Rex Jennings

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In Touch Daily Devotional

The Greatness of God
Our God, clothed with majesty and power, is truly worthy of our praise.
June 20, 2025

Isaiah 40:12-26

When you think of God, what comes to mind? People often view Him in the way that best fits their particular need or situation. The truth is, His character encompasses far more than we could ever comprehend or try to explain. At the same time, it is important to look at Scripture in order to learn all we can about the One we worship.
Today we’ll focus on one attribute: His greatness. Isaiah 40 tells us God is greater than creation (v. 12), for everything we see came into being by His hands. He is higher than the nations or any idol fashioned by the finest craftsman (vv. 15-2. In fact, He is above the entire world and all mankind, surpassing even the heavens and galaxies (vv. 22-23, 26).
Our Father’s thoughts and ways are far grander than our own (Isaiah 55:9 ``For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.) and lofty compared with what we can understand. Psalm 93:1 states, “The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the Lord has clothed and girded Himself with strength.” (The LORD reigns, He is clothed with majesty; The LORD has clothed and girded Himself with strength; Indeed, the world is firmly established, it will not be moved.)
Consider the awesome God we serve. He truly is worthy of our praise. When we grasp even a fraction of His greatness, our response should be humble worship. After all, who are we that a God like this would desire our friendship—so much so that He sent His Son to die for our sins?

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Love Worth Finding Daily Devotional

June 20, 2025 – Taking Yourself Off the Throne Luke 14:25-27  Sermon: 2434 How to Be a Fully Committed Disciple of Jesus Christ

Pray Over This

“Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” Luke 14:25-27

Ponder This

How badly do you want to be a disciple of Jesus? Do you want to be a disciple at the cost of personal relationships? Do you want to be a disciple at the cost of personal reputation? Our personal ambitions have to be laid in the dust to follow Jesus Christ. I wanted to be an architect or a lawyer. God called me to be a pastor. I’m infinitely glad that He did. But when you come to the Lord Jesus Christ, you leave the plans of your own. You forsake yourself. There is a difference in self-denial and denial of self. You can have self-denial. You can say, “I’ll do without food. I’ll do without sleep. I’ll do without this or that.” That’s self-denial. But to deny self is far different. Simon Peter forsook his nets, but it was a long time before Simon Peter forsook his self.
Are you willing to take yourself off the throne and put Jesus Christ on it? If not, you can’t be a disciple. The personal relationships, personal realization, and personal reputation you have in life all need to be laid at the foot of the cross. Then you take up His new life. From the moment you come to Christ, you must continually ask, “Jesus, what do You want me to do?”
• What has been costly for you about following Jesus? What have you had to sacrifice or lay down?
• How often do you ask God what He wants you to do? How might you make this a habit?
Practice This
Think about something you have been holding onto that you need to surrender to God. Confess to Him and create a visual reminder of your new life in Christ, such as a Scripture you’ve written out to remind yourself that you belong to Him.

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God’s Horseback Gospel

June 20

"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways." (James 1:5-8, NAS) Lord, stabilize us with Your wisdom, in Jesus' name.

Please check out the poem, "Old Wisdom," and the "Pass the Reins" devotional at: https://www.godshorsebackgospe....l.com/daily-poem/old

Thanks, and God bless your day. (Please share.)

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In Touch Daily Devotional

The Shared Legacy of Believers
Choose to trust God in the face of difficulty, and He will give you the courage that’s needed to overcome.
June 19, 2025

Psalm 23:1-6

1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.
3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You have anointed my head with oil; My cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

We sometimes make the mistake of regarding the godly men and women of Scripture as being in a special category. We think and speak of them as if they were superheroes God raised up to do His work. But the truth is, they were people just like us.
These biblical saints experienced extreme difficulties and often endured loneliness in carrying out their calling. And yet they held tight to the promise that God would be with them (Deuteronomy 31:6 ``Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the LORD your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." ; Deuteronomy 31:8 ``The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.". That’s why David could write, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me” (Ps. 23:4).
The Bible’s men and women of faith were convinced that they were doing God’s work. A person laboring under that belief possesses a zeal and a courage that all the forces of evil will never be able to destroy. We, likewise, are doing the Lord’s work in our world. We may not earn recognition, and we may face persecution. Whatever happens, we can be sure that God will be with us, enabling us to fulfill His purpose.
The legacy of the godly ones in Scripture is trust in the Lord and the courage to follow Him, even when obedience is inconvenient or difficult. Your legacy can be the same when you choose to obey the Lord.

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Love Worth Finding Daily Devotional

June 19, 2025 – More than a Golden Football 1 Corinthians 9:24-27  Sermon: 2483 The Soul Winner’s Six Mighty Motivations, Part 2

Pray Over This

“Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown. Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Ponder This

Paul said, “If you want to get the crown, you have to train yourself. You have to discipline yourself. You have to run with all your might. And when you box, it’s not shadow boxing, as one who is beating the air. This is a real fight.”
I am a “has-been” athlete, but I did play some football. I was the captain of a championship team. Our award was a little gold football, which I gave to my sweetheart, Joyce. And then, because we played football, we got a sweater with a letter on it. Our letter said “PB,” for Palm Beach High School. And then, because God blessed me with some success, I got some trophies.
Now, let me tell you what happened with all that stuff. Thieves came into our house one night and took the golden football. It’s gone! Who has it now? I have no idea. What about the sweater? Moths got the sweater. It’s gone! What about the cups? I have no idea where they are. Things of the world fade and are easily stolen. But when you win souls to Jesus Christ, you don’t receive a corruptible crown that can be lost or stolen. You receive a crown of glory that never fades.
• What are some earthly crowns you have held onto? What happened to them?
• What are some things you have done to run the race of sharing Christ with others? What is hard about running that race?
Practice This
Talk to someone who does not know Christ and ask how you can pray for that person.