Recent Devotions
“Forty years later, in the desert near Mount Sinai, an angel appeared to Moses in the flame of a burning bush” Life has a funny way of catching us off guard, and usually at the most inconvenient times. Have you ever noticed that God can work that way as well? Moses probably thought that chapter of his life was over, after all, forty years had passed. But that is usually when God is up to something.. in the silent, quiet, “everything is going well”’seasons of life. When I read this portion of scripture this thought instantly came to my…
Luke 5:12-16 ESV “While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And…
Psalms 130:6 KJV “My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning” We often associate night with trials, and darkness with struggle and rough seasons of life. I don’t know about you, but I certainly…
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“So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD. And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.” I Samuel 1:9-10 In bitterness of soul, she wept and cried before the Lord. “Lord, I have waited so long for a child. Would you please look on my affliction and hear my cry today? Grant the desire of my heart and give me a little boy. I will give him to you…
- The “Me First” mentality has always existed, although it seems more widespread today because of social networking. What’s in it for me? is a plank in the Me platform. Coupons, perks, benefits. It’s human nature to go with the best deal. If the perks don’t match the effort, the job seeker looks elsewhere. Christianity has taken a step in the Me direction, asking for a description of perks before a commitment to be a disciple of Jesus. Scripture answers with “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” (Psalm 103:2, Holy Bible, King James Version). Beyond that, Jesus said these are more than lifetime benefits—they extend into eternity. “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also,” (John 14:2-3, Holy Bible, New King James). What’s in it for me? Eternal life.
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Prayer: Lord Jesus, no matter what ups and downs may come, I will follow You. Amen.
Devotion by Violet Carr Moore
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry” (Psalm 40:1). My prayer list currently has some very serious needs on it. Several friends face extremely difficult situations, and we are praying daily for their miracle. We feel peace, even when we don’t yet see the evidence of that miracle. We also realize God works for our ultimate good, and the answer He provides is not always the one we thought we needed. Psalm 40 tells us David waited patiently for the Lord to respond to his prayer. Ah, patience! That’s not a word…
“Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: For he maketh sore, and bindeth up: he woundeth, and his hands make whole.” Job 5:17-18 Eliphaz was convinced that God was punishing Job for something that he had done wrong, or some sin he had committed. We know that God was allowing Job to be tested and had confidence that he would stand true through it all. In these verses Job’s friend was trying to comfort him by explaining that the chastening of God was good for him and would bring joy…
