Daily Devotion: Reflection on Spiritual Authority

Friday: Reflection on Spiritual Authority
Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

This passage proclaims Jesus' authority over all, emphasizing that every knee shall bow to Him.

Application:
1. In prayer, commit to yielding your life daily to Jesus’ lordship.
2. Meditate on the authority of Jesus and write down how it impacts your daily decisions and interactions.

Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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Daily Devotion: Chaos vs. Christ

Thursday: Contrast of Kings - Chaos vs. Christ

Scripture: Matthew 9:1

Jesus’ return to His town signifies the shift from chaos to restoration, highlighting His role as the bringer of peace against cultural chaos.

1. Identify ways you can bring peace and Christ's love into your community.
2. Volunteer or perform an act of kindness that shows Christ’s love in action.

Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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Daily Devotion: Culture's Failure

Wednesday: Culture's Failure

Scripture: Matthew 8:34

After witnessing a miracle, the local community asks Jesus to leave, preferring to maintain their way of life rather than embracing the change He offers.

Application:
1. Think about what changes you might be resisting because they are uncomfortable.
2. Discuss with a group or a friend how culture can influence our openness to spiritual change.

Every Blessing,
Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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Daily Devotion: The Power of Belief

Tuesday: The Power of Belief

Scripture: Matthew 8:29

The demons recognize Jesus as the Son of God & react in fear. This acknowledgment highlights the power of recognizing & naming the true authority of Christ.

Application:

1. Identify any doubts you have about Jesus' authority & power. Pray for increased faith.

2. Share with a friend or journal about a time when recognizing Jesus’ authority brought peace in your life.

Every Blessing,
Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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Daily Devotion - The Encounter With Chaos

Monday: The Encounter with Chaos
Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

In this passage, Jesus encounters two demon-possessed men whose lives epitomize chaos. Their transformation begins when Jesus commands the demons to leave, showing His authority over chaos.

Application:

1. Reflect on areas in your life that feel chaotic. Ask Jesus to bring peace and order.

2. Consider writing down the aspects of your life that you need Jesus to take control of.

Every Blessing,
Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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10 Types of Yard Sale Shoppers

Today, I think I've discovered that there are 10 types of Yard Sale shoppers:

1) THE EARLY SHOPPER: They show up early in the morning & are willing to pay full price to get the treasures (or junk) they want before anyone else can.

2. THE MOSEY SHOPPER: They aren't really looking for anything in particular but they like to talk a lot & see other people's houses while examining the landscape & items in your garage.

3. THE END OF THE DAY SHOPPER: They hope to get low ball deals because they know you don't want to carry all that stuff back into your house.

4. THE CHECK WRITING SHOPPER: They don't carry cash & they think you're going to feel pressured to accept their check because you're desperate for a sale, in the heat of the day.

5. THE RESALE SHOPPER: They are always on the lookout for items they can resale in their own sale at a higher price. They hope you don't know what you have & will sell it to them dirt cheap.

6. THE COLLECTION SHOPPER: They are looking for matching items to complete a collection they already have at home.

7. THE MAN SHOPPER: He looks for tools, antiques, pieces of equipment he can tinker with & odds & ends.

8. THE TOY SHOPPER: They are looking for play sets, kitchen sets, wagons, Disney items, powered jeeps, slides & water tables. The most common comment you'll hear from them is, "My grandkids would love this."

9. THE OBO SHOPPER: The first thing they say Is, "Will you take $_____ for it"?

10. THE "CAN YOU HAUL"? SHOPPER: They don't have any way to transport anything. (No bungee cords, no straps, no trunk or truck)
Which one are you? Comment below!

Happy Saturday!
Russell Hylton

What You Value, You Honor

What you value, you honor.

You cannot truly honor someone & try to control or belittle them. True honor is manifested when we celebrate the gift(s) someone is to us through our actions.

If we do not place value on the gift we have, we will end up losing that gift because we could not discern it's value properly.

I've seen organizations, churches, companies, etc., lose valuable leadership, that was postured to lead them from NOW to NEXT, because they didn't recognize the gift they had.

What a sad commentary of antiquity, when the whims of history distort the path of destiny. We can lock ourselves up in the trappings of Rip Van-winkle when everything that comes out of our mouth is, "yesterday, yesterday, yesterday".

Every living thing is either GROWING or DYING.

The FOOT does not need the permission of the SHOE, to grow.

May we examine our culture of anything that is hindering the organic growth needed to PRODUCE more than lethargy.

Russell Hylton
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Daily Devotion: The Sweeping Anointing

THURSDAY: The Sweeping Anointing 6.13.24

Luke 15:8-10
8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she will call in her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Just as the woman sweeps her house to find the lost coin, we are called to actively work towards our spiritual goals & recoveries.

Application:

1. Actively 'sweep' through your daily routine to find & eliminate distractions or negative patterns.

2. Pray for the 'sweeping anointing' to effectively make changes & for the perseverance to keep going.

Every Blessing,
Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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Daily Devotion: Association & Recovery

WEDNESDAY: Association & Recovery 6.12.24

Luke 15:8-10
8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she will call in her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

The woman identifies with the lost coin, as she is one-tenth of the total coins. This identification with what is lost can be crucial in understanding & recovering our own losses.

Application:

1. Meditate on the areas of your life where you feel a deficit. How can identifying more closely with these areas help in recovery?

2. Share your thoughts with a trusted friend or mentor & ask for their insights & support.

Every Blessing,
Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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Daily Devotion: The Importance of Individual Effort

TUESDAY: The Importance of Individual Effort 6.11.24

Luke 15:8-10
8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she will call in her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

The woman in the parable takes it upon herself to search diligently for the lost coin. This speaks to the necessity of personal responsibility in our spiritual lives.

Application:

1. Identify one area of your spiritual life that needs attention. What steps can you take this week to 'sweep' through this area?

2. Journal about the personal efforts you are making and note any progress or revelations you have.

Every Blessing,
Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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www.bfwc.net
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Daily Devotion: The Value of What's Lost

MONDAY: The Value of What's Lost
6.10.24

Luke 15:8-10
8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she will call in her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost coin.’ 10 In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

This parable highlights the determination of a woman to find a lost coin, illustrating the importance of every individual to God. The story parallels how God seeks out each of us, valuing each soul as the woman values her coins.

Application:

1. Reflect on what you value & why. How does this align with what God values?

2. Consider something you've 'lost' in your life. Commit to prayerfully seeking a way to recover or restore this aspect of your life.

Every Blessing,
Ps. Russell & Beverly Hylton
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