BIBLE PASSAGE: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10) MEDITATION: All throughout the Scriptures, the Lord encourages us not to be afraid or anxious. As His children, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” (Romans 11:33) MEDITATION: We have to guard ourselves against lowering the standard of God’s Word to our level of understanding, or political correctness, or tolerance, or preference. And we need … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. (Psalm 8:1) MEDITATION: Would you agree that life can become exhausting and exasperating? Each person has their own individual concept of the ideal living environment, and even though we may have different versions, … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ (Acts 26:14) MEDITATION: Many times we go about our work thinking (hoping) that we are doing a good job. Whenever … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” (Matthew 3:1-2) MEDITATION: “In those days” – The Bible tells us of a man dedicated to serving the Lord during a time when few were interested in hearing about … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart. (Psalm 7:10) MEDITATION: Do you ever feel that there is some sin that you just cannot shed? At times you feel like Paul who just couldn’t understand his own actions. I do not understand what I do. For what I want … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. (Psalm 6:1) MEDITATION: Have you ever had a time (or times) when you felt uncomfortable and restless. No matter how much you tried to relax and calm yourself, the feelings of restlessness continued to linger. Your intense desire for … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Listen to my words, LORD, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. (Psalm 5:1-2) MEDITATION: Too many times some think they can ‘make it on their own’ without help. But those who know the Lord are aware of the need for His … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. (James 4:8) MEDITATION: Today’s devotional is a little lengthy, (mostly due to the scriptures included), but it reminds all Christians of our vulnerability to Satan’s temptations and influence. NOTE: If you … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. (Psalm 6:1) MEDITATION: Have you ever experienced a time when you felt alienated from another person? It is not a pleasant time; it can cause a person to second guess all that they do and in some cases, they … Continue reading