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Joy to the World! Christmas 2023

God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit shared an incredible vision. Love compelled them to act on a plan that was in place before the world began. You see, God knew that Adam would be deceived by the temptation that the lying serpent set forth. God is omniscient and exists outside of time. The Lord had a solution for sin before the world began. Jesus’ passion for sinners was so great...

The Chief Commandment

As we consider God’s amazing love, it becomes clear that He desires to have an intimate relationship with us. The Lord promised to protect and provide for the saints so that we can enjoy His manifold blessings. Jesus taught us by example that the chief commandment under the New Covenant of grace is to love God and love one another. Yet there is a struggle for control between our flesh and our s...

Rosh Hashana, the New Year

A new year brings hope for new beginnings. WFR’s mission is to give people fresh hope and help them know how much God loves them. Rosh Hashanah, the Feast of Trumpets, is celebrated this year on September 15th – 17th. People prepare their hearts in repentance and pray for God’s blessing. It is time to let go of the past year’s disappointments and turn our attention to the year ahead. The new ye...

The Word of Truth

“In Him we have heard and believed the word of truth.” Ephesians 1:11 Christians who belong to a church hear sermons on a regular basis. God’s Word is being broadcast on the internet, radio, and TV. People are tuning in to the Word of God. But some Christians have a better spiritual diet because they read the Bible at home during the week and hear sermons at church. “Faith comes by hearing and ...

An Everlasting Covenant

Kids play hide and seek when they’re little. Close your eyes and start counting, then open them and find your friends. But some kids don’t follow the basic rule that the finder can’t peek while kids run and hide. In a way they broke their word and saw the hiding places. Today, people don’t give as much weight to their spoken word as they used to. It used to be when someone gave their word and s...

Restore Your Soul

I want to encourage you with this truth: God is full of unfailing love and tender mercies; His heart’s desire is to bless His children. He will restore what the devil stole in relationships, property, and more. So don’t get discouraged, trust in the Lord. We can count on the Lord to fulfill His promises and comfort us. His favor surrounds us like a shield, and His blessings are for us today. Ps...

Revive Your Spirit

Fitness gyms are a multi-million dollar industry. People want their bodies to be healthy and trim. But there is something much more important than physical fitness. It is personal spiritual revival. There are specialized group revivals, local church revivals, and personal revivals. Believers are created by God to be a spirit with a soul in a body. Jesus will revive our spirit and soul and make ...

Speak to the Mountain, Pt. 2

Deliverance comes from the Lord and His blessings rest on His people. Psalm 3:8 We will put our faith in God and His Word when we understand His unfailing love for us. His love never fails, His mercies are new every day, His faithfulness has no limit, and His justice lasts forever. We develop our faith by hearing the Word, declaring God’s promises, and listening to the Holy Spirit who leads us ...

Jesus is Risen!

This month Christians all over the world will celebrate Easter, Resurrection Day. And Jewish people celebrate the Feast of Passover. Believers remember that we were crucified with Christ, buried with Him in baptism, and raised up to new life. Now Jesus lives in us along with the Holy Spirit. What a glorious moment of time, a divine appointment, when the Messiah was raised from the dead! He took...

Speak to the Mountain, Pt. 1

By faith we receive God’s rich blessings. As Christians we acknowledge that we are saved from our sins by faith in Jesus Christ. And we believe that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God, and that we are His beloved children. The Bible declares that we are overcomers through Christ. So, when trouble strikes, we must look to the Lord for help, not others. “Thanks be to God who gives us the victo...

Soak in God's Love

This month we celebrate Valentine’s Day with cards, candy, and flowers for our loved ones. Do you remember handing out little cupid cards and candy hearts to your friends in school? Each kid had a stack of little paper valentines and candies to bring home that day. It was an incredibly special day, a joyful day. Even small acts of love bring people joy. We are children of God the Father who lov...

New Year Expectations

As this new year begins, we must remember that our future is in God’s hands. So let go of the past and look to the new year with hopeful expectation of God’s goodness in your life. His heart is to bless and prosper His people in spirit, soul, and body. He longs to show us His unfailing, unconditional love. The Father has great compassion for His children and protects those who are loyal to Him....

An Offer for the World

Jesus came to offer grace to a dying world. The Messiah came to earth to fulfill the Law of the Old Covenant and ratify a brand New Covenant between God and man. The Son of God chose us before the foundation of the world. Think about the amazing love God has for you and the plan of salvation that was in His heart before creation! Grace covered our sins. He knew that Adam and Eve, perfect and pr...

Childlike Faith

Look at the legs of a chair next time you are ready to sit down on it. Ask yourself if the legs will hold you up or if the chair will collapse. Chances are this is not your normal routine before taking a seat. Without thinking about it, we sit down and expect the chair to hold us up. Everyone puts their faith in something, even if it is only the ability of a chair to hold their weight. What is ...

Jesus is the Light of the World

The sun rises in the morning and gives warmth and light to the earth. Light causes trees and plants to grow healthy and strong. It is hard to imagine the world without sunlight. Darkness would prevail and change everyone’s way of life. God, in His ultimate wisdom, revealed the source of pure light. Jesus said, “I AM the Light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness but will...

The Grandest Event

Jesus’ love gives people joy and strength. When we know that He loves us, we feel accepted and content. Our hearts respond with love and gratefulness. Jesus loves us deeply and desires to have an intimate relationship with every person. Sadly, many people have not read the Bible or heard the Good News. Others have a limited knowledge of the Word but don’t understand that God wants a personal re...

An Everlasting Love

People like to say that love makes the world go ‘round. When a man and a woman fall in love and give their hearts to each other, they are so happy. As teenagers we first gave our hearts to someone only to find that, in most cases, the relationship did not last. That first feeling of love puts our head in the clouds and gives us a strong feeling of self-worth. But after a while, people learn to ...

God-given Strength

Strength and courage are qualities that bolster our faith and help us fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. The apostles and disciples of Jesus had divine strength and courage when they went out in public, in Jesus’ Name, and healed the sick and cast out demons. They met opposition, were arrested, and were condemned by the highest religious leaders. Their lives were threatened. Still, they boldl...

Counterattack, Part 2

Last month’s Counterattack devotion showed us how God is fighting our battles for us, and He never loses. Jesus Himself promised us that we are overcomers in this world! He gave us access to eternal life and God’s Kingdom. Not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love and grace. “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us.” Romans:8:37 W...

Counterattack

There are so many lessons to learn when we read scriptures that portray the battles that Israel encountered in the Old Testament. Kings were destroyed, land was taken, and people became captives of their enemies. Although that happened long ago, the lessons are poignant today if we pay attention to the details. Let’s look at King Jehoshaphat, for example. He was a good king who worshiped Yahweh...

The Lord Keeps His Word

The Word of God is a refuge for the oppressed. It is dangerous to trust in man and not in God. When corrupt leaders in the Old Testament, who were thought to be trustworthy, carried out wicked schemes, the people suffered. Today, when corrupt leaders carry out wicked schemes, the people suffer. They hear about the bribes and corruption of self-serving elected officials who smile and present the...

Be Still

In these days of uncertainty and the sudden upheaval of normal life how can we find peace for our souls? How can we focus on God’s blessings and positive thoughts when we are burdened down with worries? Worry directly affects our attitude, health, and relationships in negative ways. Sometimes we are tempted to stifle the feeling of being overwhelmed in harmful ways that only makes things worse....

Self-Made Men, Part 2

The world’s advice to people who want to be successful is to learn how to become a self-made individual. Many people search for self-made success conferences or gurus who will enlighten their inner self and teach them the quick path to success. These teachers of success get large sums of money from people who want to be at the top of their game, and they give no guarantee of good results. At th...

Self-Made Men

From the time they are young, children hear the conversations of adults around the dinner table that reinforces the notion that people make their own destiny. Parents want their kids to have a successful career, a family, and a nice house to live in. They tell their children to set high goals and make good money. These conversations are good but can have an unintended adverse effect on young ad...

The Doorway to Hope

When things go south, as the saying goes, where do you turn for help? When your troubles increase and everything seems to be going wrong, how do you respond? The enemy, the devil, is prowling around looking for something to devour, someone who is in trouble. God, however, is a solid rock, a strong fortress where we run for shelter and protection. God alone is a powerful advocate and our strengt...

Inside the Camp of Grace

It is by God’s grace that we receive mercy instead of the judgment we deserve for our sins. Sin has dire consequences and can eventually lead us down a path of destruction and into a pit. Jesus said that path is broad. Those who refuse to repent are traveling on the road to ruin. The antidote for sin is God’s grace. By grace we are saved through faith in Christ. It is God’s gift, not earned by ...

He Saved You a Seat

One day my friends and I were speculating about our future home in God’s kingdom. The King will jubilantly welcome the saints to His royal kingdom and shower them with love. The redeemed will enjoy being in God’s holy presence forever. Love is the atmosphere of heaven where myriads of saints and angels resound with joyful singing. The Bible gives us glimpses into the splendor of God’s kingdom. ...

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