“Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox” (Proverbs 14:4, English Standard Version) For some reason, the above verse in Proverbs has always intrigued me. I’m not sure why. My knowledge of animals and agriculture is limited at best.…
The chief adviser said to them, “Tell Hezekiah: ‘This is what the great king, the king of Assyria, says: “What is your source of confidence? . . . In whom are you trusting, that you would dare to rebel against me?” (Isaiah 36:4-5, New English Translation) The people of Judah…
“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” (II Thessalonians 3:3, NKJV) I feel like I am a hospitable person, but some of my recent “guests” have been very trying. They entered my home uninvited and proceeded to make themselves comfortable. If I…
“God cannot tell lies! And so his promises and vows are two things that can never be changed. We have run to God for safety. Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.” Hebrews 6:18 CEV I know…
“The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name.” Psalms 91:14 This world understands very little of what unconditional love really is. We can allow hurt and unforgiveness to change how we feel about a person. Bitterness and resentment can…
“Love is more important than anything else. It is what ties everything completely together.” Colossians 3:14 CEV In the coming weeks there is the possibility that people will be more at odds with one another, throwing hate filled words at each other like rocks. The world is in chaos, and…
“When I felt my feet slipping, you came with your love and kept me steady.” Psalms 94:18 CEV I have seen a recurring theme in my devotion time lately, and that is love. In moments of struggle, pain and hurt my mind does not automatically assume I need love. Nor…
“But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don’t easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.” Psalms 86:15 CEV There are many times when those around us, hurt us. Moments of betrayal, abandonment and unkind words that can break our hearts, and cause us to…
“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:36 I’ve left this need until the last, because it is not the easiest thing to talk about. It has been said that we should never pray for patience,…