Have you ever wanted something so much that you ignored God and the circumstances enough to push to get what you wanted? Then, when you finally had it, your expectations were not met? Balaam wanted the gold offered to him by the king of Moab. He wanted it enough to downgrade God’s answer of “No, […]
Have you ever wondered why God chooses people who do not believe in Him to accomplish His purposes? Have you ever wondered if you can be used by God to impact others? As a Christian, do you want God’s will to be accomplished through you? Balaam, a false prophet in the Old Testament, was used […]
Years ago, when I was growing up, my dad taught me that we shouldn’t push too hard to open a door. That we should accept the answer the first time and let it go. When the answer was no, there was a reason, one that we may not even understand in the moment. Balaam asked […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray… NASB Psalm 143:8-9 “Let me hear Your lovingkindness in the morning;For I trust in You;Teach me the way in which I should walk;for to You I lift up my soul.19 […]
The first few verses of the book of Proverbs is thought-provoking. King Solomon gives the purpose of a proverb, he defines it and explains what a proverb should be doing in our lives. (NASB) Proverbs 1:1-61 “The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:2 To know wisdom and instruction,To discern the sayings […]
Yesterday, this devotional gave some Scriptures to finding God’s will for your specific needs.Today, this is a continuation… Scripture, prayer and seeking God’s will the next step? Seek Godly advice. Ask important Godly people in your life… for their prayerful input. GOD’S WORD YOUR RESPONSE Proverbs 19:20 Wise godly counsel is always needed at any […]
There is a question I am dealing with on a personal level. I have asked three godly friends for advice. And to begin with, they sent me the following Scriptures to prayerfully consider. I want to share them with you. GOD’S WORD RESPONSE (what’s your response?) Matthew 26:39-44 Yielding to God’s will for me… […]
Studying God’s word, and taking it to heart, I need to ask His forgiveness for wrong motives, thoughts, words, and actions. For my thoughts and motives will impact what I say and do. (NASB) 1 Peter 3:8-9 “To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit;9 not returning evil […]
Where do you turn for wisdom in your home, in your job, in your church; in other words, in your life? The world seems to have wisdom… those without the Lord Jesus think they are wise. Isn’t that being wise in their own eyes? God tells us:NASB Proverbs 3:7 “Do not be wise in your […]
Jesus said, “For where two or three have gathered together in my name, I am there in their midst.” Matthew 18:20 NASB Shall we pray… NASB James 3:17“LORD, help me, this day, to live with Godly wisdom.“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, […]