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…
Psalms 56:8 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” I remember when I was a young teen my grandparents brought me to church on a Sunday evening. I always weaseled my way out…
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” How many times have you cried out to God “I just don’t understand!” I’ve done it plenty…
Proverbs 16:4 “We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps” I’m not the type of person that likes to have plans set in stone, nor am I completely a free spirit. I’m somewhere right in the middle of let me know where to be and when, and…