In Him I Serve Ministries

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In Him I Serve Ministries To encourage all believers through teaching and devotionals so they will desire to grow in their relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Why "In Him I Serve?"

Faith and works go hand in hand. A Christian is one whom Christ uses to carry out His work on earth. Serving God is more than just something we do; serving the Lord also defines who we are. Believers are recognized by their fruit by the services they perform for Him and others. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, Christ calls us to do the work He has planned (Eph. 2:10). It has often been said that we are God’s hands and feet in this world. (1 Corinthians 6:19)

Our Heavenly Father calls us to work in His name also provides the necessary resources. As Paul said, the Lord makes grace abound to His children so that they have abundance for every good deed (2 Cor. 9:8). Moreover, we are equipped by His Word and strengthened and guided by His Holy Spirit (2 Tim. 3:16-17). From these sources, Christians learn lessons about relating to others so they can help, encourage, and give to them. Or in other words “Been there, done that, and have the scars and bruises to prove it, but let me tell you how Jesus made the difference.”

Let’s be clear that works has nothing to do with salvation. We are saved by grace alone through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. No other way. After that happens, a believer is motivated to serve the Lord in gratitude to please Him. Daily God wants to use others to reach those who may never otherwise open the Bible or enter a church. He uses us to tell His story and uses our life to demonstrate His grace and glory. Good works are a believer’s labor of love. Also we are living in the Last Days before the return of Jesus. the abundance of sin is evident, as we see "what is evil is called good and good is now called evil." (Isaiah 5:20). In Ezekiel 33:1-11, we (genuine believers) are called to be watchman on the wall. When we see something dangerous we are to alert and warn others of this impending or present dangers. Many may disagree with intertwining faith with politics, but God should be first and foremost in all our affairs. The Bible is the foundation of our Constitution and Laws of our country. When we see how our leaders are trying to redefine our core foundations, we must stand and speak up against their actions.

10/21/2026

OVERWHELMED

I’m feeling completely overwhelmed. How will God help me?

GOD’S RESPONSE

I cry out to the Lord; I plead for the Lord’s mercy. I pour out my complaints before Him and tell Him all my troubles. For I am overwhelmed, and You alone know the way I should turn. ~ Psalm 142:1-3

Death had its hands around my throat; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow. Then I called on the name of the Lord: “Please, Lord, save me!” ~ Psalm 116:3-4

Asa cried out to the Lord his God, “O Lord, no one but you can help the powerless against the mighty! Help us, O Lord our God, for we trust in you alone.” ~ 2 Chronicles 14:11

We sometimes face overwhelming obstacles or opposition and feel outnumbered and helpless. God strengthens our confidence by reminding us that He has delivered His people in the past from their enemies and that He can deliver you from your troubles. True courage comes from knowing that God is stronger than your worst problem and that He wants to use His strength to help you. God promises to be with you, and His power is available to you when you are doing what pleases Him.

GOD’S PROMISE

The sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel says, “Only in returning to Me and waiting for Me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength.” ~ Isaiah 30:15

10/20/2026

LIVING IN OUR MATERIAL WORLD

There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches. ~ Proverbs 13:7

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On the grand stage of a well-lived life, material possessions should play a rather small role. Of course, we all need the basic necessities of life, but once we meet those needs for ourselves and for our families, the piling up of possessions creates more problems than it solves. Our real riches, of course, are not of this world. We are never really rich until we are rich in spirit.

Do you find yourself constantly wrapped up in the concerns of the material world? If so, it’s time to reorder your priorities by turning your thoughts and your prayers to more important matters. And, it’s time to begin storing up riches that will endure throughout eternity: the spiritual kind.

I’ve learned to hold everything loosely because it hurts when God pries my fingers from it.

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Dear Lord, Your word teaches me to seek first Your kingdom and Your righteousness. Today, I will trust You completely for my needs, both spiritual and material. Thank You, Father for Your protection, for Your love, and for Your Son. Amen.

10/19/2026

BELIEVING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

You love Him, though you have not seen Him. And though not seeing Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. ~1 Peter 1:8-9

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If you would like to partake in the peace that only God can give, make certain that your actions are guided by His Word. And while you are at it, pay careful attention to the conscience that God, in His infinite wisdom, has placed in your heart. Do not treat your faith as if it were separate from your everyday life. Weave your beliefs into the very fabric of your day. When you do, God will honor your good works, and you good works will honor God.

If you seek to be a responsible believer, you must realize that it is never enough to hear the instructions of God; you must also live by them. And it is never enough to wait idly by while others do God’s work here on earth; you, too, must act. Doing God’s work is a responsibility that every Christian (including you) should bear. And when you do, your loving Heavenly Father will reward your efforts with a bountiful harvest.

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Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding your nearest kin . . . ~ Proverbs 7:4

10/18/2026

A GOD WHO HEARS

The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer. ~ Psalm 6:9

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God is a Shepherd who listens with a ready ear for the cries of His sheep. He is ever alert to our pleas for help. He invites us to come before Him with our needs. His is never unavailable or unconcerned. He is eager to care for us, and we need only to remember to come into His presence.

We often try to take life by the horns ourselves. Somehow being tough and self-sufficient seems more virtuous. But we need to remember that our Father’s wisdom and strength are infinitely greater than our own and that we have much to gain by seeking His help in every circumstance. May we never hesitate to cry out to Him; may we live in constant readiness to seek Him in prayer…because He will listen, and He will accept our prayer.

10/16/2026

A PROMISE TO COUNT ON

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. ~ James 1:12

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Throughout the seasons of life, we must all endure life-altering personal losses that leave us breathless. When we do, we may be overwhelmed by fear, by doubt, or by both. Thankfully, God has promised that He will never desert us. And God keeps His promises.

Life is often challenging, but as Christians, we must trust the promises of our Heavenly Father. God loves us, and He will protect us. In times of hardship, He will comfort us; in times of sorrow, He will dry our tears. When we are troubled, or weak, or sorrowful, God is with us. His love endures, not only for today, but also for all of eternity.

Teach us to set our hopes on heaven, to hold firmly to the promise of eternal life, so that we can withstand the struggles and storms of this world.

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For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity. ~ Proverbs 24:16

10/15/2026

SEEKING HIS WILL

Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness. ~ Psalm 143:10

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God has a plan for our world and our lives. God does not do things by accident; He is willful and intentional. Unfortunately for us, we cannot always understand the will of God. Why? Because we are mortal beings with limited understanding. Although we cannot fully comprehend the will of God, we should always trust the will of God.

As this day unfolds, seek God’s will and obey His Word. When you entrust your life to Him without reservation, He will give you the courage to meet any challenge, the strength to endure any trial, and the wisdom to live in His righteousness and in His peace.

Obedience is a foundational stepping-stone on the path of God’s Will. ~ E. George

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The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way and the perverse mouth I hate. ~ Proverbs 8:13

10/13/2026

TAKING UP THE CROSS

Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. ~ Luke 9:23

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When we have been saved by Christ, we can, if we choose, become passive Christians. We can sit back, secure in our own salvation, and let other believers spread the healing message of Jesus. But to do so is wrong. Instead, we are commanded to become disciples of the One who has saved us, and to do otherwise is a sin of omission with terrible consequences.

When Jesus addressed His disciples, He warned them that each one must, “take up his cross daily and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). Christ’s message was clear: in order to follow Him, Christ’s disciples must deny themselves and, instead, trust Him completely. Nothing has changed since then.

Do you seek to fulfill God’s purpose for your life? Then follow Christ. Follow Him by picking up His cross today and every day that you live. Then, you will quickly discover that Christ’s love has the power to change everything, including you.

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Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. ~ Proverbs 20:5

10/11/2026

SEPARATED NO MORE

“If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.” ~ John 14:7

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You can sometimes spend a lot of time with someone and still not truly know that person. In the same way, one can know all about Jesus without truly knowing Him as Lord and Savior. It is in meeting Him and spending time with Him that we get to know God’s true character. And we begin to understand the mind-blowing sacrifice Jesus made for us.

We have the privilege of getting to know God because of what Jesus accomplished on the cross. He gave His life so that we might be reconciled to our heavenly Father. Isn’t that truly amazing? The separation between God and man was bridged the moment Jesus said, “It is finished.” The temple veil that was torn when He died signifies that Jesus opened the way for us (Matthew 27:51). The division between us and Him is now gone. We are free to know Him personally and to develop an intimate relationship with Him.

John Gerstner put it beautifully when he said, “To the artist He is the one altogether lovely. To the educator He is the master teacher. To the philosopher He is the wisdom of God. To the lonely He is a brother; to the sorrowful, a comforter; to the bereaved, the resurrection and the life. And to the sinner He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

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Jesus, thank You for performing the unimaginable feat of reuniting us with You. I worship You! Amen.

10/10/2026

RIDING OUT THE STORM

Then He got up and ordered the wind and the waves to stop. The wind stopped, and the sea became calm. He asked them, “Where is your faith?” ~ Luke 8:24-25

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Imagine the scene: a small fishing boat tossed like a bottle in the churning waves. The fishermen fear they will be swamped at any minute. Do you blame them for being afraid? And yet Jesus asks them, “Where is your faith?”

This is probably not the question that the disciples would have expected in the middle of a terrifying storm. But Jesus had a point to prove. It was all about where the disciples were looking at the waves instead of Jesus.

Your Father wants you to trust Him in the midst of the tempest, when it seems that the hurricane will sweep your home out to sea and when the gale is about to flood your tiny boat.

When storms begin to test your strength, do not be ashamed of being afraid. Jesus’ disciples were afraid, and they had Jesus with them in their boat! Learn from them and take a moment to ask yourself, “Where is my faith?” Have you put your faith in your own abilities or in another person so that suddenly it seems shaky and on the verge of collapse? Relax! You can ride out the storm. You have Jesus in your boat.

This morning, remember that when storms blow into your life, your Father, who has power over wind and waves, will protect you. Have faith. Your Father is with you in the storm. He will bring calm.

10/08/2026

FAITHFUL

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. ~ Proverbs 3:3

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The apostle Philip was put to death for his faith – for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Did he feel it was worth it? There’s no record in scripture that Philip ever doubted what God called him to do. Whether preaching revival in Samaria or leading one Ethiopian eu**ch to Jesus, Philip lived his life, faithful unto death.

FAITHFUL!

Faithful to share the hope of the gospel with a co-worker.

Faithful to care for someone in physical need.

Faithful to pray.

Faithful to read His Word every day.

Faithful to live for Him 24/7 in our own homes, offices, schools, or churches.

It’s important that we all be faithful to what God has called us to do.

Why? Because 1 Samuel 26:23 promises, “The Lord rewards every man for his righteousness and faithfulness.” Don’t miss out on God’s reward. Be faithful to Him. Live for Him faithfully…even unto death!

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