Today's Devotion

I love you, God - Nov. 20, 2009

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0600

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Deuteronomy 6:5

Prayer:

Dear God above, so much wants to take my love from you. Turn my eyes to Jesus. Show me your great love in him, and lead me to thankfully show my love for you. Amen.

Devotion - I love you, God - Nov. 20, 2009

Matthew 19:27-30 - Nov. 19, 2009

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

Peter answered Jesus, "We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?" Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.

Matthew 19:27-30

Prayer:

Savior Jesus, strengthen me as I follow you and cling to your promises. Encourage me with the sure hope that the sacrifices of my walk with you now will be turned into perfect blessing when you welcome me into the glory of heaven. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 19:27-30 - Nov. 19, 2009

Once For All - Nov. 18, 2009

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0600

Because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.

Hebrews 7:24-27

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for the freedom I have to worship and learn of you. Please protect that freedom. Most of all I thank you that through your life, death and resurrection you have freed me from the evil of sin to live in a way that glorifies you. Amen.

Devotion - Once For All - Nov. 18, 2009

Matthew 19:23-26 - Nov. 17, 2009

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

Matthew 19:23-26

Prayer:

Jesus, rule in my heart by faith. Keep me from setting my desires on worldly wealth. Instead, lead me to thank you for the material blessings that you give to me, and most importantly, to praise you for the gift of salvation. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 19:23-26 - Nov. 17, 2009

“Come Out of Your Grave!” - Nov. 16, 2009

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

“Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out—those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned.”

John 5:28-29

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, remind me that someday you will stand by my grave and call me out of it, raising me back to life to live with you forever. Use that message to dry my tears, to fill me with peace, and to focus me on the life which is to come. Amen.

Devotion - Come Out of Your Grave! - Nov. 16, 2009

God’s Outstanding Deliverance - Nov. 13, 2009

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

This is what the LORD says: "Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations. Make your praises heard, and say, 'O LORD, save your people, the remnant of Israel.' See, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the ends of the earth. Among them will be the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor; a great throng will return. They will come with weeping; they will pray as I bring them back. I will lead them beside streams of water on a level path where they will not stumble, because I am Israel's father, and Ephraim is my firstborn son.

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Prayer:

Lord, forgive my sins and fill my heart with peace. As I go about my activities today, uplift me with the power of your presence and the assurance of your love through Jesus. Amen.

Devotion - God’s Outstanding Deliverance - Nov. 13, 2009

Matthew 19:16-22

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good." "If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." "Which ones?" the man inquired. Jesus replied, "'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.'" "All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.

Matthew 19:16-22

Prayer:

Prayer (Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal, 477):
What is the world to me with all its vaunted pleasure
When you, and you alone, Lord Jesus, are my treasure!
You only dearest Lord, my soul’s delight shall be;
You are my peace, my rest. What is the world to me!

Devotion - Matthew 19:16-22 - Nov. 12, 2009

Prayers of Intensity

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

- Hebrews 5:7

Prayer:

Merciful and protecting Father, Lord of all nations, we thank you for raising up people whose vocation is to protect us and the people of our nation, so we might live in peace and proclaim your promises in safety. Bless and protect all of our service men and women with your almighty hand.

Devotion - Prayers of Intensity - Nov. 11, 2009

Matthew 19:13-15

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there. - Matthew 19:13-15

It's significant that this scene of Jesus blessing the little children occurred just a short time before his death. This emphasizes Jesus' great love for children. He could have easily excused himself because he was preoccupied with thoughts of his passion and to do all he could in his last days to teach people the truths of salvation. Maybe that’s what the disciples

Prayer:

Jesus, in your loving care for children you showed how important they are to you and how much you want them to learn about you as their Savior. Use me in whatever way I can to teach children about your love that they may have your blessing of eternal life. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 19:13-15 - Nov. 10, 2009

More than Believing in God

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0600

“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life.” – John 5:24

Tom and Frank were neighbors. Actually, they were even more than neighbors. They were very close friends. One day Tom and Frank were installing a paving stone patio. Without warning Tom experienced a shortness of breath and a sharp chest pain. Immediately, Frank dismissed his friend’s protest and took him to the emergency room.&n

Prayer:

O precious Savior, you came to this world to suffer and die to give me life. Bless me through the working of your word and the Holy Spirit, so that I can have complete confidence I will cross over from death to life. Amen!

Devotion - More Than Believing in God - Nov. 9, 2009

A Bright Future

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:01:53 -0600

It was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. - Isaiah 53:10-12

You are going to pay for that! My wife has used that expression with me after I have eaten some really spicy food. At the time I enjoyed it, but she knew I would be up all night with heartburn. I was going to pay for it.

Prayer:

Dearest Jesus, thank you for revealing in your Word how you suffered and died to free me from the just punishment I deserve from God for my sins. Work in my heart that I may truly believe in you as my Savior to have the peace of forgiveness and the hope of life eternal with God. Amen.

Devotion - A Bright Future - Nov. 6, 2009

Matthew 19:10-12

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:23 -0600

The disciples said to Jesus, "If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry." Jesus replied, "Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given.

...For some are eunuchs because they were born that way; others were made that way by men; and others have renounced marriage because of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it." - Matthew 19:10-12

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, my body is your temple. Your presence in my heart is a gift of God through faith in Jesus. Guide my thoughts and desires. Help me flee from sexual immorality. Create in me a pure heart, and strengthen my love and trust in Jesus that I may live always to his glory. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 19:10-12 - Nov. 5, 2009

He Knows What It’s Like

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:52:30 -0600

We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet was without sin. - Hebrews 4:15

The classic TV series M*A*S*H tells the story of an army field hospital located mere miles from the front lines during the Korean War. In one episode, the army chaplain, Father Mulcahy, cannot comfort a wounded soldier because he’s admitted that he’s never experienced what it’s like to be in battle.

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, you know exactly what it’s like to do battle in this fallen world. Thank you for coming here to be my perfect Substitute. When you sit down with me every day and speak to me through your Word, empower me to open up my heart to you in prayer. Amen.

Devotion - Jesus Knows What It’s Like - Nov. 4, 2009

Matthew 19:1-9

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:50:14 -0600

When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. Some Pharisees came to him to test him. They asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any and every reason?" "Haven't you read," he replied, "that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." "Why then," they asked, "did Moses command that a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away?" Jesus replied, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." - Matthew 19:1-9

When we seek answers for our lives in the word of God, we need to remember to take the living water of God's Word as it flows, without injecting ourselves or our desires into it. God's will is our guide, not our opinion of God's will. It is not always easy, but it is always right.

Prayer:

Our God, marriage is pleasing to you, for you have established it for our good and have promised to bless it. Teach us to uphold your will for marriage and help husbands and wives to love and respect each other. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 19:1-9 - Nov. 3, 2009

Don’t Be Deceived

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:47:54 -0600

Jesus said, “Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many.” - Mark 13:5, 6

The real thing. The original. The one and only. These slogans are often used to sell products from food and beverages to clothing and appliances. The words are meant to convey a certain level of confidence and inherent value. Still, a wise shopper knows to look beyond the slogans and make a careful examination, because slogans, like appear

Prayer:

O gracious Lord, I thank you for your precious Word. It is that Word which leads me away from deception and leads me to the truth that gives eternal life. Open my eyes to the truth concerning Jesus, and make it my comfort and my confidence. Amen!

Devotion - Don’t Be Deceived - Nov. 2, 2009

Safe from the Flames

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:41:54 -0600

Seek the LORD and live; or he will sweep through the house of Joseph like a fire; it will devour, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. - Amos 5:6

The little house on the prairie nearly became the incinerated house on the prairie. Laura Ingalls Wilder told the story of the prairie fire that came ever so close to destroying the homestead that Pa had built.

Prayer:

Blessed Jesus, grant me a repentant heart so that I do not cling to unbelief. Relieve me of guilt and sin through the message of your salvation. Keep me safe in your promises of life. Amen.

Devotion - Safe from the Flames - Oct. 30, 2009

Matthew 18:28-35

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:39:42 -0600

"But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him. `Pay back what you owe me!' he demanded. "His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, `Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.' "But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened. "Then the master called the servant in. `You wicked servant,' he said, `I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?' In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed. "This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart." - Matthew 18:28-35

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Part 2)

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, I treasure the forgiveness of my sins which you accomplished by your death. Help me to reflect my great appreciation for your love by willingly forgiving others when they sin against me. In this way, use my actions and words to bear witness that you are the Savior who came to take away the sins of the world. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 18:28-35 - Oct. 29, 2009

We Live in God’s World.

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:37:41 -0600

Every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. - Hebrews 3:4

The Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) in Chicago is one of the tallest and most famous buildings in the world. Yet obviously that building did not just appear by itself. Behind the fame of that building is the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill. This firm has received great honor for their work with that tower. Every time

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we give thanks that you have restored us through Jesus as your new creation. Lead us to honor you always for every blessing you give for both body and soul. Amen.

Devotion - We Live in God’s World, Oct. 28, 2009

Matthew 18:23-27

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:36:03 -0600

"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. "The servant fell on his knees before him. `Be patient with me,' he begged, `and I will pay back everything.' The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go." - Matthew 18:23-27

Parable of the Unmerciful Servant (Part 1)

Prayer:

Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.

Devotion - Matthew 18:23-27, Oct. 27, 2009

Don’t kid yourself.

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:33:31 -0600

As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, do not defraud, honor your father and mother.’” “Teacher,” he declared, “all these I have kept since I was a boy.” Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” - Mark 10:17-23

It’s easy to convince a three-year-old that there’s a monster under the bed. They will believe just about anything. Whether it’s playing pretend, dress up or make believe, kids have a lot of fun kidding around. Adults, too, have funny ways of kidding themselves.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, keep me from the love of money and build up my love for you. Thank you for giving me all I need for this life and for eternity. Help me to be content each day. Amen.

Devotion - Don’t Kid Yourself - Oct. 26, 2009

Are Marriages Made In Heaven?

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:31:30 -0600

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. - Genesis 2:24

Very soon some voters in Washington State will confirm that the rights and privileges of marriage belong to a union of one man and one woman. Others will vote to expand marriage privileges to same-sex couples and select heterosexual couples registered as domestic partners.

Prayer:

Gracious Father, bless me with a better understanding of marriage for this life and the confident expectation of greater blessings with you forever in heaven. Amen.

Devotion - Are Marriages Made In Heaven? - Oct. 23, 2009

Matthew 18:21-22

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:29:42 -0600

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times." - Matthew 18:21-22

“How can I forgive you?!” Perhaps you've said that to someone. The person really hurt you. Your life is painful. There are emotional wounds that will not heal. Anger and resentment are feelings that come over you because you have been mistreated. And this isn’t the first time. The person has wronged you before. Now it’s ver

Prayer:

Jesus, your teaching about forgiving others is difficult for me to always put into practice. When I struggle with this, remind me that God’s forgiveness for me is unlimited because you took the punishment for all my sins. In the peace of forgiveness that I have through you, give me the ability to forgive others. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 18:21-22, Oct. 22, 2009

Jesus is not ashamed to call you his very own!

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:27:42 -0600

The one who makes men holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers. - Hebrews 2:11

Children sometimes act up in public. Perhaps you have experienced it. Children begin to cry and complain and draw all sorts of attention to themselves. As the noise increases, parents get a look on their faces that cries out, “I don’t want to be here.”

Prayer:

Dearest Jesus, I praise you for the sacrifice you made to wash away my sins and free me from their guilt. Help me to live more obediently according to your holy will to show my great thanks for making me a member of God’s holy family by faith. Amen.

Devotion - Jesus is not ashamed to call you his very own! - Oct. 21, 2009

Matthew 18:19-20

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:14:08 -0600

“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” - Matthew 18:19-20

One of Luther's friends and fellow teachers was Philip Melanchthon, who pointed out: “To be present everywhere, to answer prayer, and to bring help everywhere – these are properties of...God himself.” Therefore, Jesus is declaring to us in these verses that he is truly God. We can trust his promise that he is with us because as the exalted Son of God he now “

Prayer:

Jesus, keep your church faithful to your word. Encouraged by your abiding presence, help your believers plan and carry out your work of proclaiming the good news of salvation to the whole world. Amen.

Devotion - Matthew 18:19-20, Oct. 20, 2009

1 + 1 = 1

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

“At the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.” - Mark 10:6-9

1 + 1 = 1. This author did not flunk kindergarten math. This isn’t new math either. Actually 1 + 1 = 1 is very old math, for it is an equation that the almighty God established when he created the world and everything it, including Adam and Eve. From the very start, God determined that it was very good for one man to marry and become united

Prayer:

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, you bring man and woman together and unite them to each other. Bless the marriage of husband and wife that they may live according to your plan. Strengthen marriages that are weak. Encourage those who have broken their marriage by turning them to the cross where they find forgiveness and hope. Keep husbands and wives faithful to one another and to you. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Are you jealous?

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

A young man ran and told Moses, "Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp." Joshua son of Nun, who had been Moses' aide since youth, spoke up and said, "Moses, my lord, stop them!" But Moses replied, "Are you jealous for my sake?

Matthew 18:18

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

"I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." - Matthew 18:18

--Daily Devotion

A Double Life

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded…Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. - James 4: 8, 10

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 18:16-17

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

"But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector." -

--Daily Devotion

Never Too Salty

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves.” - Mark 9:50

--Daily Devotion

Commit Your Cause to the LORD

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Because the LORD revealed their plot to me, I knew it, for at that time he showed me what they were doing. I had been like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter; I did not realize that they had plotted against me, saying, "Let us destroy the tree and its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name be remembered no more." But

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 18:15

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you.

--Daily Devotion

The humility that comes from wisdom

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it…by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. - James 3:13

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 18:10-14

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

"See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?

--Daily Devotion

The Dumb Question

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Jesus said to his disciples, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and after three days he will rise.” But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.

--Daily Devotion

Do-It-Yourself

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me. Who is he that will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 18:5-9

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin!

--Daily Devotion

Don’t Show Favoritism

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 18:1-4

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

--Daily Devotion

There’s no better way than the cross.

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Jesus then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But when Jesus turned and looked at his disciples, he rebuked Peter.

--Daily Devotion

God's coming with a vengeance.

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way: say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with a vengeance: with divine retribution he will come to save you." Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 17:24-27

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma tax came to Peter and asked, "Doesn't your teacher pay the temple tax?" "Yes, he does," he replied. When Peter came into the house, Jesus was the first to speak. "What do you think, Simon?" he asked.

--Daily Devotion

Don’t be afraid to look in the mirror.

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 17:22-23

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

When they came together in Galilee, Jesus said to his disciples, "The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life." And the disciples were filled with grief.

--Daily Devotion

He has done everything well!

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Some people brought to Jesus a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged him to place his hand on the man. After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue.

--Daily Devotion

Are we impressive people?

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 17:14-20

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. "Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.

--Daily Devotion

The Armor of God

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

--Daily Devotion

Matthew 17:10-13

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

The disciples asked Jesus, "Why then do the teachers of the law say that Elijah must come first?" Jesus replied, "To be sure, Elijah comes and will restore all things. But I tell you, Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him everything they wished.

--Daily Devotion

A Good Heart

webmaster@wels.net (WELS: What About Jesus) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0600

Jesus said, “For from within, out of men’s hearts come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man ‘unclean.’” -

--Daily Devotion