Devotions

“Or if it known that the ox tended to thrust in time past, and its owner has not kept it confined, he shall surely pay ox for ox, and the dead animal shall be his own.”

Exodus 21:36

This may be a slight bit out of context, but I believe this verse can be applicable to our lives! The key words are “If it is known”. How often do we know that being in or near certain situations, that we’d end up sinning? For instance, following certain posts on the internet, hanging out at certain locations or being around certain groups of people! You know what has happened in times past.

“As a dog returns to his own vomit, So a fool repeats his folly.”

Proverbs 26:11

Be careful of being foolish, the LORD has given us wisdom, discernment and the ability to remember what happened the last time we were in that certain situation!

“But if you do not do so, then take note, you have sinned against the LORD; and be sure your sin will find you out.”

Numbers 32:23

Realize, you can’t get away with anything with the LORD, He sees all, hears all and knows all! What do we do?

“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

James 4:8

The simple solution is: you know where to go and what to do! We also know the closer we cling to the LORD, the more unlikely we will end up not in sin! Today, hold onto the LORD and let go of the world! Have a blessed day drawing closer to God!

“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the LORD lay.”

Matthew 28:6

This is central theme about Jesus, He is not dead He is alive! What should be dead is our old life styles of hate, worry and judging! What we need to be doing is sharing how amazing our loving and forgiving Savior is!

“So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word.”

Matthew 28:8

After the angel told them to go to Galilee and tell His disciples He is risen, they ran! Notice they didn’t walk, but ran from the tomb to tell the good news! The same goes for us, we are saved, but are we still hanging around our old tombs? The places of death and sin, the place where Jesus saved us from. Again, run from that place and share the good news of salvation!

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

Matthew 28:19-20

Realize, as we go out and share the good news of salvation, not everyone will receive it. Don’t get hung up or discouraged, just run to the next person. Don’t allow road blocks to put you back in the tomb of doubt and misery, the dead place! Remember, Jesus is alive, so should we be! Have a blessed day serving our LORD who is alive!

“But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly.”

Matthew 27:14

Sometimes it’s better if we say nothing, we really don’t need to give an answer for everything! Often times it would be better if we just bite our tongue so to speak!

“But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.”

James 3:8-10

Being silent often times can be a good thing, we don’t ever have to take back what we don’t say! How often do we either have to walk back, take back or apologize for something we said or posted?

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Psalm 46:10

Today, remember we represent the LORD, so let us take the time to pray before we speak or comment on things! Let us be still, be silent and pray! Have a blessed day watching, listening and praying!

Shabbat Shalom!