What Do You Want From God?

September 19, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 19:17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     “Feed the Hungry, Help the Children, Starving in Africa.” Every day, it seems there is a new relief program for some people group somewhere in the world. People on TV, Radio, in your mail, and e-mail are all asking for help for these starving, hurting people. They are all telling the truth, they do need help. However, millions of people, within our own countries, are also starving and homeless daily.

 

     It is never a bad idea for anyone to help others in any part of the world. Still, I am afraid that for most people, when they put a dollar in an envelope to help, they miss out on the maximum blessings. If God returns to us exactly what we give to the poor and needy, even with the right heart motive, what can you expect from a dollar? I guess you could expect a dollar from God!

 

     What if instead, you were to put your arms around someone and show them some love? If God returned to you exactly what you gave, what could you expect back from God? LOVE!

 

     What do you think might happen if you took a little time out of your schedule to donate to a local shelter for the homeless? If you donate time, what would you get back? TIME.

 

     How about if you spent a little time praying for someone in need? What should you get in return? You should get someone lifting you up to the attentive ear of God with your needs.

 

For a dollar, a dollar. For time–precious time. For prayer – sweet intercession with God. For Love – the love of, and from God, in return. What would you rather have…? A dollar?

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

      Spend time with God today and ask Him how you might be able to be a benefit to those who are a little less fortunate than you are right now. My mom would say, “But by the grace of God, there go I.” We never know; it could very well be us one day.

 

What Do You Want From 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:  September 19, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Jeremiah 6, 7 / Psalm 72
Proverbs 19 / John 20, 21

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Pro. 24-25  /  2 Co. 7

 

Every Word Comes True
September 18, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

John 19:36
For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Jesus spent His entire life on earth doing one thing: the will of His Father in Heaven. In doing so, He was also automatically fulfilling scripture. You see, the will of God in Heaven was for Jesus, His Son, to bear a continual witness to the fact that His Word is always true. Jesus lived, died, and rose again to fulfill the Old Testament scriptures, the very Words of God. Therefore, today, if we want to call ourselves Christians, which means to be Christ-like, we should be doing our best to live as Christ did.

 

     Have you ever stopped to think, you should be living to fulfill the Words of God? Every day, be all you can be for the Lord to draw people unto Him. In fact, you are fulfilling scripture. No matter who you are or whether you are saved or not! God’s Word talks about a wide road, which leads to destruction. The Bible says many will follow that road. Look around today, and you will see that many are. On the other hand, it also speaks of another narrow road. You might, however, almost think of it as a path. This road leads to everlasting life. The Bible warns us that there will be few who find it. Scripture is being fulfilled as you live and breathe. The question would have to be, which road of scripture are you helping to fulfill?

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     What a comfort to know every Word of God will be fulfilled as it is written. Comforting to those of us who know the Lord as our Saviour. There is a place in Heaven waiting for us. There is going to be a day that we shall be caught up with Him in the clouds. There will be a time of no more sin. What comfort that is. That is, unless you do not know Jesus. 

 

What road are you on?

 

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: September  18, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Jeremiah 4, 5 / Psalm 71:17-24
Proverbs 18 / John 19

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Pro. 22-23  /  2 Co. 6

 

A Bright Spot, Even On A Cloudy Day

September 15, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

John 15:11
These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

      Wouldn’t it be grand to live our entire life with happiness and no sorrow? Don’t we just want every day to be a day at the zoo, a vacation to an amusement park, or a time on the beach? Life would seem so wonderful if we had no unhappy days. However, if we never had an unhappy day, then how would we know when we were having so much fun?

 

     In our verse today, Jesus told his disciples, I shared my heart with you because I want you to know, you bring me joy. Jesus also wanted this day to bring them joy when they would think of Him. He was telling them that in the future, if you have a rough day and things are not going right, maybe you will remember me, and I can bring you joy.

 

     The type of joy Jesus spoke of here is a joy we find in one another. It is about relationships. Even during a terrible day when everything seems to go wrong, I so much look forward to being with my wife. Just to talk with her and enjoy each other’s company. It truly brings joy to my heart just being around her.

 

     Jesus found great joy in being with His disciples and doing His Father’s will. The reason the Bible teaches about this way of life is that God knew it would bring lasting joy to those who would just follow His leading. Jesus commands the disciples to be obedient to the words He has spoken to them. Why, because He knew it would bring them joy. Real joy. Everlasting joy

  

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

    Would you like your day to go a little better? Then think about this: Jesus came and died for your sin so you could have eternal life and joy. No matter how hard today may seem, it is just a speck in time compared to eternity with Him. Think about Jesus, He can bring you joy. 

 

Will your day today be filled with joy in Jesus?

 

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: September 15, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Habakkuk – Zephaniah / Psalm 69:1-36
Proverbs 15 / John 14-15

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Pro. 16-17  /  2 Co. 2-3