The importance of preparation cannot be overstated. Preparation: The state of being made ready beforehand; readiness. Preparation for any work or ministry takes foresight, and forethought (if that isn’t a word, it is for this devotional). Preparation takes energy to put any plan into action to achieve the desired results. […]
The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 37:7-8 Your Word, O God, tells me to “Be still before the Lord” and to wait patiently for You. Jesus is my example, He did not fret when evil men carried out their wicked schemes against Him. He refrained Himself from anger, He did not […]
Betrayal: To give aid or information to an enemy of; commit treason against or be a traitor to; Break faith; Disloyal Betrayal always has consequences, serious consequences. It is heartbreaking when a person who is in the “inner circle” breaks faith with those who trust him/her. What drives a person to betray […]
Jesus was going daily to the temple to teach. People were coming in the early morning hours to listen. During those days before Passover, what was going on behind closed doors? (NASB) Luke 22:1-2 “NOW THE Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was approaching. 2 The chief priests and the […]
(NASB) Luke 21:37-38 “Now during the day He (Jesus) was teaching in the temple, but at evening He would go out and spend the night on the mount that is called Olivet. 38 And all the people would get up early in the morning to come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.” […]
(NASB) Luke 21:34 “Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap;” What weighs anyone down? Jesus said: 1-dissipation – unhealthy living 2-drunkenness – any form of drug abuse 3-worries […]
As this devotional is being written, spring is on its way – birds are singing praises, the flowers of spring are beginning to make their showy appearance. The sun is shining with a soft whisper of spring. Jesus was giving His warnings during the spring of the year during the week of […]
The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 46:1-2 No matter what is going on in the world, in my nation, in my city, in my job, in my home – You are God. For the followers of Christ, You are our refuge from the “stuff” that is swirling around us. […]
(NASB) Colossians 1:13-14 “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Can you say that for yourself? That Jesus has rescued you from the domain of darkness? That He has rescued you from […]
For sure and for certain seasons come and they meld into the next season. Winter passes and spring takes its place. Spring is a season of renewal and new life. Spring matures into summer days. Jesus told a parable as He stood in the precincts of the Jerusalem temple. (NASB) Luke 21:29-32 “…‘Behold […]