“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 This week we are looking at the Beatitudes and considering how we can apply them to our lives in a way that brings us to the place where the Lord calls us blessed. Over the last months, a…
“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,” Matthew 5:1-2 We are all familiar with the story recorded in Matthew 5-7, often referred to as The Sermon on the…
And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (I Thessalonians 5:12-13, NKJV) October is Pastor Appreciation Month, so today…
In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the accepted time; behold now is the day of salvation. (II Corinthians 6:2, NKJV) I once read a fable of three apprentice devils who were being sent to earth…
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15, NKJV) Final words are often memorable words, meaningful words to those who hear them. Have you ever had a friend tell you about a late loved one, “And the last thing…
Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. (I Peter 2:17, ESV) Although I have a social media account, mainly to keep in touch with old friends, I find much of the content does not pass the Philippians 4:8 test. Rather than honest, pure, and of a good…
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. (Colossians 4:2, NKJV) In yesterday’s devotion we talked about the pattern of prayer and the necessity of consistent prayer. Today let’s think more about why we should pray. What Is Prayer? What is prayer and when did people begin to…
Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” (Luke 11:1, NKJV) There are some things you just know as a child. I knew…
The LORD turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and deliver Israel from the grasp of Midian. I am sending you!” (Judges 6:14, CSB) I recently read again the story of Gideon and the battle he led against Israel’s enemies (Judges 6). Although we see Gideon as…