by George Runyan | Mar 31, 2014 | Devotional, George Runyan
March 31 – YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Matthew 5:14 – You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
The light in the world is the Lord’s church. Imagine what it would be like if the church was non-existent in the earth. Try to imagine America without the effect of the gospel on the Constitution and her laws. In fact, America would not exist as we have known her. As Jesus produces light in individual lives, whole nations are changed for the glory of God. “You” are the light of the world. Your world is where you have the opportunity to influence others for righteousness. Somebody asked the question, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I hope so! If so, it would mean that you are a shining light for the Lord.
by George Runyan | Mar 29, 2014 | Devotional
SALT THAT IS TASTELESS IS GOOD FOR NOTHING
Matthew 5:13 – It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
Jesus is warning the multitudes of Israel. For centuries this people had been “stiff-necked and stubborn” (Acts 7:51). For the next forty years, from the time Jesus returned from the desert to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, the gospel was preached throughout Israel and the Roman Empire. That preaching reached out to the nations where the children of Israel had been scattered many years prior. Although only a remnant of Israel believed, many Gentiles turned to the Lord and became the salt God was seeking.
by martha | Mar 27, 2014 | Devotional
Matthew 5:13 – Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great.
Although there are many challenges in this life, we are passing through to a greater time where rewards will be given for faithfulness in the kingdom of God. Jesus promises a “great” reward to those who have suffered insults and persecution for His sake. “He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet is promised a prophet’s reward”
by George Runyan | Feb 12, 2014 | Devotional, George Runyan
1 Corinthians 12:10 – To another the working of miracles.
Notice, the word “gift” is italicized by the translators for clarification. This is because the word “gift” is not found in the original manuscript. Paul’s expression is “spirituals” which refers to spiritual graces. Many have interpreted Paul to be saying that the gifts are like a personal gift that one now possesses. Read More >>>
by George Runyan | Dec 10, 2013 | Devotional, George Runyan
Matthew 1:18 – Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. People from previous ages had looked forward to this moment in time, when the...
by George Runyan | Jul 18, 2012 | Devotional, George Runyan
2 Corinthians 5:7-8 – We walk by faith, not by sight — we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. We are called to walk out the process between the cross and the throne, experiencing His love and...
