Thinking of You | Psalm 8:3–4

“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?” (Psalm 8:3–4 NLT)   There’s an old saying that goes, “You wouldn’t worry so much about what o…

Useful to the Lord | 1 Corinthians 10:31

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT)   The Bible is full of amazing truths. In this week’s devotions, we’re going to focus on six specific truths and what they mean for us. The first amazing truth is this: God can use you in …

Necessary Preparation | 1 Kings 17:2–4

“Then the Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go to the east and hide by Kerith Brook, near where it enters the Jordan River. Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food.’” (1 Kings 17:2–4 NLT)   King Ahab and Queen Jezebel were among the most wicked rule…

Hearing God’s Voice in His Word | Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105 NLT)   “God is love; He doesn’t punish people.” “God wants us to be our authentic selves and not listen to people who judge us.” “God doesn’t care about rules; He cares about what’s best for each person.” How many vari…

Attention Surplus | Numbers 6:24–26

“May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” (Numbers 6:24–26 NLT)   Attention is becoming a scarce commodity in our modern culture. Attention spans have become alarmingly short. Algorithms are …

Being There | 2 Corinthians 1:3–4

“All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4 NLT)   …

Circumstantial Evidence | Judges 6:36–38

“Then Gideon said to God, ‘If you are truly going to use me to rescue Israel as you promised, prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the morning but the ground is dry, then I will know that you are going to help me rescu…

Busier Isn’t Always Better | Luke 10:40–42

“She came to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, doesn’t it seem unfair to you that my sister just sits here while I do all the work? Tell her to come and help me.’But the Lord said to her, ‘My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Ma…

One Mouth, Two Ears | Psalm 141:3

“Take control of what I say, O Lord, and guard my lips.” (Psalm 141:3 NLT)   It’s been said that God gave us one mouth and two ears for a reason: He wants us to listen more and to speak less. Think of how often we jump to conclusions or pass judgment in a situation. The writer of Proverbs warned,…

The Burden Giveaway | Psalm 140:6–7

“I said to the Lord, ‘You are my God!’ Listen, O Lord, to my cries for mercy! O Sovereign Lord, the strong one who rescued me, you protected me on the day of battle.” (Psalm 140:6–7 NLT)   Few people in Scripture had a better understanding of God than David did. David knew what it was like to be …