David Rose
Ministries
Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others - Philippians 2:4
CELEBRATING ELEVEN YEARS OF MINISTRY 2015-2026
FRONT PAGE ARTICLE
The Love of Christ
by David G. Rose
As we look back on Easter, we are reminded of Romans 5:8 ESV, “But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” For the next few minutes, we will consider the many characteristics of the love of Christ. Let the Word of God reveal the length, breadth, height, width, and depth of the majestic and splendid love of our faithful Savior.
To measure the Love of God is impossible in human terms. In the classic hymn written by Frederick M. Lehman, he writes: “Could we with ink the ocean fill, and were the skies of parchment made; were every stalk on earth a quill, and everyone ascribed by trade. To write the love of God above, would drain the ocean dry; nor could the scroll contain the whole, though stretched from sky the sky.”
But we know that the Love of God is:
a. Unchangeable - John 13:1 - Christ loved us to the end
b. Enduring - Romans 8:35 - Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ
c. Unquenchable - Ephesians 5:25-29 - God nourishes and cherishes us with is unquenchable love
d. Tender - Revelation 3:19 - God lovingly rebukes and disciplines His children
e. Wise - Ephesians 3:19 - The love of Christ surpasses all human knowledge and understanding
f. Protecting - Deuteronomy 32:10-11 - He spreads His wings to cover us
g. Jealous - Exodus 34:14; Zechariah 1:12-14 - God requires our undivided love and devotion
h. Personal - Galatians 2:20 - We have been crucified with Christ and we belong to Him personally
i. Forgiving - Luke 23:34 - Even from the Cross Jesus forgave our sin in love and pity
j. Beyond all price - Psalm 36:7 NIV, “How priceless is your unfailing love.”
k. Everlasting - Jeremiah 31:3 - The Lord has loved us with an everlasting love
l. Unfathomable (profound) - Psalm 117:2 Amplified Bible - “For his loving kindness prevails over us and we triumph and overcome through him, and the truth of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord!”
The other day I came across this quote from the noted theologian Augustine who wrote: “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” We are not His only child, but He lavashes His love on us every day.
But the love of God does not mean that we get everything we ask for. Max Lucado said, “God loves us too much to indulge our every whim.” So, only pray according to His Word and will.
And finally, the love of Christ provides us with many advantages. D. L. Moody wrote, “If God is your partner, make your plans BIG!” And always remember, God loves you!
Next week: Varieties of Prayer
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Current/recent affiliations include:
DRM - David Rose Ministries
AG - Assemblies of God
FBAS - Board member of the Fort Bend
Archaeological Society
FBCHC - FT. Bend County Historical Commission
FBH - Fort Bend Herald newspaper articles
XP - Xulon Press
FBHA - Fort Bend History Association
JPT - Jerusalem Prayer Team
JPN - JUMAA Prayer Network (Reaching Muslims)
PRST - Pastors' Resource Support Team
MCA - Morton Cemetery Association
Texas History Book : God and Texas
Dave has written historically documented stories from Texas past, that show how God touched the lives of the early settlers. To purchase a copy of "GOD and TEXAS" click here or Amazon.com
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All-day Praise!
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep
for words.
Romans 8:26 ESV
Saturday Devotional
April 18, 2026
Do what is good
SCRIPTURE
& PRAYER
Romans 13:1-5 ESV - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment. For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience.
Prayer: Dear Lord, help me to be faithful to your word. In the Name of Jesus I pray.
Biblical Relationships
Understanding Biblical Relationships
Our Relationship with Christ:
Cooperation
by David G. Rose
We continue our series of articles on Biblical relationships. Basing our study in John 15, our focus today is on our three-fold relationship with Christ. So far, we have observed that we must have a oneness in Life with Christ and we must be totally dependent upon Him.
Our next observation is that we must cooperate with Christ in all that He asks us to do. John 15:8 KJV, “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.”
It is possible for the vine to say to the branches, without me you can do nothing. Likewise, the branches could say to the vine, without me you can do nothing. But when they unite by fulfilling their purpose, they can accomplish much.
In the spiritual realm, this same premise fails. Without Christ the vine, the Church (the branches) will utterly fail. When the Church tries to glorify God or to accomplish His directives without Christ as the main message, expect no acceptable fruit. On the other hand, Christ is not hampered should the Church become rebellious and not invite Christ to lead them. Jesus could send angels to do His work or have the stones cry out in praise (Luke 19:40)!
We have been redeemed to be servants of God and branches of the True Vine. It is therefore our responsibility, blessing, and privilege to cooperate with Christ the Vine and to be fruitful branches.
Next week: Our Relationship with One Another
Therefore, comfort each other and edify one another.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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GUEST ARTICLE
Guest columnist: My only brother Rev. Douglas R. Rose is a published author, composer, pastor, and evangelist. He is grieving the recent loss of his dear wife Dolly. They have 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
The God of Surprises
by Rev. Douglas Raymond Rose
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Galatians 6:9—“Let us not grow weary in well doing, for we shall reap if we faint not.”
SURPRISE!
Life is filled with unexpected surprises. One never knows what will happen next, right?
Our very first grandchild was to be a boy—at least that’s what the sonogram said. My daughter and husband spent weekends getting the new blue baby room freshly painted all in blue. The stage was set for little “Joel” to arrive.
Then came the big day for rushing to the hospital and the dramatic delivery. The Doctor anxiously announced—“It’s a girl!”
No one could believe it---but here she was. Surprise!
The Bible is full of surprises. Abraham and Sara were surprised when the angel told them they would bear a son at their old age. Surprise!
The King was surprised to look into the fiery furnace and find four men instead of three walking around unharmed “and the fourth Is like the Son of God.” Surprise!
The shepherds were surprised by the Heavenly host of angels announcing the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. Surprise!
We are often shocked and surprised when God doesn’t do what we expect Him to, but He always has a much better plan than our own.
Surprise!
PRAYER: Thank you Lord that you said “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Amen.
2026 by DRR
Steps to
Finding
New Life
in Christ
If you desire to make Christ the Lord over your life, here are six important steps to take right now:
1. Admit that you have sinned against God- Romans 3:23
2. Understand that Jesus died for your sins and offers cleansing and salvation - Romans 5:8
3. Remember that if you continue to ignore the call of Christ, you will spend eternity separated from God - Romans 6:23
4. Place your faith in Christ. He will save you and provide a life of blessing - Romans 8:1
5. Confess your sins to Christ and repent for your works against God - Romans 10:9-10
6. Invite Jesus to be the Lord and Master of your life - Romans 10:13
Pray this prayer: Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that only you can forgive sins. I ask you to come into my heart, forgive my sins, and be the ruler of my life. Thank you for saving me from my sins. Thank you for the love that you show me everyday. I now know that eternal life is a gift given from you. I pray and ask that you be the Lord of my life, lead me, guide me and
direct my path that I may walk each and every day with you. In the wonderful name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
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