“And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman's wife.” (2 Kings 5:2) Naaman was the captain of the armies of the king of Syria. The Bible says that Naaman … [Read more...]
What is our purpose as Christians? What is God’s purpose for His Children? This category contains devotions which look at the development of Christians as they strive to become more “Christ-like” – more like our role Model, Christ Himself.
How Long Halt You Between Two Opinions?
“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word” (1 Kings 18:21) The text takes place when Ahab … [Read more...]
Blemishes
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, … [Read more...]
Disobedience
“And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?” (1 Samuel 15:14) Samuel, a prophet and judge of Israel, gave King Saul the Words of the Lord concerning Amalek. Samuel … [Read more...]
The Reason When We Don’t Understand
“And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb” (1 Samuel 1:6) The story in 1 Samuel, chapters 1 and 2 involves Elkanah and his two wives. Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. … [Read more...]
Appointed
Job 23:13-14 The thought that is before us is “appointed.” God is in charge of all Providence, all appointments, in our daily lives. Job said in Job 23:13-14: “But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he … [Read more...]
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