Devotions

“But Yoseph said to them, Don’t be afraid! Am I in the place of God?”
Genesis 50:19 CJB

Joseph’s brothers thought that he was going to kill them after Jacob died, but Joseph reminds them that God used all of this for His greater plan! So all the panicking here was all made up in their heads! Do we also make things up that will never happen?

“Furthermore, we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called in accordance with His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 CJB

The major point here is things happen no matter what, it’s all according to God’s perfect plan! What we need to do is just love and trust Him, that all things will work out!

“Sh’ma, Israel! Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai echad [Hear, Israel! Adonai our God, Adonia is one]; and you are to love Adonai your God with all your heart, all your being and all your resources.”
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 CJB

Today, realize things happen good or bad, what we are to do is simply just love the LORD and know He has a perfect plan and it will all work out!
Have a blessed day knowing it’s all going to work out!

“Assemble yourselves and listen, sons of Ya`akov; pay attention to Israel your father.”
Genesis 49:2 CJB

Adonai really desires us to gather together with other believers and listen to the word of God!

“Save us, Adonai our God! Gather us from among the nations, so that we can thank your holy name and glory in praising you.”
Psalm 106:47 CJB

When we are gathered together it really is a time for us to be strengthened and encouraged by studying His word!

“The voice of Adonai in power, the voice of Adonai in splendor.”
Psalm 29:4 CJB

Today is a good day to gather together and hear from the LORD!
Have a blessed day gathering with other believers and hearing from Adonai!

“Yoseph said to his father, Don’t do it that way, my father; for this one is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.”
Genesis 48:18 CJB

We can find ourselves doing the same, telling our Father on earth and in heaven what to do! We all need to be careful of that!

“Hear what Adonai says, you rulers of S’dom (Sodom)! Listen to God’s Torah (Instruction), you people of Amora (Gomorrah)!”
Isaiah 1:10 CJB

We will always be better off when we simply do as the LORD instructs us to do, instead of questioning Him or trying to direct Him!

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not My ways, says Adonai.”
Isaiah 55:8 CJB

Today, let’s listen to the LORD and not try to instruct the LORD!
Have a blessed day following the LORD!

“Isarael lived in the land of Egypt (the world) seventeen years. They acquired possessions in it and were productive, and their numbers multiplied greatly.”
Genesis 47:27 CJB

History proves the more oppressed the children of God are, the more they grow! At this time in Egypt the famine was severe and the people had nothing! But, the LORD takes care of His children!

“I have said these things to you so that, united with me, you may have shalom. In the world, you have tsuris (tribulation). But be brave! I have conquered the world!”
John 16:33 CJB

Life is full of problems or tests. Every one we pass or get through makes us stronger!

“Adonai is a stronghold for the oppressed, a tower of strength in times of trouble.”
Psalm 9:9 CJB

Today, yes we have troubles, but with the LORD we can and do get through them! When we get through them we are always stronger in the LORD and our faith is built up!
Have a blessed day walking with the LORD!

“In a vision at night God called to Israel, Yaakov! Yaakov! He answered, Here I am.”
Genesis 46:2 CJB

God is always calling His children, but are we answering? We all can spend more time talking that we neglect to just stop and listen!

“You are to follow Adonai your God, fear Him, obey His mitzvot (laws), listen to what He says, serve Him and cling to Him.”
Deuteronomy 13:5 CJB

God desires us to listen to His voice, hear about and do life His way!

“Desist, and learn that I am God, supreme over the nations, supreme over the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 CJB

Today, let’s be more about listening and hearing what Adonai has to say and stop listening to the noise around us, including the noise we may make also!
Have a blessed day listening for the voice of Adonai!