Daily Devotions

The World Goes Round And Round

June 25, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 145:16
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     Is it just me or does it not seem somewhat amazing to you that everything on this planet is taken care of by God? The birds are given wisdom and supplies to make their nest and food enough to eat. The fish are given the globe for an aquarium to dwell in and some feed on microscopic particles that we cannot even see. Animals have all found different ways to make a home from caves, to burrows in the ground, or places in the trees. God supplies the rain, oxygen, and nutrients in the soil for plants and trees to grow. He gives us the right amount of cold, heat, sunlight, darkness, and seasons each year so even the wildest of plants flourish without anyone but God tending to them. From the smallest one-celled organism to the entire planet and its multiple complexities, God created and sustains it all every minute of every day. As our verse today says He, “satisfiest the desire of every living thing.”

     Do you know why he does all that? He does it for you. All that is created on this earth was given to man in Genesis. It was all created for you. Adam, Eve, and Satan spoiled some of it when they decided to disobey God. However, they could never destroy it all. God opens His hand and supplies for the living. From the intricate beauty of the smallest flower to the majestic span of all the stars in the sky, God created it for you to behold His wonders. The oxygen, food, and water needed to sustain life were all created by God for you.

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     In the New Testament God shares this truth with us another way when He says in Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” He has, He is, and He always will supply for His own child. Real love is about giving. God has given this to you. He loves you.

When you stop to think of all God has given you,
have you told Him you are truly thankful?

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:  June 25, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
1 Kings 16, 17 / Psalm 145
Proverbs 25 / Revelations 16, 17

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Chron. 1-3 / Acts 3

Finding God’s Favor In Marriage

June 18, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 18:22
Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     We have all heard it said before that behind every good man there is a great woman. These wonderful women are sometimes referred to as the better half. That is probably closer to right than we know. A Godly woman for a wife is a wonderful blessing to any man. She will pray for her husband, encourage him, stand behind him, defend him in front of the world, (even when he makes some goofy decisions she knows will not work,) and she will be his real best friend. In short, she completes him. With her at his side, he can be all God intends him to be. God gave men a desire to marry the right woman. It has been God’s desire for us to marry that woman and live with her for life. “Till in death do us part,” the vow says. It not only makes us happy to know we have someone who loves us but also according to today’s verse, it makes God happy. We obtain the favour of the Lord when we marry the one He sent for us. You also see it says WIFE. Not live in, shack up, significant other, or roommate. It is the time-honored tradition of marriage between one man and one woman that God favors.

 

     Husbands love your wives. Wives honor your husbands. It is the biblical model for happiness here on earth until God sends His Son Jesus for His bride, the church. At that time, I believe God will also say to His Son, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” Then Jesus will bring His bride to heaven to stand before His Father. There will be no “till death do us part,” as death has been done away with. There will be one bride, the church, for one groom, Jesus. Then again, in marriage, we will obtain the favour of God forever.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     Earth is a place for us to practice heavenly joy. Rekindle the joy in your relationship with your husband or wife. If you are not married, be patient, as God chooses the right life for you. If this includes a mate, He will bring to you the right man or woman you can love for life.

 

Is happiness in life worth waiting for?

 

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:  June 18, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
1 Kings 5, 6 / Psalm 138
Proverbs 18 / Revelation 3

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 15-16 / John 19:31-42

Everyone Gets A Reward

June 11, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

2 Peter 2:13
And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

     The Bible speaks of Jesus presenting to God His Father a Bride without spot or wrinkle. Unblemished. Many of us look at our lives and ask how this can be. I know that within me there are what could be considered spots and wrinkles. Well, if it were only about just you, or just me there would be a problem. However, this is not speaking of personal sanctification only. It is about Bridal Sanctification. You are part of the Bride of Christ if you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour and you are made righteous in Him. This is not only personal perfection, but also Bridal Perfection as well.

 

     Does this give you the liberty to live any way you want to? YES. IT DOES. The question that must be asked is, how then do you WANT to live? Rewards are awaiting the Bride in Heaven. There are also rewards here and now for a life lived for Christ today. Yet, if you want to live like the world, act like the world, and look like the world, you are more than likely of the world. Nevertheless, the Bible tells of rewards for you too. However, they are not particularly good rewards. Today’s verse calls them the rewards of unrighteousness. Oh yes… and none of these rewards will be found in Heaven either.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     Do not play games with God. He knows if you are for real or just pretending. He knows, and you know. In addition, the Bible is written so we all can know. 1 John 5:13 says, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”

 

Do you know that you have ETERNAL LIFE?

 

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:  June 11, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
1 Chronicles 21-22 / Psalm 129
Proverbs 11 / 2 Peter

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Chron. 1-  /  John 16:1-15

 

Make A Little Music

June 4, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

1 Chronicles 6:31-32
And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after that the ark had rest. And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Music plays an important role in the Bible. David, who was himself a musician and composer of many of the Psalms, also played a part in bringing music into the formal worship of God. In today’s passage, he has assembled a choir to sing.

 

     Music continues throughout the Bible to play a big part in worship. The disciples after the Lord’s Supper closed with a Hymn (Mark 14:26). Paul and Silas were found praying and singing praises to our God while in Jail (Acts 16:25). In addition, when the roll is called up yonder, we will hear glorious singing on the shores of heaven (Rev. 15:2-4).

 

     Music continues today to help us share our deepest emotions with our heavenly Father. We are told today by God’s Word, as was the church in Colossians 3:16, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Music is a wonderful way for all of us to express our beliefs and the joy of our salvation. It is a tool given by God, with which we can memorize the Word of God and teach it to our children as well as adults. So, find your voice and sing the praises of your King. You do not need to be a professional musician for God to enjoy the song in your heart and on your lips. Make a little music.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     We need to remember music is only one way to worship God. However, we also need to remember that music IS ONE WAY to worship. Whatever and however we share in music, it should be in worshipful reverence to our God who gave us this wonderful gift.

 

How big of a part is music in your worship of 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:  June 4, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
1 Chronicles 6 / Psalm 120
Proverbs 4 / Philemon 

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
2 Kings 14-15  /  John 12:1-22

 

Just The Way You Are

May 28, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalm 119:73
Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     The miracle of birth is an extraordinary event. No matter how many billions of babies are born, the miracle of birth will always be just that, a miracle. Modern medicine can assist in the fertilization of the living cells that begin the process, but even they cannot make growth and birth happen. Medical professionals must still wait and watch as God performs His miraculous work in the process of bringing forth yet another living and breathing soul. Man is capable of destroying a life but cannot create life. Only God has the miracle-working power to do that.

 

     In addition to being the creator of our physical bodies and birth, God also fashions us into what we are and what we can become. He decides our height, genetic makeup, and those natural God-given talents. He gives us the ability to touch and feel, hurt and cry, to care, and to show compassion. Not only has He created you, but He has also fashioned you into what He and He alone desired and designed you to be. You are not a mistake. You did not just happen without design. God lovingly created you just as you are. Moreover, He loves you just as you are. He sent His Son Jesus to die for your sins just as you are. Today He can use you to glorify Him, just as you are.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

     Since God made you, fashioned you, and therefore knows you better than you can even know yourself, does it not make sense for you to want to get to know Him better as well? Call on Him and thank Him for His never-ending love for you JUST AS YOU ARE.

 

How will you develop a way to get to know your creator better?

 

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:  May 28, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(O.T.-1,   N.T. & PS.-2,   Prov. – Monthly)}
2 Samuel 16, 17 / Psalm 119:65-80
Proverbs 28 / Hebrews 3-5

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
1 Kings 22  /  John 9:1-23