Daily Outreach Devotions
MONDAY
Grace to you and peace from God our Father through Jesus Christ His Son. Today we continue the sermon series for the Easter season entitled, “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord”. In the appointed readings for the Sundays of Easter there are many names and titles given for our Lord. In today’s readings we find these names for Jesus: the Holy and Righteous One, the Author of Life, His Christ, the Christ appointed for you, Jesus (used twice), and the Christ. In this sermon we look at the wonderful name of Jesus, The Author of Life.” The text is Acts 3:14-15, “But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and you killed the Author of life, whom God raised from the dead. To this we are witnesses.” We consider the theme, “Signed by the Author.”
TUESDAY
Philip Bliss was 10 years old when he first heard a piano. The music so captured his heart that it became his passion to sing and play for God’s glory. His hymns became popular in churches all across the country. His last hymn was found after his tragic death at just 38 years old.
WEDNESDAY
The Weekly Word
Habakkuk wrote this beautiful prayer, more like a psalm, in which he praises God despite enduring a difficult time. And that is the simple message of his three verses! Even though we experience times in which nothing seems to be going right and our faith is stretched thin, we should “rejoice in the Lord.” If you belong to the Father through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ, He expects you to live by that faith no matter what you face—because God promises to love you and remain faithful to you. If you are in need today, continue to rejoice in the Lord and praise Him. Watch as He takes you by the hand and leads you to “tread upon the heights!”
THURSDAY
From the President’s Desk
Easter Joy and Love is celebrated around the world, as He is Risen! The Christian media had to work hard to drown out the secular worldview this past weekend to proclaim the saving sacrifice of our Lord and Savior. ORLC did the same by sharing the Good News through preaching, teaching, praying, and outreach efforts— the response was most God-pleasing! Thank you all for welcoming our visitors with God’s love!
Can you complete that phrase? “Now I lay me down…to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take.” Another version goes like this, “Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Watch over me while it is night and keep me safe ‘till morning light.” Did you learn this prayer or a similar one when you were a child? Or do you still say these simple lines with your other bedtime prayers.
SATURDAY
This psalm of David is loved the world over for its calming and healing wisdom. Most likely you have read and listened to this psalm all your life, and each time you read it, it leaves you with a secure feeling of being wrapped in God’s loving arms. Not only is God taking care of and watching over you, but He is also making sure you have everything you need. He led you to Himself through His Word and through those who taught it to you. His love and faithfulness support you with many amazing blessings, more than can be numbered. No matter the situations you find yourself in, God is good all the time! He is with you now, and He will always be with you. As you read this psalm again, make it a loving prayer to your Heavenly Father.
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