Ministry of Iron

Christian ✝️, Conservative, Father, Christian Nationalist, Proverbs 27:17: Iron sharpens iron. Growing and sharpening through daily devotions.

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Psalm 22:10–11
“On you was I cast from my birth, and from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help.”

That complete, unashamed dependence is exactly the posture we are called to do. A baby is totally dependent on those around them to care for them; they have no hesitation to cry out for what they need. In the same way, we should seek that same level of dependence on God as we approach Him in prayer.

As a parent, I must lead by example, showing that I do not rely solely on my own strength, plans, or intelligence to face the day ahead. Instead, each day I must seek God’s guidance and intervention throughout the day.

When we invite God into not only our overwhelming burdens but also our ordinary, everyday moments, He can use them to advance His kingdom in ways we never imagined. He is a God who transforms the ordinary into His greatest champions. Let Him move in and through every situation!

I will leave you all with a quote from Alistair Begg about the importance of that dependence:
“My prayers—whether I pray, how much I pray, about what I pray—reveal my priorities. And they reveal how much I really think I need God, or whether I am, deep down, in fact self-assured and self-righteous. “

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Luke 9:26 (ESV) "For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels."

It is clear that courage is an integral part of the Christian faith. We see this both in Scripture and in the countless heroic, self-sacrificing actions of the saints, such as the early martyrs who boldly proclaimed Christ even in the face of Roman persecution, or modern figures like Dietrich Bonhoeffer who stood firm against evil at the cost of his life.

Public profession of faith is a key feature in many denominations, and this verse aligns perfectly with that principle. Jesus Himself reinforces it in Matthew 10:32-33: "So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven."

If we do not proclaim Christ as our King, we allow those around us to continue down a path apart from God's salvation. The simple act of letting others know of your faith and service has the power to change people's eternal trajectory. Yet God is patient and merciful, giving us every opportunity to turn and proclaim Him boldly.

Don't forget that. Instead, embrace the courage that comes from the Holy Spirit and step forward in faith. Your words could be the light that leads someone to eternal life. Do not let embarrassment or apathy hold you back!

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Psalm 17:6–7
“I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words. Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.”

God listens for the call of His children. We are His treasured heirs. Make your needs known to Him. Have confidence in the plan He has for all things, including us. Rest secure in His desire for your good (Matthew 6:26). You are worth infinitely more than the sparrows!

Speak consistently to the Father and present your requests with a humble spirit. Spend time with Him and bask in the presence of the mighty King enthroned. You are blessed to find refuge at His right hand, and He will shield you from those who seek your harm.

He pursues us with steadfast, never-flagging, persistent love and care. Rejoice that His unchanging nature is one of perfect love for us. He is the only foundation on which you can rest with full confidence. He will never change, and He is always good.

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"O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge; save me from all my pursuers and deliver me, lest like a lion they tear my soul apart, rending it in pieces, with none to deliver." (Psalm 7:1–2)

Those arrayed against us are servants of Darkness. They may serve willingly or they may be completely unaware of it. They can be empowered by the prince of this world and tear apart us, our churches, our plans, and our families. This happens not only through violence, but also through temptation, seduction, and the subtle building up of self.

God is our only hope. Jesus is the only man who faced every threat and temptation, every trick and snare, and emerged victorious. The sooner we realize we are utterly outmatched without Him, the better off we will be.

He can empower us to resist the evil one and his servants, and to overcome our inborn sin nature when it is hopeless to do so on our own. Fully rely on God. Cry out to Him in your moments of need, or even in the shame of defeat. Repent and call on our all-powerful, all-loving Father, who cares for you as His child.

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Acts 20:22–24
"And now, behold, I am going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me. But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God."

Paul’s words reveal a depth of surrender most of us only aspire to. In our own lives, obedience often feels very different. Obedience is a struggle in nearly every circumstance. Our sin nature quickly resists. Even toddlers instinctively show this rebellious bent, yet it is gradually overcome as they learn submission and trust.

We instinctively recoil from suffering and danger, yet Paul moved toward them in obedience. He knew he was being led by the Spirit straight into the strongest center of opposition to the early church (The Way). Rather than refusing or turning aside, he pressed forward. He did this despite receiving no promise of safety from God. In fact, the Spirit had already warned him that imprisonment and afflictions awaited him in city after city.

He surrendered his life in trust and service to our Lord and King.
Lord, give me even a measure of the faith and resolve I see in Paul.

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Psalm 14:1–3
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’
They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;
there is none who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man
to see if there are any who understand,
who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt;
there is none who does good,
not even one.”

We all desperately need Jesus.

Every single one of us fails daily to keep God’s law and live up to His perfect standard. This is part of our fallen nature. The requirement for entering God’s presence and dwelling with Him in heaven is absolute perfection, something even the best among us fall short of on our very best days.

This reality does not excuse us from pursuing holiness. Rather, it points us to follow the only Man who ever obeyed perfectly: Jesus Christ. God is searching for those who seek Him, those who humbly admit they cannot stand on their own merit, who repent fully, and who rest entirely on the Savior for their salvation.

It is simple. It is foundational. It has been said many times before. Yet this truth remains the bedrock of Christianity, running throughout all of Scripture:
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). “He saved us, . . .according to his own mercy” (Titus 3:5–6).

So today, do not meditate on your failures. Meditate instead on Christ, on your desperate need for Him, and on your deep gratitude for His sacrifice that fully covers every one of our sins.