“Don’t be afraid, I am here!” John 6:20 (NLT) The disciples were terrified. Night had set in like a veil of darkness overshadowing their vessel and everything around them. The wind howled and rain lashed at their faces like a stinging whip brandished by some evil force. As the fishermen clutched the sides of their …
Category Archives: Devotion
You can’t rush the seasons
“Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness . . . Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him . . .” Psalm 37:3,7 ESV Have you ever seen a farmer plant his beans in December? Have you ever witnessed him reaping his harvest in May? I’m …
I Don’t Measure Up
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 (NIV) When our boys were young, I often took them swimming. Our local pool has three slides; one for toddlers, one for young children, and a red tube slide for those at least forty-eight inches tall. Each time we went to …
But My Work Seems So Useless
“Isaiah replied, “But my work seems so useless! I have spent my strength for nothing and to no purpose. Yet I leave it all in the LORD’s hand, I will trust God for my reward.” Isaiah 49:4 (NLT) Discouragement: such a bane in our spiritual walk. Our efforts in furthering the Kingdom of God can …
Platitudes
Your platitudes are as valuable as ashes. Your defense is as fragile as a clay pot. Job 13:12 (NLT) You’ve heard them; phrases such as “It was mean to be,” “Such is life,” “Everything happens for a reason,” or “God never gives us more than we can handle.” By the way, that’s not in the …
God’s Ways
“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9 “Why?” At some point, we all feel confused or forsaken, and our heart’s cry is, …
Honey From the Rock
“If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways,how quickly I would subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes!Those who hate the Lord would cringe before him, and their punishment would last forever.But you would be fed with the finest of wheat; with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” Psalm 81:13-16 (NIV) Who …
Let Your Light Shine
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Lately, I have seen a plethora of disparaging memes and derisive jibes on social media aimed at discrediting and mocking those of different backgrounds, those less fortunate, and anyone who does not align …
My Portion and My Cup
“Lord, You have assigned me my portion and my cup and have made my lot secure.” Psalm 16:5 NIV In her book Keep a Quiet Heart, Elisabeth Elliot states, “I know of no greater simplifier for all of life. Whatever happens is assigned. Does the intellect balk at that? Can we say there are things …
My Portion and My Cup
“Lord, You have assigned me my portion and my cup and have made my lot secure.” Psalm 16:5 NIV In her book Keep a Quiet Heart, Elisabeth Elliot states, “I know of no greater simplifier for all of life. Whatever happens is assigned. Does the intellect balk at that? Can we say there are things …