The Scattering

Scripture Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night, for it is written: ‘I WILL STRIKE THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP OF THE FLOCK WILL BE SCATTERED.’ ~Matthew 26:31, NASB Quote In one person, the Shepherd embodies all that the sheep need: leadership, provision, protection and care. ~Ya’akov What…

I Shall Not Want

Scripture The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ~Psalm 23:1, NKJV Quote The goal of grace is that we should come to a place where we desire only what pleases God. ~Ya’akov Do you still want or are you content with what the LORD has given you? The amazing grace of God does not…

A Joyful Noise

Scripture O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. ~Psalms 95:1, KJV Quote The same gospel that once caused men to shout, now puts them to sleep. ~Vance Havner I am a baptist, make no mistake about that and yes I have heard…

The Auroch

Scripture But you have made me as strong as a wild ox. You have anointed me with the finest oil. ~Psalm 92:10, NASB Quote Our ultimate hope lies in the fact that Christ is greater than all our enemies. ~Ya’akov Dennis Tucker, Jr. in the NIV Application Commentary says that the “wild ox’ {re’em} is most…

Seeking

Scripture “But from there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your soul.” ~Deuteronomy 4:29, NASB Quote When we diligently seek the LORD; we declare our allegiance to Him and our reliance upon Him. ~Charles F. Stanley Isaiah said,…

My Favorite Holiday

Scripture “For seven days you shall celebrate a feast to the LORD your God in the place which the LORD chooses, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that you will be altogether joyful.” ~Deuteronomy 16:15, NASB Quote The ways of God, in…

Life Begins In The Womb Or The Tomb

Scripture “Truly, truly, I say to you, the one who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.” ~John 5:24, NLT Quote God’s purpose and plan for your life far exceeds anything you can come up with…

The WORD Is Enough

Scripture Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” ~John 11:40, NLT Quote Faith is not hoping God can; it is knowing God will. ~W.W. Wiersbe Mary and Martha were both perplexed by Jesus response to their prayer. Jesus did not treat Lazarus sickness, nor his physical death…

Seeing And Hearing God

Scripture “Speak, for your servant is listening.” ~1 Samuel 3:10, CSB Quote God is constantly whispering to us; only we do not hear because of the noise. ~ F.W. Faber The spirit of business, hurry and rush are enemies to our devotional or quiet time. You cannot rush God. Unless it is a real emergency,…

God’s Covenant Love

Scripture “Now behold, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have magnified Your lovingkindness, which you have shown me by saving my life.” ~Genesis 19:19, NASB [1995] Quote The most rewarding aspect of prayer is our intimacy with the Father. ~Charles F. Stanley Belinda gave me a devotional last Christmas by Charles…