More of God
Six Months to a Closer Connection with the Savior
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STRENGTH – DAY 1
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Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
? How do you think being “strong in the Lord” is different from simply being strong?
? According to this verse, in what else are we to be strong?
1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come from You, And You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; In Your hand it is to make great And to give strength to all.
? What is said to be in the Lord’s hand or power to possess or do?
? Are you seeking any of these things apart from Him?
Psalms 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
? What additional information is given about strength in this verse?
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Some people see needing God as a weakness, as a crutch that they are too strong or too proud to need. Yet, even if we consider ourselves strong, we are commanded to be strong in the Lord.
Memorize and meditate on 1 Chronicles 29:12, and marvel at the attributes of God contained in this verse.
STRENGTH – DAY 2
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Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the Lord!
? In your own words, why is the “Woe” pronounced on those in this verse?
? Why would it be natural to rely on “horses,” “chariots,” and “horsemen” for strength? What do people rely on for strength in our culture today?
2 Chronicles 16:9a For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.
? Do you think the Lord wishes to “show Himself strong”?
? According to this verse, through whom and for whom will He do this?
Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.
? What does this verse have to do with the verses above?
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Identify circumstances in which you “rely on horses” and “trust in chariots” instead of looking to “the Holy One of Israel” (God), and determine to reverse this trend!
If you are not seeing that the Lord is showing Himself strong on your behalf, examine the loyalty of your heart to Him.
STRENGTH – DAY 3
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Jeremiah 17:5 Thus says the LORD: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man And makes flesh his strength, Whose heart departs from the LORD.
? According to this verse, in what two items does the man who is cursed trust?
? What is characteristic of this man’s heart?
Psalms 33:16 No king is saved by the multitude of an army; A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.
? According to this verse, what does not save or deliver a king? A mighty man?
? If kings are not saved by having large armies, and mighty men are not delivered by strength, then on what do you think their victories depend?
1 Samuel 2:9 “He will guard the feet of His saints, But the wicked shall be silent in darkness. For by strength no man shall prevail.”
? What does God want us to know about strength from this verse?
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Scripture does not just address human physical strength but mental and emotional strength as well; what we may perceive as our “grit” or “determination.” Ask God to reveal to you when you are relying on your own ideas, perceptions, and ingenuity, and ask Him to replace your thoughts with His.
Realize that we are supposed to see the Lord’s demands on our life as impossible! How else would we know that we need His strength?
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More of God: Six Months to a Closer Connection with the Savior offers twenty-seven weeks’ worth of daily devotions that immerse the reader in God’s Word, providing guidance to lead one to draw closer to Him, to feel His presence, and to know the peace and joy He offers.
By focusing on weekly themes in crafting these devotional studies, Stephanie Davison presents reflections that, in five to ten minutes each day, will foster closer connections with the Savior, Jesus Christ.
When you take More of God with you as a companion on your daily walk of faith, you will experience the vibrant Christian life for which you long, realize the life-transforming power of God’s Word, understand more about God’s character and nature, enrich your knowledge of the Bible’s teachings, and explore Christianity and its claims in a non-threatening way.
By making the six-month commitment to read More of God: Six Months to a Closer Connection with the Savior and to bring yourself and your life into conversation with God and His Word, you will deepen your faith and fortify your devotion to the Savior. In the end, this collection will help you enjoy precisely what the title promises.
About the Author
Stephanie Davison earned her bachelor of business administration degree from Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. She served her church as its director of financial administration. She has taught Sunday school for more than twenty years. She and her husband and son live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.