1) It’s Friday, and it’s time for Dr. Dave’s Devotional Diamonds of the Day. As we delve into two classic DDDDDs, we’ll find them both uplifting and challenging. The first thing we need to understand is this: “Dude, that’s enough.” What does that mean? It means that sometimes the Lord instructs us to do things, and instead of responding with “Yes, Lord,” we start arguing because we believe we’re brilliant or that we can talk our way out of it. However, this kind of attitude does not please God.
2) Brother Jay calls in to initiate an exceedingly important discussion about baptism. Brother Jay, a member of the Church of Christ, views baptism as a public confession of his faith, symbolizing the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many people in the Church of Christ share this belief. While some of the leadership leans more towards water regeneration, the majority of the congregation, the people who attend the Church of Christ, don’t think that way. Remember, these are your brothers and sisters in Christ, either way.
3) We conclude this week with the comforting truth that Jesus knows us not only as a collective but also as individuals. It’s crucial for you to understand that Jesus knows who you are, with all your admirable qualities and all your flaws. It’s vital to realize that Jesus knows us, chooses us, loves us, stays with us, stands by us, and will never fail us. That’s the mindset to carry into the weekend, with that knowledge at the forefront of our hearts and minds. It’s no coincidence that today, the Lord whispered the following to David: “David, I know you. I love you, and I’m with you.” What’s most amazing is that this DDDDD was written three weeks ago, but it was only today that David heard this whisper from the Lord. No, it’s not Biblical authority, but it sure is encouraging.