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April 25, 2026
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 The DAILY VIEW DevotionAn all-you-can-eat spiritual buffet meeting the needs of many!Read what others have said about this Devotion. Mini Sermon:  Past mini sermons can be viewed at https://www.devotionsfromthebible.com/past-mini-sermons/.Commandments To Obey To Become A Better Christian:Do not be afraid!“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Also: Deuteronomy 31:8.“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.” I Chronicles 28:20“Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.” Jeremiah 1:8“And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.” Luke 12:4 Also: Matthew 10:28.“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Luke 12:32“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;” I Peter 3:14 Too many are overwhelmed by fear. If you are a child of God, be not afraid. God will take care of you. Pray, trust, and wait patiently. Let your mantra be what part of a child’s Sunday school song teaches: “Everything’s alright in my Father’s house…” You are on the winning side, and God loves you very much! Daily Devotion in I Corinthians 14Don’t have the time to read the devotion, then HEAR the devotion.HEAR the DAILY VIEW devotion on WLVF (after the 6 AM EST news).Daily Nugget:In 1 Corinthians 14, Paul clarifies that the gift of prophecy is one of the most needed blessings from God. He remarked that speaking in a foreign language (“tongues”) was a special gift. However, it did not benefit many people. Prophecy enlightened many in the body of believers. This gift also encouraged (exhorted), educated, and comforted believers (I Corinthians 14:3).“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.” I Corinthians 14:3 Because they did not have the entire Bible at the time, the gift of prophecy involved some futuristic predictions of God’s workings, but it also met other needs. Prophesy included the ability to instruct, explain the Bible’s teachings, and make others aware of what would happen. As Jesus was not with them at the time and not all the books of the Bible were readily available, people needed someone to tell them of future events and God’s workings. They needed, and God provided, someone to inform and warn them about upcoming events. They also needed someone who would have divine help to explain what the Scriptures meant. To this day, the gift of prophecy is given to some New Testament believers (Romans 12:6). It edifies the one prophesying and others, helping them understand what the Word of God means. It is no longer necessary to make futuristic predictions (Rev. 22:18) about what God will do, because we have all that God wants us to know in the 66 books He has preserved for us. The word “prophesying” is an action word (verb). At the time this chapter was written, future predictions were being made. In other instances and New Testament books, “prophecy” (a noun) is often used. At those times of use, it most likely referred to future predictions of what was already recorded in the Scriptures or had already been said. The gift of prophecy (see definitions above to understand the differences between “prophecy” and “prophesy”) today is given to one who understands the Word of God and relates its truths to modern-day living. As the Old Testament and earlier church prophets were right 100% of the time, so can today’s Christians with God’s gift of prophecy. When he clarifies what the Bible says about a situation or activity, what he shares with others will be correct 100% of the time because it comes from the always-right Word of God! Explanation and understanding of the Scriptures are essential to a Christian. If one understands what they read from the Word of God (Acts 8:30-31) and obeys what is taught, they will have divine leadership in their lives. Today’s Thought:“Back up your lips with your life!” — Author Unknown Words to Understand:Barbarian: an uncivil person without refinement and mannersEdification: teachingProphecy: (Noun) “foretelling, prediction; a declaration of something to come.” “Preaching; public interpretation of Scripture; exhortation or instruction.” — Noah Webster, 1828Prophesy (Verb) “to fortell future events; to predict,” “Preaching; public interpretation of Scripture; exhortation or instruction.” — Noah Webster, 1828Zealous: enthusiasm Today’s Reading:I Corinthians 141 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.6 ¶ Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.15 ¶ What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue.20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.21 ¶ In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth.26 ¶ How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.34 ¶ Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.36 ¶ What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.40 Let all things be done decently and in order. Daily Bible Study:Read “Stifling Sin” athttps://www.devotionsfromthebible.com/i-john/stifling-sin/If our character and the prodding from the Holy Spirit does not bridle our sinful nature, we will gallop down the road of iniquity. To keep it from going down the wrong course, keep from mounting the horse! Don’t even think of sin.  The Current BIBLE VIEW Newsletter and Bulletin InsertRead the current BIBLE VIEW bulletin insert themed “Grief.” The articles are: “The Definition of Grief,” and “Grief.”The FREE typeset version (used as a church bulletin insert or ministry handout) is available at https://openthoumineeyes.com/Views26/BibleView1044.pdfThe 8.5×11” format can be downloaded from https://openthoumineeyes.com/Views26/EmailVersions/BibleView1044Email.pdfMobile devices can best view the current BIBLE VIEW at https://www.thebibleview.com/2026/the-bible-view-1044-grief/ The Previous BIBLE VIEW Newsletter and Bulletin InsertRead the current BIBLE VIEW bulletin insert themed “Jesus.” The articles are: “Who Is Jesus?” and “Why Jesus’ Death Is Important.”The FREE typeset version (used as a church bulletin insert or ministry handout) is available at https://openthoumineeyes.com/Views26/BibleView1043.pdfThe 8.5×11” format can be downloaded from https://openthoumineeyes.com/Views26/EmailVersions/BibleView1043Email.pdfMobile devices can best view the current BIBLE VIEW at https://www.thebibleview.com/2026/the-bible-view-1043-jesus/ Prayer Requests: Pray for the situation in Iran.Your prayer request can be posted here, where Christians from around the world can join in prayer for you. “Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” James 4:2There’s a world out there struggling, hurting, and desperately needing the Lord’s help. YOU can make a difference in another’s life if you summon God’s intervention on their behalf. Please pray for others’ needs!Send prayer requests to brinkworth@frontier.com** All prayer requests and articles will be published at least twice so that more have the opportunity to read the testimonies and needs. If you would like a deleted prayer need reposted, just e-mail the need to me. Entries may be edited. Please keep them coming! ** What Christ Is To The WorldAuthor Unknown The world’s Creator: John 1:1-3.The world’s Example: Mat. 16:24.The world’s Teacher: Mat. 7:28-29.The world’s Master: John 13:13.The world’s Saviour: Luke 19:10.The world’s Lord: Rom. 10:12.The world’s King: Rev. 11:15.The world’s Light: John 8:12.The world’s Life: John 14.The world’s Love: John 3:16. Don’t Just Display The Sword; Take It Out And Use It!C. H. Spurgeon When a man gets a sword, you cannot be quite certain how he will use it. If a gentleman has purchased a very expensive sword with a golden hilt and an elaborate scabbard, he may hang it up in his hall and exhibit it to his friends. Occasionally, he may draw it out from the sheath and say, “Feel how keen the edge is!” The precious blood of Jesus is not meant for us merely to admire and exhibit. We must not be content to talk about it, and extol it, and do nothing with it. We are to use it in the great crusade against unholiness and unrighteousness. The precious blood is to be used for overcoming our obstacles and for holy warfare. We dishonor it if we do not use it to that end. Wise Words:Leonardo da Vinci took a friend to examine his masterpiece, “The Last Supper.” The friend remarked, “The most striking thing in the picture is the cup!” The artist quickly took his brush and wiped out the cup, as he said, “Nothing in my painting shall attract more attention than the Master!” — Author Unknown |
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