By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for September 22

September 22, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, September 22.

One of the features of our morning worship service at First Baptist Center is a “welcome time”. Our congregation rises and shares a moment of greeting and fellowship with those around them. We sing a lively song during the welcome, and this Sunday that song will be Hank Williams’ “I Saw the Light”.

David's Daily Devotion for September 21

September 21, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, September 21.

Herbert George Wells was born on September 21, 1866. H.G. Wells is considered one of the greatest science fiction writers in history. But the thing is, most of his "fiction" has turned out to be reality. His over 50 novels were primarily written in the late 1800's and in them he foretold the coming of airplanes, space travel, genetic engineering, television, wireless communication, and the internet. In 1913, 30 years before Hiroshima, he coined the term "atomic bomb". 

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 20

September 20, 2022 - Good Morning!  It's Tuesday, September 20.

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound . . .

The word “grace” is found 170 times in the Bible. One of those verses is John 1:17, “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” We typically think of grace as a New Testament concept, but 20 of those grace scriptures are in the Old Testament. Verses like Genesis 6:8, “Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord,” and Psalm 84:11, “The Lord gives grace and glory.”

David's Daily Devotion for September 19

September 19, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Monday, September 19.

As I write this, I'm watching the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth, along with billions of others around the globe. When it comes to pomp and pageantry - no one can do it like the British. It is truly a ceremony... fit for a Queen.

The service included some inspiring music, including the national anthem of England, which, for the first time in 70 years, is called "God Save the KING". I'm reminded of one of the hymns often sung at funerals here in the States - "In the Garden."

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 16

September 16, 2022 - Good Morning!  It's Friday, September 16.

Tomorrow our church will open our sanctuary for a community funeral. It is an honor and a privilege.  On Monday there will be a funeral for the global community, as Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest in London's Westminster Abbey. Two thousand mourners will fill that legendary church, including leaders from most of the world's countries. And millions will be watching from home.  

David's Daily Devotion for September 15

September 15, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, September 15.

The legendary Indian leader Ghandi was raised as a Hindu, but always had a fascination with Christianity. He read through the gospels and was inspired by Christ. He wanted to learn more about Jesus and so he decided to attend a Christian church. But, at the entrance, Ghandi was rejected because of the color of his skin. Later, he was quoted as saying, “I would be a Christian, if it were not for Christians”.

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