Daily Devotions

Are We Fighting A Losing Battle?

August 27, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Isaiah 35:4, 5
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     In today’s world, it may seem at times as if Christians are fighting a losing battle. Television displays homosexuality as the norm and gives this group not only prominent airtime but also now titles programming with their slogans of “Gay” and “Queer.” We have judges who have sworn to uphold the Constitution and will stand up for artwork on display in front of our little children in public with nudity and profanity because it is called art and freedom of speech. However, these same judges want to take down a monument of the Ten Commandments because it might “influence someone.” Pornography is everywhere you look, from television, magazines, and the internet. If someone tries to block it from our youth in places like public libraries, we are called narrow-minded. The lyrics to songs and the language on almost all media were what was called “gutter language” when I was a child. Cussing and swearing are to our children now just normal speech. There is sin everywhere. Moreover, as bad as it seems in the United States, reports from around the world seem worse.

 

     What can we do? Where do we turn? The answer today is the same as it has been since Christ rose from the tomb. We keep sharing the gospel and turn to other believers and Christ. God gave us the church for just such a time as this.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

    We can all rest assured that there will come a time when every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ Is Lord of all. Until then, we must keep on keeping on for the glory of God.

 

Are we fighting a loosing battle, or has Christ already won?

 

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 27, 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. 106-108  /  1 Co. 2

 

Do You Know The Answers?

August 20, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 45:17
I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Can you recall the Salesman and Sales Manager from Ford Motors in 1946 who became the Chairman and CEO of Chrysler in 1979? Some of you might remember, but a good share of you did not. His name was Lee Iacocca. Here is another good one for you to guess. Who was born Marion Morrison on May 26, 1907, in the town of Winterset, Iowa? He went on to become one of the world’s best-known cowboys. A few of you might know that it was John Wayne. Try this one. Who was a famous Texan in 2003 who went on to become President, and where was he born? Some of you might have guessed President George W. Bush. However, if you said his birthplace was Texas, you are wrong. He is the only living Bush child at the time of this writing not born in Texas. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, while his father was finishing college.

 

     Now, what if I were to ask you who was born in a manger in a little town called Bethlehem? His earthly father was a carpenter by trade. He traveled all around, working miracles, and finally died on a cross. Who would you say this was? There would be no hesitation in most people’s minds. It was Jesus. If I also asked who was reported to have risen from the grave and then ascended into heaven? You would say, Jesus. That name will be remembered by every generation throughout all of history. No other name is so well recognized. No other life is so well studied. None other has ever made the difference that Jesus has made in the lives of so many.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

   

     Jesus. Name above all names. Saviour, Counselor, Prince of Peace. Others come, go, and make an impact on their era of time. Jesus came and stayed in the hearts of all people and will make an impact throughout all time. JESUS! JESUS! JESUS! Yes, Friend, there is something very special about that name.

 

Why do you think Jesus is the answer to life’s greatest trials?

 

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 20, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Isaiah 16-18 / Psalm 45
Proverbs 20 / Luke 12

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 78-79  /  Rom. 12

 

Just Look At You

August 13, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 13:20
He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     As you have probably noticed over this year, I often refer to my parents and the things they have said to me while growing up. I guess I looked up to them even more than I realized. Their words of wisdom continually come back and are a constant reminder of what life is all about.

 

     One of the things my dad said when I was younger was, “You are who you hang out with.” At the time, I did not believe it. I thought, “No way, I am my own person. I am who I am, and they are different.” However, as I grew older and began to look around, I saw he was right. If you want to see the kind of person you are, just look at the people with whom you choose to associate. I am not talking about those people you are forced to go to school with or work with. I am referring to the times when it is your choice, who do you choose to spend most of your time with? Dear reader, let me just tell you that who they are is a good indicator of who you are as well.

 

     I often wondered where my Christian parents came up with all their wisdom. Now I can see that most of their wisdom must have come from God’s Word. Proverbs 13:20 says pretty much the same thing my dad said. If you walk with wise people, they will make you wiser. Being around wise people will cause you to think and learn. On the other hand, hanging out with a group of people who have no desire to be better at anything, who make foolish decisions, and who disregard God and His Word, will make you just like them. So, as you look around at the friends you choose to be around, ask yourself, “Just who am I?”

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     Ok, so what if your inspection shines a light on the fact that you may not have the best friends, now what? Well, you have two choices. First, if you want to better yourself, find and make new, encouraging friends. Secondly, help your old friends become wiser. Talk with them about the Bible and God. If they do not want to become wiser, you will not have to leave them. I promise! You will see that these so-called friends will eventually leave you.

 

Who is it that your friends are helping you become?

 

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 13, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Hosea 11-14 / Psalm 39
Proverbs 13 / Luke 5

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 48-51  /  Rom. 6

 

It Is A Fear Factor!

August 6, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Mark 14:50
And they all forsook him, and fled.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     Fear will cause you to do some absolutely weird things. I have seen some funny faces on people who were caught unaware on camera after someone had scared them. I call it Funny Fear Face.

     Fear is usually an emotion that looks to the future. You might be afraid of the results of something from the past, but you are afraid of something that has not yet happened. If someone sneaks up and says, “BOO,” the sudden unexpected boo may startle you, but not knowing what is next causes the fear. It is not knowing what is coming that has people uptight.

     In Mark 14:31, the disciples had all said they would never leave Christ. Less than 20 verses later, they had all scattered. Why? Fear of the unknown future. Christ had told them what was going to happen. He tried to prepare them. However, the distress of what they had seen and being afraid of what might come caused them to run. They felt they needed time to figure this out. When we finish reading this book of Mark, we find that every detail was completed just as Jesus had said it would be. Everything! So why then should we be afraid of the future when we know who holds tomorrow in the palm of His hand?

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     In Matthew chapter 6, in verse 34 it says, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” One reason we fear is that we have not learned to focus on today and leave tomorrow to God. Plan for tomorrow, but live for today, and live for God.

What might God use you to do 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 6, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
Jonah / Psalm 34
Proverbs 6 / Mark 14

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 18-21  /  Acts 28:17-31

A Promise Is A Promise

July 30, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

2 Kings 13:23
And the LORD was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     

     I AM NOT A LIAR! These are words that all of us want to be able to say. In fact, for someone to call us a liar is about one of the worst things we can be called. It means we are untrustworthy. Not just in our speech and what we say, but it is also true that we cannot be trusted in the things we do. Moreover, for the most part, most of us intend to tell the truth. However, there are those times when you say I will be there at 10:00 and you get there at 10:05. We have all heard the excuses that there was a train that blocked the road, three dogs ran in front of the car, there was a new detour which was just put in, and the slow semi driver you could not get around. Nevertheless, the fact remains that you said one thing and did another. It was not because you wanted to, but because things seemed out of your control, what you said did not come to pass.

 

     It is so great to know that God never ever, ever, ever, ever tells a lie. In today’s verse, we find that God had made a promise with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and nothing could cause Him to break His Word. The reason is that there is never anything out of His control.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     What promises did God’s Word reveal to you today? Whatever they are, you can take them to the bank. God will never make a promise He will not keep. NEVER! Including the one in Hebrews 13:5, which says, “…I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” NEVER!

 

What do you believe is God’s greatest promise to you?

 

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:  July 30, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
2 Kings 13, 14 / Psalm 27
Proverbs 30 / Mark 7

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 32-34 / Acts 24