Keywords In God’s Word

Live On Purpose

August 19, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     “Oops, Oh Oh, WOW, did not mean for that to happen, whoops, Oh No not again!” What do all these statements have in common? First off, these are statements I am sure you have made from time to time. They are also comments you have heard others make on occasion.

 

     There is something else unique about these statements as well. They are all statements you will never hear God make. Why is it impossible for God to have ever uttered these words? It is because nothing ever catches Him off guard. He never makes a mistake. There is never a time when something does not turn out exactly as He knew it would.

 

     Our verse today says, as God has thought or purposed, it will be, exactly as He thought or purposed it to be. If you read a promise from God in the Bible, it is sure to happen just as He said. Why, because whatever He has purposed, will happen. God never does things by chance or accident. He does everything on PURPOSE.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     You were not created or born by accident. God has a purpose for you and your life. You are living on this day and at this time for a reason. Ask God today to show you His will for your life and strengthen you in your service to Him. You have a gift God intends to use to bring fulfillment to your life and ministry to His church. You are not an accident, so live on purpose. 

 

When thinking about the purpose God has for your life,
what will you do today to fulfill that purpose?

 

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 19, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Isaiah 13, 15 / Psalm 44:9-26
Proverbs 19 / Luke 11

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 73-77  /  Rom. 11

 

Making The Right Choice

August 12, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Psalms 38:13-15
But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his mouth. Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     I am sure you have seen those three little monkeys sitting beside each other. One has his eyes covered with his hands, the next has his hands over his ears, and the last has covered his mouth with both hands. Under them is the caption “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil.” However, there is a problem. The monkey, with his hands over his eyes, can still speak and hear evil. The one with his hands over his ears can see and speak evil. Finally, the one with his mouth covered sees and hears everything. Nevertheless, the idea is biblical.

 

     The author of today’s verse is saying I will act as a deaf and dumb man to the world’s temptations. What he is implying is that he wants to hear and speak only things that are glorifying to you, Lord. It seems almost impossible today to avoid all worldly influences. With so much being pumped our way with Television, Computers, Radios, DVDs, CD players, MP3s, and the list goes on. However, we do have a choice as to what we watch on TV. We can turn off the computer or delete bad materials. We can tune our radios to Christian Channels and purchase only God-honoring music for our CD players and MP3s. The idea is this: it is our choice what we look at and listen to for the majority of our lives. When you have a choice, what do you select? Choose to see no evil and hear no evil. If you avoid those two, speaking no evil seems to come almost naturally.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

    Think carefully today about what you allow to influence you in the way of media and literature. Realize you are making the choice to look at, listen to, or read whatever it is that is influencing you. Then make the right choice.

 

What might help you make the right choices today?

 

 

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 12, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
Hosea 8-10 / Psalm 38
Proverbs 12 / Luke 4

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 42-47  /  Rom. 5

 

He Is Staring At You

August 5, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Proverbs 5:21
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Do you ever get frustrated, irritated, or downright hate when people stare at you? You are walking down the street or driving along in your car, and you notice someone just staring. I am not even talking about that “glance and then turn” movement, to make you think they were not looking. I am talking about the person who just drills a hole right through you with a glare in their eyes. For whatever reason, it seems to drive us crazy. Then, almost hypnotically, they have us hooked. We cannot quit looking back at them, glancing, peeking, and looking to see if they are still looking. I wonder all along why they are staring. Is it something I am wearing? Did I forget to brush my hair today? Did someone put the “kick me” sign from school back on me again? Or could it possibly be that these people are just weird? Why are they looking at me? Are they a rapist or killer? Are they possibly an admirer? We begin to wonder what is going through their mind. It makes us want to run over and say, “What is your problem? Why are you looking at me?” You can’t get them off your mind, and cannot seem to stop looking back at them.

 

     The Bible says God is watching our every move. He is staring at us. He is never taking His eyes off us. Now that you know that God is staring, do you wonder or care what He is thinking? Do you realize He is watching? The Bible says He ponders all our goings. Another way of saying it is, He watches our every move. If a mortal person who has no control over you can make you look at them just by looking at you, could an almighty all all-loving God who created and controls the universe do the same thing?

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

    At least we know God is no rapist or murderer. He has no motive to do anything that is not in our best interest. He is an admirer. He is interested in how we may present ourselves, especially if we claim to be representing Him. However, He is more interested in our hearts toward Him. Will you even give Him a second look today? Will you look to Him at all? Whether you look or not, He is staring at you.

 

Does God watching you give you peace, or anxiety?

 

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 5, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
2 Kings 24, 25 / Psalm 33
Proverbs 5 / Mark 13

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Psa. 11-17  /  Acts 28:1-16