14 They all were continually united in prayer,[a] (Acts 1:14a CSB) Are you united with someone in prayer? Do you regularly meet with others to study, praise and pray to God? We are called to be united in more than this as well. But sadly, most of the time, we are not. In a world that is … Read more
10 But Moses replied to the Lord, “Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent—either in the past or recently or since you have been speaking to your servant—because my mouth and my tongue are sluggish.” (Exodus 4:10 CSB) The age old argument (literally, even Moses used it), is that we are not capable of doing God’s will … Read more
12 “Come and have breakfast,” Jesus told them. (John 21:12a CSB) It is easy to forget when we consider the incredible sacrifice our Lord,the creator of all heaven and earth made for us, that he was human. He ate breakfast (probably lunch and dinner too), had concerns that were probably worldly, and dealt with other mundane daily … Read more
4 You have laid down precepts that are to be fully obeyed.5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast in obeying your decrees!6 Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. (Psalm 119 4-6 NIV) Psalm 119 is one of my favorite Psalms. There is much to be mined in the words of this Psalm alone. … Read more
31 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” (Mark 10:31 CSB) “If you ain’t first, you’re last!” (Reece Bobby). There are probably not a lot of devotionals that will be read today that quote from The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. But it pretty much accurately sums up a current world view. … Read more