Recent Devotions
“By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son.” Hebrews 11:17 Perhaps Abraham is one of the best examples in the Scriptures of someone who loved and worshipped the Lord for who He was rather than for the blessings he provided. God had made a promise to Abraham that he would have a son and that from his seed would come a great nation. Abraham had waited for years for Isaac. And then, God asked Abraham to do something that sounded contradictory to the promise, to…
“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.” Matthew 19:21 When Jesus was here on earth, His teaching drew crowds of followers. Some followed Him because…
“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” Daniel 6:10 Daniel had been…
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“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” Genesis 50:20 The story of Joseph is one of the most well-known accounts in Scripture. If you are unfamiliar with his life, I encourage you to spend some time this week reading Genesis 37–50. It is one of the most compelling stories in the Bible because it reveals the complexities of the human condition while showcasing the faithfulness of God. Joseph’s life was marked by both extraordinary blessing and profound suffering. He…
Seasons do not last forever. The season that we are in right now will come to an end. I know for me, I am awaiting the day of change, a day of answers, a day of harvest. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1. Winter is my least favorite season—I relish all things sunshine. Yesterday, I walked outside without a coat on and was rudely introduced to a cold, north wind. I ran inside as fast as I could to shield myself from the frigid air. This is not…
Job 23:10, “But he knoweth the way that I take: When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Think with me for a minute—What would the world (Christianity, the Church, the Bible, your life) be like without the story of Job? The book of Job has made an impact on so many lives throughout the generations. It is a celebrated story of an incredible man who did not forsake God in the highest and lowest parts of his life. Even though I may not go through the exact same things Job endured (and pray I never do),…
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17, ESV) Have you ever gone on an organizing spree at home. sorting things for a garage sale or to donate to charity? It took time, but when you looked at the stack of things that will soon be gone, it felt good. Most of those things were probably used or possibly gifts that didn’t work for you. While the items…
