In the heart of the Advent season, we find ourselves surrounded by reminders of God’s faithfulness, perfectly embodied in the Christmas story. Luke 1:26-38 tells of the angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary, a moment when the promise of the Messiah began to unfold. This story is not just an announcement …
Have you ever been to a restaurant that is busy and the reservations you had get pushed back? Maybe you even say something like, “what was the point of my reservations if they cannot seat me at my table?” Most people tend to find that their patience is tried greatly …
As I have been studying through the Book of Romans, I was looking forward to arriving at chapter twelve. Now of course the whole book is one of my favorite parts of God’s Word to spend my devotional time in. Paul, as he writes Romans is presenting the challenge and …
Psalm 119 Devotional 22 Days: Knowing is Loving Day 22 (Tav – verses 169-176) Let my cry come before You, O’ Lord; Give me understanding according to Your word. Let my supplication come before You; deliver me according to Your word. Let my lips utter praise, for you teach …
Psalm 119 Devotional 22 Days: Knowing is Loving Day 21 (Shin – verses 161-168) Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of Your words. I rejoice at Your word, as one who finds great spoil. I hate and despise falsehood, but I love Your law. …
Psalm 119 Devotional 22 Days: Knowing is Loving Day 20 (Resh – verses 153-160) Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I do not forget Your law. Plead my cause and redeem me; revive me according to Your word. Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do …
Psalm 119 Devotional 22 Days: Knowing is Loving Day 19 (Qoph – verses 145-152) I cried with all my heart; answer me O’ Lord! I will observe Your statutes. I cried to You; save me and I shall keep Your testimonies. I rise before dawn and cry for help; …
Psalm 119 Devotional 22 Days: Knowing is Loving Day 18 (Tsadhe – verses 137-144) Righteous are You, O’ Lord, and upright are Your judgments. You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness and exceeding faithfulness. My zeal has consumed me, because my adversaries have forgotten Your words. Your word is …
Psalm 119 Devotional 22 Days: Knowing is Loving Day 17 (Pe – verses 129-136) Your testimonies are wonderful; therefor my soul observes them. The unfolding of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. I opened my mouth wide and panted, for I longed for You commandments. …
Psalm 119 Devotional 22 Days: Knowing is Loving Day 16 (Ayin – verses 121-128) I have done justice and righteousness; do not leave me to my oppressors. Be surety for Your servant for good; do not let the arrogant oppress me. My eyes fail with longing for Your salvation …