Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by foods, since those involved in them have not benefited. There will always be those who assume they can gain status with God through special ceremonial practices involving food and other … Continue reading Established by Grace – Hebrews 13:9
Category: Devotionals
Just some quick, short thoughts I have had throughout the years.
Hospitality – Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. During this strange time of the corona virus as fear and distancing prevail, we must not forget the mandate of scripture. Followers of Christ are those who extend themselves and their homes to strangers. Our existence is not tied to … Continue reading Hospitality – Hebrews 13:2
Faith Facts – Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. There are two fundamental elements to Biblical faith: 1). God is real. He exists. 2). God is trustworthy. He keeps His promises and … Continue reading Faith Facts – Hebrews 11:6
Reality, Substance, Conviction, Proof – Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. Faith is not some flimsy feeling or some mindless wishfulness. Faith is not wanting something to be true or wishing something would happen. Faith is reality and substance. It is not mushy or emotional. It is proof and … Continue reading Reality, Substance, Conviction, Proof – Hebrews 11:1
Pardoned – Numbers 14:20-22
The Lord responded, “I have pardoned them as you requested. Yet as surely as I live and as the whole earth is filled with the Lord’s glory, none of the men who have seen My glory and the signs I performed in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tested Me these 10 times and … Continue reading Pardoned – Numbers 14:20-22
Expectantly Waiting – Hebrews 9:27-28
And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him. In the words of the famous Little Rascal, Stimey: … Continue reading Expectantly Waiting – Hebrews 9:27-28
The Terror Of God’s Wrath – Isaiah 2:20-22
In that day mankind will cast away their idols of silver and their idols of gold, which they made for themselves to worship, to the moles and to the bats, to enter the caverns of the rocks and the clefts of the cliffs, from before the terror of the Lord, and from the splendor of … Continue reading The Terror Of God’s Wrath – Isaiah 2:20-22
The Mediator – Hebrews 9:24
For the Messiah did not enter a sanctuary made with hands (only a model of the true one) but into heaven itself, so that He might now appear in the presence of God for us. Isn’t this the heart of the New Covenant? The Perfect High Priest stands eternally in the presence of Father God … Continue reading The Mediator – Hebrews 9:24
Moral Consciousness – Hebrews 9:13-14
For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the … Continue reading Moral Consciousness – Hebrews 9:13-14
The Problem with the Old – Hebrews 8:9
...not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt. For they did not continue in my covenant, and so I showed no concern for them, declares the Lord. The problem with the first covenant was … Continue reading The Problem with the Old – Hebrews 8:9
The Better Covenant – Hebrews 7:22
So Jesus has also become the guarantee of a better covenant. Hebrews 8:9 I disregarded them, says the Lord, because they did not continue in My covenant. It is a 'better covenant' because Jesus Christ has perfectly fulfilled His/our end of it. He is a Priest forever. He is the Perfect Priest - never changing. … Continue reading The Better Covenant – Hebrews 7:22
Faithful Diligence – Hebrews 6:11-12
Now we want each of you to demonstrate the same diligence for the final realization of your hope, so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance. There is a sense that all is done and finalized when we first give our lives to … Continue reading Faithful Diligence – Hebrews 6:11-12
He Saves – Psalms 44:3
...for not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them. It is God alone who has the initiative and the full capability of saving. It is His strength and … Continue reading He Saves – Psalms 44:3
Exceeding Joy – Psalms 43:4
Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God. Author's note: This article was written the day after I played and sang at a funeral. It has been several years now. Yesterday, I joined a dear brother to … Continue reading Exceeding Joy – Psalms 43:4
Death Cometh – Hebrews 2:14-15
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil — and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Truly, fear stalks us … Continue reading Death Cometh – Hebrews 2:14-15
Grace Alive – Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God has appeared with salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age, while we wait for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He … Continue reading Grace Alive – Titus 2:11-14
The LORD Alone – Exodus 22:20
“Whoever sacrifices to any god, other than the LORD alone, shall be devoted to destruction. It must be remembered here that these instructions are for those who have entered into a covenant with God (YHWH) and are living in His community under His favor. They have committed to do all that YHWH says and now … Continue reading The LORD Alone – Exodus 22:20
True Talk Walks – Titus 1:16
They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work. Words matter. They are critical to our being. They are inextricably tied to our faith. They define us and we will be judged by every careless word we speak; however, it is our … Continue reading True Talk Walks – Titus 1:16
He’s Watchin’ You – Psalms 33:18-22
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope for His lovingkindness, To deliver their soul from death And to keep them alive in famine. Our soul waits for the Lord; He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in Him, Because we trust in … Continue reading He’s Watchin’ You – Psalms 33:18-22
Fundamentals – 2 Timothy 4:13
Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come—and the books, especially the parchments. In this one verse we see Paul’s fundamental concerns in reverse priority order: 1) Care for the body (the cloak) - protect what God has given you. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. We … Continue reading Fundamentals – 2 Timothy 4:13
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