Romans 8:28 (LSB) 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. He is still God, no matter what we are facing, thinking, or feeling. Battles come and go. Tribulations come and go. We experience seasons of immense joy. … Read more
Matthew 7:11 (LSB) 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! As we walk out our faith and trust in Christ, there are many things that we may learn … Read more
Hebrews 12:6 (LSB) 6 For those whom the Lord loves He disciplines, And He flogs every son whom He receives.” In yesterday’s devotional we established the fact that Jesus told Peter that Satan had demanded (requested God’s permission) to sift the disciples like wheat (attack them viciously). Today’s let’s discuss why this happens, and how … Read more
Luke 22:31-32 (LSB) 31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat. 32 But I have prayed earnestly for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, once you have returned, strengthen your brothers.” Sift you like wheat. Consider those three words. Ponder their depth, and try to comprehend … Read more
Isaiah 55:9 (LSB) 9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts. Life. It is a wonderous, terrible, beautiful, and incredible thing. It is a gift from God. And yet the things we face can sometimes feel like hell is … Read more
John 1:14 (LSB) 14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. This verse is explosive in its proclamation and spiritual significance. The human mind cannot truly comprehend or contain it. It is impossible. But … Read more
Job 1:20-22 (LSB) 20 Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be the name of Yahweh.” 22 Through … Read more
Romans 8:28 (NKJV) 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Sometimes, as we watch things happening around us, we have questions. We wonder, aloud, and in our minds, about why and how certain things happen. We … Read more
Habakkuk 3:15-16 (NLT) 15 You trampled the sea with your horses, and the mighty waters piled high. 16 I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people … Read more
Habakkuk 3:3 (LSB) 3 God comes from Teman, And the Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah. His splendor covers the heavens, And the earth is full of His praise. As Habakkuk spoke the words of his appeal to God, he painted an image of God rescuing His people. Verse 3, above, was just one of … Read more
Habakkuk 3:1 (NKJV) 1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, on Shigionoth. Welcome back. Let’s continue! Habakkuk’s name is said to mean, “embrace” or “one who embraces”. That name is fitting. And the accuracy of it becomes obvious the further into the book we read, as we see Habakkuk embracing and clinging to God despite … Read more