“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.” (Luke 23:34, NIV84) These are not the words I would expect to come from a man who had just been unjustly beaten, scourged and crucified. He doesn’t even plead His case from the cross. I […]
11/17/2022 Daily Devotion – Keeping our eyes on the future we find freedom!
“Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.’” (Luke 9:62, NIV84) Looking back is a dangerous thing! We learn from the Old Testament that Lot’s wife looked back toward Sodom and Gomorrah and was turned into a pillar of salt. […]
09/13/22 Daily Devotion – May your spirit be touched by God’s grace!
“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.” (Philippians 4:23, NIV84) Here the Apostle Paul ends his letter to the Philippian church. I am sure it is no surprise that he ends it on the theme of grace. Could there be a more suitable ending from the man whose entire ministry […]
09/11/22 Daily Devotion – So that you may be certain of what you have been taught!
“Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me […]
09/10/22 Daily Devotion – What limits you?
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13, NIV84) Once again we have a very popular and often quoted passage from the pen of the Apostle Paul. Paul is nearing the end of his letter to the Philippian church and from his jail cell victoriously declares, “I can do all things […]
09/09/22 Daily Devotion – The secret of being content!
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” (Philippians 4:12, NIV84) Are we really content? Are we ever content? I’d […]
09/08/22 Daily Devotion – Think about things like this!
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8, NIV84) “Finally…” what? Paul is putting the finishing touches on some pretty profound truths. He has stated that we should not be anxious about anything, […]
09/07/22 Daily Devotion – Peace is not passive!
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7, NIV84) This is absolutely one of my favorite memory passages. There are so many profound things said and implied in this single verse. In the verse previous, Paul tells us not to be anxious […]
09/06/22 Daily Devotion – Rather than being anxious, present your requests to God!
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:5–6, NIV84) I have to admit that the Lord has a great sense of humor when it comes to dealing with me. Lately, […]
09/05/22 Daily Devotion – Rejoice!
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, NASB95) This has to be one of the most quoted verses by the apostle Paul. Countless churches have a banner with these words hanging on the wall. We know the verse by heart, even if we don’t know the book, chapter, and verse. […]
