Devotions

“He lived after the example of the house of Achav; he did what was evil from Adonai’s perspective, as had the house of Achav; for he was a son-in-law in the house Achav.”
2 Kings 8:27 CJB

We know most of the kings of Israel and Judah were evil like king Ahav (Ahab)! One of the main things they did was worship fake gods knowing that we may do the same! How? What’s on the screen in our house?

“How many crimes and sins have I committed? Make me know my transgression and sin.”
Job 13:23 CJB

We all have a tendency to look at others‘ issues, instead of our own! We should take time to do some self-reflection and the beautiful thing is, when we admit and confess, then watch the LORD forgive!

“We confess our rebellion, Adonai, also the crimes of our ancestors; yes, we have sinned against You.”
Jeremiah 14:20 CJB

The key to forgiveness is confession and the blessing is our LORD forgives!

“He forgives all your offenses, He heals all your diseases.”
Psalm 103:3 CJB

Even though evil happens and sometimes we fall into it, remember, our LORD is bigger and He always forgives when we confess!
Have a blessed day calling on the LORD!

“Now there were four men with Tzara-at (leprous) at the entrance to the city gate, and they said to each other, Why should we sit here till we die?”
2 Kings 7:3 CJB

Like these four men, we can feel helpless with no real choice. These lepers knew they were gonna die from the disease eventually. So what did they have to lose by going to the Syrian camp? Same goes for us, what do we have to lose by stepping out with the LORD!

“They got up during twilight to go to the camp of Aram. But when they reached the outskirts of the camp of Aram, they saw no one!”
2 Kings 7:5 CJB

Often times we can be overwhelmed by our problems, only to find when we get there, they really are nothing or never really existed!

“Give Adonai His due, you who are godly; give Adonai His due of glory and strength; give Adonai the glory due His name; worship Adonai in holy splendor.”
Psalm 29:1-2 CJB

Today, no matter how things may look, we need to look to the LORD, not the problem, because often times the problem isn’t as big as we think it is and the LORD is always bigger!
Have a blessed day!

“The servant of the man of God got up early in the morning; on going outside, he saw an army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. His servant said to him, Oh, my master, this is terrible! What are we going to do?”
2 Kings 6:15 CJB

We can and do feel like this at times waking up and seeing our enemies surrounding us! Then asking the question what are we gonna do? The answer can always be found in the LORD!

“He answered, Don’t be afraid-those who are with us outnumber those who are with them!”
2 Kings 6:16 CJB

The same goes for us today the LORD out numbers our problems every time!

“Elisha prayed, Adonai, I ask you to open his eyes, so that he can see. Then Adonai opened the young man’s eyes, and he saw: there before him, all around Elisha, the mountain was covered with horses and fiery chariots.”
2 Kings 6:17 CJB

Today, let’s pray for the LORD to open our eyes to see Him and look to Him and not see the problems that surround us!
Have a blessed day!

“Fire came forth from the presence of Adonai, consuming the burnt offering and the fat on the altar. When all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces.”
Leviticus 9:24 CJB

We need to give all our fears and failures to the LORD and stop holding on to them! Knowing that, in Him, we have nothing but new beginnings!

“He forgives all your offenses, He heals all your disease.”
Psalm 103:3 CJB

Our days should be spent praising and rejoicing in Him!

“Therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name.”
1 Chronicles 29:13 CJB

With all that we have going on in the world today, we should spend less time looking at the situations and more time looking to the LORD!

“Adonai, in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I lay my needs before You and wait expectantly.”
Psalm 5:3 CJB

Today, let’s give all our burdens and failures up to the LORD and wait expectantly for His voice! Have a blessed day rejoicing in Him!
Shabbat Shalom