RESTING IN GOD SAVES YOU FROM PROBLEMS This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. But you would have none of it. (Isaiah 30:15 NLT) I see many key words relating…
Category: Daily Devotional
Arrogance and anger vs. humility and patience
ARROGANCE AND ANGER VS. HUMILITY AND PATIENCE We have heard about proud Moab— about its pride and arrogance and rage. But all that boasting has disappeared. (Isaiah 16:6 NLT) Pride, arrogance, and rage. 1. Everyday, we have the opportunity to touch people in our lives with either pride and arrogance, or with kindness and courtesy….
Why do things end badly sometimes?
WHY DO THINGS END BADLY SOMETIMES? Why? Because you have turned from the God who can save you. You have forgotten the Rock who can hide you. (Isaiah 17:10 NLT) Why do we get into so many situations in this life and make bad decisions? Why? Because you have turned from the God who can…
God will not do it if you do not believe and act
GOD WILL NOT DO IT IF YOU DO NOT BELIEVE AND ACT Unless your faith is firm, I cannot make you stand firm. (Isaiah 7:9 NLT) There is a common misunderstanding between people of little faith and lazy people. They believe God will do everything for them. These individuals live in a fantasy where, because…
Why does God tolerate enemies in our lives?
WHY DOES GOD TOLERATE ENEMIES IN OUR LIVES? These are the nations that the Lord left in the land to test those Israelites who had not experienced the wars of Canaan. He did this to teach warfare to generations of Israelites who had no experience in battle… (Judges 3:1-2 NLT) Many ask themselves, why doesn’t God take away…
The power of gratitude (Part II)
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE (PART II) Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT) Yesterday we learned about some of the benefits that gratitude produces and brings to our lives, but also: We honor God and as a…
The power of gratitude (Part 1)
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE (PART 1) Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT) If there is a great sin that is prevalent nowadays is ingratitude. God does so much for us every moment of our lives, but…
What are we putting all our effort into?
WHAT ARE WE PUTTING ALL OUR EFFORT INTO? Never before had there been a king like Josiah, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and soul and strength, obeying all the laws of Moses. And there has never been a king like him since. (2 Kings 23:25 NLT) When we put our heart, soul, and…
God has not done me any wrong
GOD HAS NOT DONE ME ANY WRONG O my people, what have I done to you? What have I done to make you tired of me? Answer me! For I brought you out of Egypt and redeemed you from slavery. I sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to help you.” (Micah 6:3-4 NLT) When moments of…
Confronted with bad news… first run to God
CONFRONTED WITH BAD NEWS… FIRST RUN TO GOD When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the Lord. (2 Kings 19:1 NLT). What was the first thing King Hezekiah did when he heard bad news? He was willing to consult God. 1.- He…