Devotionals, 317 total items found

Changing the Rules        
“Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!” Peter denied that Jesus should be killed as He predicted. Likewise, we may deny God's plans for us when we can't see beyond what appears harmful to us at present. But even then, Jesus' response teaches us that we should never say "no" to God. Why?

Honor the Lord with Your Wealth        
Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. —Prov 3:9-10

Ultimate Faith        
For if our faith is only built around blessings, the blessings may disappear, and so may our faith.

Be Content Always        
...for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. —Philippians 4:11

Lights in the Heavens        
Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night..." —Genesis 1:14

Gone Fishing        
And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."

Behold        
We are blessed with many things, one of which outweighs the others in value, and that is the gift of salvation. Yet too often, we do not choose to view this beautiful gift.

A Soldier Worthy for Battle        
What can we do to prepare ourselves for a spiritual battle?

Prophet Sharing        
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. —Isaiah 40:4

Not by Bread Alone        
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. —Matthew 4:4