Recent Devotions
“Therefore they that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word. Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.” Acts 8:4-5 Philip is a great example as we consider the way the Lord leads His people and places them exactly where He wants them, In Acts Chapter 6, along with the other Deacons chosen to minister in the church at Jerusalem the Bible tells us he was “full of faith and of the Holy Ghost,” As the church grew in Jerusalem, so did persecution, causing them to scatter to other places. Philip went to the…
“There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” John 6:9 Let us pretend that we are part of the crowd that has followed Jesus because of His miracles. As we look around us, we see about five…
“For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth.” I Kings 17:14 God often chooses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. A Serious Situation The Bible…
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“Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us.” Ecclesiastes 7:3 I know, this scripture is usually recited in times of utter despair as a means of encouragement. While the above scripture is 100% true, it can be a hard truth to swallow in moments of heartbreak, loss, and tragedy. Think back over your life and remember all the moments that truly defined and shaped you as an individual. Chances are, most of them may be trials you had to face, storms you had to weather, and battles that needed to be fought. No one enjoys…
“Because a loveless world,” said Jesus, “is a sightless world.” John 14:23 MSG Scripture reminds us repeatedly how important it is to have a vision. Proverbs 29:18 tells us that where there is no vision, the people perish. That sounds pretty serious to me. We must be able to see the world, specifically people, through the eyes of God. Hate runs rampant in our world, and many choices, reactions, and opinions are fueled by hatred. We struggle to see beyond ourselves because we live in a self-centered world. “Love everyone” is painted on banners, but cancel culture slams the door…
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT Have you ever visited an Art Gallery? The paintings displayed are not just those of amateurs but of skilled artists. There will be a wide variety of pictures to view, and depending on your artistic taste, you will spend most of your time in front of the ones that interest you. You will stand in awe, recognizing the skill, time, and effort that the artist put into them. Merriam-Webster defines the…
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.” (I Peter 5:8-9, NKJV) I had never really considered how a lion tracks its prey, so I did a little research online. I discovered that lions are calculating, stealthy, and patient. Most of their hunting is done at night, but they will also hunt during a storm as that makes it harder for their prey to hear and see them. As you…
