What Is A Good Rule For Life?

June 16, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     What makes for a good rule in life? Something that says, this is good for me, I will do it forever, or if it is harmful to me, I will never do it. It usually is something we did that has worked well or has failed miserably. Life experiences give us great guidelines to live by. Another way to find these pearls of wisdom for our lives is by talking with someone we highly respect and trust. As they share what things did and did not work for them in their life experiences, we can use their wisdom to form a set of guiding principles for our lives.

 

     God’s ways are just like that. They are not a list of “do not do that or I will get you” type rules. They are loving guidelines that make life better for everyone. Look at the descriptions given in today’s verse that refer to God’s leading in our life. It is called, “the charge of the LORD,” and mentions, his ways, his statutes, his commandments, his judgments, and his testimonies. The word charge here means an encouragement for life. We hear charges given to those who graduate from high school and college to go out and use the wisdom they have gained to make a difference. The statutes are positive statements such as “do this it works better.” The commandments and judgments are moral and legal advice, like do not commit adultery, or steal. The testimonies are the wisdom and warning of God, so we do not mess up. You see, it is like getting the best advice from a highly respected person we can genuinely believe in.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     David understood this. In Psalm 19:7-8 it says: “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.” How about you? Will you trust God and prosper in all that you do, wherever you go?

 

How do you set boundaries for your life?

 

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:  June 16, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
1 Kings 1-2 / Psalm 136
Proverbs 15-16 / Revelation 1

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 10-11  /  John 18:19-40

 

Being A Real Witness

June 14 & 15, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 14:25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     So, what is a real witness anyway? A real witness is someone who has seen, heard or felt something about which they can honestly share that information. They are people who can add credibility to something because they know firsthand what they have witnessed. Not hearsay, gossip, beliefs, or teaching. A real witness is valuable for helping people find the truth.

 

     A real witness of their salvation can help save souls. Why? They are able to share exactly what they have witnessed in their own life. They can tell someone about Jesus saving them of their sins. How they had their eyes opened, and their heart was relieved from the penalty of sins death. Telling how all things have become new as the Bible says. Their perspective on sin has changed. Their eternal destination and desires have also changed.

 

     How do I know? Because I am a real firsthand witness in my life of the changing saving power of Jesus. Since I am a real witness, I can give a testimony. If you have no testimony, could it be you have never witnessed anything? Every true witness has a testimony of what was witnessed; otherwise, he or she would not be called a real witness right? Are you a witness?

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     Unsaved people can only share a salvation they have heard of but never witnessed. Wouldn’t that be a shame at the end of a life, to know you were sharing someone else’s testimony?

 

Are you a real witness?

 

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:  June 14, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
1 Chronicles 28-29 / Psalm 133-135
Proverbs 14 / 2, 3 John & Jude

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 8-9 / John 18:1-18

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:  June 15, 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

 

Building A Place For God

June 13, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 132:3-5
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Finding a place for God to dwell. What a noble goal to somehow produce a place to house our God. To show such love for Him, that we would desire to provide Him a place to live. But then again, what materials would you use to make it?

 

     David desired to build such a place, but God said no. Instead, God declared that David’s son Solomon would be the one to build it. Therefore, since David could not build it himself, he began preparing for the day when his son would build it. He secured access to the finest lumber and materials anyone could imagine. Was this good enough to be the dwelling place for our God? A place built out of trees and golden rocks that God Himself had created and formed. Does not the God of Heaven deserve more?

 

     Mary and Joseph looked for a place for the Lord and found a humble manger, where they placed Baby Jesus. It was the best they could provide. Yet, this surely would not be a fitting place for the King of all Kings.

 

     Nevertheless, God did dwell in the temple made by human hands and God did dwell in the manger bed. Why? He dwelt there because He chose to. He desired to be there to be close to people just like us. In addition, today He will take up residence in a new temple which you can prepare for Him. The temple He longs to reside in today is your heart. So, what type of place then are you making for the Lord of all Lords to live in? Since it is your heart, only you can clean it up for the Saviour of all humanity.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     In 2 Corinthians 6:16 it says, “And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.”

What does God’s residence look like 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:  June 13, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
1 Chronicles 26, 27 / Psalm 132
Proverbs 13 / 1 John 3-5

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 6-7  /  John 17

 

Everyone Is Busy Doing Something
June 12, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Chronicles 23:3-5
Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and their number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges: Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     All the Levite Priests were numbered. What does that really mean? It means they were each counted and placed with a group of men who had the same function in the House of the Lord as they did. For example, some who served in the Lord’s house were called to study and teach. Some we see were called to council with others as officers and judges in the House of the Lord. Some of the priests were porters, better known as gatekeepers. These men allowed access to areas and restricted access to other areas of the temple. On some occasions, these men were the collectors of the tithes and the money, which was brought into the temple. Some of the priests were designated to be musicians. Their responsibility was to bring musical praise to our Lord. Every priest was given something to do. No one was allowed to do nothing.

     Nothing much has changed over all these years, except now you are part of God’s Royal priesthood according to 1 Peter 2:9. It is your responsibility to be busy with the work of the Lord. Not one person is expected to do nothing. Every believer is gifted to do something. What gift did God give you?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     You might begin today and pray, “Oh Lord make me the best at what I do for you right now” or “Give me something to do to glorify you oh Lord.” Let’s be busy about our Heavenly Father’s business.

What will you be busy doing for the Lord 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:  June 12, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
1 Chronicles 23-25 / Psalm 130, 131
Proverbs 12 / 1 John 1, 2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 3-5  /  John 16:16-33