Daily Devotions

Hello, God Is Calling!
December 17, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Zechariah 4:8
Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

      Several times in Zechariah, we hear this priest/prophet say something like, “the Word of the LORD came unto me.” WOW. Can you even imagine? God, either by voice or by an angel’s voice, coming and speaking directly to you? How grand a day that would be. Yet, it may also be somewhat scary. You might begin to wonder what would be so important that God would want to talk with me personally. What is He going to ask me to do? God speaking directly to you would be rather miraculous and a bit overwhelming.

      We too often get the idea that when God speaks to people, it is only to scold or punish. That He only comes when things are going wrong. Therefore, we begin to think it to be a frightening experience when He speaks. However, did you ever think of this? In the Old Testament, while they had very little of the scripture put together, God often chose to communicate through angels and prophets.

      Today, just as in Zechariah’s time, God is speaking directly to you. You read that right; God is speaking right to you. He does it through the pages of His Holy Word. We now have 66 books written in the binding of the Holy Bible, which contain God-breathed Words written for you and me. The majority of it is not about scolding or punishing. Most of the Bible shares just how much God loves you and wants to help you.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    So, as you go through your day today, you might just think, as did Zechariah, “moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying…” Well, what did God speak with you about today through the pages of His Word? He is still speaking. 

Are we still listening?

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: December  17, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Zechariah 4-7 / Psalm 136
Proverbs 17 / Revelations 1

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jonah  /  Revelation 7-8

Get The Recipe!
December 10, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 128:1-2
Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     It is the Christmas season, and people are looking everywhere for recipes. One recipe that people have been looking for over the years is a recipe for success. Another thing we hear at this time of year is that we should have Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward Men. Well, folks, here in this little chapter of the Bible, we have found a recipe for success and a way to find peace in five steps.

• Step 1. Worship The Lord. The phrase “feareth the LORD” refers not to a frightened fear, but a respectful and worshipful heart. 

• Step 2. Walk In His Ways. If you truly respect who God is, it is not hard to walk in His ways and obey His guidelines in life.

• Step 3. Work. Work brings about satisfaction. It is exactly how God designed us. We want to be doing something that makes a difference. It is also a way for God to supply our needs in this life.

• Step 4. Enjoy Life, as God Created It. God never intended for us to walk around with sad faces all the time. We are to enjoy life. If we remember who God is and follow His plan for our lives, it will truly be a happier life.

• Step 5. It will bring Calm to your Soul. When we find out that God’s way is a better way than our way and His way is always right, we find life is easier and better. In addition, all these things together bring about PEACE to our hearts.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    How can we enjoy Peace and Joy in our Lives? Look to the author and finisher of our faith. It is He and he alone that is the Peace that passeth all understanding. He is the Joy that will flood your soul. He IS… Therefore, we can be.

Where do you find real joy?

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: December  10, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Nahum / Psalm 128
Proverbs 10 / 1 Peter 1, 2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Hosea 10-14  /  Jude

I Want It Now
December 3, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 3:29-30
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Blood boils, and tempers flare when someone else gets a promotion you have waited for and believe so much you deserve. You work, you try, you plan someday to have this job, then someone else just marches in from nowhere and takes it. For some reason, we are just as mad at the person who got the promotion as we are at the one who made what we see as a bad decision to put them there. Mad because someone else got ahead before we did. It may be possible, and even probable, that the person was not trying to hurt you. They were simply trying to get ahead in life the same as you. However, this does not seem to matter now, right? You say to yourself, “I am going to be mad at this person anyway.” We get the attitude “I will just stay mad at them and that will teach them to take my job!”

 

     Sound silly? It is. However, it happens all the time. Getting angry with someone and not knowing why is wrong. Yet many people find themselves with pent-up anger at someone who had no control over a situation. It may also be someone they do not know. Why do people get this way? Their answer most likely will be something like, “I do not know, I just FEEL that way.” It makes a lot of sense, doesn’t it?

     The Bible tells us not to be this way toward others, nor plan to hurt someone without cause. It is not right. It is not Biblical. It is not godly. Not to mention, most other people do not like people with this type of attitude. The fact is, others look at people who act this way as small, petty, self-centered, and negative. Sadly, they find themselves alone, unpopular, and often passed up for future advancements because of their bad attitude.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

    When God opens the door for another (especially a brother or a sister in the Lord), do not reject them. Instead, rejoice with them, help, and encourage them. Who knows, they might be your leader someday and be able to help promote you to where God wants you to be. Even if that never happens, you receive a blessing just by obeying God’s Word. He is your leader, and He will be promoting you someday.

 

If you encourage someone who has just received a promotion over you,
how do you think that makes God look through you in their eyes?

 

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: December  3, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Ezekiel 41, 42 / Psalm 121
Proverbs 3 / Titus

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Daniel 5-6  /  1 John 1-2

 

My Life Verse
November 26, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Hebrews 2:12
Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     Years ago, my Pastor encouraged me to find a Bible verse that I might call my life verse. I thought at the time this would be almost impossible. Many verses in the Bible spoke of who I was to be and what I was to do. How could I pick just one? However, my Pastor had said this would be a good thing to do, so I set out to do as he suggested.

     I began my quest by asking God to lead me to a verse that spoke to me about my mission in life, or especially spoke to me. Then I came across this verse. This was the perfect verse for me. At the time, I knew God was calling me into the Evangelistic Ministry. To sing and preach wherever He might open a door. This verse declared what I felt I should do then, and now. I am to declare Christ’s name to anyone and everyone and sing for the glory of God.

     As I continued in the Evangelistic Ministry and then as a Pastor myself, this verse meant even more to me. I have the great privilege week after week of sharing with people I know, and who know me, the wonders of God’s Word. I am also blessed to be able to sing the praises of His name with and for the church.

     What a blessing this verse has been and will forever continue to be in my life. What a great word of advice my Pastor shared with me on that day. Might I suggest that if you have never found a life verse for yourself, one that you know God speaks to your heart about, begin that search today? I know it will influence your life. It sure has mine.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

    I am not asking you to take this as your life verse. However, would you consider following its meaning on Sunday? As you gather with family and friends, would you declare His name unto your brethren and sing a song of praise to Him? As we think on Thanksgiving week, let us thank Him, most of all.

Do you have a verse you recognize as your Life Verse?

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  26, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Ezekiel 31, 32 / Psalm 119:81-96
Proverbs 26 / Hebrews 1, 2

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Ezekiel 36-38  /  1 Peter 2

Guaranteed
November 12, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 111:5
He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

      When I was younger, when I would see the word GUARANTEED on things, I thought, “Well, this will be good forever, it is guaranteed.” Why in the world would they guarantee something if it would break? That just did not make sense to me.

 

     However, as I grew older, I learned a few things about Guarantees. One of those things was that the Guarantee was only as good as the company that made the claim. As a young boy, I believed that every big company that had enough money to make something would just be there forever in case anything went wrong with their product. Oh, the innocence of childhood. As I have grown older, and I guess a little wiser, now I know that not all companies are reputable and not every person is trustworthy. Sadly, this colors the decisions that all adults must make. So, how do I make big decisions now? If the guarantee matters, then I look at the manufacturer to see how long they have been in business. I try to find out if the products they have made have had problems. Did they take care of the problems if they did? I just want to know a little about who is making this GUARANTEE.

 

     God’s Guarantees meet all those criteria. One thing we can rely on is that God has been around for a long time (a very long time). God has always taken care of the products He has made (Us). He has a great retirement program that has never been beaten (Heaven). He is as stable as anything anyone can think of (and better). In our verse today, it says, “He hath given meat unto them that fear Him.” This simply means He has provided for those who have given themselves to Him to love and serve Him. “He will ever be mindful of his covenant,” says He will never break a promise. This means His Guarantees are absolutely solid. You can trust them forever.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

       

     In a world that seems mixed up on values and promises, it is good to know at least one thing is still always true. The Word of God has never been proven wrong. Never! Why, because it is never wrong. You can rely on God and His word. This, my friend, is GUARANTEED.

 

Do you find in your life the Word of God as trustworthy always?

 

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  12, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Ezekiel 11, 12 / Psalm 111
Proverbs 12 / Romans 11, 12

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Jeremiah 51-52  /  Hebrews 8