Devotions

“You are not to distort justice or show favoritism, and you are not to accept a bribe, for a gift blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of even the upright.”

Deuteronomy 16:19 CJB

We all need to be careful of showing favoritism or taking bribes! Don’t be bribed into a false belief and watch out for leaders who show favoritism towards big givers or leaders who chase after the rich to support their ministry (personal agenda)! Leaders who take bribes or show favoritism will always distort the word of God and lead people astray!

“However, his sons did not follow his way of life; they turned off it to pursue riches, so that they would take bribes to distort justice.”

1 Samuel 8:3 CJB

Even Samuel who was a godly man, allowed his sons take over as judges, but riches and bribes led them astray! We all need to stay focused on the LORD, not the glitters of the world which will always lead us astray!

“Whoever acknowledges Me in the presence of others I will also acknowledge in the presence of My Father in heaven.”

Matthew 10:32 CJB

Today, don’t let the world influence us (bribe us) to be blind, distort the truth or be led astray into false beliefs, but instead stay focused on the LORD and seeking His will! Have a blessed day in Him!

“I am the gate; if someone enters through Me, he will be safe and will go in and out and find pasture.”

John 10:9 CJB

We will always be better off when we are living in the LORD’S pasture!

“Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing.”

Psalm 23:1 CJB

Know that the LORD is the Good Shepherd and His sheep will always be leading the rest of the flock to Him! With that said, be careful of hired hands that lead to themselves for their own profit and gain! Realize the world is full of them!

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, since he isn’t a shepherd and the sheep aren’t his own, sees the wolf coming, abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf drags them off and scatters them. The hired worker behaves like this because that’s all he is, a hired worker; so it doesn’t matter to him what happens to the sheep.”

John 10:11-13 CJB

How do you know who are good shepherds? Simple. They stand with you, warn and instruct and always direct you to the LORD! Today, let’s all be good shepherds, pointing and directing people to Jesus! Have a blessed day sharing about the LORD.

“He answered, Whether He’s a sinner or not I don’t know. One thing I do know: I was blind, now I see.”

John 9:25 CJB

What an awesome thought here, the man that was once blind doesn’t argue or debate about Jesus. He just simply answers: “I was blind now I see.” Basically he was a mess and now he is clean! Same goes for us, we were lost and now we are saved by the LORD!

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we praise the name of Adonai our God.”

Psalm 20:7 CJB

Don’t trust your intellect or debating skills, but instead, just trust the LORD and people will see His saving grace in your life!

“I want your trust to be in Adonai; this is why I’m instructing you about them today.”

Proverbs 22:19 CJB

So no matter what is going down today, don’t stress about what to do or say, just trust the LORD! Remember, we were all once blind. Today, let’s just keep our eyes on the LORD, who has everything all worked out! Have a blessed day!

Shabbat Shalom!

“If someone among you is needy, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which Adonai your God is giving you, you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from giving to your needy brother.”

Deuteronomy 15:7 CJB

When we see our brothers and sisters in need, we really need to help! We also need to be careful and prayerful in how we are to help, in my opinion! We need to be careful of just giving irresponsibly! Listen, pray and discern before you act!

“Always be joyful. Pray regularly. In everything gives thanks, for this is what God wants from you who are united with the Messiah Yeshua.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 CJB

We all really need to spend time in prayer, calling on the LORD before we do things. Be careful and always be prayerful.

“Therefore, openly acknowledge your sins to one another, and pray for each other, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

James 5:16 CJB

A good thing to remember is to pray before we do anything, don’t judge folks, but always be willing to at least pray! Have a blessed day lifting people up to the LORD!

“But don’t neglect the Levi staying with you, because he has no share or inheritance like yours.”

Deuteronomy 14:27 CJB

We do have pastors, teachers and ministry leaders who work hard at teaching and sharing the word of God to encourage and edify! Let them know you care!

“Y’honatan (Jonathan) Shau’ul’s son set out and went to David at Horesh to encourage him in God.”

1 Samuel 23:16 CJB

As leaders need to be encouraged, we also need to encourage each other! Everyone needs encouragement from time to time, maybe even now!

“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

Today, realize, we are all part of the LORD’S Royal Priesthood, His special people! Encourage someone today, because you never know what someone may be going through! Take time to call or text someone now, it might make a big difference in their day! May the LORD richly bless you!