September 2020 – Page 3 – Maestro Moments – Devotionals and Encouragment

Glory

“…as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death.” – Philippians 1:20 This season of life has brought a newfound struggle—finding purpose. That’s one of the mainContinue reading “Glory”

Sanctify

“What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice…” – Philippians 1:18a Paul is fighting some issues within the church. He notices that many of the other teachers are teaching the Gospel simply to prop themselves on a pedestal, out of “envy andContinue reading “Sanctify”

Furtherance

“I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment,Continue reading “Furtherance”

Wise and Salty

“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” – Colossians 4:5-6 The first part of this verse posed some issues for me in comprehension. Turning from the ESV to theContinue reading “Wise and Salty”

Working for Joy

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” – Colossians 3:23-24 Serving earthly masters can be exhausting. Bowing to the restricting will of unjust parenting, authority figures, teachers who you don’tContinue reading “Working for Joy”