“By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. There on the willows, we hung our harps, For there our captors requested a song; our tormentors demanded songs of joy: Sing us a song of Zion.” Psalm 137: 1-3 (BSB) By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept. Does …
Category Archives: Devotion
Nevertheless
Even though enemies attacked him, shooting at him and pursuing him viciously, nevertheless his bow remained steady and his arms kept in shape by the strength of Jacob’s Mighty One, in the name of the Shepherd, Israel’s Rock. Genesis 49:23-24 (ISV) Steady under fire. That’s Joseph. Once a proud teenager who swaggered, flaunting his coat …
Just a Somebody
“Abraham was only one man when I called him. But when I blessed him, he became a great nation.” Isaiah 51:2 (NLT) Only one man – just your average Joe, quietly living his seemingly insignificant life, a man with limited vision and human-sized dreams. He wasn’t on the Forbes list of highest-paid shepherds, didn’t …
God’s Powerful Hand
When I raise my powerful hand and bring out the Israelites, the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD. Exodus 7:5 (NLT) There was no question God orchestrated the events leading to the exodus. God’s powerful hand displayed His sovereign strength and might. Not only did the Israelites depart victorious, they stripped the Egyptians …
Tug of War
I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. Romans 8:18-19 (NLT) Autism-induced meltdowns are usually triggered by feeling overwhelmed. Young individuals with autism often have very little control over their …
The God Who Hung the Stars
You and I are more precious to God than any star that twinkles in the night sky. Not only does He know our name, but He is intimately acquainted with every detail of our lives.
When Weakness Equals Greatness
God is not impressed with our skills, intellectual knowledge, diplomas, or assets. What He desires are hearts willing to serve and obey Him.
Camp Kerith Brook
Then the LORD said to Elijah, “Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook… So Elijah did as the LORD told him and camped beside Kerith Brook, east of the Jordan. The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. 1 Kings 17:2-7 (NLT) Elijah …
Chosen
“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when …
Guard Your Heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). When I was 23 years old, a physician discovered a defect in my heart. Besides taking daily medications, I have certain limitations: watch my intake of caffeine, reduce stress (Yeah, right), and limit physical activities. Although my condition is …