“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:17 A traditional fireplace usually has pieces of wood set on fire and put in a central place. Its job is to warm up the room, and to do that job thoroughly, each piece of wood has to be burned. Dear…
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.” Deuteronomy 30:19 Take a moment to reread that verse. Life and death. Blessing and cursing. Do you notice that the act…
“The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.” 2 Samuel 23:2 When you wake up in the morning, Abba Father wants to communicate with you. Throughout your day, He desires to engage in conversation. Like a father with his child, there’s a fellowship He seeks to establish with…
“But the Syrians fled before Israel, and David slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophach the captain of the host.“ 1Chronicles 19:18 Have you ever pondered how David achieved victories in ways that defied human logic? Even when outnumbered and seemingly unprepared, he triumphed over…
“David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth. ‘Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he…
“Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.” John 8:55 The Message Version of this scripture says, “You haven’t recognized him in this. But I have. If…
“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.” Proverbs 12:22 Sometimes, even as Christians, we view lies as not being very serious or as sins that can be excused due to certain reasons that seem genuine to us. We might even dismiss them as jokes. However, it’s important…
“But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.“ 1 Corinthians 9:27 It is so vital to always remember that our souls are the first and major concern God has. Knowing this, therefore, we must ensure our…
“This is My commandment: that you love one another [just] as I have loved you.“ John 15:12 Loving God is most evident through our obedience to His commandments. Love for God extends beyond mere verbal expressions; it is demonstrated through our actions, adhering to His instructions. Today’s devotional centers on one of God’s commandments, prompting…