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You Are My Witnesses 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “You are My witnesses,” declares the Lord, “that I am God.” — Isaiah 43:12 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Isaiah 41–44 New Testament: Luke 17–18 💡 Devotional Thought: Isaiah reminds God's people that they were called to testify about who God is and what He had done. A witness does not need to know everything; a witness simply tells what they have seen and experienced. Luke 17–18 teaches about faith, gratitude, humility, prayer, and persistence. Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one returned to give thanks. He also taught His followers to pray continually and approach God with humble hearts. As August comes to an end, we are reminded that our lives themselves should testify to God's goodness. Our church is not only called to gather—we are called to witness. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Equip the church to confidently share the Gospel. Men ...

A Growing Church 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Devotionals for Church Family 📖 Main Verse: “The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.” — Acts 11:21 📚 Bible in a Year: Reading for the Day Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26–27 New Testament: Acts 11 💡 Devotional Thought: Deuteronomy calls God’s people to gratitude and remembrance of His provision. Acts 11 shows the church expanding as believers shared the gospel boldly. The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch, marking a community clearly identified with Christ. A healthy church grows not just in numbers but in faith, love, and commitment. Growth happens when believers live and speak the message of Jesus. 📝 Application: Council & Pastoral: Encourage discipleship and evangelism. Men & Ladies: Be intentional about sharing faith. Youth & Children: Invite friends to church and youth gatherings. 🤔 Reflection: Am I actively helping others know Jesus? 💭 ...