The Word

BELIEVE

John 1

 

GOD WANTS TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU!!!  If you are not familiar with our new format you might want to go back a week on DEEPENstudents.com and go through the devotionals entitled, START THE DAY WITH SOAP, #1-5.  It explains a little more.

 

 

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

Scripture. John 1:1-18.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.  John, chapter 1, verses 1-18.

Take a few minutes to read the verses through a few times.

 

Observation. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

 

When it says “The Word”, it is referring to Jesus.  So Jesus has always been around since before creation.  Jesus is with God and Jesus IS God.  In Jesus is light and life.  All things were made by Jesus.  And Jesus came to earth, full of grace and truth, put skin and sandals on, so that we might BELIEVE IN Him.  And if really BELIEVE IN him, you are given the right to become a child of God.

 

Application

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

1. is there a promise for me to claim?
2. Is there an attitude for me to change?
3. Is there a command for me to obey?
4. Is there an example for me to follow?

 

We stress the believe IN, it is not just believe about.  But you put your faith in Jesus, that He is God’s son.  And He died on the cross for you and me to pay the penalty for your sin and mine.  He came to give you a brand new life!

 

Simple question:  Have you put your faith IN Jesus?  If not, you can right now if you choose.  Here is a quick prayer.  But please know THIS, God looks at YOUR heart.  THESE words are not a magic potion nor or they quick and easy steps to success.  If you really want to TRUST Jesus then pray this prayer or something like it.

 

“Dear God, I know I am a sinner and I need your forgiveness.  I turn away from my sins and ask You into my life to be my Savior and Lord. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins and I know You are alive today.  Thank you for changing my life.  I love you!  Amen.”

Prayer. Prayer is simply talking to God.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

 

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

 

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

 

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.