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”
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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”
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”
Grace In Chaos
When everything was ready, the Lord said to Noah “Go into the boat with all of your family, for among all the people of the earth, I can see that you alone are righteous. (Gen 7:1; NLT) A male and female of each kind entered, just as God had commanded Noah. Then the Lord closedContinue reading “Grace In Chaos”
Delight in His Nearness
For day after day they seek Me and delight to know My ways, like a nation that does what is right and does not forsake the justice of their God. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God. Isaiah 58: 2 (BSB) I chuckled when I saw this image forContinue reading “Delight in His Nearness”
Would You Rather?
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of the wicked. For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from thoseContinue reading “Would You Rather?”
Complete Your Calling 