“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8 It’s always so amazing to me that I can read scripture and miss something so obvious and important. I know…
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love” (I John 4:18, NKJV) The morning news is really not the best way for me to start my day. A constant stream of…
And commanded the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God carried by the Levitical priests, you are to break camp and follow it. But keep a distance of about a thousand yards between yourselves and the ark. Don’t go near it, so that you can…
“Then they scoffed, “He’s just a carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” They were deeply offended and refused to believe in him.” Mark 6:3 Have you ever been underestimated by someone because of your…
“Pray without ceasing.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24 Impossible, you say. How can we constantly be in prayer? My Devotional book this morning used these scriptures. The writer was talking about…
“(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)” II Corinthians 5:7 I have always enjoyed reading stories about the early settlers who left their homes behind and made the long journey to settle in the west. They had no idea of all the difficulties they faced, and there were many…
“For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.” Mark 5:28 Bent low with pain she pushed her way through the crowd. Somewhere beyond the dusty feet walked the Healer whom she had heard so much about. Careful not to brush against anyone else, she…
“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8 NKJV) What is Favor? Favor is defined as an act of kindness, support, or an approval that is granted beyond what is expected or even deserved. God granted…
[do_widget id=polylang-2] We all have them. Some more than others. James tells us to count them all joy (1:2), but it’s easier said than done. The book of Job offers wisdom for trusting God in times of distress. When Job emerged from his test of faith, he told God, “I…