Devotions

“So we cried out to Adonai, the God of our ancestors, Adonai heard us and saw our misery, toil and oppression;

and Adonai brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand a stretched-out arm, with great terror, and with signs and wonders.”

Deuteronomy 26:7-8 CJB

Life can be full of all kinds of ups and downs. Remember, the LORD is always right there with us!

“Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you.”

1 Peter 4:12 CJB

The LORD really allows us to go through trials. Why? So He can be glorified through our lives! So don’t get hung up when you feel oppressed, depressed or stressed, just know the LORD has you!

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11 CJB

Realize, no matter how desperate things may look, the LORD has you, and know the LORD allows situations to happen for our protection, direction or correction! Have a blessed day knowing the LORD has you covered!

“He who loves his life loses it, but he who hates his life in this world will keep it safe right on into eternal life!”

John 12:25 CJB

Are we more concerned about what people think about us or are we more concerned about what the LORD thinks? Are we more concerned about our looks, social standing and popularity? God gave us life so we can glorify Him!

“In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16 CJB

The more we live for the LORD, the more we gain; the less we live for the LORD, the more our life is drained! God breathed life into us so we can live for Him and glorify Him! Don’t allow life to center around our issues, but let our lives center around the LORD!

“If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.”

John 15:18 CJB

Remember, Jesus knows everything you’re going through!

“If you belonged to the world, the world would have loved its own. But because you do not belong to the world-on contrary, I have picked you out of the world-therefore the world hates you.”

John 15:19 CJB

Today, if you’re having struggles in the world, GOOD! The LORD did too, so take courage. He picked us out of the world and with Him we will make it through! Have a blessed day loving life in the LORD!

“I was angry for a moment and hid My face from you; but with everlasting grace I will have compassion on you, says Adonai your Redeemer.”

Isaiah 54:8 CJB

I’m so glad that the LORD doesn’t stay angry or upset with us and He never goes back on His word, He gives us everlasting grace!

“But Adonai-it is He who will go ahead of you. He will be with you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you, so don’t be afraid or downhearted.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 CJB

Even though life has its ups and downs and sometimes we have more downs than ups, but always remember our LORD never leaves us, He always will redeem us. All we have to do is call!

But I know that my Redeemer lives, that in the end He will rise on the dust, so that after my skin has been destroyed, then even without my flesh, I will see God.”

Job 19:25-26 CJB

Today, no matter what, remember the LORD is forgiving, full of compassion and will never leave us! So be encouraged in the LORD and know no matter what, all you have to do is confess and He does the rest! Have a blessed day!

Shabbat Shalom!

“You are not to have in your pack two sets of weights, one heavy, the other light.”

Deuteronomy 25:13 CJB

The LORD desires us to not be unbalanced, not to be unjust or even showing bias! He desires us to be just and fair, not to be doing things to benefit ourselves at the expense of others!

“Human being, you have been told what is good, what Adonai demands of you-no more than to act justly, love grace and walk in purity with your God.”

Micah 6:8 CJB

When we are unbalanced, being heavy handed on some things and light on other things, we can be light on dealing with sinful things in our lives and heavy on sinful things in others’ lives. We need to be careful of using two sets of weights!

“How happy are those who act justly, who always do what is right!”

Psalm 106:3 CJB

Today, let’s be balanced and act justly. Things will always go better for us in the long run! Have a blessed day walking in the LORD’S balanced ways!

“When you gather the grapes from your vineyard, you are not to return and pick grapes a second time; what is left will be for the foreigner, the orphan and the window. Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt. That is why I am ordering you do this.”

Deuteronomy 24:21-22 CJB

A couple of questions to think about here: Do we have enough? And do we really need more? Sometimes we forget that the LORD saved us from a life of slavery in sin and this is a reminder to not overlook those who are still slaves!

“He who is kind to the poor is lending to Adonai; and He will repay him for his good deed.”

Proverbs 19:17 CJB

The LORD gives to us freely, so we should freely give. Remember, we can’t out-give the LORD! Honestly, we probably have enough and really don’t need more.

“In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16 CJB

Today, let us remember there is always someone in worse shape than you or I, so let’s be mindful and giving so we can glorify our father in heaven! Have a blessed day!