Scripture: Romans 11.  

OBSERVATION
(What is God saying here?)

Romans 11:19-22 (NLT)

19 “Well,” you may say, “those branches were broken off to make room for me.”

20 Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen.

21 For if God did not spare the original branches, he won’t spare you either.

22
Notice how God is both kind and severe.
He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off.

APPLICATION
(How Can I apply what God is saying here to my circumstances today?)

God’s Word was so full of ‘Nuggets’ this morning until it became challenging to choose a particular one to share in my devotional. However, the particular verse that I bolded above was really an eye-opener as I considered the opportunity granted to me to enter into yet another New Year. I am reminded how important it is for me to maintain a sincere relationship with my Master and place my faith and trust in Him daily, through the little things and the big things, the little decisions and the decisions that I have absolutely no control over. I am reminded that I serve a living Savior who loves and cares for His children, for me, and therefore He is not one who is only available when I am in dire straits. I am so happy to introduce my Lord and Savior to all that might read this devotional, for John 3:16 reminds me that He loved the ‘world’ (everyone) so much that He gave is one and only Son, Jesus, so that we might enjoy the kind of relationship spoken about above, and be assured of our eternal destiny with Him. Why not consider accepting this free gift today friend? If you are unable to chat with a fellow Christian leader today, please feel free to contact me using the email hyperlinked below. I would be overjoyed to pray with you!

PRAYER
(With God’s help, what am I going to do differently today because He said it?)

Father, thank You for all You have done for me during 2011, for revealing Yourself to me in so many situations and protecting me in every way on the roads, in my health and in all walks of life. Please help me to stay centered on Your truths and Your love to me during 2012, and please help me to allow Your goodness to flow through me to others that I come in contact with, rather than keeping it bottled up inside. Please help me to always trust in You and keep a close relationship with You. Thank You for loving me so much that You gave everything so that I may enjoy life eternal. Please touch the lives of those I love and for all those that may read this devotional, I pray that You might humble and tender their hearts unto salvation.

 

àWords underlined may be a hyperlink to a song that God laid on my heart while sharing this devotional this morning. Click it and be blessed by the song, like I was when I listened to it! …… I would be overjoyed to have the opportunity to pray with you about a need in your life that may, or may not have been highlighted by this Nugget today. Why not drop me a note and tell me about it? You may email me at:
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