Changed – 1st Cor. 6:11 – WASHED

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred thirteenth inspirational message dated Tuesday, January 11th, 2022. The title of this message is “Changed – 1^st Cor. 6:11 – WASHED”.

The first word of this message’s title is also the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Changed” (with lyrics) as performed by Walter & Tramaine Hawkins (Tramaine Hawkins is the soloist).  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of 1^st Corinthians – the eleventh verse of the sixth chapter:

1st Corinthians 6:11

New International Version (NIV)

 

¹¹ And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

  

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD".  

I recently read the message for the day (for January 9^th, 2022) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable and “thought-provoking”.  

 
 I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our Daily Bread Ministries has the of website of:  www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of daily inspirational messages based on scripture from the Bible. Please read and enjoy:

 

WASHED

 

You were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.  – 1^st Corinthians 6:11

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Titus 3:3-7

 

My friend Bill described Gerard, an acquaintance of his, as being “very far from God for a very long time.” But one day, after Bill met with Gerard and explained to him how God’s love has provided the way for us to be saved, Gerard became a believer in Jesus. Through tears, he repented of his sin and gave his life to Christ. Afterward, Bill asked Gerard how he felt. Wiping away tears, he answered simply, “Washed.”

What an amazing response! That’s precisely the essence of salvation made possible through faith in Jesus’ sacrifice for us on the cross. In 1^st Corinthians 6, after Paul gives examples of how disobedience against God leads to separation from Him, he says “That is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ” (verse 11). “Washed”, “sanctified”, “justified” – words that point to believers being forgiven and made right with Him.

Titus 3:4-5 (see the verses below) tell us more about this miraculous thing called salvation. “God our Savior…saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth.” Our sin keeps us from God, but through faith in Jesus, sin’s penalty is washed away. We become new creations (2^nd Corinthians 5:17 - see the verse below), we gain access to our heavenly Father (Ephesians 2:18 - see the verse below), and we are made clean (1^st John 1:7 - see the verse below). He alone provides what we need to be washed.

 

 

Titus 3:4-5 (NKJV):

⁴ But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, ⁵ not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy. He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

 

2^nd Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV):

¹⁷ Therefore, if anyone “is” in Christ, “he is” a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

 

Ephesians 2:18 (NKJV):

¹⁸For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.

 

1st John 1:7 (NKJV):

⁷ But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

 

By: Dave Branon for Our Daily Bread

 

Why is it vital for you to be washed and sanctified by Jesus? What has it meant or what will it mean for you to put your faith in Him?

Dear Jesus, I know I’ve sinned against You. And I realize that the penalty for my sin is separation from You. Thank You for the salvation You’ve made possible and for drawing me close to You forever.

 

  

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Changed” (with lyrics) as performed by Walter & Tramaine Hawkins (Tramaine Hawkins is the soloist) sung with power and anointing.

 

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Wait On God – Psalm 27:14 – A Necessary but Challenging Lesson

 This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred twelfth inspirational message dated Monday, December 27th, 2021. The title of this message is “Wait On God – Psalm 27:14 – A Necessary but Challenging Lesson”.

The first three words of this message’s title are also the words of the title of the below inspirational song/video, “Wait On God” as performed by “Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the fourteenth verse of the Old Testament book of the 27^th Psalm:

Psalm 27:14

New King James Version - (NKJV)

¹⁴ Wait  on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “A Necessary but Challenging Lesson” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (12/13/21) – which I have included below:

 

A Necessary but Challenging Lesson

 Psalm 27:7-14

By Charles Stanley

 

       THERE ARE MANY LESSONS FOR US TO LEARN in the Christian life, and one of the hardest involves patience.  When we have a problem, we want an immediate solution, but that’s not always God’s will for us. He wants us to trust Him and leave the timing in His hands.

As you read today’s passage from Psalm 27, notice that David coupled the admonition to wait upon God with encouragement to be strong and courageous (see Psalm 27:14 above). In our culture, people are quick to act because they’re afraid of missing out on something; it takes courage to go against this trend and be still while the world rushes past. There are even many believers who have bought into that attitude. Instead of waiting for God’s timing, they make a move and ask God to bless it.

Are you asking the Lord for guidance or provision but hear only His silence? Jesus addressed this issue when He said that if we seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, then whatever we need will be provided (see Matt. 6:33 below).

Matthew 6:33

New King James Version - (NKJV)

³³ But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

 

As you wait, ask the Lord for His peace and patience. Then trust Him to take care of any remaining needs in His perfect time.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Wait On God” as performed by “Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir” - sung with power and anointing.

 

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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Mary, Did You Know? – Phil. 2:6-7 – Christmas Child

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred eleventh inspirational message dated Saturday, December 25th, 2021. The title of this message is “Mary, Did You Know? – Phil. 2:6-7 – Christmas Child”.

The first four words of this message's title are also the words of the title of the below inspirational song/video, “Mary, Did You Know?” (with lyrics) as performed by Pentatonix.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Philippians - the sixth and seventh verses of the second chapter:

Philippians 2:6-7

New Life Version (NLV)

 

⁶ Jesus has always been as God is. But He did not hold to His rights as God. ⁷ He put aside everything that belonged to Him and made Himself the same as a servant who is owned by someone. He became human by being born as a man.

  

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD".  

I recently read the message for the day (for December 25^th, 2021) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable and “thought-provoking”.  

 
 I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our Daily Bread Ministries has the website of:  www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of daily inspirational messages based on scripture from the Bible. Please read and enjoy:

 

CHRISTMAS CHILD

 

He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.  - Philippians 2:7

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Philippians 2:6-11

 

Imagine the One who made cedars spring from seeds starting life over as an embryo; the One who made the stars submitting Himself to a womb; the One who fills the heavens becoming what would be in our day a mere dot on an ultrasound. Jesus, in very nature God, making Himself nothing (Philippians 2:6-7). What an astonishing thought!

Imagine the scene as He’s born in a plain peasant village among shepherds and angels and bright lights in the sky, with the bleating of animals His first lullabies. Watch as He grows in favor and stature: as a youngster, astounding teachers with answers to grand questions; as a young man at the Jordan, getting His Father’s approval from heaven; and in the wilderness, as He wrestles in hunger and prayer.

Watch next as He launches His world-changing mission – healing the sick, touching lepers, forgiving the impure. Watch as He kneels in a garden in anguish and as they arrest Him while His closest friends flee. Watch as He is spat on and nailed to two wooden posts, the world’s sins on His shoulders. But watch, yes watch, as the stone rolls away, an empty tomb ringing hollow, because HE IS ALIVE!

Watch as He is lifted to the highest place (verse Phil. 2:9). Watch as His name fills heaven and earth (verses Phil. 2:10-11).

This Maker of the stars who became a dot on an ultrasound. This, Our Christmas Child.

 

Philippians 2:9-11 (NKJV):

⁹ Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, ¹⁰ that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, ¹¹ and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

 

By: Sheridan Voysey for Our Daily Bread

 

Jesus, thank You for making Yourself nothing so I could be forgiven.

 

Jesus is the Greatest Gift we have ever received! God loved us so much that He gave us Jesus. See John 3:16 -

John 3:16

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

 

It is God – who supplies all that we need – see the below verse:

Romans 8:32

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

³² He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?

  

Please enjoy the inspirational song/video, “Mary, Did You Know?” (with lyrics) as performed by Pentatonix sung with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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Be Praised – Mighty Warrior – Judges 6:12

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred tenth inspirational message dated Monday, December 6th, 2021. The title of this message is “Be Praised – Mighty Warrior – Judges 6:12”.

The first two words of the title are also the two words in the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Be Praised” (with lyrics) as performed by Maverick City – featuring Aaron Moses and Naomi Raine.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Judges - the twelfth verse of the sixth chapter:

Judges 6:12b

New International Version (NIV)

 

^{12b "}The Lord is with you, mighty warrior."

  

For many years, I have enjoyed reading the daily inspirational messages as provided by Our Daily Bread Ministries in their publications of "OUR DAILY BREAD".  

I recently read the message for the day (for November 26^th, 2021) and found it to be so inspiring, memorable and “thought-provoking”.  

 
 I wanted to share this message with you (see the below message). Our Daily Bread Ministries has the website of:  www.odb.org so that you can read and enjoy life-changing wisdom of daily inspirational messages based on scripture from the Bible. Please read and enjoy:

 

MIGHTY WARRIOR

 

¹² The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.  - Judges 6:12

 

Today's Scripture & Insight:

Judges 6:11-16

 

Diet Eman was an ordinary, shy young woman in the Netherlands – in love, working and enjoying time with family and friends – when the Germans invaded in 1940. As Diet (pronounced Deet) later wrote, “When there is danger on your doorstep, you want to act almost like an ostrich burying its head in the sand.” Yet Diet felt God calling her to resist the German oppressors, which included risking her life to find hiding places for Jews and other pursued people. This unassuming young woman became a warrior for God.

We find many stories in the Bible similar to Diet’s, stories of God using seemingly unlikely characters to serve Him. For instance, when the angel of the Lord approached Gideon, he proclaimed. “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior” (Judges 6:12). Yet Gideon seemed anything but mighty. He’d been secretly threshing wheat away from the prying eyes of the Midianites, who oppressively controlled Israel at the time (verses 1-6, 11). He was from the weakest clan of Israel (Manasseh) and the “least” in his family (v. 15). He didn’t feel up to God’s calling and even requested several signs. Yet God used him to defeat the cruel Midianites (SEE chapter 7).

      God saw Gideon as “mighty”. And just as God was with and equipped Gideon, so God is with us, His “dearly loved children” (see Ephesians 5:1 below) – supplying all we need to live for and serve Him in little and big ways.

Ephesians 5:1

New King James Version (NIV)

 

¹ Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children.

 

By: Alyson Kieda

 

Who are some other Bible characters God used despite their weakness to accomplish much for Him? How has God moved you outside your comfort zone to serve Him?

 

God, I’m so thankful You don’t see me as I see myself. Help me to see myself as Your dearly loved child capable of doing big and small things in service to You.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Be Praised” (with lyrics) as performed by Maverick City – featuring Aaron Moses and Naomi Raine sung with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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 BE BLESSED!

The Reason – God Is Good – Psalm 100

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred ninth inspirational message dated Thursday, November 25th, 2021. The title of this message is “The Reason – God Is Good – Psalm 100”.

The first two words of this message’s title are also the title of the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “The Reason” as performed by “WILDER”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of the 100^th Psalm:

Psalm 100

New King James Version - (NKJV)

¹ Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!
² Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before His presence with singing.
³ Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.

⁴ Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
⁵ For the Lord is good;

His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations

The title of this message also includes the words – “God Is Good” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (11/24/21) – which I have included below:

 

God Is Good

 Psalm 100

By Charles Stanley

 

      ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS A CHILD LEARNS in Sunday school is that God is good. But the simplicity of this statement can be a bit misleading. That’s because God’s goodness is multifaceted, and it encompasses many of His characteristics.

 First, the Lord is absolutely perfect and holy, which means that He alone is the standard of all righteousness. God is also unchanging, and therefore His dealings with us are determined by His character; even when we rebel, He is still good to us. As a loving heavenly Father, He responds with discipline – not to crush out spirit but to restore the broken relationship.

We can see the Lord’s goodness in His gifts to us, including every breath we breathe. As our loving Shepherd, He provides for all our needs. But the greatest expression of God’s goodness is the cross of Christ. What appeared cruel and unfair from man’s perspective was the only way to rescue us from a hopeless eternity without God.

God’s goodness is intertwined with each of His attributes, and that’s why it is a pillar of our faith. It grounds us with confidence during difficulties, so when we don’t understand what the Lord is doing, we can still trust that He is good.

 

 

 

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “The Reason” as performed by “WILDER”.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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BE BLESSED!

The Blessing – The Key to Good Things in Life – Psalm 84:11-12

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred eighth inspirational message dated Thursday, November 11th, 2021. The title of this message is “The Blessing – The Key to Good Things in Life – Psalm 84:11-12”.

The first two words of this message’s title are also the title of the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “The Blessing” as performed by “Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes & Elevation Worship”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the Old Testament book of Psalms - the eleventh through the twelfth verses of the eighty-fourth chapter:

Psalm 84:11-12

New King James Version - (NKJV)

 

¹¹ For the Lord God is a sun and shield;
The Lord will give grace and glory;
No good thing will He withhold
From those who walk uprightly.

¹² O Lord of hosts,
Blessed is the man who trusts in You!

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “The Key to Good Things in Life” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (11/5/21) – which I have included below:

 

The Key to Good Things in Life

 Psalm 84:11-12

By Charles Stanley

 

      THE TITLE OF TODAY’S DEVOTION sounds like a self-help book that promises fame, wealth, and prestige if you’ll follow 10 easy steps. But God defines life’s good things quite differently, and they’re achieved only by seeking Him. When we make the Lord our top priority, He gives truly good things, such as …

INTIMACY WITH HIM. Those who earnestly seek God and walk uprightly learn to know and love Him deeply. He’s no longer a distant deity but a loving heavenly Father who cares for them.

SATISFACTION. The empty place in every heart can be filled only by the Lord. All earthly pursuits of pleasure or purpose fade in comparison to the fulfillment He gives.

JOY. When seeking the Lord is your highest priority, you will have His joy in every circumstance. Suffering and difficulties won’t feel as devastating because you’ll trust Him and see the situation from a biblical perspective.

      DIVINE HELP. We’re invited to come boldly to God in prayer to receive grace and help in time of need (Heb. 4:16 see below)

Hebrews 4:16

New King James Version - (NKJV)

¹⁶ Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

     

The things of the world are only temporary, but God’s benefits are eternal. Are you seeking heavenly treasure, or have worldly values sidetracked you?

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “The Blessing” as performed by “Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes & Elevation Worship”. 

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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BE BLESSED!

Promises – The Privilege of Knowing God – Phil. 3:7-9

 

This is Namma for Christ with the two hundred seventh inspirational message dated Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. The title of this message is “Promises – The Privilege of Knowing God – Phil. 3:7-9”.

The first word of this message’s title is also the title of the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Promises” as performed by “Maverick City Music - featuring Joe L. Barnes & Naomi Raine”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Philippians - the seventh through the ninth verses of the third chapter:

Philippians 3:7-9

New King James Version - (NKJV)

 

⁷ But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. ⁸ Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ ⁹ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “The Privilege of Knowing God” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (10/21/21) – which I have included below:

 

The Privilege of Knowing God

 Philippians 3:7-11

By Charles Stanley

 

       KNOWING ABOUT GOD IS DIFFERENT from knowing God. Anyone can learn a few facts about Him, but a sincere believer invests the time and energy to be His Friend.

One of the ways to learn about the Lord is through His Word. By reading the Bible, believers discover God’s character, principles, and ways of operating. Unfortunately, many men and women stop at this step, but it’s also important to mediate on Scripture, which involves thinking about God’s words and allowing the Holy Spirit to interpret them. This practice further deepens the believer’s knowledge. Finally, we apply what we learn, which is when we truly get to know God.

      For example, suppose you read in Psalm 46:1 that God is a very present help in times of trouble, and when trouble shows up, you rely on Him for aid. When He answers – and He will, although not always in the expected way – you learn something: God responds to your trust and dependence with a perfect solution to your problem.

      I frequently admonish believers to read the Bible, but I don’t mean skim its pages for fact. Scripture is a living document, and when you do what it says, you discover God is not some ancient, dictating deity but a vibrant Friend Who wants to connect with you.

 

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video (with lyrics), “Promises” as performed by “Maverick City Music - featuring Joe L. Barnes & Naomi Raine”.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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BE BLESSED!