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Our Safety Net Is God
May 8, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 106:43-44
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     Our security in the United States is often a subject of debate. How should the government go about making sure we are secure? Just how many of what we have for centuries consider to be our God-given freedoms and liberties are we willing to give up or compromise to have a feeling that we and our families are safe? However, our outlook on the subject might be a little bit different if we only knew how many times, unaware to us, we have been protected from danger. It might change our opinions if we knew how many terrorist organizations could not reach us because of the security net our nation developed which these terrorists could not penetrate. We often base our view of life here in this country on incomplete information. Many terrorists break through these networks, not because of the government’s negligence, but because a citizen will let them in.

     The same is also true with Christians. How many times has God protected you, and you were not even aware of it? Then when things do go wrong, people tend to blame God. Asking God why He let this or that happen. When, if we could step back and see it from God’s perspective, we would see that our lifestyles and the things that we do bring about many of our problems. We, like those who have gone before us, are often brought low or troubled in life as today’s verse says, because of our own sinful habits and desires.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     Nevertheless, we can see that there is a rainbow of hope in these verses. When we have finally had enough of ourselves and our sinful ways and we cry out in true repentance to God, He will regard our afflictions. Even though our problems are of our own design, He is waiting for you to call on Him. He wants to help.

When looking at our problems in life, do see ourselves as the problem?
Or do we blame others or even God?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

GOD TALKING TO ME:  May 8, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
1 Samuel 8, 9 – Psalm 106:34-48
Proverbs 8 – Romans 1

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Samuel 7-10  /  Luke 23:27-56

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Your Friends Are Your Mirrors

May 5, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 5:8-9
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house: Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     When I was a young boy, my parents would tell me, “Son you’ll be judged by the people you hang around with.” In the courts, it is called guilt by association. As much as we may not like this, it is true. People form an opinion about you by the people with whom you spend the most time. Is that really fair? Can someone know you by other people’s character? Well, let’s take a closer look.

     List all the things you like. Music, sports, movies, places to go, things you like to do, the clothes you wear, anything you can think of. Now take a look at the people you spend the majority of your time with outside of work or school. Most of the things you like, they like. Why is that? Because you will hang out with people who are most like yourself. It just makes sense. Why would you want to buddy up with someone who always hates what you like or likes what you hate? Therefore, when others look at the people you spend the most time with, people can see what you like, dislike, believe, and even who you are. Even if this is not true 100% of the time for you, it is still true for your friends. If they will hang with you, you must be doing what they like to do or they will soon find someone else to be with.

     So, if you ever want to see a good reflection of your life, how and what others think of you, look at your closest friends. They are a great mirror.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Today’s verse says to stay away from the worldly crowd. This does not mean we can never talk with them or be friendly toward them. In fact, we need to be out there with the world to win them to Christ. However, the worldly crowd should not be your closest friends. Christians should have Christian friends.

What is your life mirror reflecting about you?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

GOD TALKING TO ME:  May 5, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
1 Samuel 1, 2 / Psalm 105:1-45
Proverbs 5 / Romans 20 & Ephesians 1, 2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Samuel 28-31 Luke 22:1-34

WE NOW HAVE TWO DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON
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“KEYWORDS IN GOD’S WORD”
“WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS THROUGH THE BOOK OF PROVERBS”
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Do You Love Me?

May 3 & 4, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Ruth 1:16
And Ruth said, Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     Love is a funny thing. It will cause people who never knew each other before to start dating and marry. It also causes people to do and say some funny things. I heard a story about some men who were standing in a locker room at a country club. A cell phone on the bench rings and one man reaches over and turns on its speakerphone. The caller said, “Honey, it’s me. Are you at the club?” The man replied, “Yes.” The woman’s voice said, “I am at the mall and found this beautiful leather coat. It is only $1,000. Is it okay if I buy it?” the man replied, “Sure if you like it that much go ahead.” The woman proceeded saying, “I also stopped by the Mercedes dealership and saw the new models. I saw one I liked.” The man asked, “How much?” She said, “$60,000,” he said, “Okay, but for that price I want all the options.” The excited voice on the other end said “Great! Oh, and one more thing, the house we wanted last year is back on the market. They are asking $950,000.” From the locker room, she heard “Well, then go ahead and give them an offer, but just offer $900,000.” She replied “OK. I will see you later! I love you!” The man replied, “OK, have a great day” and hung up. The other men in the locker room are looking at him in astonishment. Then he asks, “Anyone know whose phone this is?”

     That was not love. It cost the man nothing. However, in our passage today we find Ruth has fallen in love with her Mother-in-law, her family, and their God so much that she is now willing to forsake everything to be near her. Have you ever thought that this is exactly what we are asking every person to do who hears of the Lord Jesus? Be willing to forsake everything for Him. Forsake their sin, their old life, and receive life more abundant. They need to know; that it is worth it.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     Love will make you do some crazy, outrageous, silly, wonderful things. Have you told the Lord that you loved Him today? You should!

How might you show God your love for Him today?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

GOD TALKING TO ME:  May 3, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
Ruth  / Psalm 104:18-35
Proverbs 3-4 / Acts 19 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Samuel 25-27  /  Luke 21

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY:

    There will not be a Daily Devotion sent out on Sundays. Instead, we encourage you to attend your church and listen intently to what God has prepared in the heart of your Pastor. Write down all the scriptures he uses in that message, then when you get home re-read those passages for today’s reading. God has given to your Pastor exactly what He desires for you on that day.  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  May 4, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
NO READINGS ON SUNDAY

WE NOW HAVE TWO DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT AMAZON
(Click book titles below to be taken to Amazon Page)
“KEYWORDS IN GOD’S WORD”
“WORK WEEK DEVOTIONS THROUGH THE BOOK OF PROVERBS”
Both are available in E-Book, Paperback, & Hardcover.
Please leave a review online at Amazon if you read these devotions.