2-minute devotion for Tuesday, 12/9/25
About a month ago, we went off Daylight Saving Time. But Henry, my Yorkie, refuses to change his inner clock. He is still on DST! That means his clock is an hour ahead of our new time.
No matter how many times I tell him, “It’s not time yet!” He just keeps barking at me. (But I just refuse to take him on his morning walk before the sun comes up!)
Henry has firm expectations! For example, He expects lunch at exactly 11:00 DST, baby carrots at 2:00 DST, dinner at 4:00 DST, and a walk at 4:30 DST.
Why am I telling you all this? Well, it reminds me that just as Henry is totally unaware of the time in which we live, many people in the world are unaware of the times in which we live.
Jesus warned the Pharisees,
“When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.“Matthew 16:2-3
We need only to look to God’s Word to interpret the signs of the times.
“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5
Then, there’s this: Ezekiel prophesied a physical and spiritual return of Israel to their land (Ezekiel 37). This happened on May 14, 1948. Having Israel as a nation in its own land is important because Israel is prominent in eschatology (Daniel 10:14; 11:41; Revelation 11:8).
In His Love, Cindy
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
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Henry is very cute, his face is similar to Libby my mini goldendoodle who is also very persistent, as for my Husky Kassie another persistent one will keep staring at me until she gets what she wants. I feed them homemade food, the thought comes to mind, they have no idea where this comes from. The two of them can also tell when I am going out, Libby tries hiding also. Kassie is too big to hide. Great lesson in your blog.
Maryann
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Thank you, Maryann. Your dogs sound adorable! Thank you for commenting. God bless you, today! 🐾
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We certainly have a need to know the times that we live in and the time that is approaching soon. Christmas is an opportunity for many to learn the true reason for the season and the time of His return.
Henry is a cute wee beastie indeed 😁👍
God bless you today sister 🙏
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Henry says, “Thank you!”
May God’s people understand the times. Blessings to you and your family, Alan! 🙏
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Wow! First of all, Henry sounds awesome, and getting pictures of him is great. But that you can take Henry and provide an important message of faith and Jesus at the same time is next tremendously good ministry, Cindy. Thank you so much!
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Thank you for your encouraging message! I guess it’s ordinary things (like my little dog) that God often uses to make me think. God bless you today, Scott! 🤗
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Handsome Henry and a great message – so good!
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Good morning, my friend! Thank you! Blessings, Mary!
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First off, he’s a very sweet puppy! As for the verses, I am wondering if we are to have nothing to do with such folks, then I am guessing Paul, means those who claim to be Christians and yet act like this. Otherwise we would only share the gospel and show acts of kindness to nice people. Am I missing something?
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Actually, I have the same question and have been thinking about this recently. I found this commentary:
“Paul is referring to the false teachers who had come into the church at Corinth, denying the resurrection. The Christians should realize that it is impossible to associate with evil people or evil teachings without being corrupted by them. Evil doctrine inevitably has an effect on one’s life. False teachings do not lead to holiness.” Believer’s Bible Commentary
We also know that “bad character corrupts good company.” (1 Cor. 15:33) Once again Paul is referring to teachers who deny the resurrection.
I am looking for more insight into associating with sinners from God’s Word. I don’t think it’s cut and dry.
Clearly, we shouldn’t associate with false teachers (and many Bible teachers do). But where to draw the line on associating with sinners, I’m looking to God’s Word for more information about this.
Thanks for commenting, Pastor Pete. God bless you!
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