Recent Devotions
“Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord:” Psalms 102:18 ESV The beginning lines of this Psalm appear to be the remnants of a great tragedy that left the writer shattered and wounded. We read of distress, a broken heart, loneliness, and withering away. The scene set is one of hopelessness, desperation, and intense sorrow. After 11 verses of anguish, the writer begins to speak of the nature and character of God. He expressed his vulnerability, acknowledged his sorrow, and found himself standing once again on his firm foundation.…
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” 1 Peter…
“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.” Hebrews 11:8 I never get tired of reading Abraham’s story in the Old Testament. There are so many lessons…
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Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4 NIV Image by Elsemargriet from Pixabay David spent the greater part of his early years as a shepherd, tending his father’s sheep. Most of us are very familiar with and can probably quote Psalm 23. In verse 3, David wrote: “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.” I don’t know a lot about sheep but in Phillip Keller’s Book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23,…
“This is my life work: helping people understand and respond to this Message. It came as a sheer gift to me, a real surprise, God handling all the details. When it came to presenting the Message to people who had no background in God’s way, I was the least qualified of any of the available Christians. God saw to it that I was equipped, but you can be sure that it had nothing to do with my natural abilities.” Ephesians 3:7-8 MSG A few years ago, God began to speak to me about connecting with others. I’ve always relied on…
“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2. We are only one person. Shocking insight, I know, but it’s a good reminder. Have you ever sat amidst other people in a humid room that is void of air conditioning? It is insufferable unless there is a small tripod fan in the corner that is oscillating back and forth, giving you a brief moment of respite when the warm air hits your perspired brow. One fan in a humid room can only do so much among so many people. Multitaskers are like an…
Matthew 10:28 MSG “Don’t be bluffed into silence by the threats of bullies. There’s nothing they can do to your soul, your core being. Save your fear for God, who holds your entire life—body and soul—in his hands.” We live in a time of great fear. It seems like every few minutes, there’s a new person or source peddling fear to the desperate and confused. Here is what I have learned about fear, it consumes and ravages its dwelling place. If we allow fear to settle and have space in our hearts and minds, it will eventually devour any semblance…
