Psalms 37:12-15 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteous and gnashes his teeth at him, but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he sees that his day is coming. “The wicked draw the sword and bend their bows to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose way is upright; their sword … Continue reading Wait Patiently for The Lord
Christian Devotional
My times with the Lord in His Word
On a Level Path
Psalms 27:11-14 ESV “Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in … Continue reading On a Level Path
Don’t Be Wise in Your Own Sight
Romans 12:14-21 ESV “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought … Continue reading Don’t Be Wise in Your Own Sight
Let Your Love be Genuine
Romans 12:9-10 ESV “Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” God is love. And love comes from God. So, love is holy, righteous, godly, morally pure, thoughtful, kind, considerate, honorable, trustworthy, patient, and honest (no lies), … Continue reading Let Your Love be Genuine
What are God’s Plans for Us?
I am reading this morning in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, which is in the Old Testament. To give you a little background here of what was going on back then, I will share with you that the people of God had been living in open rebellion against the Lord, living in idolatry and … Continue reading What are God’s Plans for Us?
Pour Out Your Heart Before Him
Psalms 62:1-2 ESV “For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.” I read a meme on Facebook (social media) today that was supposed to be a joke, but I did not find it the … Continue reading Pour Out Your Heart Before Him
The Glad News of Deliverance
Psalms 40:9-10 ESV “I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; behold, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O Lord. I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart; I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness … Continue reading The Glad News of Deliverance
The Purpose of the Lord will Stand
Proverbs 19:1-3,16 ESV “Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord.” … Continue reading The Purpose of the Lord will Stand
Serve the Lord – Hold Fast to Him
Deuteronomy 13:1-3 ESV “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you … Continue reading Serve the Lord – Hold Fast to Him
The Modus Operandi of a Hypocrite
Job 8:11-15 ESV “Can papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish where there is no water? While yet in flower and not cut down, they wither before any other plant. Such are the paths of all who forget God; the hope of the godless shall perish. His confidence is severed, and his … Continue reading The Modus Operandi of a Hypocrite
Run With It 