Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of face the heart is made glad. The heart of the … Continue reading Good Funerals – Ecclesiastes 7:2-4
Category: Devotionals
Just some quick, short thoughts I have had throughout the years.
Even Though He Knows – Psalms 31:7-10
I will rejoice and be glad in Your faithful love because You have seen my affliction. You have known the troubles of my life and have not handed me over to the enemy. You have set my feet in a spacious place. Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eye … Continue reading Even Though He Knows – Psalms 31:7-10
Strong in Grace – 2 Timothy 2:1
You then, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.. It's a new work week. Duh. It's Monday. Many think yuck! Others say, "Crud" (or worse). We feel tired and the week has just started. Many problems will be blamed on Monday. "Well, you know, it is Monday..." For believers, however, … Continue reading Strong in Grace – 2 Timothy 2:1
God’s Work – 2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. The work of salvation is solely God's. Father God has saved us. He has done the work. He has made … Continue reading God’s Work – 2 Timothy 1:9
Glorious All – Psalms 29:9
And in His temple everything says, “Glory!” To be in the presence of God is to be overwhelmed by His glory. Those who stood at the base of Mount Sinai were overwhelmed with fear because of His glory. Moses' face shone with God’s glory after being in His presence. The heavens declare His glory. His … Continue reading Glorious All – Psalms 29:9
The Work of Regarding – 1 Timothy 6:1
Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. In a day when it is so totally ‘in’ to slam anyone who has money and creates jobs and gives jobs to others (owners, … Continue reading The Work of Regarding – 1 Timothy 6:1
A Pure Desire – Psalms 27:4
One thing I have asked from the Lord, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord And to meditate in His temple. This also is my desire Lord - to dwell with You throughout eternity. Someday … Continue reading A Pure Desire – Psalms 27:4
Your Great Name – Psalms 25:11
Because of Your name, Yahweh, forgive my sin, for it is great. There is no other name through which we can receive salvation. There is no other name by which man can be saved under Heaven other than the name of Jesus (Acts 4:12). It is our identity in Him, the One who saves, that … Continue reading Your Great Name – Psalms 25:11
The Owner – Psalms 24
The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord... Every single thing on this earth belongs to Father God. He owns everything. All creation belongs to Him. He is the Owner from the beginning of time into eternity. His very nature and activity reflect His creative ownership. He spoke … Continue reading The Owner – Psalms 24
Our Needs – Psalms 23:1
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. With the knowledge of Father God's shepherding Lordship there is truly nothing a follower lacks. This fact of God's shepherding resolves all that we lack. He is the fulfillment of all we need. In Him all of the promises are Yes. To trust this fact … Continue reading Our Needs – Psalms 23:1
King of Praise – Psalms 22:3
Yet You are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel. It is beyond my understanding how the God of the universe could be enthroned upon our praises but I am definitely heartened by this truth. He dwells in the praises of His people. This is His best seat - the praise … Continue reading King of Praise – Psalms 22:3
The Truth – 1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus... Why is it that we have determined that so-called ‘open-mindedness to the point of meaninglessness’ is the measure of what is good, right and intelligent? Why is it smarter to consider that all ideas are equal? If that … Continue reading The Truth – 1 Timothy 2:5
Acceptable – Psalms 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Words matter. In a day when it's popular to be profane and our language is peppered with deception and filth, this verse reminds us of the power of our words and thoughts. Thoughts … Continue reading Acceptable – Psalms 19:14
All Encompassing Thanks – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
To be thankful in every situation is to be Christian.
Love and Steadfastness – 2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. If there are two qualities that every single follower of Lord Jesus needs at all times, it has to be these two. Love and Steadfastness. Walking in faith requires both unconditional love (agape) for others and ongoing endurance … Continue reading Love and Steadfastness – 2 Thessalonians 3:5
Faith, Strength and Protection – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful; He will strengthen and guard you from the evil one. O to internalize and take this truth into my inner being, to somehow burn this verse into my heart. If only my committing it to memory would transform me into a strong trusting person. I have walked with Lord Jesus … Continue reading Faith, Strength and Protection – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Glory – 2 Thessalonians 2:14
He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is still much more than I can understand; yet, the promise is repeated and confirmed in many other places in Scripture. We will obtain the glory of Jesus Christ Himself. When He who is … Continue reading Glory – 2 Thessalonians 2:14
The War With Wickedness – Proverbs 28:4
Those who reject the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law battle against them. The quickest way for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing. I don’t know who said this but it certainly rings with truth. Isn't this verse at least one reason behind why God fearing men … Continue reading The War With Wickedness – Proverbs 28:4
The Face Of Righteousness – Psalms 17:15
But I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence. We behold His face in the Face of Righteousness - Jesus Christ. He has become our righteousness. (1 Cor 1:30.) All that is truly worth anything is found in the Face of Righteousness. Nothing else brings true … Continue reading The Face Of Righteousness – Psalms 17:15
Unflattering – Proverbs 28:23
Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue. This is a hard truth to learn and practice for those of us who live in fear of offending anyone, any place, at any time. (This is me). Flattery is so much easier and so much more PC. It … Continue reading Unflattering – Proverbs 28:23
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