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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Strength For Today

February 8, 2013

Those who belong to Christ have nailed their natural evil desires to his cross and crucified them there.
–Galatians 5:24 (TLB)

The strength for our conquering and our victory is drawn continually from Christ. The Bible does not teach that sin is completely eradicated from the Christian in this life, but it does teach that sin shall no longer reign over you. The strength and power of sin have been broken. The Christian now has resources available to live above and beyond this world. The Bible teaches that whosoever is born of God does not practice sin. It is like the little girl who said that when the devil came knocking with a temptation, she just sent Jesus to the door.

Prayer for the day

Lord Jesus, I need Your power continually. You know how many times I am tempted.

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24 Comments

Loi says 2.10.2013, 2:46 p.m.

Thank You Lord for ALL the Blessings that You Grant me and continue to bestow upon me. We are more than conquerors through Christ who LOVES us. Glory to God, Amen, Amen and AMEN!!!

Beverly says 2.8.2013, 2:07 p.m.

"For all have sinned...." Thank you, Lord, for your new covenant that offers forgiveness.

Ogechi says 2.8.2013, 1:46 p.m.

Amen

Dottie says 2.8.2013, 1:25 p.m.

we need to put Jesus first in our life and then there is nothing we cannot handle. just think, if we really believe with no doubting at all we wouldn't care what we had to endure. Our human flesh and mind are always in a battle. in his love Dottie

l - l says 2.8.2013, 12:40 a.m.

I've been hit pretty hard health-wise as of late; as i'm dealing with Eph. 6 issues that need to be handled quickly, I find this interesting. Please pray, and, the gates of hell will not prevail. In JESUS we give all glory and honour. Praise Him!

Karen says 2.8.2013, 10:57 a.m.

Every day we must focus on the Lord. Give Jesus first place in our hearts and minds. He'll keep us safe. He will!!!

Richard says 2.8.2013, 10:25 a.m.

"Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you." James 4: 7, 8.

Joe says 2.8.2013, 08:40 a.m.

Amen.

Gerry says 2.8.2013, 05:52 a.m.

Temptations are many and satan is a cunning foe. He constantly deceives . For the child of God however....... he has been defeated at Calvary.

Annie says 2.9.2012, 11:03 a.m.

When the devil came knocking with a temptation we have the power to say, NO! Because Jesus said, Behold I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you(Luke 10:19). Amen

Godwin says 2.9.2012, 00:39 a.m.

Indeed, Jesus is the believer's victory. Hallelujah!

Lemuel says 2.8.2012, 10:40 a.m.

Thank You Jesus for accepting a very sinful sinner like me. Come to my aid whenever Devil tempts me to sin.

Geo says 2.8.2012, 09:56 a.m.

I was very upset and broken this morning with lots of burden, but today's 'Daily Devotion' has strengthened me.... Looks like this was written for me. Praise the LORD, Praise the LORD, Oh my soul.

Gerry says 2.8.2012, 07:20 a.m.

When temptation approaches you, immediately pray for the Holy Spirit of God to strengthen you. Don't go it alone.

steph. says 2.8.2012, 07:15 a.m.

I thank Jesus for his love and for saving me, delivering me from alcohol and restoring my marriage..I praise him for who he is and what he did at the cross..

greg says 2.8.2012, 06:36 a.m.

Thank you Jesus for being ever present in my life and accepting me to be a part of Your family. With Your love I am forgiven and thank you for reminding me evermore that I truly am a sinner who can always do better to serve You.

Fred says 2.8.2012, 05:29 a.m.

Amen! Jesus is the way,the truth and life.We need to be close to Him every time for spiritual nourishment. Thank You Lord.

estherPakistan says 2.8.2012, 02:09 a.m.

Thank you Jesus for dying for me on the cross It settled all the matter of sin for me

fran says 2.8.2011, 11:51 p.m.

Jesus, thank for dying for us on the cross and saving us. Our sins are washed away and never repeat them again we have eternal life wiith you in heaven. Jesus i love you. Fran

Tarnesha says 2.8.2011, 5:41 p.m.

Dear Lord Jesus Christ and God. I want to thank you for pulling me out of the sinful life that I was living and caring for me and loving me. I wanna ask that you help me and keep a shield around me and bless me and my family Amen.

Gerry says 2.8.2011, 07:51 a.m.

Without Christ's conquering power in your life, failure is certain.

Terhemba says 2.8.2011, 06:12 a.m.

Thank you Father for giving us power over sin. We are no longer slaves to sin but slaves to righteousness. Amen

sam says 2.8.2011, 03:11 a.m.

Like a used battery needs periodical recharging, a tempted Christian needs periodical renewal by the saving grace of God.

mick says 2.7.2011, 12:34 a.m.

"Lead us not into Temptation..."

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