“As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, ‘Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters — one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.’ (He did not know what he was saying.)” (Luke 9:33, NIV84) I think men, especially, can relate to this […]
11/11/2022 Daily Devotion – The bigger picture is only seen with His eyes!
“Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. And he said, ‘The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.’” (Luke 9:21–22, NIV84) So, have you ever […]
11/05/2022 Daily Devotion – Our brushes with God should not be incidental!
“’Who touched me?’ Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, ‘Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.’” (Luke 8:45, NIV84) Jesus and His disciples were on the busy streets working their way to Jairus’s house to heal his daughter, who was very ill. As they were walking among the crowds of people, […]
07/17/22 Daily Devotion – Jesus provides even more certainty in His transfiguration!
“I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.” — Matthew 16:28 (NIV84) Truth be told, for nearly 3 years, they had seen the Son of Man doing kingdom-of-heaven work. But some were going to be blessed to see Jesus […]
04/23/22 Daily Devotion – Knowing truth isn’t as simple as 2+2=4!
“So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have.” (2 Peter 1:12, NIV84) I just love this thought from the apostle Peter. Even though we know the truth, and we are firmly rooted in it, we always need to be reminded […]
03/27/22 Daily Devotion – Jesus knows!
“’I tell you the truth,’ Jesus answered, ‘this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.’” — Matthew 26:34 (NIV84) I am certain that this was hard for Peter to hear. It is hard for us to read. Jesus knew (knows)! There is nothing that we can hide from Him. There is […]
03/02/22 Daily Devotion – His word is life!
“Your statutes are wonderful; therefore I obey them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands. Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your […]
01/02/22 Daily Devotion – We are on a rescue mission!
“The Sovereign Lord declares — he who gathers the exiles of Israel: ‘I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.’” — Isaiah 56:8 (NIV) There is an inevitable temptation that comes our way once we are redeemed and added to God’s Kingdom. It is the temptation to believe all the work is done. […]
8/24/21 Daily Devotion – Do you long for God’s Word?
“Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation…” (1 Peter 2:2, NASB95) I know that I’ve done a devotion on this verse before, but I think it is important to raise it up again. This verse was one of my earliest memory […]
