyed God when it meant leaving home to live in Egypt until Herod died. For Joseph it meant leaving behind an established trade and business, and their family and friends. It meant living in a land where he did not understand or speak the language. And he didn't know how long they would be there: weeks? months? years? Though Egypt was a hard place to be, it was a place of obedience. And God's promises are protected—in places of obedience. God's promises to us are fulfilled—in places of obedience. God reveals His will to us—in places of obedience. Miracles happen—in places of obedience. Provision comes—in places of obedience. We are safe—in places of obedience. Are you waiting for a promise to be fulfilled? Are you looking for an answer to prayer? Use the keys of mercy, faith, and obedience.
Add a commentDaily Devotional - Wednesday December 25
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- Published: 25 December 2024
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'An angel of the Lord appeared to [Joseph] in a dream." Mtl:20 NKJV
LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF JOSEPH (3)
In Joseph's life we see three keys to experiencing the fulfillment of God's purpose and promises in our lives. The first is mercy. Let's look at the second: faith. "While he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him In a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit" (v. 20 NKJV). Joseph had intended to privately divorce Mary. Then God told him the divine plan. What was Joseph's part? To exercise faith in a most difficult set of circumstances. To trust God when the situation could not be understood or explained rationally. God showed him four things: (1) God reminded Joseph of his identity: "Joseph, son of David: God wants you to know who you are "in Christ" (See Eph 1 :18-19). You have a special identity as a member of His redeemed family. (2) God assured Joseph that he didn't have to be afraid. What enabled Joseph to overcome his fear and move forward? Hearing from God. Having a word from the Lord to stand on. That's what you need too (See Isa 30:21). (3) God gave Joseph direction. He was to take Mary as his wife, be a father to the child, and name Him Jesus. And what's the lesson for you? Be teachable and follow God's instructions. It's by faith and obedience that you will reach your God-given destiny. (4) God assured Joseph that He was at work in the situation. When you know that, you experience peace of mind and a new perspective.
Add a commentOur Christmas Appeal Needs Help
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- Published: 19 December 2024
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When we were kids, my dad would leave the porch light on until we found our way home and only turned it off when we were safe in our beds.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” John 1:5
But, what do you do when you find yourself in total darkness? When there’s no light?! For two millennia, Jesus has continued to be the light, and every Christmas it shines brightly. We’re blessed to see it reflected in the faces of children, and it continues to glow in our hearts throughout the year. CHRI, your radio station, has kept that light burning in your community for 27 years, yet sadly there are still many people living in darkness. This Christmas, please support CHRI with your prayers and if you’re already a donor, thank you, but if not, please consider donating your best gift to CHRI and help keep this light of Christ shining brightly over the vast areas where CHRI can be seen and heard. Your gift will ensure that someone will see the light this Christmas.
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven”. Matthew 5:16
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We Can Be the Light
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- Published: 16 December 2024
Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation on the Drive with Care. This week, she encouraged us to lead a weary world to the promise of tomorrow.
"We can be the light."
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Brian Doerksen Returns to Ottawa - May 24, 2025
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- Published: 16 December 2024
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