Daily Devotions – Keywords In God’s Word

Let Your Light So Shine
November 20, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 20:27
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

   

    Have you ever thought about how much light one little match can give off in a very dark room? On special occasions, our church has had a candlelight service to highlight a special part of the service. Often, we begin with the sanctuary dark and just one person lighting one candle and then passing that flame on to another, then another, and so on until everyone in the room has the candle they are holding burning brightly. However, in a dark room, just one little match seems so very bright. With all the other candles ablaze, that one little match does not seem to carry such a glow. However, let everyone blow out their candles and then strike that match, and it seems to light every inch of the room. The brighter the room, the less the light of the match shows.

 

     So, it is with our lives. If we keep ourselves clean from the sins of this world and watch how we live our lives, the candle of the spirit does not seem to make a glaring show as God searches our hearts. However, let sin come into our lives, and the brightness that has been burning as a candle of God’s character, which He has placed in you, seems dim, or even to have been blown out. It is during those times in our lives that the searching candle of God seems blindingly bright as it searches our hearts and finds darkness there.

 

     Sin blows out the candle of love, as sin only thinks of itself and not others. Sin blows out the candle of peace as it causes uneasiness in our lives. Sin blows out the candle of joy as it robs us of the joy we once had when walking close to God and other believers. Sin causes our lives to be dark, dreary, and lonely. Our verse in Proverbs 20:27 says the spirit of man is the candle that God uses to see into the heart of man and expose the darkness to drive it away. What does God see in you today?

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

   As God searches your heart, will you allow Him once again to light up your life? Doing away with greed and selfishness, and once again lighting the candle of love. Finding the peace and joy you once had and allowing God to light those areas of your life again. Let Jesus be the Light of Your Life.

 

How can the joy of knowing and serving God light up your life once again?

 

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: November 20, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Ezekiel 23 / Psalm 118:15-29
Proverbs 20 / Acts 25

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Ezekiel 17-20  /  James 2

 

What He Says, He Does
November 19, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Ezekiel 22:14
Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee? I the LORD have spoken it, and will do it.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Sometimes what we say we will do and what we do are two completely different things. It is not that we outright decided to lie to someone. We had no idea of the circumstances ahead of us. So, we occasionally make promises that are broken, leaving people discouraged with us. And yes, it happens to everyone. Everyone, that is, except God.

 

     God’s promises are sure. He knows the future completely, so He can make promises and not worry about later circumstances. This is good. Then again, this can be terrifying. If you are today a born-again Christian, then this is wonderful. You are standing in the most secure place of all. All of God’s promises of a blessed home in heaven are sure. No circumstances can ever change it. He will provide for your needs and take care of you as you follow and serve Him. All the promises toward you as a Christian are true, and they will all come true. On the other hand, if you are not saved and standing outside of the will of God, all the promises for you are just as sure.

 

     If God asked you the questions in today’s verse, what would your response be? “Can thine heart endure, or can thine hands be strong, in the days that I shall deal with thee?” Do you think you can stand against an almighty God on Judgment Day and somehow win against the clear truths of your life? No friend, when God deals with you, He will deal with justice. You will be judged by your sin and found guilty. How can I say this for sure? God’s Word says so for sure, and as this verse says, if the Lord has spoken it, He will do it.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     There is good news if you do not know Christ as Saviour. You still can. Humble your heart, ask Him to forgive your sin, come into your heart, and be your Saviour. By faith believe on Jesus’ death and resurrection for salvation, and mean it, He will save you. Find a local Church and talk with the pastor about your decision. Friend, you just received many new promises that can never be broken. The Lord has spoken them, He will do them.

 

What promises for God’s people have your read in His Word lately?

 

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: November 19, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Ezekiel 22 / Psalm 118:1-14
Proverbs 19 / Acts 24

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Ezekiel 13-16  /  James 1

 

Love Those Grandchildren
November 17, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Just get around any grandparent, mention their grandchildren, and you will see a book full of pictures and hear an hour’s worth of tales on how wonderful and how magnificent their grandchildren are. These children can leap tall buildings in a single bound, diapers, and all.

 

     I joke about it, but the Bible told us centuries ago this was how it is supposed to be. “Children’s Children are the crown of old men,” (including also, gracefully aging women). Grandparents will talk more about the accomplishments of a 5-year-old in kindergarten than about their own children, even if their child is a rocket scientist who went to the moon.

 

     Furthermore, it is a great blessing for parents who are fortunate enough to be able to introduce their children to their grandparents. Grandma and Grandpa have so many more exciting stories to tell, and often, more time to tell them.

 

     My wife, our children, and I are extremely fortunate in that we have had godly men to look to for examples in our lives. My father and my wife’s father were both wonderful examples of God-fearing men (in addition to being the family jokesters on occasion) before they passed into glory. We also had a third Fatherly example to look to as well, God, our Heavenly Father.

 

     I count myself truly fortunate to have three Godly forefathers as examples to pass on to my children. Nevertheless, if I had only one, and if that one were God the Father, He would be enough. “The glory of children are their fathers.”  I sure love all the fathers in my life.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

       Have you introduced your children to their forefathers? They have wonderful stories to tell. Some of which are recorded in the pages of the Bible by our heavenly Father. Some stories are recorded in the hearts of those of us who know and love Him.

 

What wonderful stories are you and your family missing out on?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself what MY THOUGHTS are 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: November 17, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Ezekiel 20 / Psalm 116
Proverbs 16-17 / Acts 21-22

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Ezekiel 5-8  /  Hebrews 12

 

Act Or Fact?
November 15 & 16, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Religion is often filled with pomp and ceremony. Things must be just so, or we are not happy. Our religious acts of worship toward God are often glorious reflections of our love, adoration, respect, and worship of who He is in our lives. I will in no way say that we should make little of our many means of worship. It teaches children and young Christians reverence for an Almighty Creator and the Lord of our lives. Our means of worship help us to refocus our lives and put God first again. These traditions of faith help us to have continuity with the churches of old in our forms of adoration toward the Father in Heaven. The only times these rituals become a problem are when the act of Religious Ceremony becomes the item of worship. For example, if taking communion is your worship of God, but then you never think of Him or live for Him in between these acts of worship, then the ceremony has become a problem. Why? Because it has become your worship of God, and this is not worship. It is an act of obedience and love for Him. It is part of our way of expressing worship to the Lord. However, it is not worship.

 

     Worship includes your entire life. If you are living like the world and then believe somehow the act of coming to the communion table makes your worldly practices ok, there is a problem. As today’s verse says, “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord.” No matter what this sacrifice is. Does your giving tithes and offerings bring joy into your life because you love God and want Him to be able to reach others with your gift of love? Or do you feel like this is one more religious notch in my belt with God? God does not care about your sacrifice until you make the one most important sacrifice. Give yourself to Him. If you lay yourself on the altar of sacrifice to the Lord, then everything you do, say, and think is filtered through who God is in your life. Then your prayers become His delight.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

       Everyone wants to delight God. I mean, who would not want to make God happy? Well, this verse tells you how you can do that. Live upright for Him. It is not about righteous ACTS, it’s about Holiness. 

 

What do you see as living in Holiness?

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself what MY THOUGHTS are 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: November 15, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
Ezekiel 17-19 / Psalm 114-115
Proverbs 15 / Romans 16

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Ezekiel 1-4  /  Hebrews 11

 

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 your Pastor exactly what He desires for you on that day.  

 

GOD TALKING TO ME: November  16, 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