Daily View Daily Devotion by Bill Brinkworth
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November 11, 2022
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Daily View Daily Devotion The intent of this publication is to provide daily encouragement and to biblically educate the child of God. Feeding on truths from God’s Word will strengthen and help believers. (Only the KJV is used!) Some of the articles are repeated for two days, but there is always something new in the posting. Please, scroll down and check. Daily Devotion in II Corinthians 11 Don’t have time to stop and read the devotions? then HEAR the Devotion.HEAR the DAILY VIEW devotion on WLVF (after the 6 AM news). Did you know that the Daily View Devotions are available at http://www.devotionsfromthebible.com/dvblog/ where there is a translating module to translate all into over 100+ different languages. Printable copies of all devotions can be printed from https://openthoumineeyes.com/blog/Daily_View.html. Daily Nugget:One of Paul’s concerns for the church at Corinth was that it would fall for false teachings (II Corinthians 11:3). He was troubled that someone would preach “another Jesus” (II Corinthians 11:4). The preacher knew very well that there was only one Jesus. His sarcastic remark was to alert the Corinthians to be wary of one preaching any other doctrine than what Paul had taught them. Paul taught them the truth, undefiled and often directly from God. Even at that time, others were corrupting the truth. Those teaching their ideas and not what the Word of God said were not of God (II Corinthians 11:13-14). Paul warned the church that those teachers were motivated by Satan (II Corinthians 11:14). They may have sounded or even looked “Christian”; however, their purpose was not to glorify God but to separate and weaken the believers. Satan’s ploy in this way is still going strong today. He does not have much imagination. Perhaps the enemy of God figures if it worked in Paul’s day, it will also work today. Unfortunately, that thinking would be correct. Today, people give the preacher more credence than the Word of God. They are often more interested in if he is articulate, educated, or friendly than if he is true to the teaching of God’s Word. In many instances, they would leave the church if he did preach all the Bible has to say. That is why so many preachers watch what they preach. Too many will not preach against adultery, false bibles, Hell, and sin because they don’t want to offend anyone. It’s a shame because one of the purposes of preaching the truth is to “offend” people into not sinning. After preaching a watered-down philosophy, it is not far-fetched to preach “another Jesus.” The clues that this is going on are often, “the Bible doesn’t mean…”, “the Bible was mistranslated, and it doesn’t really say…”, or even “Jesus meant….” What Paul warned the early church about what was happening is still a frightening reality today. Beware of teachers that do not preach all the truths from God’s Word. Today’s Thought: “The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; anything else is a lie.” — Author Unknown Words to Understand:Espoused: promised in marriage, in this case a spiritual marriage to the Lord (the “bride of Christ”)Garrison: a military fortification where soldiers are postedManifest: shown; made evidentReproach: shamed; corrected; criticizedSubtility: subtle; somewhat hidden or not apparent; sneakyTransformed: changed Today’s Reading:II Corinthians 111 Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.2 For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.5 ¶ For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?8 I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.9 And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.11 Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.16 ¶ I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.17 That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.18 Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.19 For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.20 For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.21 I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.22 ¶ Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.23 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;27 In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.28 Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?30 If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.31 The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.32 In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:33 And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.— Bill Brinkworth Marked Men In the Word of God, several men and groups have been or will be physically and visibly marked by God. At a glance it was, or will be possible, to tell for whom they stood. Were they standing for the cause of Christ, or did they choose to stand against God? The first man to be marked by God was Cain, the murderer of his brother, Abel. God cursed Cain for his sin by promising that his farming efforts would be for naught and that he would spend the rest of his life without a permanent home; he would be a vagabond (Genesis 4:12). To keep others from killing Cain, God placed a mark on Cain. The Bible does not further describe what this mark was. Whatever the branding was, one look at Cain, and the people knew he was under the special care of God, and that none should harm him. Others that will be marked will include 144,000 Jewish, virgin men that will be a group of soul-winners in the beginning of the future, seven-year tribulation (Rev. 7:3-8). God will place His seal, His marking, on their foreheads (Rev. 7:3). The marking will be God’s name (Rev. 14:1), and it will clearly identify them as servants of God at a time when the inhabitants of Earth will not tolerate anyone that stands for God. Those evangelists will win many to the cause of Christ and pluck many out of Hell’s grasp. Their efforts will result in the soul-winners deaths, but they will have a special position in Heaven for their stand for Christ. Another group that will voluntarily have a mark placed on their hand or forehead will also be seen during the tribulation period (Rev. 13:15-18). They will be told that they will not be able to buy or sell unless they have the mark of 666 placed on them. In doing so, they will be branding themselves as part of the anti-christ’s and false prophet’s systems. They might temporarily be able to get food, and what they need to survive; but they will mark themselves as enemies of God and will end up in Hell! These, and others in the Bible, were visibly identified as being for or against God. Although, we are not marked physically, we, too, can be marked. God knows the sway of our heart and our allegiance to or against Him. He knows what we do for Him, and the value we place on abiding by His commandments. We are “marked” in His eyes. The unsaved world can also often see how we, who claim to be Christians, are “marked.” They see if we are boldly living for Him, or if we will ashamedly back down on biblical principles to blend in with those around us. Our refusal to pray in a public restaurant, in fear of what others think, will mark us as being like all others that do not claim to be Christians. A cowardly decision not to tell our friends and acquaintances about God’s way of salvation or other biblical teachings will also brand us as being like everyone else, in their eyes. However, a verbal stand for biblical righteousness when we may receive persecution from others will boldly mark us for whom we stand in God’s eyes and on-lookers. The world is looking for ones with the Truth. They do not know where to look. Unfortunately, many are looking in the wrong places for answers. If you are a Christian, and you cross paths with those unsaved, what markings are they seeing in your behavior and character? Do they know from your actions and words that you are a child of God, or have you hidden Whom you are standing for? For which side are you marked: God’s or Satan’s?“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Jos. 24:15 — Bill Brinkworth “Your walk talks louder than your talk talks.” — Author Unknown Have you always wanted to read “The Revelation”? Using A Spoonful of Revelation you can read it now and get a basic understanding of what it teaches. Read this devotional and understand the future of the world according to God’s own Words?” Download your copy today. Download your copy at https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Revelation Have you always wanted to read “Hebrews”? By using A Spoonful of Hebrews you can read it now and get a basic understanding of what it teaches. Order the download today, so you can start reading and learning now! Download your copy fromhttps://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Hebrews Old Testament Puzzles & Activities This booklet’s wordsearches, simple crossword puzzles, and assorted activites are designed to reinforce biblical knowledge. They can be used by individuals who enjoy puzzles and are also ideal for a Sunday school, vacation Bible school, homeschool, Christian school, or any Bible teaching situation where students (third grade and higher), can be encouraged to learn more about the Word of God. Download your printable copy from https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Puzzles * Does your ministry use the free, weekly BIBLE VIEW? Use it as a bulletin insert, ministry handout, or the LARGE print version for those with vision problems or a nursing home ministry. This week’s Bible View’s theme is “Enduring.” Read the articles “Not Much Has Changed!” “I Won’t,” “What Did They Do?” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views22/EmailVersion/BibleView883Email.pdf Mobile devices can best see the BIBLE VIEW https://www.thebibleview.com/2022/the-bible-view-883-enduring/Hard copies (FREE Church bulletin insert, LARGE PRINT, and e-mail versions) of this Bible View can be printed from https://openthoumineeyes.com/newsletters.html. Last week’s Bible View’s theme was “Reaping What Was Sown.” Read the articles “What Did You Expect?” “Poor Taste in Clothes,” “The Crossroads,” “The Stone Inside” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views22/EmailVersion/BibleView882Email.pdf Mobile devices can best see the BIBLE VIEW https://www.thebibleview.com/2022/the-bible-view-881-our-heritage/Hard copies (FREE Church bulletin insert, LARGE PRINT, and e-mail versions) of this Bible View can be printed from https://openthoumineeyes.com/newsletters.html. Mini Sermon:“Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. 24 Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. 25 Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;” II Corinthians 11:23-26 Most Christians today have not gone through the persecution the early believers experienced. Paul’s summary of what he endured in II Cor. 11-23-26 gives a glimpse of what He faced. One day, today Christians may also face persecution as Paul and others did. Will we bring honor to the One that died for us? Will we endure and be faithful to tell others and be the Christian testimony God desires of us? Prayer Requests:Diane Park requests prayer for work being done on her teeth. Also, pray for her friend Shoshanah who is sick. Another friend, who is battling cancer, is now confined to the bed as she has been falling.The Rodriguezs thank all for praying that Dennis would get an appointment to do another procedure to rid another large kidney stone. It will be done on Nov. 14, around 2 P. M. Please continue to pray!Pray for Connee Burton’s brother, Roger, whose cancer has returned. He is also dealing with severe pain and a fractured collarbone that is not healing. The long-awaited answer to Lamar and Wanda Norris’ prayer request is promised next week! Praise the Lord! Continue to pray that Lamar’s health will improve. Pray for the needs of others as if they were your own. There may be a time that you will want others to pray fervently for your situation.“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:19-20Send prayer requests to brinkworth@frontier.com The Way to PraySam Foss“The proper way for a man to pray,”Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes,“And the only proper attitudeIs down upon his knees.” “No, I should say the way to pray,”Said Reverend Mr. Wise,“Is standing straight with outstretched arms,And solemn, upturned eyes.” “Oh, no, no, no,” said Elder Show,“Such posture is too proud;A man should pray with eyes fast closedAnd head contritely bowed.” “It seems to me his hands should beSerenely clasped in front,With both thumbs pointing to the ground,”Said Reverend Mr. Blunt. “Last year I fell in Hodgkin’s wellHead first,” said Seaman Brown,“With both my feet a-stickin’ upAnd my head a-pointin’ down; “And I prayed hard, right then and there,Best prayer I ever said;The prayin’est prayer I ever prayedWas standin’ on my head.” “When thou prayest, rather let thy heart be without words than thy words without heart.” — Bunyan Wise Words:“When has any person of prayer told us that prayer has failed him?” — George Bernanos Make sure your students know the basics taught in the Bible. The beautifully typeset curriculum is downloaded onto your computer when purchased. The 92 pages are designed to fit on standard 8 1/2″ by 11″ paper. You do not have to buy a copy for each student. Download your copy at https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Basics This booklet has 53 verse coloring sheets, one for each week of the year (and one extra), that reinforce the learning of many of the most popular verses in the King James Bible. I am providing this for others that have found themselves in the predicament that they could not find additional resources to use in their Sunday school classroom, in a homeschool or Christian school environment, or for their own benefit. Download your printable copy from https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Color This booklet’s word searches are designed to reinforce biblical knowowledge. 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