Recent Devotions
“And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray.” (Mark 6:46, ESV) I was visiting an older friend recently when she explained that she didn’t know what to do. She could no longer get on her knees to pray, and this really bothered her. I reassured her as best I could and offered her encouragement on ways to adapt to praying in a chair. I am sure she knows as well as I do that God hears our prayers whether we are kneeling, sitting, standing, or walking. But this had been her way…
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6, ESV) It’s January, the beginning of a fresh new year. For many, it’s a time to reflect and reset. Some make resolutions while others set spiritual goals. Many start a new Bible reading chart,…
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 God began his work in my life the moment I was conceived. He continued to work in my life…
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“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools. They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.” Psalm 84:5-7 It is believed that David wrote this Psalm when he had fled Jerusalem because of Absalom’s rebellion. He is longing to be back in Jerusalem to spend time in the house of the Lord. It seems like he envies the birds who have made their nests in its shelter, and the…
While he was with them, he declared, “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait there for what my Father promised, which you heard about from me. For John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” (Acts 1:4-5, NET) One of the last instructions from Jesus to His disciples before He ascended was to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the promised outpouring of the Holy Spirit. As instructed by the Lord, the disciples and other believers, about 120 people in total, returned from the Mount of Olives to the city in anticipation…
“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35 From the very first words of his Gospel account, John establishes the fact that Jesus was the Almighty God, the Creator of the universe, and the One who had come to be the Saviour of mankind. Throughout his Gospel, there are seven times that Jesus referred to Himself as “I AM” and this week we are going to look at each of them and what they mean to us today. When…
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of out faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2. The question must be asked, What kind of joy would there be hanging on a cross? The scripture says that the joy was set before Him—the joy was you and me. The love of God is undeniable. He chose to leave the glory of the heavens to be misunderstood, judged, and betrayed. He chose to robe Himself in flesh, pay a…
