Recent Devotions
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 For the past few days, we have been looking at people in the Scriptures placed by God in strategic places to fulfill His plans and purposes. There are others that we could have chosen. But I pray that as you have read the articles this week, you have taken time to look back at your own life and realize how God’s hand has been upon you and placed you where He…
“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…
“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…
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Peace. Reels and posts galore telling you to “protect your peace”. But here’s the thing. Selfish ambition always leads to disorder. Not peace (James 3:16). When my world is consumed by me as I pursue the futile endeavor of protecting my peace, I am perpetuating the disorder in my life. See, Jesus promises to be the keeper of our peace. It’s simple. We keep our minds on Jesus, and He will keep our peace (Isaiah 26:3). Keeping your own peace is not your job. Trying to control everything around us so we can have “peace” never ends in true peace.…
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word.” (Acts 4:29, KJV) The church was born in the valley of the shadow of death. Besides oppression, persecution, false teachings, and disloyal brothers, they faced the constant threat of the same merciless execution Jesus suffered. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ve come to believe that regardless of the beautiful shock and awe of the resurrection, those first believers would have carried a primal tension at this morbid knowledge: they were as unwanted as Jesus was. They walked every day in the light of His resurrection…
“My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning” Psalm 130:6 KJV We often associate night with trials, and darkness with struggle and rough seasons of life. I certainly do not enjoy harsh seasons; I see them as something I need to suffer and claw my way out of, barely surviving. The above scripture in the New Living Translation says, “I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.” A sentry is a soldier…
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.” Proverbs 16:3-4 ESV I am so thankful for the strength and assurance that I find in God’s word. Life can often be confusing, but I have learned through the years that only God remains constant and steadfast. His majesty never has been and never will be diminished in any way, and He is always near to us. According to Dictionary.com, one definition of “commit” is “to give in trust or charge, especially…
