First Love Devotions June 15 Morning - Charles Spurgeon inspired “And Sarah said, ‘God has made me laugh, and all who hear will laugh with me’” (Genesis 21:6) When God supernaturally caused 90 year old Sarah to bear Isaac, it was the validation of the faith of Abram and a type for millions of supernatural births to follow. If you’re born into the Kingdom of God, you can laugh like Sarah, because Christ has set you free from sin, and supernaturally changed your heart. “When the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 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” (Titus 3:4-5). Just as it was impossible by the laws of nature for Sarah to have a baby, it was impossible for me to change my heart. I once despaired, for my nature was dry and barren, so I wasn’t able to bear fruit for God. For when I was a slave of sin, I had no righteousness. I produced no good thing in that life of which I’m now ashamed. But now I’ve been set free from sin, and have become a slave of God, and bear holy fruit, and in the end, will have everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus my Lord (Romans 6:20-23). I rejoice that Christ gave me supernatural birth and set me free from sin. Laugh with me, for I was lost, but now I’m found. I was dead, but now I live. I will surprise my family with my new peace; I will delight my friends with my ever-increasing happiness; I will edify my church with my grateful confessions; and witness to the world by my walk with Christ. My Lord is a deep sea of joy to me. When I dive into Him, I’m swallowed up in the delights of His presence. I rejoice with Sarah, and the millions of saints that followed. Get Daily Devotions delivered to your email box: firstlovedevotions.com

Well maybe you’re not accustomed to real love. Real love isn’t always comfortable. Real love doesn’t lie. Real love says what needs to be said even if it hurts. That’s like saying parents don’t love their children because they ground them or correct them. I say what I say not to criticize but to edify.

VMI Verse of the Day Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another. Romans 14:19 (NKJV) #VMI #VerseofTheDay #Viewpointministries #LetsTalkAboutJesus #WordofGod #TheHolyBible #FaithInAction #LiveLikeChrist #GodlyCharacter

Thank you brother Paul. These teachings edify and clear up so many questions I had. Much appreciated. 🙏🏾❤️

Go through his TL and edify your Trading!!! This is the FORTUNEMMXM I use to talk about on spaces! You can also call price like this but you have to put in the necessary work. He bad no worry❤️

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How is this prophecy going to edify the church. What prophetic word has he spoken which will can say thou said the Lord?

LET US PRAY Dear Heavenly Father, in the name of Yeshua, we come before You this morning with hearts full of gratitude, worship, and humble dependence upon You. Father, we thank You because You are the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. You have been faithful through every generation, and You remain faithful today. Thank You for the gift of another day. Thank You for Your sustaining hand upon our lives. Thank You for every mercy that has carried us through trials we could see and battles we never knew existed. Lord, we thank You for Your patience toward us. Thank You that when we have been weak, You have remained strong. When we have stumbled, You have extended mercy. When we have been uncertain, You have remained unchanging. Thank You for the salvation of our souls through Jesus Christ and for the privilege of belonging to Your eternal Kingdom. Father, this morning our hearts are fixed on this word—Endurance. Lord, Your Word teaches us that those who endure to the end shall be saved. In an age that celebrates comfort, convenience, and immediate gratification, teach us the beauty and necessity of steadfastness. Father, give us endurance. Endurance through trials. Endurance through seasons of waiting. Endurance through opposition. Endurance through disappointment. Endurance through misunderstanding. Endurance through hardship. Endurance through every circumstance that seeks to pull us away from You. Lord, help us to remember that faith is not proven merely in moments of victory, but often in moments of perseverance. When answers seem delayed, help us remain faithful. When the path becomes difficult, help us remain obedient. When the world pressures us to compromise, help us remain unwavering in truth. Father, strengthen those who are weary. Strengthen those who feel discouraged. Strengthen those carrying burdens that others do not see. Strengthen those who have been praying for years without seeing the answer. Remind them that You have not forgotten them and that Your timing remains perfect. Lord, let endurance produce maturity within us. Let every trial refine our character. Let every challenge deepen our trust. Let every season of waiting draw us closer to Your heart rather than further away. Father, we pray for believers around the world facing persecution because of their faith in Christ. Strengthen them with courage and perseverance. Let them remain steadfast in the face of opposition. Remind them that their labour is not in vain and that their reward is secure in You. Lord, we pray for Your Church. Edify and strengthen the Body of Christ in this hour. Let us not become distracted by temporary concerns or discouraged by present difficulties. Fix our eyes upon Jesus and the eternal Kingdom that cannot be shaken. Raise a generation of believers who are not merely enthusiastic for a moment, but faithful for a lifetime. Father, pour out Your Spirit upon the lost. Let those who have grown weary in the emptiness of the world discover true hope in Christ. Draw them into salvation and establish them firmly in faith. Lord, we pray for healing. Heal those whose bodies are tired, whose hearts are heavy, and whose minds are burdened. Renew their strength. Refresh their spirits. Let them experience Your sustaining grace. We pray for provision. Supply every genuine need among Your people. Give wisdom to those making difficult decisions, resources to those facing lack, and divine help to those carrying heavy responsibilities. And above all, Father, help us to endure faithfully until the end. Let us not grow weary in doing good. Let us not abandon the race You have set before us. Let us remain steadfast, immovable, always abounding in Your work, knowing that our labour in the Lord is never wasted. May we be found faithful when our Lord returns. In the mighty, majestic, and matchless name of our Lord and soon-coming King, Yeshua, we pray. Amen. 🙏🏽

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And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me." — Gen 21:6 It was far above the power of nature, and even contrary to its laws, that the aged Sarah should be honoured with a son; and even so it is beyond all ordinary rules that I, a poor, helpless, undone sinner, should find grace to bear about in my soul the indwelling Spirit of the Lord Jesus. I, who once despaired, as well I might, for my nature was as dry, and withered, and barren, and accursed as a howling wilderness, even I have been made to bring forth fruit unto holiness. Well may my mouth be filled with joyous laughter, because of the singular, surprising grace which I have received of the Lord, for I have found Jesus, the promised seed, and he is mine for ever. This day will I lift up psalms of triumph unto the Lord who has remembered my low estate, for "my heart rejoiceth in the Lord; mine horn is exalted in the Lord; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies, because I rejoice in thy salvation." I would have all those that hear of my great deliverance from hell, and my most blessed visitation from on high, laugh for joy with me. I would surprise my family with my abundant peace; I would delight my friends with my ever-increasing happiness; I would edify the Church with my grateful confessions; and even impress the world with the cheerfulness of my daily conversation. Bunyan tells us that Mercy laughed in her sleep, and no wonder when she dreamed of Jesus; my joy shall not stop short of hers while my Beloved is the theme of my daily thoughts. The Lord Jesus is a deep sea of joy: my soul shall dive therein, shall be swallowed up in the delights of his society. Sarah looked on her Isaac, and laughed with excess of rapture, and all her friends laughed with her; and thou, my soul, look on thy Jesus, and bid heaven and earth unite in thy joy unspeakable.Attribution: — C. H. Spurgeon, Morning & Evening (public domain) #Spurgeon #Devotional #ChristianQuotes #Faith #JesusChrist

You know what ? Who cares ? !! As long as money is used to build !! Used to edify !! Used in a positive way !! I think that is a good thing !! 🙏❤️🙏😇😘🚀

"—because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction." ~1 Thessalonians 1:2-5 How deeply would these words by the Apostle Paul edify the Thessalonians? Maybe they had doubts, maybe they were worried no one prayed—

1 Corinthians 14:2 does NOT support chaotic public displays.It actually highlights the problem;uninterpreted tongues edify only the speaker, not the church. Paul’s correction follows immediately:“Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more to prophesy...

C. H. Spurgeon's Morning Reading (June 15th) "And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me." — Genesis 21:6 It was far above the power of nature, and even contrary to its laws, that the aged Sarah should be honoured with a son; and even so it is beyond all ordinary rules that I, a poor, helpless, undone sinner, should find grace to bear about in my soul the indwelling Spirit of the Lord Jesus. I, who once despaired, as well I might, for my nature was as dry, and withered, and barren, and accursed as a howling wilderness, even I have been made to bring forth fruit unto holiness. Well may my mouth be filled with joyous laughter, because of the singular, surprising grace which I have received of the Lord, for I have found Jesus, the promised seed, and He is mine for ever. This day will I lift up psalms of triumph unto the Lord who has remembered my low estate, for "my heart rejoiceth in the Lord; mine horn is exalted in the Lord; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies, because I rejoice in Thy salvation." I would have all those that hear of my great deliverance from hell, and my most blessed visitation from on high, laugh for joy with me. I would surprise my family with my abundant peace; I would delight my friends with my ever-increasing happiness; I would edify the Church with my grateful confessions; and even impress the world with the cheerfulness of my daily conversation. Bunyan tells us that Mercy laughed in her sleep, and no wonder when she dreamed of Jesus; my joy shall not stop short of hers while my Beloved is the theme of my daily thoughts. The Lord Jesus is a deep sea of joy: my soul shall dive therein, shall be swallowed up in the delights of His society. Sarah looked on her Isaac, and laughed with excess of rapture, and all her friends laughed with her; and thou, my soul, look on thy Jesus, and bid heaven and earth unite in thy joy unspeakable. blueletterbible.org/devotion…

I love seeing Japanese fans at the #WorldCup stay behind after every match to clean the stadium, win or lose. Makes me feel all warm inside and some hope for humanity. They leave places better than they found them. This principle applies to people we interact with online or otherwise. Just as we can leave physical spaces better, we ought to also leave every person we meet better - through kind words, lifted spirits, and light that truly edifies. Reminds me of this from Doctrine and Covenants 50:23-24: “And that which doth not edify is not of God, and is darkness. That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light, and continueth in God, receiveth more light; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.” Powerful principle demonstrated by good people. #Japan #LDS #FIFAWorldCup

Yes, I believe that. I believe many in this community do unchristlike things and do not edify Jesus's 2 dogmas. Love God with all your heart mind and soul and Love your neighbor as yourself. It is not apparent to me that is the case. It's self-righteousness. Pastoral advice cannot contradict Dogma.

places a priest, pope, sacramental officer, or religious mediator between the sinner and the Saviour. The local assembly is not a temple where a priest reoffers Christ. It is a gathering of redeemed saints who preach a finished sacrifice, remember the Lord’s death, pray, sing, teach, give, serve, and edify one another. The Roman system could never be satisfied with “the church in thy house” because Rome’s power depends on hierarchy, sacramental control, and official mediation. That is why Rome eventually built a system where grace is handled like a product, dispensed through a clerical pipeline. But Paul’s Christianity is not built that way. Paul does not write to Philemon and say, “Submit this matter to the parish priest.” He does not say, “Send Onesimus to the bishop of the region.” He does not say, “The archbishop will issue a ruling.” Paul writes directly to a believer, his household, a fellow soldier, and the church meeting there. The matter is handled in spiritual fellowship under apostolic doctrine, not through priestcraft. That does not mean there are no ministers in the Church Age. God gave evangelists, pastors, and teachers. A Bible believer does not despise the ministry. What he despises is a ministry that turns into a caste system. A pastor is not a priest offering Christ again. A bishop in the New Testament is an overseer of a local flock, not a throne-sitter ruling over hundreds of churches like a religious prince. A preacher is not a lord over God’s heritage. The man of God is called to preach the word, reprove, rebuke, exhort, feed the flock, watch for souls, and hold fast the faithful word. That is ministry. Priestcraft is something else. The house church in Philemon 2 shows that the life of the church does not depend on an ornate clerical machine. It depends on Christ, the word, the Spirit, and the saints functioning in divine order. Chapter Four The Church in the House Exposes Denominational Control Modern denominationalism loves to pretend it is the guardian of order, doctrine, and accountability. Sometimes a denomination may preserve certain truths for a season, and some saved people have labored faithfully inside denominational structures. But the system itself easily becomes a machine that demands loyalty to the brand, the board, the hierarchy, the property deed, the pension plan, the seminary, and the headquarters. Before long, the local assembly is treated less like a church under Christ and more like a branch office under management. That is not the Book of Philemon. That is not Paul’s pattern. That is corporate religion baptized in Bible vocabulary. Philemon 2 shows a local church gathered in a house, and no denominational apparatus is needed to validate it. The church is not waiting for a headquarters to approve its existence. It is not dependent on a distant board to tell it whether it may obey God. It is not waiting for some committee to decide if Paul’s letter can be read. It is a local assembly of saints connected to apostolic truth and Christian fellowship. Paul writes to them as real people in a real place with real responsibility. That kind of local accountability is far more biblical than a denominational machine where men hide behind committees, vote away conviction, and use bureaucracy to silence the plain words of Scripture. This does not mean every independent church is right. Plenty of independent churches are a mess. Independence without Bible authority can turn into a one-man dictatorship, a family business, or a carnival tent with hymnbooks. But that does not justify denominational hierarchy. The cure for abuse is not Rome in a Protestant suit. The cure is the King James Bible, sound doctrine, qualified leadership, scriptural discipline, and submission to Christ. A local church is not supposed to be lawless, but neither is it supposed to be chained to a denominational throne. The house church in Philemon 2 is a living witness that Christ can govern His people without man-made

“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Romans 14:19