“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1:8) The “deceived” in our text are saved people, even the Children of God. Some have been misled by false teaching, or possibly by false inward feelings, or … [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.
Who Is At Fault?
Hosea 4:6 Note in Hosea 4:6a, “My people are destroyed (or cut off) for lack of knowledge.” Hosea blamed the religious leaders of the day (the Priests) for his people having a lack of knowledge of God. Note (verse 6b-c), “because thou(the Priests) … [Read more...]
Do You Need Peace?
Isaiah 32:17-18 Wars and rumors of wars are at the doors of every major nation. Agitation and turmoil are found in many hearts of men today. The problem lies in the spiritual condition of the unsaved man’s heart. The Solution to all agitation, … [Read more...]
What Sound Do You Hear?
2 Samuel 5:23-24 In 2 Samuel 5:1-25, you learn that David had been anointed king over all of Israel. Not just king over the southern tribes of Judah and Benjamin, but over all twelve tribes. When the Philistines (enemies of Israel) heard (in verse … [Read more...]
To Cure the Problem
Haggai 1:12-14, 2:1-11, 19 This is the final devotion in a series of four on the book of Haggai. (Please read “What Time Is It?” “Consider Your Ways” and “Identify the Problem” prior to this devotion.) The next step after Identifying the … [Read more...]
Identify the Problem
Haggai 2:11-19 In the devotion “Consider Your Ways” (please read the previous two devotions before continuing), we found that you must first Reflect on God’s Rebuke and secondly, you must Admit that you do have a problem. The next step is to … [Read more...]