Recent Devotions
“A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.” (Proverbs 29:23, NKJV) Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay, Jr.), the former heavyweight boxing champion, is quoted as saying, “It’s hard to be humble when you’re as great as I am.” We might find his attitude humorous, but pride is a common problem for us humans. It is also a trait we may have difficulty recognizing in our own lives although we can spot it easily in others’ lives. While we may not want to admit pride is sin, God’s Word states otherwise (Proverbs 21:4). Even…
“For the word of God is living and powerful.” (Hebrews 4:12, NKJV) We are now in the second month of the new year. Many people begin a reading program designed to take them through the entire Bible by the end of December. Even those who may not make it to…
“We love because he first loved us.” (I John 4:19, ESV) In many countries around the world, today is a day to celebrate love. Valentine customs may vary, but love is the key ingredient. We may think of roses, chocolate, and romantic dinners, but love can also be shown by…
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“And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines?” (I Chronicles 14:10). While recently chatting with a friend about this and that, she made the comment, “So, I prayed about what I should do.” I hate to admit it, but I immediately thought, “Why would she bother to pray about something as simple as that?” Then I realized how off my attitude was. Are we only supposed to pray about the “big stuff”? If so, how do we know what the big stuff really is? Sometimes the smallest decision may ultimately have tremendous impact on our…
“I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears” (Psalm 34:4). Fear, worry, and anxiety distress us. They tie us up in knots and steal our peace. We may not all face the same fears, but sooner or later we all encounter some form of fear, worry, or anxiety in life. Some say we are born with two innate fears, loud noises and falling. Others claim there are five basic human fears, listing such things as death, embarrassment, loss of love, rejection, and falling. Still others count six: poverty, old age, criticism, loss…
“And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon: Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Egyptians shall see thee, that they shall say, This is his wife: and they will kill me, but they will save thee alive. Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.” Genesis 12:11-13 During Sarah’s travelling with Abraham from Haran to…
“This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.” Habakkuk 2:3 When I read this scripture I automatically thought “isn’t that so like the Lord?” He sees the end from beginning and knows all things. He always provides what we need, sometimes long before we need it! He places little blessings and words into our lives and we may not understand them at the time, but they always have a purpose! He is not slack…
