February 9, 2010 ~ Jeremy Camp Devotional - I Know Who I Am

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As we here in God's word John 15:5...


I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.


Please know that you and I can do all things through Christ and that without Him we will fail.


May you and I continue to grow in our Christian faith and grow closer to Christ!

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC

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February 8, 2010 ~ Escape Route

Do you have a way out when temptation starts to run wild?

Today's Scripture:

The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has, but you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Many verses in the Bible ask you to do things that sound impossible. Love your enemies. Deal with your anger before the day ends. Give generously, even to strangers. Don't regard the opposite sex with lust in your heart. Forgive those who've hurt you. A common response may be, "Nice sentiment, but this is the real world. You don't know what I'm up against." It is true the world is filled with temptations, enticements to take a self-centered approach toward pleasure and personal gain. But appearances are deceiving.

Any choice that leads you away from God leads you away from the life your heart truly longs for.

Trusting God is the antidote for making bad choices in life. You are not alone in your struggle. Everyone faces pressure, both internal and external, to make choices that dishonor God. Even Jesus was tempted in the same ways you and I are. Yet Jesus put into practice the truth promised here. God faithfully provided an escape route from temptation, and Jesus took it.

Selah people' and friends you have the same opportunity for victory. Bee on the lookout for God's escape route when temptations come your way. Your escape may come through the power of prayer, accountability with others, or simply avoiding situations that lead you away from God instead of toward him. Whatever the escape route , God has promised that you will have the ability to make the right choice. All you have to do is use it.

"Memorizing this verse in 1 Corinthians is a great way to become more aware of the temptations you face and of the God-given options you have to avoid surrendering to them."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC

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February 6, 2010 ~ Gift of Life

No matter how high we climb

or how low we fall God's grace is enough!

Today's Scripture:

By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.

Ephesian 2: 8-9

Grace sets Christianity apart for every other religion in the world. Charis, the Greek word for grace, literally means "free gift." That's what God promises, a gift of eternal life with no strings attached, one that you can't receive any other way than through the unmerited generosity of the Giver.

You can't gain eternal life through good works or lose it through bad.

Faith in Jesus is the only channel through which you can receive this priceless gift.

Yet God was extending grace long before Jesus came to earth. It began in the Garden of Eden. When Adam and Eve chose to turn away from God, he allowed them to suffer the consequences of their actions, but the depth of his love for those he had created would not let that be the final word. He extended the free gift of grace by promising to send someone who could redeem, or pay for, what had been done. He fulfilled that promise through Jesus.

Selah people' and friends good works are evidence of a growing faith in God, and demonstrate the power of God's grace to transform a life. Good works bring honor to God, blessings to others, and joy to the one who performs them. But they have no power to open the doors of heaven. Remembering this truth will turn any urge to brag into an occasion for praise.

"When comparing Christianity with other religions, focus on God's grace. Explaining God's free gift to you will help others understand you don't put yourself "above" them. Everyone is imperfect that means you and me and we are all in need of God's grace."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC

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February 5, 2010 ~ Glory to God Forever ~ KLOVE.com

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This live performance where they were introducing this song reminds us who to give the glory to. Our God is so good to each of us and it is my prayer today that we will share just great He is with others.

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston


Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC

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February 3, 2010 ~ Temporary Home ~ Carrie Underwood

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Selah people' and friends,


I see more and more each day that this life we share is so fragile and temporary. Are you making the most of each day that God has giving you? Join me in living it to the fullest and preparing to see God's face. May you and I enjoy this short time we have to share with one another.


In Christ service...your pastor,


Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC

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February 2, 2010 - Life or Death Decisions‏

Are we coming closer to God or farther away from Him?

Today's Scripture:

This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life.

Deuteronomy 30:19

After forty years of wandering through the desert, the Jordan River was all that stood between the people of Israel and the Promised Land. Most of the generation Moses called together to speak to on that day had never known the Egyptian captivity of their parents. Their home had been the desert, and their hope had been the land across the Jordan. From where the Israelites stood, it looked like the hard times were finally over. Stability and prosperity lay ahead.

Yet Moses knew that even in a land of promise and plenty, every individual had a choice. The choice Moses shared with the people of Israel is the same choice God gives every individual had a choice. The choice Moses shared with the people of Israel is the same choice to follow God and receive the benefits of an obedient life. Or you can make a choice that dishonors God and reap the natural negative consequences of your actions.

Selah people' and friends although crucial to determining your eternal destiny, accepting or rejecting God's gift of salvation is only one choice you make in this life.

Every minute is filled with choices - choices that draw you closer to God or farther away from him.

Choosing life means choosing God. When you choose life, you prevent curses (which are simply the opposite of blessings) from taking hold. Moses' words are a reminder that your choices, both big and small, matter. Choose wisely. Choose life.

"God's grace gives you the freedom to choose between good and evil. God's love allows consequences to act as a guide, helping you make decisions that honor God while improving the quality of your life."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC

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February 1, 2010 ~ Panic Attack !!!

When worry hits tell God what you're anxious about!

Today's Scripture:

Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks. And God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4: 6-7

Worry is a stealthy, yet formidable, enemy. Worry can creep into your life quietly, masquerading as an acceptable human response to living in an imperfect world. But worry is neither acceptable nor harmless. Worry is a dangerous diversion that leads you to focus on your problems instead of on God, who loves you and is in control. There is an easy, effective way to eliminate worry - pray! As a pastor, husband, daddy and manager of people I fall into trying to be fixer and leader of what needs to happen and it is in these times I have to refocus and remember who really is in control...knowing that it is not me, regardless of titles or position.

Praying my friends about both the big and the small things in your life is a way of constantly realigning your point of view with God's perspective. Prayer is more than simply asking God for help. It is also a time of worship and thanks. Thanking God for his past help and blessings is a gift to yourself, as well as to God. Every thank-you serves as a personal reminder of God's love and faithfulness in your life, and it provides you with a source of comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace.

Selah people' and friends peace and worry cannot coexist. Where worry is the potential enemy, peace is the faithful sentinel guarding your mind and heart.

There is nothing passive about the word guard. It's a Greek military term that paints a picture of a stronghold being protected by a vigilant garrison of watchmen. In Gracie jiu jitsu the guard is a position thou on your back is a position of safety and not only defensive but can be offensive as well and has various levels of dominance be it half-guard or the stronger full-guard. When you and I allow prayer to defeat worry in our life, God's peace will be your watchman and guard in any and every situation no matter how big or how small.

"At the first sign of worry or attack, practice the life-changing principle found in Philippians 4:6-7. Tell God what you're anxious about. Thank him for who he is, for what he has done, and for the peace he provides."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC
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