Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 5:20, esv). If we never received another thing from God for the rest of our lives, we could still fill each day with genuine gratitude: “Thank You, God, for this new day.” “Thank You for life […]
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me (2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV). When we study Scripture, we don’t want to get buried in […]
So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again (Matthew 26:44, esv). We tend to think of prayer as asking for things—prayers of petition. And that’s a biblically valid function of prayer. But sometimes prayer is not so much about getting something from God, as much […]
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it (1 Corinthians 10:13, ESV). When you’re overwhelmed by a problem […]
And the Lord sent Nathan to David. . . (2 Samuel 12:1a, esv). Here’s an uncomfortable thought: A genuine friend will restrain or correct you at times. Not only does a biblical friend hold you up when you stumble, but that friend also holds you down when you stray. We stumble under the heavy pressures […]
David saw that Saul had come out to seek his life. David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh. And Jonathan, Saul’s son, rose and went to David at Horesh, and strengthened his hand in God. And he said to him, “Do not fear, for the hand of Saul my father shall not find […]
105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 106I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! —Psalm 119:105-107 How can you know God’s will? How can you get on the right […]
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL “…Make straight in the desert a highway for our God…” Isaiah 40:3 Preparation continues today with “make straight” in Isaiah 40:3. No more wasted steps…
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL “…Make straight in the desert a highway for our God…” Isaiah 40:3 The King will not be put in a box. Making a highway means leveling every high place, not just those which are convenient or comfortable. If you want the presence of the King more than the semblance of control, get ready…
TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL “…Make straight in the desert a highway for our God…” Isaiah 40:3 Preparation continues today with “make straight” in Isaiah 40:3. No more wasted steps…