Giving as Worship

Read: Matthew 23:23

Reflect: Jesus rebukes the religious leaders of the time in this section of Scripture. What appears to be more important then giving money?

Request (Prayer): Ask the Lord to give you a heart that desires to give whatever He asks for.

When we think of the whole idea of worship, we put it into a category of singing songs, lifting hands and such. But worship goes far beyond that! We can worship God by giving. And by giving, we can give in many different ways. We can give of our time to God, our resources, our possessions and even our money.
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The God of gods

Read: Isaiah 40:22,28 & Isaiah 55:8

Reflect: God is God and we are not. Do you ever try to be God of your own life? If so, when?

Request (Prayer): Thank God for having ultimate control of all things.

A lot of times when we look at our own life and examine the things we can do, we always think we are invincible. We think that no one can touch us, we think that we can escape death. That seems to be the mindset of a lot of young people nowadays.

The trend among young people too is that they think they are the “God” of their own life. The are the ruler, they determine the fate of their life.

* NEWS FLASH*- You are NOT God!
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Redeemed

Victory!!!

Read: Joshua 6:2, 1 Corinthians 15:57, & Revelation 19:11-16

Reflect: Jesus is a warrior that goes before us and gives us victory. Do you ever try to gain victory over sin with your own strength?

Request (prayer): Lord help me to rely on You and You alone for victory.

Crux Family,

When I was a boy I used to play baseball. I actually played for over 8 years! It was a lot of fun. I played second base, centerfield and if we were really far ahead the coaches would let me pitch. I have a lot of good memories of that time in my life.

I remember one season I played on the “Rockies”. It was a great team, we actually won first place! Although playing baseball in-and-of itself was fun, winning just made the game that much more exciting. When you play a game regardless of what it is, isn’t it better to win? Losing is not fun there’s no way around it. (more…)

A Very CRUX Christmas Party!

It’s that time of year again! Time to get ready for a Very CRUX Christmas Party!

More info here: A Very CRUX Christmas

My God is the God Who Provides

Read: Genesis 22:14

Reflect: Jehovah Jireh means the Lord will provide. What has God provided for you and/or your family?

Request (Prayer): Thank the Lord for everything He has given you.

Abraham was told by God to go sacrifice his own son. That’s a pretty huge thing for God to ask someone to do. To sacrifice his only son!? That’s pretty intense!

In Genesis 22, Abraham is asked by God to kill his only son, this was ultimately an act of faith on Abraham’s part. Would he do it? Would he sacrifice his only son to be obedient to God? What would you have done in that situation?

There are 2 ways this could have gone. 1- Abraham disobeys God and decides to not kill his own son, but receives judgment from God for not listening to Him. 2- Abraham listens to God, kills his only son, and see how God would bless him.

Abraham did the 2nd, he was ready to kill his only son, so much so that he even lifted the knife above his son and was ready to come down upon him to kill him, but the Lord sent an angel to intervene. Because of Abraham’s obedience, the Lord provided another sacrifice than his own son.
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