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Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others - Philippians 2:4
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2025
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GOOD SOLDIER
by David G. Rose
Many of you have served in the armed forces. Thank you for your service to our great country. Because you sacrificed part of your lives, we can live in relative peace and safety. Some even lost their lives in battle, and we are eternally grateful for their heroic deeds.
In the Bible, Christians are sometimes compared to soldiers. Our enemy Satan wars against us and desires to destroy the works of Christ. The Apostle Paul wrote in 2 Timothy 2:3-4 NIV, “Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.”
All Christians may be regarded as soldiers in the army of Christ. Paul writes in Philippians 2:25 NIV, “But I think it is necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, co-worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, whom you sent to take care of my needs.” And again in Philemon 1:1-2 NIV, “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker— also to Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier—and to the church that meets in your home.”
How do we get into God’s Army? We enlist when we accept Christ as our Lord and Savior. No one is drafted or pressed into service. It is a voluntary enlistment and is born out of our great love for Christ and His Kingdom. Jesus is our Commander and King. “And on his robe and on His thigh He has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.” (Revelation 19:16)
Is there a boot camp or basic training for solders in the army of Christ? Yes! As Believers, we are required to be prepared for battle. Paul says in 1 Timithy 4:7 NIV, “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” You have work to do. (2 Timothy 2:15)
When does the actual spiritual warfare start? It begins immediately upon asking Christ into your heart and declaring Jesus as Savior and Lord. The enemy will attack as he sees you placing priority on spiritual things instead of earthly things. The Apostle James says that the best defense against evil is to “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 NIV).
And Paul provides spiritual defense assistance in Ephesians 6:10-12 NIV, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
Welcome to the forces of Christ. He will help, encourage, defend, and provide all you will ever need to be victorious.
Next week: The Attitude of a Soldier
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DRM - David Rose Ministries
AG - Assemblies of God
FBAS - Board member of the Fort Bend
Archaeological Society
FBCHC - FT. Bend County Historical Commission
FBH - Fort Bend Herald newspaper articles
XP - Xulon Press
FBHA - Fort Bend History Association
JPT - Jerusalem Prayer Team
JPN - JUMAA Prayer Network (Reaching Muslims)
PRST - Pastors' Resource Support Team
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Friday Devotional
June 13, 2025
Faith
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Hebrews 11:1-5 ESV - Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God.
Prayer: Dear Lord, the scripture today reminds me that you prize faith in my life. May I become a person of faith that boldly proclaims my trust in you. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
HIS NAME IS JESUS
This column discusses the many names of Jesus as given throughout the Bible
The Biblical Names of Jesus
LAMB OF GOD
by David G. Rose
In this series, we capture and discuss the Names of Jesus as presented in the Bible. Today we study His name Lamb of God, as presented in John 1:29 KJV, “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and said, Behold the “Lamb of God,” who taketh away the sin of the world.”
Jesus is the Lamb provided by God to be sacrificed in the place of sinners. It was Isaiah who also prophesied the work of Christ when he wrote on Isaiah 53:7, “He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter.” And as the Apostle Paul wrote in Hebrews 9:22, “Without the shedding of blood there is no remission.”
The role of Christ as the Lamb of God is better understood in the context of the Passover in Exodus 12. The Passover lamb was a sacrifice that functioned as a substitute for the firstborn. This sacrifice points to Christ’s death as the substitution for the Believers death. As Paul said in 1 Corinthians 5:7 ESV, “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”
By His death, Jesus made provision for the removal of our guilt and the power of sin, and opened the way to God for all the world.
Next week: Life
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Finally....
For stay at home Christians...
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All-day Praise!
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV
GUEST ARTICLE
Guest columnist: My only brother Rev. Douglas R. Rose is a published author, composer, pastor, and evangelist. He is grieving the recent loss of his dear wife Dolly. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Joy comes in the morning
by Rev. Douglas R. Rose
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: John 11:35: “Jesus Wept”
Salty tears are God’s way of cleansing and strengthening us, preparing us to live with change and loss. Life happens daily. Tears often help us adapt to the reality of a situation.
John 11:35 reminds us that Jesus wept too. Luke 11:41 says “He saw the city and wept.” When Mary came where Jesus was she fell down at his feet saying: “Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died.” Jesus wept with her.
But then he uttered these now famous words: Lazarus—come forth”—and he came back to life!
The Bible also reminds us that “weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
Often in our trials we forget that Christ himself had difficulties too. Isaiah 53 reminds us that He was “a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.”
“Surely He has bore our griefs and carried out sorrows. 5) He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement for our peace was upon Him—and by His stripes we are healed.”
Tears are created by God—so He is still in charge of them.
Tradition says that fish do not have eyelids—therefore they are forever watchful. Our Father God is forever watchful too. He never slumbers now sleeps. He’s got His eyes on you!
PRAYER: Thank you Lord that “A mighty Fortress is our God—a bulwark never failing. Joy comes in the morning. Amen.”
2025 by DRR
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
If you desire to make Christ the Lord over your life, here are six important steps to take right now:
1. Admit that you have sinned against God- Romans 3:23
2. Understand that Jesus died for your sins and offers cleansing and salvation - Romans 5:8
3. Remember that if you continue to ignore the call of Christ, you will spend eternity separated from God - Romans 6:23
4. Place your faith in Christ. He will save you and provide a life of blessing - Romans 8:1
5. Confess your sins to Christ and repent for your works against God - Romans 10:9-10
6. Invite Jesus to be the Lord and Master of your life - Romans 10:13
Pray this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that only you can forgive sins. I ask you to come into my heart, forgive my sins, and be the ruler of my life. Thank you for saving me from my sins. Thank you for the love that you show me everyday. I now know that eternal life is a gift given from you. I pray and ask that you be the Lord of my life, lead me, guide me and
direct my path that I may walk each and every day with you Lord. In your wonderful name I pray. Amen.
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