Thinking Of Heaven

September 1, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 57:11
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     What comes to mind when someone says heaven? Do you think of Golden streets, Mansions, Angels, No sickness, No sin, and No work? How about rain? How about sunshine or storm clouds? What about birds and blue skies? Do any of those things come to mind? Usually not. Why, because we forget about the first heaven, we can see right above us every day. Cloudy skies filled with birds and planes, and the wind that blows fills this wide-open heaven above.

     How about the Moon? Do you think of the moon when you think of heaven? Are your thoughts of heaven ever filled with Mars, Venus, the Milky Way, Stars, Planets, Solar systems, and Galaxies? This is the second heaven. It is the outer limits of space that we cannot see completely with the naked eye. The second heaven is a vast region beyond our wildest imagination.

      No, these are not what people usually think of when they think of heaven. They think of the third Heaven, where we all want to go and be with Jesus someday. However, our Psalmist today did not forget any of God’s created heavens. He said, Let God be exalted above the heavens and all the earth. We do not need to wait to get to the third heaven, we have never seen to praise God. Let us praise Him, that He might be exalted today above the heavens which we have seen and can see every day.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     When we need to think of the magnitude of our God, look up in the heavens, and see all that He created and controls. All of which He is above and beyond. What a magnificent God we serve. What an Awesome God.

What else can you think of that displays how Awesome God is?

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 1, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Isaiah 45, 46 / Psalm 56-57
Proverbs 1 / Luke 23-24

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 119:89-176  /  1 Co. 6

 

Do Not Doubt God

August 30 & 31, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Luke 22:23
And they began to inquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Jesus had just told His Disciples that one of them was about to betray Him. Each of the Disciples began to turn to one another and ask, “Is it I?” Doubt was a weapon that the Devil was using way back in the days of the Disciples.

 

      Deception and doubt are some of Satan’s greatest tools. If Satan can get you to doubt your walk with God, doubt your salvation, doubt that your testimony is effective, and doubt your place of service for God, then he can get you to be less than what God intended for you to be.

 

     In Matthew 14:31, when Peter was sinking in the sea, Jesus reached out to him and said, “O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?” Later in Matthew 21:21-22, Jesus told His disciples, “Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” Jesus fully understood the problem with doubt. He also knew how Satan would use it.

 

     Let’s not give place to Satan in our lives with doubt about anything God has told us is true. Our Salvation is secure, He promised. Our position in Him is sure; He said so. Our service to Him will bring rewards, He proclaimed it. In addition, Satan, who brings about doubt, is defeated, and Christ beats him.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     In 2 Timothy 1:7, it says, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” Let’s not let the devil tempt us with doubt and fear. We should proclaim with a loud voice, “On Christ the Solid Rock I stand; all other ground is so surely sinking sand.”

 

Do you believe in God’s salvation so much
you can’t help but tell people you meet?

 

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:  August 30, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1,/NT & PS-2,/Prov-Monthly)}
Isaiah 41-44 / Psalm 55
Proverbs 30-31 / Luke 22

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 119:1-88  /  1 Co. 5

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:  August 31, 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

 

Whose Vision Is It?

August 29, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 29:18
Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     A vision! Sounds like someone closed their eyes and somehow received this vision. It brings memories of Bible stories where God brought information through prophets by visions. I have heard preachers tell of their vision for new buildings or schools. Missionaries talk about their vision for the mission field and the people of another land. Evangelists share a vision for America and the church. Some backup this need and vision by using this verse. “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The problem is they stopped quoting too soon.

 

     The vision referred to in this verse is not to be our vision. It is to be God’s vision. The word vision here means “Prophetic Revelation.” The second part of that verse says, “but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” We no longer need God to implant visions in us for the future. The Bible is our complete “Prophetic Revelation.” God does not need another messenger with a new message. He needs today’s messengers to carry out the old message that makes people a new creation in Him.

 

     I believe the pastors, evangelists, and missionaries who used this passage were sincere. I believe God works in us and places burdens in our hearts for places of service. I also believe those ministry-related visions truly came from time in the Word and understanding God’s desire for their life. God will impart wisdom in the hearts of men to carry out earthly visions.

 

     Nevertheless, we must be sure we understand Scripture as it is written. Without a vision, people do perish. Without a Word from God, people will perish. How do we get that Word? Read the Bible daily and share it often.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    A song says, “Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.” We might pray: Rescue us, Lord, from perishing without your Word. Help us, Father, not to navigate life without prophetic guidance from your Holy Word, lest we perish without your Vision. Amen.

 

Is your vision and God’s vision in alignment?

 

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:  August 29, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Isaiah 39, 40 / Psalm 54
Proverbs 29 / Luke 21

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 114-118  /  1 Co. 4

 

Who Are You Calling A Fool?
August 28, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 53:1
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     When we think of a fool today, we think of someone odd or goofy. But when the Bible refers to someone as a fool, it is speaking of his or her moral and spiritual insensitivity. A fool would be someone who rejects God. So, who would this term fool, then include? Well, as much as we hate to admit it, this would include us all before our eyes were opened to the love of God and we received Jesus as our Saviour. We were part of the foolish in this world. Yet, at the moment of our salvation, God began to use those of us who were the foolish of this world to teach the wise. That is, those who are wise in their own eyes, but still foolish to God.

 

     The foolish would include all who continue to refuse the eternal salvation offered through the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ. It would also include those who feel that somehow, they can earn their way to heaven through works. The Bible says by grace we are saved, not of works. Furthermore, it would include those who feel all roads, or many ways, lead to heaven. God’s Word clearly states that the way to heaven is a narrow way. Jesus said, “I am the way.” Anyone who denies the truth of God’s Word denies God.

 

     Now that I think about it, anyone who would deny God and the promises of His Word would be kind of odd, goofy, or foolish!

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Before we go pointing a finger at the foolish today, remember we all started just that way. For all have sinned, the Bible says, and sin blinds us to the truth. Let’s continue to be a witness to everyone. For God so loved the “world.” In addition, if God can use ex-fools like us, who knows what He might do with someone who is being foolish today?

 

Might god use you 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:  August 28, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Isaiah 37, 38 / Psalm 53
Proverbs 28 / Luke 20

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 109-113  /  1 Co. 3

 

I’ll Fix Them!

August 25, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 25:21, 22
If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

   

     Ok, today is the day we get honest. Think for just a second, who is the one person who rubs you the wrong way? Do not say it aloud… You do not want everyone to know! You know who it is. It is the person that when you see them coming, you hide because you do not want to speak to them. The one individual who seems to always be really irritating. Maybe they have made you mad, or possibly they have hurt you in some way. Perhaps they have caused you so many problems, it is not even funny. So, do you have that person in mind? Well, today is the day we fix their wagon. After all this time, we are going to finally make things right. Jesus has shown us exactly what to do to people who treat us like this. Are you ready for the remedy? Here it is. Treat them as Jesus treated you.

 

     Remember back when you would do or say things that must have hurt Jesus? When you did that, what did He do? He laid down His life to save you. Can you recall all those times you neglected Him, called one of His children names, or made fun of those Christians? Well, He sure got even with you. How? He loved you unconditionally. That will teach you to be ugly to Him.

 

     Yes, Jesus tells us that we should treat our enemies with respect and love. That seems like a lot to ask. You may be wondering, “What do you get out of it?” God said He would reward you. Quite possibly, as you show the love of Jesus to someone else, God might give you a new Saved Friend.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    Jesus loves the little children, ALL the children of the world, red, and yellow, black, and white, they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world. 

 

Could Jesus show that love through you today,
or is there something in the way?

 

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: August 25, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Isaiah 29, 30 / Psalm 50
Proverbs 25 / Luke 17

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 97-102  /  Rom. 16