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Uschi's Corner
Bi-weekly Devotionals auf Deutsch and English to encourage you.
Happy are those who are strong in the Lord, who want above all else to follow your steps.
Psalm 84:5 (TLB)
Don’t be deceived by the common understanding of happiness which people without God share. They confuse it with short-term success. But the Word of God understands “happiness” as a lasting state of God’s presence in the life of someone who has got things straightened out with God. Read for yourself, the true „feeling of happiness“ appears in those who…
… love and do the Word of God.
… love to be in the house of God.
… love to do good to those lying close to God’s heart.
Those lucky ones! They can do all this only because the unchanging God has come close to them. Who are “they”? According to Bible, it can be everybody who calls on the name of the Lord in faith. Everyone who admits his guilt and asks God for forgiveness can establish such a relationship of happiness with God. Immediately after this step they can experience and delight in the special quality of this happiness: Deeply in one’s own heart, it grows roots as a firm certainty and fills each corner of conscience with the peace of God.
How can one identify them? They rejoice in God and spend much time in prayer. They trust Him with all their heart and expect His help in all situations of life. And they want others to join their confession: But I put all my trust in you, my Lord, being close to you is my only happiness. (acc. to Psalm 73:28)
Glücklich sind die Menschen, die in dir ihre Stärke finden und von Herzen dir nachfolgen.
Psalm 84,6 (NL)
Lass dich nicht täuschen von dem allgemeinen Glücks-Verständnis, das Menschen ohne Gott haben. Sie verwechseln es mit kurzfristigem Erfolg. Das Wort Gottes versteht jedoch unter Glück einen dauerhaften Zustand der Gegenwart Gottes im Leben des Menschen, der mit Gott im Reinen ist. Lies es nach, das wahre „Glücksgefühl“ stellt sich bei dem ein, der …
… Gottes Wort liebt und tut.
… sich gern im Haus Gottes aufhält.
… gern denen Gutes tut, die Gott besonders am Herzen liegen.
Diese Glücklichen! All das können sie nur tun, weil der unwandelbare Gott ihnen nahegekommen ist. Wer sind „sie“? Laut Bibel kann es jeder sein, der den Namen des Herrn im Glauben anruft. Jeder, der seine Schuld einsieht und Gott um Vergebung bittet, kann eine solche Beziehung des Glücks zu Gott aufbauen – und sofort die besondere Qualität dieses Glücks erleben und genießen: es verankert sich tief im Herzen zu einer festen Gewissheit und füllt jeden Winkel des Bewusstseins mit dem Frieden Gottes aus.
Woran kann man diese Glücklichen erkennen? Sie freuen sich über Gott und verbringen viel Zeit im Gebet. Sie vertrauen Ihm von ganzem Herzen und erwarten Seine Hilfe in allen Lebenssituationen. Und sie wollen, dass viele andere in ihr Bekenntnis einstimmen: Ich aber setze mein Vertrauen auf dich, meinen Herrn; dir nahe zu sein ist mein ganzes Glück. (Ps 73,28 HfA)
Bible Reading Plan
Join us as we read through the Bible in 2025. You can join at any time!
By reading from four separate places in the Scriptures every day, you will get a better grasp of the unity of the Scriptures. And you can begin at any point of the year. (This plan used to be named the Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan).
Devotionals
Recommendations for daily encouragement.
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Commentaries
Please find here commentaries we would recommend for daily study.
For 300 years, Matthew Henry’s Commentary has been a favorite of teachers, preachers, and laypeople. His rich exposition and useful applications are perfect for devotional reading and sermon help. This edition features modern, easy-to-read print and J. B. Williams’s extensive 1828 account of Henry’s life and writings.
From Genesis to Revelation, Matthew Henry successfully combines practical application, devotional insight, and scholarship on the entire Bible. Henry has profound insights on the content, message, and nature of God’s divine revelation.
For decades, the New Bible Commentary has set the standard for works of its kind. Now in this up-to-date fourth edition, the New Bible Commentary is positioned to maintain its standing as the leading one-volume commentary on the whole Bible well into the 21st century.
Unlock the profound wisdom of Scripture with Charles H. Spurgeon’s Whole Bible Commentary: A Comprehensive Guide to Scripture with Insights from the Prince of Preachers (Grapevine Edition). This timeless work brings together Spurgeon’s unparalleled depth of knowledge, illuminating the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
A Masterpiece of Biblical Exposition
Widely regarded as one of history’s greatest preachers, Charles H. Spurgeon offers a thorough exploration of Scripture, blending theological insight with practical application. Each passage is thoughtfully explained, bringing the Word of God to life for readers of all backgrounds.
Digital Resources
Recommendations for study and sharing the gospel.
Logos is a software developed for studying the Bible. They have different plans that give you access to extensive digital resources for study. Plans start at 100 Euro for a year.
We have access to an extensive digital library with over 20,000 discipleship videos for kids, youth, and adults! This is available to every member and regular attender at CrossWay for free. Set up your profile today!
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