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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Don't Lose Sight

January 25, 2013

. . . when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem . . .
–Luke 2:45

We might as well face it, strife has even infiltrated our church life. It is true enough that the Church is now the Church militant. But, as such, its warfare ought to be that of dedication to revealed truth and divine holiness, and not intramural bickering and carnal disputes. We read in the second chapter of Luke that Joseph and Mary lost Jesus one day. Where did they lose Him? They lost Him in the most unlikely place in all the world—the Temple. I have seen many people lose Jesus right in the church. I have seen them lose Him in a dispute about who was to be choir director, who was to play the organ, who was to be an elder, or who was to be the minister. Yes, because we are human, though Christian, it is easy to lose sight of Jesus right in the temple!

Prayer for the day

Don’t let me lose sight of You, Lord, in the
complex logistics of everyday life.

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14 Comments

Ginger says 1.26.2013, 09:41 a.m.

If we Christians were as mature as we think we are, we wouldn't have got to this place. We have walked into satans hands

Samarie says 1.25.2013, 2:15 p.m.

Amen , Amen !!!!!!!!!

Susan says 1.25.2013, 12:51 a.m.

Sadly true. Some of the most stinging actions toward me have come from church officials and staff members. So Difficult to understand their malice.

Joe says 1.25.2013, 08:44 a.m.

Hold onto us dear Lord always.

Chad says 1.27.2012, 1:41 p.m.

I remember I have 3 enemies the world the flesh and the devil.. I surrender daily to the Lord Jesus Christ.. Amen

Arloa says 1.26.2012, 10:49 a.m.

This happens between churches due to "man's" plan (Proverbs 21:2).

Sharon says 1.26.2012, 05:29 a.m.

AMEN,

Willy says 1.25.2012, 11:48 a.m.

Lord help me focus on You.

Joe says 1.25.2012, 08:34 a.m.

Amen Annie.

Gerry says 1.25.2012, 07:38 a.m.

This is a sad but all too common occurrence in today's church community. What a victory for satan when he can instigate, disunity and bickering in the Lord's House, among the Lord's family. Pray for peace and harmony with your brothers and sisters.

frank says 1.25.2012, 06:07 a.m.

O Lord, how these times trouble my soul, how will our children ever escape the everyday, everywhere temptations!? Please Lord, come get us, take us home before another child is corrupted! Amen

Elah says 1.25.2012, 05:55 a.m.

amen! so true...

mick says 1.23.2012, 1:39 p.m.

an interesting devotion. but, one that is certainly not desired as an outcome. may we all learn from this discourse that real purpose supersedes our own selfishness.

Annie says 1.22.2012, 08:23 a.m.

LORD, Hold up my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of Thy wings (Psalms 17:8). With my every breath....., I'm holding on to....., You Lord Jesus.....! A Million Thanks..., Amen!

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