Recent Devotions
“Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.” Genesis 41:33 As Joseph outlined the steps that Pharaoh should follow, Pharaoh realized that Joseph was the right man to head up the program. He not only had wisdom, but he already had a plan that would benefit the country. He put Joseph in charge of it all. He placed a ring on his finger, gave him royal robes to wear, and a chariot to ride in. Often when people are given a position of honour or prestige, they let it go…
“Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh.” Genesis 41:14 Just another day in the prison in Egypt. Joseph went about his duties as usual. If we could have listened…
“But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer…
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“But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” (II Thessalonians 3:3, NKJV) I feel like I am a hospitable person, but some of my recent “guests” have been very trying. They entered my home uninvited and proceeded to make themselves comfortable. If I hadn’t taken steps to get them out, I think they may have stayed forever. Has your home ever been invaded like that? First it was a squirrel that chewed its way into my attic. I suspect the large oak tree that overhangs the roof may have given it a good…
“Fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:11) Pop quiz: “What are you most passionate about in life? What excites you and stirs up your enthusiasm?” Many of us will quickly respond, “God,” “family,” “soul winning,” or some other worthy pursuit. Next question: “On what activity do you spend the most time?” It’s possible that this answer will be quite different from the first. Why would this be? Passion has been described as “a strong feeling or emotion.” We may also think of it as fervor, ardor, zeal, or delight. To put it in simply, we find something so compelling…
“Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” (Jonah 1:17, NKJV) I enjoy children’s Bible stories—Jonah and the big fish, David and Goliath, Daniel in the lion’s den. There’s the drama of an exciting story and a simple lesson to be learned. (And maybe a few crayons with a coloring sheet too.) But those “children’s stories” are really adult stories with serious lessons to be learned. Would you like to take a walk through a story with me? Grab your Bible, some paper, and…
“But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord” (John 20:24-25). When we think about Thomas, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, our mind automatically adds “doubting” to his name. In fact, through the years the term “doubting Thomas” has entered our language to describe anyone who is a skeptic. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as “an incredulous or habitually doubtful person.” Can you imagine your name becoming a dictionary entry? A negative dictionary entry. Thomas has been tagged with the name Doubting…
