Devotion Archive
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Devotion for June 8, 2020
“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.” (1 Peter 4:12–13) Don’t be surprised. The world hates…
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Devotion for June 7, 2020
“Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness.” (2 Chronicles 20:21) Many nations have favorite songs celebrating their underdog victories over enemies who were bent on conquest or oppression. In 2 Chronicles 20 we have a fascinating account of how God protected his people from…
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Devotion for June 6, 2020
“My son … acknowledge the God of your father … If you seek him, he will be found by you …” (1 Chronicles 28:9) Imagine the weight of responsibility Solomon felt that day. When his aging father, David, placed the scepter of the empire into Solomon’s young and inexperienced hands, it weighed a ton. Then,…
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Devotion for June 5, 2020
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6) In 1 Chronicles 22 we learn that King David was not allowed to build the temple for God in Jerusalem because he had been involved in too much war and bloodshed. Yet he did an enormous amount of work to enable his…
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Devotion for June 4, 2020
“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…
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Devotion for June 3, 2020
“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…
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Devotion for June 2, 2020
“‘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…
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Devotion for June 1, 2020
“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…
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Devotion for May 31, 2020
“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…