Recent Devotions
“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust Him.” Psalms 91:1-2 There have been countless times in moments of anxiety and worry that I have clung to these words “He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust Him.” I have declared these statements over tragedy and loss, and I have whispered them through tears, struggling so badly to believe…
“The LORD told Gideon, “With these 300 men I will rescue you and give you victory over the Midianites. Send all the others home.” Judges 7:7 NLT In Judges chapter seven, Gideon is preparing to go to war with his army against the Midianites. He starts off with 32,000 warriors, but…
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV Fear is something I believe most, if not all of us, have dealt with in the last few years. In moments when I would personally…
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“And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD’S passover.” Exodus 21:11. It was evening time in Goshen. The lamb had been slain as Moses had instructed. The blood had been sprinkled on the doorposts of their house and the meal was prepared. Every member of the family was safe inside. waiting for further instructions. They were fully dressed, their shoes on their feet, staffs in their hands, their belongings packed in easy to carry bundles, and…
As you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children, that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. (I Thessalonians 2:11-12, NKJV) Today is Father’s Day in various nations of the world. Although my father died many years ago, I realize the values he lived and taught helped make me the person I am today. I also realize not every child is blessed this way, and for that I am sorry. A good father protects, provides for, and nurtures his child. Not Ordinary…
“Your enemy is coming to crush you, Nineveh. Man the ramparts! Watch the roads! Prepare your defences! Call out your forces!” Nahum 2:1 NLT In Jonah’s time, Nineveh had repented; but a century later their return to sin and rebellion brought God’s wrath. Nahum teaches us that although God is merciful, He will judge sin. Those who trust God know His justice is unerring. We should take courage today; and remember that, in every situation, God is truly in control. In this second chapter, Nahum is warning them that the enemy is coming to destroy them and gives them instructions…
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. (II Thessalonians 3:13, English Standard Version) If we were able to chat in person over a cup of coffee or tea (which would be so wonderful), most of us would agree that we are weary of 2020. We are tired of it all. Only a few days remain of a year that has proven so challenging. We hope for better days ahead. Are there certain tasks around the house that make you weary? I have a mental list…
