By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for January 25

January 25, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, January 25.

On this date in 1858, the daughter of Britain's Queen Victoria was married, and the princess requested a special piece of music be played at the ceremony. It was called "The Wedding March" and was written by the classical composer Felix Mendelssohn. It was the first time it was used for a wedding, and we still hear it at weddings today. It's the lively tune that, after the "I do's" and the kiss, the bride and groom usually walk out to.

David's Daily Devotion for Jan. 24

January 24, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, January 24.

I John 5:14 is one of my favorite scripture verses on the subject of prayer. You’ve heard it before - “This is the confidence we have in approaching God; that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us”. That’s from my favorite translation - the NIV - the New International Version. But listen to how it sounds in the New Living Translation - “And we are confident that He hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases Him”. Anything that pleases Him!

David's Daily Devotion for January 23

January 23, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, January 23.

Yesterday, at First Baptist Church of Center, Texas, we welcomed a special guest - a representative of the organization called Campus Crusade for Christ. Actually, for the last ten years, it’s gone by the name “Cru”. Started in 1951, as a ministry to college students, Cru has worked, for over 70 years now, to spread the gospel message of Jesus Christ around the world.

David's Daily Devotion for January 20

January 20, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, January 20.

I’m blessed to be part of the Ministerial Alliance of Shelby County. This group of pastors has three basic purposes. We sponsor area events like the National Day of Prayer and the annual Community Thanksgiving Service. We’re part of the support network that helps those in need. And we host a monthly lunch - each third Thursday - for ministers to gather for fellowship and prayer.

David's Daily Devotion for January 18

January 18, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, January 18.

First Baptist Church of Center, Texas is blessed to have Dr. Tim Watson as our interim pastor. Bro. Tim is leading us through a time of transition, and is currently preaching a sermon series on getting back to the basics. Each letter in BASICS represents one of the foundations of our faith. Two weeks ago, the letter was “B”, for Bible study.  Last Sunday the letter “A” stood for adoration, as he spoke on the subject of worship. This Sunday, “S” will remind us of the importance of soul-winning, of evangelism.

David’s Daily Devotion for January 17

January 17, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, January 17.

A famous writer had an interesting quote about Heaven. He said, "I think Paradise will be like a big library". Devout book lovers will see some sense in that. They're always longing for more time to just sit and read. Eternity in a library sounds pretty good to me.

C.S. Lewis said, "Joy is the business of Heaven". David Jeremiah shared that, "Heaven is a prepared place for prepared people". Billy Graham believed, "Heaven is my real home. I'm just traveling through this world".

David's Daily Devotion for January 16

January 16, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, January 16.

On my birthday last year, I took a road trip to Washington D.C. I visited the Martin Luther King Memorial. It’s a quiet place, separated from the other memorials by a grove of trees. It’s dominated by a huge statue of Dr. King, but all around are his words. Here are some of my favorite MLK quotes on this MLK Day.

David’s Daily Devotion for January 13

January 13, 2023 - Happy Friday the 13th to you!  There are lots of theories about why this day is thought to be so unlucky.  "13" because that's how many sat down to The Last Supper.  And Friday, because that was the day of Jesus' crucifixion.  The background history is pretty fuzzy.  Suffice it to say, today is one in a long, long list of things that many human beings are afraid of.  So, here are some hopeful verses about overcoming fear - 

*Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.

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