Devotionals

“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Matthew 26:41. We must learn both to watch and pray. It is good to watch. There is …

“The shepherds returned.”Luke 2:20 They might have been so enraptured with the sight of the Christ-child that they would not have cared to go away again to their own dull work in the fields. Some …

“There were…… shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came.” Luke 2: 8, 9. We should notice that it was while these shepherds …

“There was a marriage in Cana……And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.”John 2: 1, 2 Jesus approved, sanctified, and adorned marriage by attending this wedding feast. The Bible, from the beginning …

“We have found the Messiah”.John1: 41 We must notice the kind of argument Andrew used with his brother. He just went to him with a great joy in his heart—the joy of discovery and of …

“They followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye?”.John1: 37, 38 Here we see how easy Christ makes it for those who set out to find him. …

“Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.”.Matthew 4:1 The time is to be noted. It was just after the wonderful scenes of our Lord’s baptism. …

“I indeed baptize you with water……He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.”Luke 3:16 Baptism with water is right. It is one of God’s appointments, and he would require nothing that is useless. Some people …

“John answered……one mightier than I cometh.”Luke 3:16 There is something very fine in John’s behaviour on the occasion. The people were expecting Christ, and when John rose up in in such brightness, they were ready …

“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; my soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning, more than watchmen for the morning.”Psalm 130:5-6 ESV Praying …

“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek you.“Psalm 9:10 ESV The world tells us to be self-reliant and to stand firm …

“He went first to Nazareth, then left there and moved to Capernaum, beside the Sea of Galilee, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.“ Matthew 4:13 NLT When Jesus left Nazareth, he went to Capernaum, …

“…anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me…”Matthew 10:37 (NIV) An “all or nothing“ approach to Christianity can be a tough pill to swallow. Many who call themselves …

“If he were not a criminal we would not have handed him over to you.”John 18:30 (NIV) I remember the situation very clearly. A friend of mine belonged to a certain organization, and the leadership …

“I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise.”Luke 23:43 (NIV) Years ago, when I was in sales, I had the privilege of sharing my faith with my co-workers. One fellow …

“What is truth?”John 18:38 We all know self-willed people who won’t listen to opinions opposite to their own. When those people congregate into a mob, anything can happen. Pilate was facing an angry mob when …

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You.”John 17:1 (NIV) One of the most satisfying activities I had with my children growing up was putting them to bed. After …

“the prayer of the upright is His delight”Proverbs 15:8 How can we be upright before God so He will be delighted with our prayers? Our verse says that it’s the “upright” who delight God with …

“In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.“Proverbs 3:6 ESV The Bible tells us to acknowledge God and look to Him to guide us as we navigate through life. He …

How long, Oh Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?Psalm 13:1 Psalm 13, written by King David, is a Psalm of Lament, one of 50 or so …

“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail”Luke 22:32 (NIV) Do you sometimes think that your prayers don’t matter? Words can be hard to come by. Your prayers seem flat and repetitive. …