David Rose
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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 ELEVEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2026
FRONT PAGE ARTICLE
The Power of God in Christ
by David G. Rose
Power is sought after in automobile engines, NFL running backs, and pressure washers. And it is certainly needed in our day-to-day living. When you launch a sailboat, you know how important it is to catch the wind in your sails. The wind powers the boat, and without it you are drifting.
We are all like that sailboat. We need the power of God in our lives to keep us moving. To better understand the power of God, we will look at the power of God in Christ this week and the power of God in Believers next week.
In 1 Corinthians 1:24 NLT we read, “But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.” Jesus Christ personifies the power of God. While mankind respects the power of pistons, muscle, and force, through Christ, God demonstrated His power through the Resurrection. The power of God in Christ provides salvation and freedom for mankind throughout eternity.
Hebrews 1:2 NLT states, “And now in these final days, He has spoken to us through His Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son He created the universe.” Talk about power! No other power can create what God has done through Jesus!
Hebrews 1:3 NLT reads, “The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and He sustains everything by the mighty power of His command (word). When He had cleansed us from our sins, He sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven.” Here we see the unending power of Christ over the universe He created. By His Godly power, Jesus holds the worlds together.
It is awesome to read in John 17:2 NLT, “For you have given Him authority over everyone. He gives eternal life to each one You have given Him.” The power of Christ over all humanity is comprehensive and without weakness. God had given Jesus His power to will and to do as He decides. And Christ uses His power for good!
And one last scripture that reveals the power of God through Christ is found in Matthew 28:18 NLT, “Jesus came and told his disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.’” This revelation is provided as Jesus was giving the disciples the Great Commission to reach the lost world with the Good News of Christ. We have the assurance of the Lord that He will stand with us and that He empowers our message of salvation to others.
As Isaiah prophesied in Isaiah 9:6 NLT regarding the coming Messiah (Jesus): "For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on His shoulders. And He will be called: Wonderful Counselor, MIGHTY GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Next week: The Power of God in Believers
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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: GOD & TEXAS (Author)
FBHA - Fort Bend History Association
JPT - Jerusalem Prayer Team
JPN - JUMAA Prayer Network (Reaching Muslims)
PRST - Pastors' Resource Support Team
MCA - Morton Cemetery Association
TFS - Texas Folklore Society
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1 Thessalonians 5:11
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Saturday Devotional
August 8, 2026
You are precious
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Matthew 6:26 ESV - Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?
1 Corinthians 6:11 - And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
Isaiah 43:4 - Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.
Prayer: Dear Lord, the scripture today reminds me that you care and provide for those you love. My needs may be many, and my resources few, but you are the Jehovah Jireh, my provider, and I can rest at night knowing that you are faithful. Help me to worry less and to trust you more. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
Our Responsibilities
As Believers
A Brief Study regarding the expectations
that Jesus has for His Believers
as found in John 17
Introduction
by David G. Rose
Today, we begin a new series of articles based in John 17. In these breathtaking scriptures, we find Jesus praying to the Father in what many have called the High Priestly Prayer. Jesus has just met with His disciples the last time before the Crucifixion. What would happen next, would change the world. Christ would go to the Cross and suffer, bleed, and die for mankind as the supreme sacrifice.
In the prayer of John 17, Jesus reveals some fundamental responsibilities His disciples, and all Believers, have as we await His return. The words are meek and repetitive for emphasis, and they reveal the high and holy privileges that belong to His dear children. But with those privileges, Believers have critical and unequivocal responsibilities.
The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 4:2, “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” And again in 2 Corinthians 5:10, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.” May this brief study bring clarity and understanding of our responsibilities as Believers.
Next week: The Revelation of His Name
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
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GUEST ARTICLE
Guest columnist: Wayne Brent retired from the software industry, and his interests include golf, reading, and bridge. He and his wife have been married for 38 years.
Weeding the Garden
by Wayne Brent
I enjoy working in the yard, and also seeing the results from it. However, some of the jobs involved with it never seem to be done. Weeding falls into that category, and needs regular attention. Weeds have an amazing ability to reappear regardless of how thorough of a job is done, and it can make the effort seem to be for nothing. However, after doing some thinking I realized that expecting to get rid of them once and for all was not realistic. Instead, I changed the focus to just reducing their number, and repeating the weeding on a regular basis. This not only made the job easier to do, but it was also more effective controlling their spread.
Along the line of jobs which are never 100% done is following the teaching Jesus gave us for daily living. It seems like bad habits and wrong thinking keep popping up despite my best efforts to get rid of them. A similar approach which works with keeping weeds at bay also does well with following Jesus’ guidance in daily life. It is effective because it accepts that there will not be immediate and total success with stopping old behaviors and thoughts. There always seem to be areas that need work, or things happen that don’t go as planned and create setbacks.
Just like with weeding the yard, I have learned to stop trying for perfection, and being disappointed when it doesn’t happen. Instead, the focus stays on stepwise improvement, and being willing to keep working to make it happen. Doing this keeps me engaged to seek improvement and not to be discouraged when setbacks happen. And with Jesus’ help, these things are possible, form the basis for daily living, and paying attention to our Lord.
Bible verse: Matthew 11:29-30
“Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.”
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. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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