John 1:1-5 ESV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of … Continue reading Not of Our Own Will
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
The Covering that is Cast over People
Isaiah 25:6-8 ESV “On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. And he will swallow up on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that … Continue reading The Covering that is Cast over People
God has Not Changed!
James 1:16-18 ESV “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be … Continue reading God has Not Changed!
Keep Watch on Yourselves
Galatians 6:1 ESV “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” If anyone is caught (overtaken, overwhelmed, conquered, weakened) by a transgression (false step, trespass, a falling away after being close beside the Lord, … Continue reading Keep Watch on Yourselves
Go Straight, not Left or Right
The children of Israel, God’s chosen people of old, were in captivity in Egypt. God sent his servant Moses to rescue them from their captivity, which he did. Then they wandered in the desert for 40 years under Moses’ leadership because of their rebellion against the Lord, although not all disbelieved God. Then, after all … Continue reading Go Straight, not Left or Right
Have God’s Thoughts Now Become Yours?
Isaiah 55:6-7 ESV “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” Seek the Lord … Continue reading Have God’s Thoughts Now Become Yours?
Hold Fast What You Have
Revelation 3:7-13 ESV “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which … Continue reading Hold Fast What You Have
He is the One Who Helps Us
Isaiah 41:8-10 ESV “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend; you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, ‘You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off’; fear not, for I … Continue reading He is the One Who Helps Us
Leaning Fully on Jesus
1 Peter 4:12-16 ESV “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for … Continue reading Leaning Fully on Jesus
He had No Wedding Garment
Summary Matthew 22:1-10 Jesus told a parable about a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. The king sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come, and so he repeated this, but still they paid no attention and went off to do their … Continue reading He had No Wedding Garment
Run With It 