DEVOTIONALS

“I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have but little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” Revelation 3:8 A welcome, an invitation or encouragement can be called an open door. It is primarily an opportunity to serve the Lord, even if it eventually becomes a guarantee for a better job or personal life.  It is God given as an opportunity to individually advance His Kingdom. Our focus sho

“That man Daniel, one of the captives from Judah, is ignoring you and your law. He still prays to his God three times a day”. Daniel 6:13 Sometimes the way down is really the way up! In God’s kingdom those the world calls wise are called foolish in the Word.  Those who are powerful by corporate standards are often weak and those who see freedom as doing whatever they want end up enslaved.  What really matters is that we are not defined by what we have or don’t have, but by wh

Being called “extraordinary” generally means great or remarkable and highly thought of. In the story of Job, the Lord said that he was the finest man in all the earth, blameless, with complete integrity and that he feared God.  What a powerful testimony this was!  He was definitely “extraordinary”! Yet as we read, we find out how the enemy tried to aggravate Job to deny God! Through it all, Job maintained his integrity!  At the beginning his friends sat with him and empathize

“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland”.   Isaiah 43:19 “New” refers to having recently come into existence or use. God’s promise to bring about a fresh start, new opportunities, and blessings for his people, often happens when they least expect it. It signifies a departure from the old and a movement into a new season of hope and renewal.  This

“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.” - Romans 8:37 A mindset influences how we think, feel, and behave in any given situation. When the team of twelve spies returned from the promised land after forty days, they had two different opinions. Team one, (“ the terrified ten ”), reported that the people they encountered were stronger than them and would devour anyone who goes there. They reported that the giants made them feel like grasshop

The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Isaiah 35:1 Blossoming signifies beauty and vitality found in nature, representing life, joy, and the richness of the environment. When our lives blossom, other people thrive too, a metaphor for growth. Just like bees and pollen in the natural world, one who is blossoming rubs on others around them. We’ve been planted physically wherever we live, spiritually in the spiritual

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Psalm 37:4 That sounds great, but how is one to muster up delight in God when everything around them seems to be going wrong?   The Word admonishes us to take our eyes off the circumstances and fix them on Christ who is the true source of our delight. It makes a whole lot of difference when we try to understand that Christ is the true source of the believer’s delight.  God’s Word is a powerful force in our l

…., “Then show me your glorious presence.” Exodus 33:18 The destiny was the Promised Land, God’s original plan.  Moses was given the task of leading the children of Israel but along the way there had been obstacles that slowed this journey. As the leader, he took responsibility to intercede for his people who had been disobedient.  He specifically asked the Lord “who” would accompany him on this journey. Moses needed a different perspective or viewpoint. This would be a spiri

The word flourish  evokes images of growth, renewal, and thriving, strongly associated with the spring season. Springtime when nature truly flourishes, with plants blossoming, trees re-leafing, and animals becoming active again in countries where changes occur. God wants us to flourish and thrive. He wants us to produce fruit that will last into eternity—not just shriveled grapes, but fresh, tasty, abundant fruit (John 15)! The good news is that He provides us with everything

I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing  in knowledge and understanding. Philippians 1:9 It is said that caring for a plant is easy, as long as you understand the plant’s basic needs for soil, water, and light. They need to be pruned because of vigorous growth. Most plants benefit from pruning yearly to help shape it. Pruning it too early can permanently stunt its growth even though this is necessary for better growth and developm

….. for the joy of the Lord is your strength !” Nehemiah 8:10 God’s strength becomes our strong refuge in every season of life every day. Joy is the fruit of the Holy Spirit. The good news is that joy isn’t tied to our circumstances. It’s not about temporary happiness or momentary pleasure, it’s deep, abiding joy that comes from knowing and trusting God.  We have access to this unshakable joy because it’s rooted in His unchanging character and steadfast love. In Nehemiah 8, w

“So, my God gave me the idea to call together all the nobles and leaders of the city, along with the ordinary citizens, for registration. …..” Nehemiah 7:5 A strategist is responsible for creating and implementing plans, or strategies, to achieve specific goals. They develop and execute plans that involve setting objectives, determining actions, and allocating resources to achieve desired outcomes. The greatest strategist we have ever had is our Creator God. He is orderly, tr

Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:6 Getting to know someone involves a combination of open communication, active listening, and shared experiences. It's a process of building trust and understanding through genuine engagement and a willingness to share yourself. Knowing God is a process of walking with him daily, listening to him through His word, and worship. God's Word is a primary

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between...

But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded.”2 Chronicles 15:7 We all have areas in our lives that are...

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the...

...., “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 8:35 We...

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. I...

In our world today joy is sometimes defined as having a great sense of happiness and pleasure. But biblical joy is choosing to respond to...

See, I have written your name on the palms of my hands.    Always in my mind is a picture of Jerusalem’s walls in ruins. Isaiah 49:16...