Powerhouse Daily Devotion Page

Hi guys!!
There won't be any posting for the next 10 days as we will be away!! Maybe you guys can browse through some of the devotional posted earlier in December. Keep on reading the word of God and let God inspires you. God bless and have a good holiday!!

Blessings,
Bob and Suz Majimbun

Today's word: 1 Chronicles 16:23-31

23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth;
proclaim his salvation day after day.

24 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

25 For great is the LORD and most worthy of praise;
he is to be feared above all gods.

26 For all the gods of the nations are idols,
but the LORD made the heavens.

27 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and joy in his dwelling place.

28 Ascribe to the LORD, O families of nations,
ascribe to the LORD glory and strength,

29 ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name.
Bring an offering and come before him;
worship the LORD in the splendor of his ^[a] holiness.

30 Tremble before him, all the earth!
The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.

31 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!"

How about you?
Aren't you glad you can know the living God? He's the creator of the whole universe. But there are still many people who don't know that. Will you share this knowledge with them? Begin in your own school. Maybe someday God eill even allow you to carry His message to other lands.

To memorize: 1 Chronicles 16:24
Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Today's word: 1 Corinthians 12:18-27

18But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20As it is, there are many parts, but one body.

21The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" 22On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has combined the members of the body and has given greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. 26If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

27Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

How about you?
Are you content with what God has given you to do? Or do you often wish for a greater, more important position? God says each one is needed. He doesn't list any position as greater than another. He just asks you to do your best in whatever job you are given. Do whatever you do"as unto the Lord".

To memorize: 1 Corinthians 12:18
God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be

Today's word: Matthew 6:19-21, 24

19"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

24"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

How about you?
Is there something you want very much? Maybe it's a thing some of your friends have or something you saw on television. Earthly treasures don't last. Serving Christ brings treasure you will never lose. It's more priceless than all the possessions in the world.

To memorize: Matthew 6:20-21
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Today's word: James 3:3-10

3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
7All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and creatures of the sea are being tamed and have been tamed by man, 8but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. 10Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be.



How about you?
Do unkind words sometimes slip out of your mouth? Remember that God made your mouth to praise and glorify Him. Words that hurt others don't please God. Ask Him to help you control your tongue when you feel a hot, vicious eruption building up.

To memorize: James 3:10
Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be

Today's word: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

⁵¹Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— ⁵²in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. ⁵³For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. ⁵⁴When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."^[a]
55"Where, O death, is your victory?
Where, O death, is your sting?"^{[b] 56}The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ⁵⁷But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

How about you?
Do you realize that you don't need to fear death when you have trusted Jesus to be your Savior? Just as the caterpillar turned into a beautiful butterfly, so you will receive a new body that will live forever. Thank God for this wonderful hope.

To memorize: 1 Corinthians 15:52
in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed

Today's word: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

¹²Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. ¹³Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. ¹⁴Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

¹⁵Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. ¹⁶Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

How about you?

What kind of an example are you setting for others to follow? If you're always late, or if you like to say words that are not nice, someone will notice. If you are helpful, and if you wear a smile, someone will notice that too. Ask God to help you set the right example.

To memorize: Titus 2:7

In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness

Today's word: 1 Peter 3:13-16

¹³Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? ¹⁴But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear^[a]; do not be frightened."^{[b] 15}But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, ¹⁶keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

How about you?
Are you a good witness? A good witness must be reliable in word and character. Do you talk and your walk(or actions) produce enough evidence to show you are a Christian? Christ must be seen in your actions before others will be willing to listen and accept the testimony from your mouth.

To memorize: 1 Peter 3:15 (a)
in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

Today's word: 1 John 1:1-5

¹That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. ²The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. ³We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. ⁴We write this to make our^[a] joy complete.

⁵This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.

How about you?
Do you want to witness, but you just don't know what to say? A witness suimply gives his testimony. He tells the truth about what happened. You can do that. Remember, Jesus has saved you! Tell somedody.

To memorize: Acts 22:15
You will be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.

Today's word: Luke 24: 46-48

⁴⁶He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, ⁴⁷and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. ⁴⁸You are witnesses of these things.

How about you?
Are you affraid to witness, or tell others, about Jesus? You know what Jesus did for you and you should tell your friends. Remember, you're not alone. Jesus has told you to go and be His witness, and He has also promised to go with you. Trust Him.

To memorize: Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Today's word: Exodus 16:8-12

Today's word: Proverbs 27:6-10

6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
7 He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.
8 Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home.
9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel.
10 Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father, and do not go to your brother's house when disaster strikes you— better a neighbor nearby than a brother far away.


How about you?
Do you take your friends for granted? Do you assume that they'll always be willing to forgive you, no matter what? Even a strong friendship can be broken, and healing can be difficult. Treat your friends as you want them to treat you - with kindness and respect.

To memorize: Proverbs 27:10 (a)
Do not forsake your friend and the friend of your father

Today's word: Deuteronomy 26:16-18

¹⁶ The LORD your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. ¹⁷ You have declared this day that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in his ways, that you will keep his decrees, commands and laws, and that you will obey him. ¹⁸ And the LORD has declared this day that you are his people, his treasured possession as he promised, and that you are to keep all his commands.

How about you?
Are you an obedient child of God? He loves you so much and wants only the very best for you. Stop hurting Him by disobeying. Listen to His word and do what it says. God will be pleased, and you will be happy, too.

To memorize: John 14:15
If you love me, you will obey what I command.

Today's word: Isaiah 59:1-4

1 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.
2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.
3 For your hands are stained with blood, your fingers with guilt. Your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters wicked things.
4 No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case with integrity. They rely on empty arguments and speak lies; they conceive trouble and give birth to evil.

How about you?
Is there a sin that us separating you from God? Those who never accept Jesus as Savior will be separated from God forever. But even if you are a Christian, you need to confess any sin in your life.

To memorize: Isaiah 59:2
But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.

Today's word: Exodus 16:14-18

¹⁴ When the dew was gone, thin flakes like frost on the ground appeared on the desert floor. ¹⁵ When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, "What is it?" For they did not know what it was.
Moses said to them, "It is the bread the LORD has given you to eat. ¹⁶ This is what the LORD has commanded: 'Each one is to gather as much as he needs. Take an omer ^[a] for each person you have in your tent.' "

¹⁷ The Israelites did as they were told; some gathered much, some little. ¹⁸ And when they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little. Each one gathered as much as he needed.

Numbers 21:4-5

⁴ They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, ^[a] to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; ⁵ they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this miserable food!"

How about you?
Is there some blessings in your life that you've begun to despise? You prayed for something and now when you have it, you complained and wish you have a better one? Or maybe you prayed that your small group will grow and now that it has, you don't like it because some members are not easy to handle? Be careful, never despise God's blessings.

To memorize: Numbers 21:7
We sinned when we spoke against the LORD

Today's word: Matthew 28:18-20

¹⁸Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ¹⁹Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in^[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ²⁰and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

How about you?
When was the last time you shared the good news of Jesus to someone? If you are a Christian, it's your responsibility to tell others that Jesus died on the cross for our sin, that He was buried, and that He rose again. Invite your friends to trust in Jesus.

To memorize: Mark 16:15
He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.

Today's word: Daniel 6:3-10

3 Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. 4 At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent. 5 Finally these men said, "We will never find any basis for charges against this man Daniel unless it has something to do with the law of his God."
6 So the administrators and the satraps went as a group to the king and said: "O King Darius, live forever! 7 The royal administrators, prefects, satraps, advisers and governors have all agreed that the king should issue an edict and enforce the decree that anyone who prays to any god or man during the next thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be thrown into the lions' den. 8 Now, O king, issue the decree and put it in writing so that it cannot be altered—in accordance with the laws of the Medes and Persians, which cannot be repealed." 9 So King Darius put the decree in writing.
10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.

How about you?

Are you sometimes ashamed to talk to the Lord in front of your friends? You don't need to feel that way. Talking to God is a very special privilage that a Christian has. Dare to pray in public, as Daniel did. Better if you can pray for your friends who needed prayer. It will be a testimoby to those who are unsaved. It's also an encouragement to other Christians to do the same.

To memorize: Romans 12:12

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer