Devotional, (Date)

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Each week you will be able to read a devotional
thought which we hope you will find
enjoyable and comforting
as well as
insightful and challenging.

I heard a story about a friend of the bride who was not able to attend the wedding, so he sent a card of greeting which was read at the reception
after the ceremony. It should have included the reference 1 John 4:18 -- "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear". However the
"1" was accidentally omitted. So a Bible was fetched and the best man read out the verse on the card -- John 4:18, "The fact is, you have had five husbands, and the man you now have is not your husband".

Scripture is meaningful, but only when it is appropriate. Satan used scripture while trying to tempt Jesus, but Jesus was able to recognize that
the verses he used were quoted out of context.

When used properly, though, the Word of God

"is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God
may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17, NIV).

"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver." (Prov. 25:11).

May God's Word speak to you in a meaningful way today.

Have a great week!

In Jesus' name, Amen.

I chose this devotional with a hope that in the year 2000 people will think twice about what they say about others. That the words of mouths will bring healing and hope.

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It is created by Alan Smith,
Boone Church of Christ,
Boone, NC