On the Go - January 265, 2012

One-Minute Devotionals reveal in a single sentence, underlying truth about specific Scripture.

January 26, 2012

He found them asleep again because they couldn’t keep their eyes open.
Mt 26:43

Hot can only be defined by contrast to cold. 3840

Learn it.
When ritual becomes religion.

Live it.
There's nothing like lying down after a hot shower. But no one steps into hot water, but slowly makes it hot after their body becomes accustomed to warm. It's the same way in our spiritual life. We started out cold, were warmed to the gospel, and might get hot from time to time but seldom if ever, will test our spiritual temperature.

Missions and evangelism are hot terms in church these days. Much is made of a person's profession of faith in Christ as well we should. That's the basic element of Jesus' Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 overshadowed only by discipleship and teaching people to obey. Most believe the angels rejoice when someone walks down an aisle to be saved. The fact is, you'll never find a single instance where Jesus invited someone to admit anything, but instead expected them to surrender everything, follow Him, endure persecution and expect trouble. But if you're in a cold church, you will never hear an invitation like the one Jesus gave.

Pray it
Test me, O Refiner, and see if there is any wicked way in me I won't acknowledge.

Resources
2x2 Disciple Ministry
Also: Salvation; Profession

This day in past devotionals:
We need show our love for God on earth rather than wait for heaven. (2001)
Do you need a Deliverer or are you fine where you are?. (2004)
How much has God revealed to you today through his word and prayer? (2005)
We don't have to ask for a sign because our Father is in the sign business. (2006)
When God is leading, we don't need to know the destination. (2007)
Prayer is spending time with God (2008)
Will we wait on God? (2009)
Seeing the real thing exposes what's not. (2010)
You can try to stop God, but if only He would stop you. (2011)

How to Pray for...
My husband or wife.

My children.

Their school.

Their teachers.

My children's friends.

My friends.

My work.

My city.

Governmental leaders.

My country.

My President.

My church.

My pastor.

My church leadership.

Sister churches.

Persecuted churches.

Missionaries.

The sick.

The lost.

Those in despair.

Those in the hospital.

Those grieving.

Widows.

Orphans.

Myself.

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2012).
3. Scripture used from the Holy Bible, New International Version; (c)1978 by New York International Bible Society or God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.