Devotion for Today

George Beverly Shea, I'd Rather Have Jesus | Get this DVD with a gift supporting the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association this month.

God Made Us Unique

May 22, 2013

Our soul waiteth for the Lord . . .
–Psalm 33:20

I am a soul—and I have a body! The body is the house in which the soul lives. When Oliver Wendell Holmes was in his 80th year, a friend hailed him and asked, “How are you?” “I’m fine,” said Holmes, “the house I live in is tottering and crumbling, but Oliver Wendell Holmes is fine, thank you.” In this materialistic age we often forget that the real, the abiding part of us is invisible. Much time, money, and effort are expended to perpetuate the physical part of us, and too many are unconcerned about their spiritual health and nurture. Hence doctors’ offices are overcrowded, and many ministers’ counseling rooms are empty.

When God created man, He made him distinctive, different from the other animals. “He breathed into him the breath of life and man became a living soul.” He clothed him with intelligence, conscience, and a will. He made him like Himself—a companion, a friend of God. At the resurrection, this mortal shall put on immortality, and we shall be like Him, and be with Him forever.

Prayer for the day

What expectation is mine as I think of being with You forever, my beloved Lord Jesus!

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12 Comments

Annie says 5.24.2012, 08:16 a.m.

Almighty living God, with a deeply greatful heart, I thank You,..... I Thank You,..... I Thank You,..... You created me,..... I shall be llike You,..... and be with You forever! With my every breath, I'm holding on to You......!

Jeanie says 5.24.2012, 02:14 a.m.

I believe this too. Many other Christians and non Christians like to argue that this is not the case. I wonder if you need any help there at The Cove? I am now a single mom/empty nester. How are you feeling these days? God bless n keep you !

Sonya says 5.22.2012, 8:20 p.m.

Amazing Jesus!

Mark says 5.22.2012, 3:31 p.m.

God is so loving,compassionate,merciful,and just the list goes on and on. I pray that I can be the same way towards my fellow man and may peace be to all

charity says 5.22.2012, 12:37 a.m.

I thank GOD for giving you this gift of witnessing to some of us who need spiritual help may GOD continue blessing you

karen honaker says 5.22.2012, 08:42 a.m.

best thing i have read today.!! thank you !!!!!!!

Joe says 5.22.2012, 08:01 a.m.

I long for the day that I can be with You in paradise and love you with my all Lord Jesus Christ.

Tshimanga says 5.22.2012, 05:45 a.m.

I truly love the way you are preaching what I like from Jesus was to die for others that something people will never do in these days because we are afraid to die thank you Lord

Lori says 5.21.2012, 3:34 p.m.

i am absolutely amazed that He deems me worthy. i love LORD JESUS CHRIST - but could only do so because He first loved me. May all others come to the saving knowledge and grace of our awesome GOD! Amen

prasant kumar says 5.22.2011, 07:04 a.m.

I am inspired with your preaching and when I see that people cry and melt their hearts and bend themselves before Christ. I want to do that type of ministries in my place. Your style of preaching inspired me too much.

Gerry says 5.22.2011, 03:04 a.m.

God made us all physically, slightly different but what we see on the outside is not near as important as who we are on the inside. Our soul is what makes us different. A Godly Soul beams out God's Spirit and is far more appealing.

mick says 5.20.2011, 11:37 a.m.

human suffering is for a very short time!