Devotions

“For a sinner can do evil a hundred times and still live a long life; although I know that in the end things will go well with those who fear God, because they fear Him.”
Ecclesiastes 8:12 CJB

This is so true sinners can just keep on sinning and nothing seems to come of it! Understand, they will receive their judgment soon enough, we need to just live as godly as we can, loving and sharing about God!

“Many of those sleeping in the dust of the earth will awaken, some to everlasting life and some to everlasting shame and abhorrence.”
Daniel 12:2 CJB

We can be sure God will deal with sin, we just need to live for Him and share His Good News of Salvation!

“In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in Heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 CJB

With everything going on around us, we need to shine as bright as we can, reflecting the glorious light of Yeshua!
Have a blessed day!

“Don’t be quick to get angry, for [only] fools nurse anger.”
Ecclesiastes 7:9 CJB

The problem with holding onto anger is it just makes us more and more bitter! When we hold onto anger we just fall into bitterness and sin!

“He who is quick-tempered does stupid things, and one who does vile things is hated.”
Proverbs 14:17 CJB

Anger is a real problem that the world deals with daily! We get angry at world events, people in traffic and even family members, we can and do get angry way too often! What we need to do is be calm and seek God in every situation!

“Be still before Adonai; wait patiently till He comes. Don’t be upset by those whose way succeeds because of their wicked plans.”
Psalm 37:7 CJB

Today, we all need to work on being patient and just watch and see what Adonai will do in every situation!
Have a blessed day simply just waiting on Adonai!

“Whatever he is, he was named long ago, and it is known that he is merely human; moreover, he cannot defeat what is mightier than he [death].”
Ecclesiastes 6:10 CJB

The truth is death really is mightier than all of us, the fact is ten out of ten people will die! It’s how we live here and now is what will count when we breathe our last! Are you living for Adonai?

“Look, I am Adonai, the God of every living creature; is there anything too hard for Me?’
Jeremiah 32:27 CJB

The good news for us who believe is that God through Yeshua conquered death! So when we do breathe our last breath here we breathe our first with Him!

“He will swallow up death forever. Adonai Elohim will wipe away the tears from every face, and He will remove from all the earth the disgrace His people suffer. For Adonai has spoken.”
Isaiah 25:8 CJB

Today, put all your trust and hope in God who has removed from us the fear of death!
Have a blessed day knowing we will spend all eternity with Adonai!

“Don’t speak impulsively-don’t be in a hurry to give voice to your words before God. For God is in heaven, and you are on earth; so let you words be few.”
Ecclesiastes 5:1 CJB verse 2 in other translations.

In other words don’t speak or make decisions under stress or emotion! Why? Often times we make wrong decisions and definitely say wrong things when we are under emotional stress!

“Out of the same mouth come blessings and cursing! Brothers, it isn’t right for things to be this way.”
James 3:10 CJB

It is a very strange thing that huge blessings can come out of one’s mouth and out of the same mouth can come huge cursing!

“I Have had to live far too long with those who hate peace.”
Psalm 120:6 CJB

Even as the world around us is getting more and more unsettling, we still should be wise, being careful and prayerful before we speak!
Have a blessed day!

“Watch your step when you go to the house of God. Offering to listen is better than fools offering sacrifices, because they don’t discern whether or not they are doing evil.”
Ecclesiastes 4:17 CJB 5:1 in other translations

What do we go to the house of God for? Is it to offer God sacrifice to get something or to simply just hear from Him? Hopefully it’s to hear and learn!

“I treasure Your Word in my heart, so that I won’t sin against You.”
Psalm 119:11 CJB

We need to be seeking God so we can know Him better, not to try to impress Him with our useless gifts!

“I call on Adonai, who is worthy of praise; and I am saved from my enemies.”
Psalm 18:4 CJB

Today, know that worshipping God is the best thing we can and should do! Listen for His voice so he can direct you!
May your day be richly blessed!