The Lord, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people and his Temple. But the people mocked these messengers of God and despised their words. They scoffed at the prophets until the Lord’s anger could no longer be restrained and nothing could be done. (2 Chronicles 36:15-16)Continue reading “Sound Familiar?”
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A Reed to A Rock
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God”. Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and theContinue reading “A Reed to A Rock”
Don’t Wait to Repent
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. Zeph 2:3 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 3:2 I remember a time, not that long ago when IContinue reading “Don’t Wait to Repent”
Pray for Leaders
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. (Proverbs 25:5 CEB) I have a question for you: how often do you pray to God? And as a follow up, do you pray for your leaders? After I read this proverb a couple of days ago, I began thinkingContinue reading “Pray for Leaders”
Famine in the Land
“Look! The days are coming,”declares the Lord God, when I will send a famine throughout the land—not a famine of food or a thirst for water—but rather a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.People will stagger from sea to sea, from north to east.They will run back and forth, searching for a message from the Lord, but theyContinue reading “Famine in the Land”
Profits & Loss Statement
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? Matthew 16:26 ESV Happy are those who find wisdom and those who gain understanding. Her profit is better than silver and her gain better than gold. ProverbsContinue reading “Profits & Loss Statement”
The Plumb Line
This is what the Lord showed me: The Lord was standing by a wall, with a plumb line in his hand. The Lord said to me, “Amos, what do you see?”“A plumb line,” I said.Then the Lord said,Then the Lord said, “See, I am setting a plumb line in the middle of my people Israel. I will never again forgive them. The shrines of Isaac willContinue reading “The Plumb Line”
Always In Training
“There is still the youngest” Jesse replied. But he’s out in the fields watching the sheep and goats. 1 Samuel 16: 11 (NLT) In my devotion time this morning, I read about David’s inception into leadership. Although, I have read this many times, I stumbled over more information that made me appreciate the journey moreContinue reading “Always In Training”
A Tested Heart
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. Proverbs 17:3 (NLT) Have you ever read a Bible verse and felt immediately convicted? Well, after reading this verse, I kept thinking of the many ways God tests my heart daily. I asked myself “I wonder what grade did I getContinue reading “A Tested Heart”
Delighted in the Journey
The steps of a man are ordered by the Lord, who takes delight in his journey. Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed for the Lord is holding his hand. Psalm 37:23-24 (BSB) I was thinking about this “journey” that we are all on. We are walking this life thing out daily. This lifeContinue reading “Delighted in the Journey”
Complete Your Calling 