“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17 ESV) As followers of Jesus Christ, we need to be people who do look carefully … Continue reading Be Careful How You Live
Christian Devotional
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
James 1:22-25 ESV “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets … Continue reading Excuses, Excuses, Excuses
For God Alone My Soul Waits
“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.How long will all of you attack a manto batter him,like a leaning wall, a tottering fence?They only plan to thrust him down from his high position.They take pleasure in … Continue reading For God Alone My Soul Waits
Blessed are You
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. ‘Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. ‘Blessed are you when people hate you and when … Continue reading Blessed are You
Not Peace, But a Sword
“I came to cast fire on the earth and would that it were already kindled! I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how great is my distress until it is accomplished! Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now … Continue reading Not Peace, But a Sword
I Would Have Perished
Psalms 119:92-95 ESV “If your law had not been my delight,I would have perished in my affliction.I will never forget your precepts,for by them you have given me life.I am yours; save me,for I have sought your precepts.The wicked lie in wait to destroy me,but I consider your testimonies.” “The law” for us today is … Continue reading I Would Have Perished
Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” (Matthew 10:16 ESV) Jesus called his 12 disciples together and he sent them out to the “lost sheep of Israel” (to those professing faith in God but not in truth) to tell them … Continue reading Sheep in the Midst of Wolves
Walk with Integrity, No Lies
Proverbs 19 Select Verses 1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integritythan one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good,and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. Ever since the first man Adam sinned against God, all humans have been born into … Continue reading Walk with Integrity, No Lies
Crucified with Christ
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV) On this subject of us being crucified … Continue reading Crucified with Christ
Make Straight the Way
John 1:19-23 (key verse is 23) And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I … Continue reading Make Straight the Way
Run With It 