The floods have lifted up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea. Psalm 93:3–4 When I am going through a really difficult time in my life, I quote the above scripture. I declare, “The Lord on high is MIGHTIER than the noise of many waters.” “The Lord is mightier than my problem.” “The Lord is mightier than my enemy.” There may be a situation in your life that is trying to drown…
The four living creatures… do not rest day or night, saying: “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” Revelation 4:8, NKJV. Right now as you read this devotion there is an angelic host worshiping our Savior saying, “Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come!” We may not hear them, but they are continually singing this praise to the King of kings and Lord of Lords. Revelation 4:8 proves that God’s power and authority extend from eternities past to the eternity that is yet to come. God operates outside of the sphere of the natural realm. He moves in the realm of the supernatural. You and I are human beings. I am “a being.” But, God supersedes us, He is “Being.” Our God has no creator but is the Creator. He encapsulates everything in this world, in the universe, and the galaxies. Everything from the 8.2 billion species of insects that were created on the 6th day of creation, to the vast amount of animals that roam the earth and rule the sea; from the natural and beautiful wonders of the world; including every blade of grass,…
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7. When we read the words of Apostle Paul, we may think that he is in a state of bliss as he writes, “Be anxious for nothing.” He was not on a peaceful vacation while writing, “but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,” he was in prison. Paul understands the lows of life’s trials and in the midst of a dark time in his own life, he extends something far greater than his circumstances, he tells his readers to “guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” God gives a pattern to release anxiety: 1.) Be anxious for nothing. This scripture doesn’t only say, “don’t be anxious,” it says, “don’t be anxious about one single thing.” This is easier said than done, but God wants you to know that nothing is out of His control. This week, take some time to write down what is causing you anxiety. Then, be intentional about searching for scriptures that combat your…
“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:1-10 Job, as he declares, “I shall come forth as gold,” is going through the trial of his life. It seemed like the blessings and favor of God were stolen away forever. Job was in anguish. His heart would forever grieve the loss of his children. His body, though tired and weary from grieving the death of his precious children, was also plagued with sickness and painful ulcers. At the time in his life when he needed encouragement the most, He…
What David said was overheard and reported to Saul, and Saul sent for him. 1 Samuel 17:31, NIV. A few days ago I was talking with one of my best friends about the power of God creating an opportunity for us, rather than creating an opportunity for ourselves. We live in a world of self-promotion and self-serving people, but Jesus did not come to earth to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). To serve is opposed to what the world teaches. I used to think that King David presented himself before Saul to fight Goliath. I thought David requested an audience with the King to let him know that he was available. However, the above scripture explains that someone heard what David was saying about the uncircumcised Philistine and reported everything to the King. Saul, being intrigued, sent for David. One of my favorite scriptures about respectability is, “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?” Proverbs 20:6, KJV. When David is in the presence of King Saul, David does not expound on his prowess, rather he speaks of the power of God. Even though Saul does not see a victory…
“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:19, ESV) Life sometimes takes unusual twists and turns that cause us to question just what is happening in our lives. How can things change so quickly? This is no doubt how the disciples felt after the death of Jesus. How quickly their world was turned upside down, leaving them confused and uncertain. John 20:19 is part of a passage of scripture which tells of events following the resurrection of Jesus. Suddenly, life as the disciples knew it no longer existed. For over three years they had walked and talked with Jesus. Their hearts were stirred as they heard His teachings and saw Him perform the miraculous. Now? Now they were hiding, locked in with their fears and uncertainty. Where should they go? What should they do? Then Jesus stepped into the locked room. “Peace be with you.” Yes, peace was exactly what His disciples needed. His presence in their midst and the words He spoke allowed them to look to…