Daily Bible Devotions
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2 Peter 3:3
Misrepresenting God
This passage is one I try very hard to take to heart. For over forty years, I have worked to bring the gospel message to children and adults alike. That is what I'm doing as I write this. It is so im
Reviewed June 12, 2025
Genesis 1:6
The Innocents
It's ironic that Herod, the Jewish king, orders the massacre of male children when it was the massacre of male Hebrew children that was the last straw in Egypt and led, finally, to the Exodus. Moses
Reviewed June 11, 2025
Genesis 1:11
Divisiveness
The letter of Jude doesn't get much attention. It's very short, just one chapter, but it gives an interesting insight into the early church. The person mentioned, Diotrephes, has made himself the sol
Reviewed June 11, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
Allowing The Scriptures To Bring Joy To My Life
The beginning of Luke's Gospel has always been one of my favorite readings. It makes me feel confident that I can believe what I have been taught. It also gives me peace because I know that God's prom
Reviewed June 9, 2025
Genesis 1:6
The King of Glory
Who is your King of glory? What does it mean to say that Jesus is my King? How does that change the way I live? If Jesus is my King, then we both have privileges and responsibilities. Subjects owe th
Reviewed June 8, 2025
Zechariah 14:1
Increase Our Faith
I bet that the apostles aren't the only ones that would like to have more faith. Faith is sometimes difficult to sustain. There are so many factors that can lead to doubt. We see so much pain; we see
Reviewed June 8, 2025
James 5:2
My Rock, My Fortress
One of the translations of this psalm talks about God being the rock to which I cling. I believe that there are days in everyone's lives when we need to cling to God, our rock. Yes, there are days wh
Reviewed June 7, 2025
James 5:1
We Are Blessed
The people had waited for a Messiah for millennia, not just years and now their prayers were answered. Jesus is telling his disciples how blessed they are, but I don't think that they understood quite
Reviewed June 7, 2025
1 Samuel 9:5
The First Fruits
In addition to the commandments, the Lord gave the people rules to live by that included dietary laws, laws concerning the various feasts that would offer blessings to God and ways of treating people
Reviewed June 6, 2025
Zechariah 14:1
Living Letters of Faith
Paul is calling these Corinthians "living epistles" or living letters filled with the Spirit of God. How does Christianity spread? In the early days of the church, Paul, Peter and the other apostles
Reviewed June 6, 2025
Ruth 4:5
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved saints known for his gentleness and his love of animals. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. Among other things, he is kno
Reviewed June 5, 2025
Genesis 1:5
The Wicked or the Righteous
Which would you be? Which would I be? We all would like to think we would be among the righteous, but can we really be sure? You see, we're not the ones doing the judging! That's both a good thing an
Reviewed June 5, 2025
Joshua 6:1
The Law of the Lord
The Law of the Lord when kept, brings peace and harmony. Based on ancient codes of conduct, the commandments were considered the basis for civilized society. Think about it. What would the world be l
Reviewed June 4, 2025
2 Peter 3:3
The Pearl of Great Price
We all have heard this parable, and probably have a good idea of what we would do if we found such a treasure. As Christians, we have found a treasure that is beyond price, eternal life, and the price
Reviewed June 3, 2025
Judges 7:4
Keep the Commandments
We who believe that Jesus is the Christ and loves him, loves God the Father as well and the way we show this love is by keeping the commandments. It all goes back to that. Jesus told us he did not co
Reviewed June 3, 2025
2 Peter 3:3
Do Not Let Me Forget You
The exiles in Babylon were having a very bad time. Taken by force from their homeland, they had no way of knowing if they would ever see Jerusalem again. This psalm reflects their pain. I wonder if t
Reviewed June 2, 2025
James 5:11
My Protector
The psalmist is wondering who will take care of him as he travels through the mountains. He is telling us that God will watch over him keeping him safe during the day or during the night. Another one
Reviewed June 2, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
The Work Continues
Paul has branched out of Judea and into Lystra, where there were more Gentiles than Jews. On the strength of his preaching, both Jews and Gentiles came to believe in Jesus. But, there was also a growi
Reviewed June 2, 2025
James 5:5
God is With You
I needed to think about this passage for a while. I checked out a different translation and "Yahweh of Armies" was translated "Lord of Hosts." I think that gives me a different take on this section o
Reviewed June 1, 2025
Joshua 6:8
The Spirit Knows Our Needs
There are times in our lives when we may not know how to pray. Perhaps there is someone who is very ill and may die. We want them to live but we don't want them to suffer and so we're not sure what w
Reviewed May 31, 2025
Joshua 6:8
Dealing With Hurt
What do you do when someone "sins" against you? No one goes through life without being hurt by someone. Most of the time, the person causing the pain doesn't even realize it. Sometimes the person tru
Reviewed May 30, 2025
Genesis 1:6
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
The disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray. We know the prayer, but was that the only thing Jesus was trying to teach them? Jesus is also teaching them how to pray, praise for God came first, t
Reviewed May 30, 2025
Genesis 1:5
Heirs With Christ
Paul, in quoting Jesus, tells us that as children of God we have the right to call God" Daddy." This is what "Abba" means, not the more formal Father. We are heirs of heaven so we should not have a sp
Reviewed May 30, 2025
Joel 3:4
The Rich Man and Lazarus
The rich man has enough money to feed his dogs, but doesn't even give crumbs for Lazarus. He has probably walked by Lazarus many times without even seeing him. Both Lazarus and the rich man die. Laza
Reviewed May 29, 2025
Zechariah 14:1
What Have We To Say
Paul stood up and beginning with the Exodus outlined the history of the Jewish people up to the time of Jesus, the fulfillment of the promises. Paul understood his faith well. I believe that a lot of
Reviewed May 28, 2025
Song of Solomon 8:1
I Will Bring Them Back
This tells of God's promise to bring back those who were exiled when they were overthrown by the Assyrians. The Northern Kingdom was no more. But God promises restoration. He will rebuild Israel and
Reviewed May 27, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
Do We See and Hear?
Jesus spoke in parables to the people of his time as well as to us. Do we hear and understand what he is trying to tell us? We have heard and read the parable of the sower and the seed many times, an
Reviewed May 27, 2025
James 5:14
My Sheep Know My Voice
Sometimes sheep get a bad reputation and are considered dumb. However, sheep actually do know their master's voice. When sheep from several flocks graze on the same hillside, and it's time for them t
Reviewed May 27, 2025
2 Peter 3:3
Dependence on God
The psalmist seems to be in trouble. He is questioning if God is there for him. He asks God to send his "light and his truth" to lead him out of his situation and back to the temple in Jerusalem where
Reviewed May 26, 2025
1 Chronicles 13:5
Yahweh Has Triumphed
I understand that sometimes people think I'm nuts, but when I'm in a hurry and the lights turn green as I get to them, I thank God. When I find a parking spot right when I need it, I thank God. I even
Reviewed May 25, 2025
Joshua 6:6
Who Am I To Deny God's Gift?
In the beginning of the church, there were those who believed that only the Jews were called to be saved. This testimony of Peter changed their minds and they realized that the Gentiles had also been
Reviewed May 25, 2025
Genesis 1:11
Who is This?
Herod was very curious about Jesus. He knew he had killed John, and didn't think he had risen from the dead, even though that was one of the rumors. In fact, Herod was so anxious to see Jesus that h
Reviewed May 24, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
The Barrier is Removed
Moses had brought the Israelites out of Egypt and now they were wondering if they were any better off! They had reached the Red Sea, and couldn't see any way around this barrier that had been placed b
Reviewed May 24, 2025
2 Peter 3:10
Where and How Has God Made Himself Abundantly Present in Your Life?
It's an interesting question! First, you need to realize that God IS present in your life. Then you need to look for him. As I was thinking about this, I remembered the movie White Christmas and the
Reviewed May 24, 2025
Genesis 1:6
Go Preach God's Kingdom
Jesus is sending out the apostles to preach the Good News of God's Kingdom and to heal the sick. But he told them to take nothing with them. What he is saying is that he will be with them so they don'
Reviewed May 23, 2025
2 Peter 3:10
Woe to Evildoers
Micah is a prophet at around the same time as Isaiah and has come to prophesy punishment to those who are behaving in an unjust manner. Just because a person has the power or authority to act unjustl
Reviewed May 22, 2025
2 Peter 3:14
A Church at Peace
Peace is such a nice place to be. Interesting that the church was at peace and that more people were coming into the church during this time when this area of the world was in turmoil. Judea and Sama
Reviewed May 22, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
God Works Through Us All
Cyrus was not Jewish, but recognized the power of God and let all those who had been captive and brought into exile in Babylon go back to Judah. Not only did he let them return but he returned to the
Reviewed May 21, 2025
Deuteronomy 5:1
The Name of God
God's name as it is written in Scripture is either Jehovah or Yahweh, or just YHWH. All are translations of He is Who He is. Because the Jewish people did not call God by the name he gave Moses. It i
Reviewed May 21, 2025
Proverbs 20:1
The Unjust Manager
We all know the story of the unjust servant. He had been stealing from his master and now he'd been caught. He decided to ingratiate himself with those who owed his master money so they would take ca
Reviewed May 20, 2025
James 5:1
I Will Praise His Name
How do I praise God? God doesn't want an animal sacrifice he wants a sacrifice of the heart. He wants a joyous heart, a heart that bursts into song because it can't help itself. A heart so full of g
Reviewed May 19, 2025
Zechariah 14:1
The Gift of Faith
This passage points out that faith is a gift. "No one can come to me unless the Father draw him." Faith comes from God. It is not something we do for ourselves. God plants the seed, Jesus provides a
Reviewed May 19, 2025
Judges 7:15
Priorities, Priorities!
Does Jesus really want us to believe that our enemies are our parents, children, family or friends? Somehow, I don't think so! It is really about priorities. Have you ever chosen to watch a sports pr
Reviewed May 18, 2025
2 Peter 3:3
Who Is My Neighbor?
Several years ago, I was in Copenhagen, Denmark on a remarkable vacation and heard a story that gives new meaning to the answer to this question. We have all heard of the atrocities of the holocaust a
Reviewed May 16, 2025
Deuteronomy 5:1
Are We Any Different?
In this passage, Stephen, one of the original deacons, is speaking to the Jewish people reminding them of all that God had done for them from the time of Abraham. How God gave Moses the law, how they
Reviewed May 16, 2025
2 Peter 3:14
A Simple Creed
Although the last verse of this passage is considered to be a portion of a hymn prayed by the people in the communities around Ephesus, I think of it as a creed, a simple statement of beliefs. It let
Reviewed May 15, 2025
Joshua 6:5
Resurrection
Doubt is normal. It was there in Paul's time and it exists today. Maybe it is more prevalent today than it was in Paul's time because there are so many people trying to discourage people from belief
Reviewed May 15, 2025
Genesis 1:6
The Kingdom of God is Like…
In today's Gospel, Jesus gives us two answers. The Kingdom of God is as if a man scatters seed which grows and yields fruit for him to harvest and the familiar parable of the mustard seed which grows
Reviewed May 15, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
The Widow of Naim
This story of Jesus' raising the son of the widow of Naim gives us some information that lets us know just how important it was for this widow. At that time, women had no way to earn a living. They we
Reviewed May 13, 2025
Judges 7:4
True Prophecy
Peter is warning the people against false teachers and false prophets. There were false prophets among the Israelites and there would be again. Men, then, and men and women today who would lead people
Reviewed May 13, 2025