Category: Daily Devotions

“God so loved the world.” (John 3:16) God is the rightful ruler of the world, but mankind rebelled against Him. Every human obeys his own desires, selfishly pursuing his own happiness. How can the Lord re-establish His Kingdom? How can He rule on earth, as He rules in heaven? Most lords establish their kingdoms through…

“Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’” (1 Samuel 3:10) We often hear that prayer is communication with God. In communication one person conveys information or ideas to another. Newspapers, television, radio, and websites are all tools used by good communicators. Conversation is deeper and more powerful than communication. Conversation moves us to a…

“‘Follow me,’ he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.” (Matthew 9:9) In the ancient Roman world, tax collectors weren’t government officials. They were members of syndicates that financially devoured ordinary citizens. After they had prepaid taxes to Rome, the tax collectors were free to gouge their own people. Their take far outstripped…

“But I said, ‘Should a man like me run away? Or should one like me go into the temple to save his life? I will not go!’” (Nehemiah 6:11) When Nehemiah was threatened by his enemies, some of his friends told him to hide in the temple. But he replied, “Should a man like me run…

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) You must try to keep your problems in perspective. You’ve probably heard the saying: “I grumbled because I had no shoes, then I met…

“If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you.”  (Matthew 18:15) Being isolated and quarantined for so long has created tensions, stress, anxieties, and violence of varying degrees. And, as we go back to a new way of living with one another these emotions spill out…

“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.” (Psalms 28:7) You must identify the real problem. Sometimes a doctor can cure you, other times he or she prescribes medication that enables you…

“They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; …” (Numbers 21:4) To reach the Promised Land the Israelites had to “go around the land of Edom” (v. 4). This made their journey much longer, and “the people became very discouraged on…

“When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.” (1 Kings 19:13) Connections are very important to most people. And when we lose those connections whether in marriage, family, friendship, work, church, death, etc..we experience loneliness and a sense of loss. But…