Devotions

“When the people of Ashdod came to understand what was happening, they said, The ark of the God of Israel can’t remain with us, because He is oppressing us and our god Dagon.”
1 Samuel 5:7 CJB

Nothing has changed. The world still wants God out of everything! Why? Because they believe removing God allows them to do as they please!

“For the time is coming when people will not have patience for sound teaching, but will cater to their passions and gather around themselves teachers who say whatever their ears itch to hear.”
2 Timothy 4:3 CJB

Again, nothing has really changed. Many people not only reject God, but reject anything that has to do with Him and want Him out of every aspect of life! What do we need to do!

When you seek me, you will find me, provided you seek for Me wholeheartedly.”
Jeremiah 29:13 CJB

So the more the world rejects God, the more we need to seek Him every chance we get!
Have a blessed day seeking God!

“When the ark for the covenant of Adonai entered the camp, all Israel gave a mighty shout that resounded through the land.”
1 Samuel 4:5 CJB

At this time the people were doing what ever they thought was right and then thought the ark was going to save them, instead of trusting in God!

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we praise the name of Adonai our God.”
Psalm 20:7 CJB

What do we trust in? Is it the world’s resources or is it Adonai? The help we get from the world will fail us unless Adonai is in it!

“Give victory, to Adonai! Let the King answer us the day we call.”
Psalm 20:9 CJB

Understand, we will have battles in life and when we call on Adonai we can always count on Him to get us through!
Have a blessed day in Adonai!

“For I have told him that I will execute judgment against his family forever, because of his wickedness in not rebuking his sons, even though he knew that they had brought a curse on themselves.”
1 Samuel 3:13 CJB

Eli’s sons blasphemed God and he said and did nothing to stop them! Understand we are not responsible for what our adult children do, but if we say nothing and don’t take a stand we are part of the problem!

“The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame on his mother.”
Proverbs 29:15 CJB

Scripture tells us to rebuke our children when they are being ungodly!

“Eli’s sons were scoundrels who had no regard for Adonai.”
1 Samuel 2:12 CJB

Look, if we have children, family members or friends acting like fools and scoundrels, and we can’t lovingly rebuke them, what’s that say about us?

“My brothers, if one of you wanders from the truth, and someone causes him to return, you should know that whoever turns a sinner from his wandering path will save him from death and cover many sins.”
James 5:19-20 CJB

So let’s be looking out for those we love and encourage them in Adonai, even if that means lovingly rebuking them! Remember the key word is lovingly!
Have a blessed day!

“Then Hannah prayed; she said: My heart exults in Adonai! My dignity has been restored by Adonai! I can gloat over my enemies, because of my joy at your saving me.”
1 Samuel 2:1 CJB

It is God who saves us, protects us and redeems us! What we should be doing is glorifying and praising Adonai in everything!

“Then I will be joyful in Adonai, I will rejoice in His salvation.”
Psalm 35:9 CJB

One day Adonai will make all things right and we will be living in His perfect Kingdom for all eternity! This should give us great joy knowing we will be with Him in His perfect kingdom one day!

“I am so joyful in Adonai! My soul rejoices in my God, for He has clothed me in salvation, dressed me with a robe of triumph, like a bridegroom wearing a festive turban, like a bride adorned with her jewels.”
Isaiah 61:10 CJB

As bad as things may seem, let’s remember how good Adonai is and the great things He has done! Let’s rejoice in the great and amazing things He will do!
May your day be richly blessed!

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