Devotions

“Tell the people of Israel, Select the cities of refuge about which I spoke to you through Moshe; so that anyone who kills someone by mistake and unknowingly may escape there; they will serve as refuges for you from the next-of-kin avenger.”

Joshua 20:2-3 CJB

This is so cool. Even when we do what would seem to be the worst thing, the LORD still gives us a place of refuge in Him! We all blow it from time to time, we say or do something stupid!

“It is better to take refuge in Adonai than trust in human beings.”

Psalm 118:8 CJB

We need to really seek the LORD in everything, especially when we blow it! Don’t try to hide from the LORD, because you can’t just run to Him!

“Seek Adonai and His strength; always seek His presence.”

1 Chronicles 16:11 CJB

Today, don’t seek refuge in the world, but in the LORD, no matter what you did!

Have a blessed day!

“No Adonai said to Avram, Get yourself out of your country, away from your kinsmen and away from your father’s house, and go to the land I will show you.”

Genesis 12:1 CJB

Like Abraham, God calls us to step out in faith, too! He calls us to get out of our comfort zone and step out to share the good news of salvation!

“For we live by trust, not by what we see.”

2 Corinthians 5:7 CJB

Today, don’t let your situation control you, but instead look to the LORD and trust in His word to guide you!

“Don’t deceive yourselves by only hearing what the Word says, but do it!”

James 1:22 CJB

Our LORD really wants us to be a blessing to those who are around us! The best thing we can do is share His love!

“I will make of you a great nation, I will bless you, and I will make your name great; and you are to be a blessing.”

Genesis 12:2 CJB

Let’s look for opportunities to share the love of the LORD and be a blessing to those around us!

Shabbat Shalom

“According to Adonai’s order they gave him the city he had asked for, Timnat-Serach in the hills of Efrayim; so he built up the city and lived in it.”

Joshua 19:50 CJB

As we serve the LORD, we may feel that we are entitled to everything we desire. Be careful of that mindset! Joshua is not given the best property here. Timnat-Serach is about eleven miles from Shiloh and sixteen miles southwest of Shechem, not a very impressive piece if real-estate! But Joshua doesn’t complain!

“And let shalom which comes from the Messiah be your heart’s decision-maker, for this is why you were called to be part of a single Body(in Jesus). And be thankful.”

Colossians 3:15 CJB

It is really easy to think and feel that the LORD needs to give us more! But we really need to be content in what we have and look for the hidden blessings that are there if we just look instead of complain.

“And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.”

1 Timothy 6:8 CJB

We all have wants and desires, but are we searching out the things of the LORD? Have a blessed day seeking what the LORD has given us already!

Shabbat Shalom

“Y’hoshua said to the people of Israel. How long will you delay going in to take possession of the land which Adonai the God of your ancestors has given you?”

Joshua 18:3 CJB

The LORD gives us land to take, so to speak, but often times we don’t step out and take it! As believers, we really need to step out and take territory for the kingdom!

“But you are a chosen people, the King’s cohanim, a holy nation, a people for God to possess! Why? In order for you to declare the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.”

1 Peter 2:9 CJB

We are called to share the good news of the LORD and by doing so, we are taking possession of land for His kingdom!

“Now Adonai said to Avram, Get yourself out of your country, away from your kinsmen and away from your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you.”

Genesis 12:1 CJB

Today, know that the LORD has given us land to take, all we have to do is step out in faith and take it! Have a blessed day sharing the good news!

“After the people of Israel had become strong, they made the Kena’ani(Canaanites) do heavy labor but didn’t completely drive them out.”

Joshua 17:13 CJB

We really need to be mindful of what we allow into our lives. We really need to remove the things that drag us down! Don’t think we are stronger than we really are. Our flesh can be weak!

“When you go out to fight your enemies and see horses, chariots and a force larger than yours, you are not to be afraid of them; because Adonai your God, who brought you up from the land of Egypt, is with you.”

Deuteronomy 20:1 CJB

Even if the obstacles in front of us seem to big to handle, remember the LORD is bigger! We need to have faith. Don’t allow the size of things to overwhelm you!

“Stay awake, and pray that you will not be put to the test-the spirit indeed is eager, but human nature is weak.”

Mark 14:38 CJB

Today, we need to trust that the LORD is going to get us through, so don’t fall into the traps of the world! Have a blessed day!