Jesus was talking with His disciples and they said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5)   Do you need to pray that same prayer?  I do!   “Lord that also is my prayer for me and for the person reading this devotional right now. Lord, increase our faith!  Amen.”   Jesus gave […]

  Jesus spoke of being a stumbling block.  He was realistic when He said, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to him through whom they come!” (Luke 17:1)   A stumbling block: unforgiveness.   What did Jesus say about forgiving others? (NASB) Luke 17:3-4 “Be on your guard!  If your brother sins, […]

  We are faced with temptations every day.  Snares (temptations) entrap us and entice us to sin…temptations are inevitable.  (Luke 17:1)    What we do with temptation is the question.   Jesus warned His disciples to not be a stumbling block to others…tempting others to turn from God and His ways.   Jesus did not […]

The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 117:1-2   Praise and honor and glory belong to You for You are the LORD.  All nations are to praise you…all peoples are to praise You!   Why?  Because Your lovingkindness is great toward us.  You are faithful to give us Your truth…forever and ever and […]