Devotions

“After David had been living in the country of th P’lishtim for a year and four months, he and his men began going up and raiding the G’shuri, the Gizri and the Amaleki (from ancient times these people had lived in the land in the direction of Shur, all the way to Egypt.”

1 Samuel 27:7-8 CJB

When we are hanging out in places that we have no business in being, we start to become like them!

“Don’t be fooled. Bad company ruins good character.”

1 Corinthians 15:33 CJB

We all should be careful of where and what we spend our time at! Why? Because we do start to reflect the people we hang out with and the places we hang out in! Spend time with the LORD!

“Young lions can be needy, they can go hungry, but those who seek Adonai lack nothing good.”

Psalm 34:10 CJB

Today, let’s spend time with the LORD and not the world! Have a blessed day in Jesus!

Shabbat Shalom.

“But David said to Avishai, Don’t destroy him! Nobody can raise his hand against Adonai’s anointed without becoming guilty!”

1 Samuel 26:9 CJB

Here we see David has an opportunity to kill Saul, but refuses to do so because he knows he is anointed by the LORD! We, too, need to be careful of attacking or even saying things against other brothers and sisters!

“Don’t touch My anointed ones or do my prophets harm!”

Psalm 105:15 CJB

We all really need to be careful of what we say and how we act toward one another! God will deal with bad behavior and we don’t have to! Pray for people instead!

“You have heard that our fathers were told, Do not murder, and that anyone who commits murder will be subject to judgment. But I tell you that anyone who nurses anger against his brother will be subject to judgment; that whoever calls his brother, ‘You good-for-nothing!’ will be brought before the Sanhedrin; that whoever says, ‘Fool!’ incurs penalty of burning in the fire of Gei-Hinnon!”

Matthew 5:21-22 CJB

Today, if you are having ill feelings toward someone or even judging them just let it go and let the LORD deal with them! Have a blessed day loving the LORD and His people!

“Some ten days later Adonai struck Naval, and he died.”

1 Samuel 25:38 CJB

No matter what is going on in our lives, realize the LORD will deal with it! All we have to do is praise Him, Worship Him and pray to Him!

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, enter His courtyards with praise; give thanks to Him, and bless His name.”

Psalm 100:4 CJB

Knowing the LORD will deal with our problems and our enemies, so what we get to do is just praise and bless Him.

“For Adonai is good, His grace continues forever, and His faithfulness lasts through all generations.”

Psalm 100:5 CJB

Today, let’s praise the LORD and bless His name! Have a amazing day knowing He has it all covered!

“May Adonai judge between you and me, and may Adonai avenge me on you! But I will not lay a hand on you-as the old saying has it, Out of the wicked comes wickedness, but I will not lay a hand on you.”

1 Samuel 24:13-14 CJB

In other words, the LORD is the judge of all things and it isn’t our responsibility!

“Say among the nations, Adonai is king! The world is firmly established, immovable. He will judge the peoples fairly.”

Psalm 96:10 CJB

Life is always easier when we just love people and not judge them! The LORD really has this area covered, so we don’t have to!

“Don’t owe anyone anything-except to love one another; for whoever loves his fellow human being has fulfilled Torah.”

Romans 13:8 CJB

Today, let’s not judge, but instead just love!

Have a blessed day walking in the love of the LORD!

” David consulted Adonai again; and Adonai answered him, Set out, and go down to Ke’ilah, because I will hand the P’lishtim (Philistine) over to you.”

1 Samual 23:4 CJB

This is the second time David inquires of the LORD about going to Ke’ilah and the LORD says go. Do we ask the samething of the LORD after He already answered us?

“I am Adonai your God; live by my laws, observe my rulings, and obey them.”

Ezekiel 20:19 CJB

When we call on the LORD and inquire His direction, we need to do what He says. He will never mislead us!

“Guide me in Your truth, and teach me; for you are the God who saves me, my hope is in You all day long.”

Psalm 25:5 CJB

Today, seek the LORD and do as He says, don’t fall into the trap of questioning His direction or instructions for us! Just simply do as He says!

Have a blessed day!