Posts from February 2016

February 29, 2016 The serpent was the craftiest of all the creatures the Lord God had made. So the serpent came to the woman. “Really?” he asked. “None of the fruit in the garden? God says you mustn’t eat any of it?” Genesis 3:1 (The Living Bible) When we are told something, it is our expectation to believe this particular point to be accurate and truthful. Unfortunately,…

February 26, 2016 [The Israelites] stood where they were and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for a quarter of the day, and spent another quarter in confession and in worshipping the Lord their God. Nehemiah 9:3   The Lenten season is a time we examine ourselves and wonder how can we make ourselves better. Perhaps, it is by a better devotion to God and…

February 24, 2016 Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8 Success can be found in different ways. A baseball player may find it hitting .300, a salesman by exceeding his sales goal or even us accomplishing what we…

February 23, 2016 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 As Christians or even non Christians, we are all different. This relates to our looks, home, cars and jobs. Our positions in life are essential to not only who we are but to our families’ well being as well…

February 22, 2016 Be careful that you do not forget the Lord your God, failing to observe His commands, His laws and His decrees that I am giving you this day. Deuteronomy 8:11   As God’s people, we are no different than others in several ways. One is them the tendency to forget something. This is not in the best interest for us as it is essential to remember whether…

February 19, 2016 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5 and 6 These verses were my dad’s favorite. Unfortunately, I do have a regret in knowing this fact. I wish he had trusted the Lord more than he actually did. If he had, his life and others would…

February 18, 2016 They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior. Psalm 24:5 Most of us are familiar with the blessing from Numbers: “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” When we receive a blessing, what actually is this idea and…

February 17, 2016 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. Philippians 1:7 Paul is writing to the Philippians in the noted verse. Isn’t it wonderful to know as an individual of Christ, we can experience different feelings…

February 16, 2016 I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 While reading my devotions or writing one such as this, my computer is playing music from Pandora. This site has made me a listener of excellent religious music, especially from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. A recent CD of theirs has…

  February 15, 2016 Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 42:5, 11 Perhaps, more often than not, we feel down in our attitudes and feelings. An unexpected event may have occurred. The weather is unpleasant. Something has gone wrong in our significant relationship. Yet,…