David Rose
Ministries
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
Submission
by David G. Rose
Submit! Few of us appreciate being told to submit to anyone. Most of us think that we are capable adults that can make decisions on our own. And yet, in our relationship with God, submission is lovingly expected.
We read in James 4:7 ESV, “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” And if we are having difficulty in submitting to God, the Apostle Paul revealed an uncomfortable truth in Romans 8:7 ESV, “For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot!”
As we enter the Easter season, the story of the Crucifixion of Jesus is the supreme example of submission at the highest level. While there are many examples to highlight, let me focus on Mark 15:23 NKJV, “Then the soldiers gave Jesus wine mingled with myrrh to drink, but He did not take it.”
Matthew 27:34 records, “They gave Jesus vinegar to drink mingled with gall and when He had tasted thereof He would not drink it.” It was customary to give criminals being crucified a stupefying brew of alcohol and drugs to intoxicate and help alleviate sufferings. But Christ refused to drink it so He would suffer the full penalty for the sins of mankind by being sober and in His right mind.
Some teachers have misconstrued that Jesus wanted to be admired and that’s why He refused the drink. Others guessed that He was eliciting the sympathy of the crowd by not being drugged. These two surmisals are incorrect. Jesus had a greater glory in mind.
Jesus knew that He had a Divine appointment with suffering. And He was not going to escape the full force of the penalty of sin by drowning it with wine. He would give no reason for the Devil to discount the greatest sacrifice in human history.
How did Jesus accomplish this sacrifice without drugged assistance? Jesus had totally submitted Himself to God and fully surrendered Himself to God’s perfect will. The decision that Jesus made was clearly stated in Luke 22:42 KJV, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless, not my will, but thine, be done.”
And this was no random decision, Jesus said in John 6:38, “For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.” And He kept His word!
What can we learn from this story? Jesus was a man of His word. Likewise, we should be people who remain true to God, no matter what. Jesus said in John 18:11 KJV, “The cup which my Father hath given Me, shall I not drink it?” God is calling us to submit to His will for the greater glory of God. When we suffer, do so in gratitude that God will see us through.
As the old hymn by John H. Sammis (1887) says, “Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.”
Next week: Beholding Jesus
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Current/recent affiliations include:
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
MCA - Morton Cemetery Association
Texas History Book : God and Texas
Dave has written historically documented stories from Texas past, that show how God touched the lives of the early settlers. To purchase a copy of "GOD and TEXAS" click here or Amazon.com
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Saturday Devotional
March 14, 2026
Born again
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
John 3:1-5 ESV - Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
Prayer: Dear Lord, born again, there’s really been a change in me! Help me to share this Good News with others today. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
Benefits of Christ
The Benefits of Knowing Christ
A Double Assurance
by David G. Rose
In this brief series of articles, we discuss some of the benefits that we have in knowing Christ as our Savior. The basis of our discussion is found in the words of Jesus in John Chapter 14. So far, we have considered the benefit that Christ offers us is help in troubled times, the Blessed Hope, a Vision of the Father, a great opportunity, and a Personal Comforter.
Today, we discuss the benefit of having a double assurance that we are loved. Jesus said in John 14:21 KJV, “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.”
What wonderful assurance this is for the troubled heart. Be encouraged today! God loves you! AND Jesus loves you! Not only that, as amazing as it is, Jesus has promised to “manifest” Himself to us. The New Living Translation presents this same verse by saying: “And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.”
As Jesus reveals Himself to us, we grow in confidence and love even when we are going through difficult times. May our daily prayer be, “Lord, open my eyes as you reveal Yourself to me today.” This is Good News!
Next week: An Abiding Legacy
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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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 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.
It's Against the Law
by Rev. Douglas Raymond Rose
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Deut. 6:4—You shall teach them diligently to your children and talk of them when you sit in your house…”
Laws are important. They are everywhere in everything.
The problem is that in modern times there are some state laws that are no longer valid.
Here’s a few samples:
In Missouri, it is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear.
In Alaska, waking a sleeping bear for a photo is forbidden.
In New Jersey, once convicted of drunk driving you may never have personal license plates again.
We can understand why these laws are useless in today’s society.
God’s laws are a whole other story. There are people today who feel they too are outdated and useless. They have no problem with transgressing them whenever they desire.
But God reminds us in His Word that all his laws are valid. We are still expected to honor the Sabbath day to keep it holy. We are still to honor our father and out mother. We are still warned not to kill, steal, lie nor bear false witness about our neighbor. We are still expected not to covet.
When you stop to think about it, every news cast is full of folks who either don’t read the Bible, or never heed it. Our government and Supreme Court may change its mind about laws, but God never changes.
We are reminded not only to obey his laws, but to teach them to our children and grandchildren.
PRAYER: Lord, thank you for your Word. You said it is a lamp unto our feet, and a light unto our path. Amen.
2026 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. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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