Devotions

“Rescue me, Adonai, from evil people, protect me from violent people.”
Psalm 140:1 CJB

So glad that Adonai does rescue us from evil, knowing that we are surrounded by evil! We are so blessed to be on the side of Adonai!

“Say: Save us, God who can save us! Gather and rescue us from the nations; so that we can thank Your holy name and glory in praising You.”
1 Chronicles 16:35 CJB

We all need to rejoice in Adonai, who has saved us all from hell and damnation!

“Hallelujah! Give thanks to Adonai; for He is good, for His grace continues forever.”
Psalm 106:1 CJB

Today, let’s rejoice in the fact that we are saved!
Have a blessed day in Him!

“Your eyes could see me as an embryo, but in Your book all my days were already written; my days had been shaped before any of them existed.”
Psalm 139:16 CJB

This is amazing. God knew us before we were even an embryo! Understand, God knows everything about us from what we do to what we think and what our future is!

“Examine me, God, and know my heart; test me, and know my thoughts.”
Psalm 139:24 CJB

Even though God knows all there is to know about us, it’s good to ask Him to examine us! Why? So He can expose any sinful ways we may have!

“Create in me a clean heart, God; renew in me a resolute spirit.”
Psalm 51:12 CJB

Today, realize God has created us and He desires us to walk in His ways and have His thoughts! So spend as much time as you can seeking Adonai!
May your day be richly blessed!

“Adonai will fulfill His purpose for me. Your grace, Adonai, continues forever. Don’t abandon the works of Your hands!”
Psalm 138:8 CJB

This is a comforting word, knowing that God created us and He has a purpose and a plan for our lives!

“I thank you because I am awesomely made, wonderfully; Your works are wonders-I know this very well.”
Psalm 139:14 CJB

Not only does God have a plan for us, He also perfectly made us for that plan! He will also walk with us every step of the way as we do the works He has planned for us!

“No one will be able to withstand you as long as you live. Just as I was with Moshe, so I will be with you. I will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
Joshua 1:5 CJB

What amazing news that God has a purpose for us. He also perfectly made us for that purpose and He will be right there with us as we fulfill His plans!
Today, let’s rejoice in the fact that we are grafted into His perfect plans!

“If I forget you, Yerushalayim, may my right hand wither away! May my tongue stick to the roof of my mouth if I fail to remember you, if I fail to count Yerushalayim the greatest of all my joys.”
Psalm 137:5-6 CJB

God has called Jerusalem His holy city, a place that He focuses on and so should we! Why? Because it is what God says to do!

“For Adonai has chosen Tziyon (Jerusalem), He has wanted it as His home. This is my resting-place forever, I will live here because I so much want to.”
Psalm 132:13-14 CJB

Jerusalem is mentioned more than 800 times in the Bible. God calls it His holy city, His resting place! With that said, we should also look at it as important and pray for it and its people! Remember, one day we will all be residents of the New Jerusalem!

“Pray for shalom in Jerusalem; may those who love you prosper.”
Psalm 122:6 CJB

Again, we need to remember and pray for Jerusalem, as God instructs us to do. This is the city that all the world seems to focus on!

“I will make Yerushalayim a cup that will stagger the surrounding peoples. Even Y’hudah will be caught up in siege against Yerushalayim.”
Zechariah 12:2 CJB

Understand, some of these scriptures were written 2500 years ago and they still ring true today!
So let’s be praying for God’s holy city as the word commands us to do!
Watch and see how you will be blessed when we pray!

“Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His grace continues forever.”
Psalm 136:26 CJB

We all need to be giving thanks to God! Why? Because He has and is doing wonderful things for us and He shows us His amazing grace, knowing we don’t deserve it!

“He forgives all your offenses, He heals all your diseases, He redeems your life from the pit, He surrounds you with grace and compassion, He contents you with good as long as you live, so that your youth is renewed like an eagle’s.”
Psalm 103:3-5 CJB

When we are really honest about how bad we really are and how good God is forgiving us and healing us from all our sins, we should greatly rejoice because He has given us the choice to repent!

“Sing to Him, sing praises to Him! Talk about all His wonders.”
1 Chronicles 16:9 CJB

Today, realize no matter what is going on, know this God is always good and is always gracious to us!
Have a blessed day!