The Reyes Chronicles

Paul points to three characteristics of Biblical giving in his second letter to the Corinthians from chapter eight to nine. As he moves from earlier chapters where Paul was explaining the ministry of the New Covenant, now Paul is exercising the ministry of Collection. Highlighting biblical giving as: 1-Generous, 2-Purposeful, and 3-Joyous. Paul seeks the involvement of Corinthians church in sharing an offering for the needs of the saints. He wisely uses the example of the collaborating Church of Macedonia and of Christ, commands to give, commends a Christian Crew, collects for Christians in Jerusalem, and compares the cheerful giver to the compulsory one. We all may learn so much in the area of giving, God is the ultimate giver. Praised be His name for His inexpressible gift!

The Christian Bundle includes three new items for the believer to enjoy. 1- A New Consideration brought by Repentance. 2- A New Creation brought by Regeneration. and 3- A New Connection brought by Reconciliation. All believers in Christ have ample access to God, a new life and a new understanding. This devotional is reminding you to enjoy your Christian life today!

“Power in Vulnerability” summarizes the approach Paul takes as a founding apostle of the church in Corinth in order to bring them to a reconciliation point, and prompt them to act in forgiveness of the brother who was under church discipline. The Church today can learn much from Paul's explanation of his ministry. The second letter to the Corinthians can be outlined in three sections: 1-Paul Explains the Ministry of the New Covenant Chapters 1-7. 2-Paul Exercises the Ministry of Collection, Chapters 8-9. 3-Paul's Enemies in Ministry are Confronted, Chapters 10-13. The minister of God who serves in various capacities can learn from this letter and apply his service to God in the likeness of Christ's character displayed by Paul's approach to ministry. "We are ambassadors for Christ!"

God has sent a very important message to the world; His love! The gospel of John chapter three verse sixteen presents the message of God in a concise set of words to help everyone understand and attain salvation. God so loved the world, He gave his only Son, whoever believes in Him, should not perish but have eternal life!. Christians rejoice in this truth and are excited to share it with all, specially with the soul that longs to be found and saved. John 3:16 is an open invitation from the savior to the sinner, to believe and receive!

Special blessings have been bestowed in the life of every believer in Christ. The Apostle Paul gives a triple blessing to the readers of the second letter to the Corinthians. Modern day Christians are brought to an awareness of the unlimited potential of these blessings to live a holy and fruitful life for the glory of God. The undeserved favor found in Jesus Christ, the Father not bringing upon us the judgement we deserve, and the intimate connection to God by the presence of the Holy Spirit. What a blessing we enjoy as children of God! and how much God offers to anyone who comes to Him who takes refuge in Jesus the Christ!

Jesus Christ satisfies the human longings by completely fulfilling our emotional yearning, intellectual capacities, and willful state. In the Gospel of Matthew Jesus openly makes an appealing inviting everyone, to come to Him, to learn from Him, and find rest in Him. As we explore chapter eleven verses twenty eight through thirty, let us hear Jesus' biding in our own lives. Jesus has that special access to God the Father and it is Him who can divinely grant us meaning and purpose in life. Jesus can do a miracle in our life!

The thirty third Psalm gives reasons to praise to God the Lord. The Lord deserves the praise of nature, the world nations, world leaders, and everyone of His children the Christian believers. The Psalm request praises to God. Six commands are given to the Christian to the praise God in the three specific demonstrations; in the fervor of praise, freshness of praise, and finest of praises. Praise the Lord! (Psalm 33) Introduction: "Praise and prayer got together" said D.L. Moody, just like breathing in and breathing out. The essentials of the Christian life. I. The Psalm presents REASONS to PRAISE God, vv. 4-7,  1. He is the creator.  2. He is the sustainer. II. The Psalm REQUESTS PRAISE from everyone, vv. 8, 12, 16-17, 20-22.  1. Praise from the entire creation.  2. Praise from the nation.  3. Praise from the leader.  4. Praise from the Christian. III. The Psalm REQUESTS PRAISE to the Lord, vv. 1-3.  1. Six commands:   a. Shout.   b. Praise.   c. Give thanks.   d. Make melody.   e. Sing.   f. Play the strings.  2. Three Manners:   a. Freshness   b. Fervor.   c. Finest quality. Conclusion: Let us praise the Lord God today!