Biblical Principles Daily Devotionals Day 38

Why I Believe What I Believe

Day 38

Biblical Principle - Absolute truth from God’s Word:

“The angel of death”?   The LORD said that He will go out that night and firstborns will die.  The distinction for those who live and die where two fold, life to those who by the application of blood revealed whose family they are and those who will die because there is no blood and members of wrong family.  God’s judgment is just.

Exo 11:4 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:

Exo 11:5 And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.

Exo 11:6 And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more.

Exo 11:7 But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.

Practical - Works that apply Biblical Principle:

This section is for you to find a way to apply the truth in your life. I will try to give only one as example; there may be other practical ways. This is what makes the Christian walk so important and makes it important to have a deliberate purpose in everything we do.

I am not who I am based upon anything other than whose family I belong to.  For myself, salvation came when a change in family came about when the blood of the Cross of Christ was applied.  When some one asked “who are you”  what is your answer?  Answer: child of the King.

BIblical Principles Daily Devotionals day 37

Why I Believe What I Believe

Day 37

Biblical Principle - Absolute truth from God’s Word:God, even in judgment, deals with us personally and practically.  God is not the man upstairs.  God brought judgment so that He could show all that He is LORD.  When Pharaoh asked of God through Moses to end the plague the result was unexpected.  God was willing to end the plague but asked Pharaoh through Moses when.  Pharaoh’s response was tomorrow.  A famous sermon teaches this lesson well “One More Night With The Frogs”  Man’s sin would rather have the plague than to admit he was wrong and God is right.

 Exodus 8:8 Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.

⁹ And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only?

¹⁰ And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God.

Practical - Works that apply Biblical Principle:

 What are you doing today that would cause you to want the frogs one more day instead of humbling yourself before God?

This section is for you to find a way to apply the truth in your life. I will try to give only one as example; there may be other practical ways. This is what makes the Christian walk so important and makes it important to have a deliberate purpose in everything

Biblical Principles Daily Devotionals Day 36

Why I Believe What I Believe

Day 36

Biblical Principle- Absolute truth from God's Word

God does harden hearts of men.  To do this is not God making people do things they do not want to do.  The hardening is based upon the pride of one who becomes stiff-necked.  The same thing God reveals to the children of Israel while in the wilderness.

Exo 7:3 And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt.

Exo 7:4 But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.

Exo 7:5 And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

Practical - Works that apply Biblical Principle:
This section is for you to find a way to apply the truth in your life. I will try to give only one as example; there may be other practical ways. This is what makes the Christian walk so important and makes it important to have a deliberate purpose in everything we do.

God is not about to make you do something you do not want.  Where does it put you?  Are you a Pharaoh with pride having your heart hardened or are you Moses with humility being exalted to lead the people?

Jam 4:5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

Jam 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Jam 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Jam 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Jam 4:9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.

Jam 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.