Recent Devotions
“It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.” Luke 1:3-4 Luke was not one of the twelve apostles who accompanied Jesus during the years of His ministry on earth. He had not witnessed the miracles that Jesus had performed but had carefully researched them. No doubt he had spent time with Jesus’ close followers, listening to their accounts. As a physician, he would have been very attentive to details.…
“And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his…
“And it came to pass, when he was in a certain city, behold a man full of leprosy: who seeing Jesus fell on his face, and besought him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be…
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“With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” — Matthew 19:26 (NKJV) On January 6, 2025, Jeriah Marco was born into a family that deeply loves God. As the beloved son of Mark and Jennifer Chavez, he began his life with hope, joy, and great expectation. Jennifer’s pregnancy was healthy, and every medical test and ultrasound showed normal results. Like many parents, they eagerly anticipated meeting their child, trusting God for a safe delivery and a healthy baby. But Jeriah’s birth brought an unexpected trial. Shortly after delivery at Grey Nuns Hospital, Jeriah was transferred to…
“Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” (II Kings 6:16, NKJV) The king of Syria suspected a traitor among his men. Whatever plans he conceived against Israel, they somehow always knew where he planned to attack. This happened again and again. There had to be a spy among his men. When he confronted them, their answer was not what he expected. No one confessed guilt—quite the contrary. “And one of his servants said, “None, my lord, O king; but Elisha, the prophet who is in Israel, tells the king of Israel the words…
“But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” I Thessalonians 4:13-14 Last night I turned my light off at 10:30 and apparently went right to sleep. When I woke up and looked at my clock it was 7:00 AM. I remember that I did have some dreams, but I had a perfect night of rest. It did not seem like…
And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. (Mark 10:21-22, ESV) By the world’s standards, I am not a wealthy person. I do, however, feel very blessed as I consider how God supplies my daily needs. I have housing, food, transportation, and money to pay my bills. God is good to me, and I am content. Most of…
