Devotionals: Active Word - July 26, 2011

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Active Word - July 26, 2011 Jul 26th 2011, 04:00   July 26 Cursed without cause Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, so a curse without cause shall not alight. Proverbs 26:2 (NKJV) Have you ever had someone curse at you or insult you? If you have, know this: You're in good company. In fact, you're in the best company you could possibly have. Here's what we read in Matthew's gospel: After they had nailed him to the cross…the people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery…the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the other leaders also mocked Jesus…and the criminals who were crucified with him also shouted the same insults at him. (Matthew 27:35-44 NLT) When Jesus hung on the cross, three separate groups of people cursed, mocked, and insulted him: the common crowd, the religious rulers, and the crucified criminals. But here's what we need to take note of in the midst of all this…it didn't deter Him. The curses and insults of man didn't stop God's Son from doing what He was called to do. Jesus knew there was something greater than hurtful words: God's agenda. Let's bring this closer to home. When people curse and insult us, we need to remember that their words mean nothing if we're in God's will. As Proverbs 26:2 tells us, a curse without a cause, or something that's said without any spiritual substance behind it, is like a bird that flutters off into the sunset. It has no bearing or authority over us. The negative things other people say about us don't define us. Our meaning comes from  the purpose and plan our Heavenly Father has for us. Take this to heart the next time a curse or insult comes your way. When you're pursuing God's path for your life, those words have no real power or authority over you, so don't give them a place to land. Think About It… What does this passage reveal to me about God? What does this passage reveal to me about myself? Based on this, what changes do I need to make? What is my prayer for today? SPECIAL OFFER New 365 Devotional Volume 2 God's mercy is new every day. That's because it's needed daily. So to help you walk through a fresh new day, the Active Word has put together this second volume of the 365 Devotional.  Our hope in creating this series of devotionals, is to help you connect with God's Word 365 days a year. And the best thing is, you can start any day of the year. Stay in step with God's Word, His will, and learn to live out your faith, daily.

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