Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - Fearing God

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Listen to Pastor Eric's Latest Message Online    Fearing God                                                 Today's Devotional Reading: Rom. 1-4    CLICK on the Scripture above to link into your daily reading plan. November 30, 2013 By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!   TODAY'S SCRIPTURE     "They have no fear of God to restrain them." (Romans 3:18) TODAY'S WORD    , I think there was a time in history when God was misrepresented as a divine being who threw lightning bolts down from heaven on people who displeased Him. We've heard derogatory references to fire-and-brimstone preaching. But I don't think this is the problem today. We don't hear that much about preachers delivering fire-and-brimstone messages anymore. What we do hear are messages about how we can be successful. We hear messages about how God will prosper us. But it is more rare to hear about a holy God who wants us to repent of our sins and walk with Him. That is not very popular anymore. In a way, I think many people have come to develop a new God, an all-loving, benign being who is hovering up there in the universe. If that is your God, then I'm sorry to tell you this is not the God of the Bible. That is a god of your own making. Without question, the real God is a God of love who loves you deeply. But the real God is holy. Not only should we love God, but we should also fear Him. What I mean by "fearing God" is not necessarily to be afraid of Him. It is to have a respect for God, a reverence for Him. One of the best translations of the term I have heard is, "A wholesome dread of displeasing Him." I think this is lacking in lives of many people today, and sadly, even in the lives of people in the church. While it is true we will stand before a God of love one day, it is also true that we will stand before a holy God. So, we need the fear of God as well.   A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY    Father, in my life I don't want to displease You. I love You with all my heart and wish to follow You in all things. Help me to have a healthy respect for Your Holiness in Jesus' name. Amen. , we really do love you and we pray God's Blessing in your life! Pastor Eric & Rita Sign a Friend up to Receive These Daily Devotionals ************* Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust Do you want to book Pastor Eric to speak at your event or teach a Biblical Entrepreneurship class? Call 877.916.1180 to book your event. Pastor Eric is now working closer with the Nehemiah Project. Click below to find out more info.            Check Out Our Mission-Based Hotel in Kalispell Montana Pastor Eric & Rita Bahme - PO Box 20729 - Portland Oregon 972794 - Ph 503-296-4900 ext. 426

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Daily Devotion from Pastor Eric & Rita - God's Free Gift

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Listen to Pastor Eric's Latest Message Online    God's Free Gift                                                Today's Devotional Reading: 1 Th. 4-5; 2 Th. 1-3    CLICK on the Scripture above to link into your daily reading plan. November 29, 2013 By reading the scripture above each day you will read the Old Testament through in one year and the New Testament through twice in a year. This will change your life. Start Today!   TODAY'S SCRIPTURE     "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 10:9) TODAY'S WORD    , I was reading the other day about a Pastor who was given some free tickets to Disneyland. He was walking around the park having a good time, but he started to feel guilty because he had two extra tickets. He thought maybe there was someone outside who wanted to come in, but perhaps couldn't afford it. So, He decided to go outside and find someone to give the tickets to. He noticed some kids hanging out in front of the park. He walked up and said, "Hi. I have two free tickets to Disneyland. Would you like them?" "What are you doing, man?" "Just two free tickets," he said. "How much is it going to cost us?" "It won't cost you anything. I have some extra. I would just like you to have them." "No." He went to someone else. "Hi. I have these two free tickets to Disneyland. I would like to give them to you." Again and again, he received the same response. It took 40 minutes to give away those tickets. People are suspicious, and the same goes when it comes to spiritual things. We say, "The way to be forgiven of your sin and to have eternal life is to turn from your sin, receive Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior, and begin to follow Him." People respond, "That's too easy. What's the catch? What else do I have to do?" In our pride, we want to think we have something to do with our salvation. But if we will come to God on His terms and do what He says, then we will be forgiven of our sins and have the assurance of eternal life.   A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY    Father, thank you for the free gift of Jesus in my life. Thank you for all you have done for me. I give you my life this day and choose to follow you all the days of my life in Jesus' name. Amen. , we really do love you and we pray God's Blessing in your life! Pastor Eric & Rita Sign a Friend up to Receive These Daily Devotionals ************* Email:   For Email Marketing you can trust Do you want to book Pastor Eric to speak at your event or teach a Biblical Entrepreneurship class? Call 877.916.1180 to book your event. Pastor Eric is now working closer with the Nehemiah Project. Click below to find out more info.            Check Out Our Mission-Based Hotel in Kalispell Montana Pastor Eric & Rita Bahme - PO Box 20729 - Portland Oregon 972794 - Ph 503-296-4900 ext. 426

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