Recent Devotions
“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands . . . The house of the wicked will be overthrown, but the tent of the upright will flourish.” (Proverbs 14:1 and 11, NKJV) Have you ever visited a home where you just weren’t comfortable? Oh, it may have had nice furniture and expensive décor, but the atmosphere of the home was not warm or welcoming. You step into another home and feel the difference. Although the furniture is worn and the floors are scarred, love and happiness seem to embrace you. Why is the…
So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (II Kings 6:16, NKJV) The odds were against Elisha. After all, he was only one man with an entire army looking for him. Now that’s being outnumbered! This is an interesting story, but wait for the…
“Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.” (I Peter 4:9, ESV) When I think of hospitality, I think of my mother. She was happiest when cooking a meal for someone or finding some small gift to give them as they left our home. I can’t remember Mom ever displaying “grumbling…
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In God’s heavenly bakery, you’ll find fresh “bread.” He is the Bread of Life. John 6:35 declares, “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he shall never thirst.” There must also be a huge mixing bowl in Heaven with all God’s blessings because He said He would open the windows of Heaven and pour us out a blessing we could not contain (Malachi 3:10). I like to imagine it’s a mixing bowl with a pour spout. His blessings are much better than chocolate (and I don’t say…
“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.” Proverbs 15:8-9 There are many things in this world that bring us delight: holding a newborn baby in our arms; spending time with family and friends; seeing the sunrise every morning, bringing us a new day; walking through a beautiful garden, enjoying the fragrance of the flowers. Solomon tells us that God delights in the prayers of His people and that He…
“I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11, ESV) Some time ago, I enrolled in a weekend Bible class. I enjoy digging in God’s Word, so I took the opportunity to learn a little more about prophecy and the end time. The class was small, and the students interacted easily. At one point, one of those attending asked the instructor, “What is the best translation of the Bible to use?” His answer was brief and to the point: “The one you will read.” Sadly, Bible reading is at an all-time…
“Do what I tell you; live what I tell you. I am God.” Leviticus 22:31 MSG I’ve always considered myself to be a great listener, but I now realize that I was only hearing what was being said, and not sincerely listening. There is a profound difference between the two, one is a habit, and the other is intentional. Hearing requires very little effort on our part, but listening forces us to get over ourselves and focus on others. I believe that God speaks to us through His Word, it is inspired and is our road map for life. But in my daily…
