Devotions

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6

As we look around the world today, we all have to admit that there is very little resemblance of peace! Unrest is everywhere. Look at Venezuela, with no food on shelves; France were middle class can’r afford gas; caravans coming through Central America and the division in the United States. These are just a few of the things happening world wide! Realize, if we are looking at unrest, it will leave us distressed and depressed! We really need to look to the LORD and reflect His light.

“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

John 14:27

The world around us is really unrestful and unstable, and it is getting worse, as Jesus said it would (Read Matthew 24)! What should we do? Don’t panic and don’t stress. Yes, we see messes around us and we may even be in one. Look at it as an opportunity to reflect the glorious light of the LORD!

“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:16

Remember, we have the hope of heaven and the world around us is filled with no hope! We have the light of Jesus and the promise that one day His government will be perfect, He is the Prince of Peace! So may His Shalom (Peace) be upon you today, have a blessed day reflecting His Peace!

“Also I heard the voice of the LORD, saying: Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us? Then I said, Here am I! Send me.”

Isaiah 6:8

Many of us hear the call to go to and share the good news of salvation, but when rejection happens we can get discouraged and give up!

“And He said, Go, and tell this people: Keep on hearing, but do not understand; Keep on seeing, but do not perceive.”

Isaiah 6:9

When the LORD sends us out, which happens everyday we walk out our door. We need to realize, that rejection will happen, not everyone will receive the LORD! Do we stop? No, we keep pressing forward, don’t give up, even on those who say no!

“Look, the LORD your God has set the land before you; go up and possess it, as the LORD God of your fathers has spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 1:21

Understand, life is full of obstacles, mountains and detours what we need to do is keep pressing forward towards the goal line, which is eternity with Jesus! Don’t let temporary setbacks get you down! Remember, the LORD asked: “Whom shall I send?” Why not you and me? Have a blessed day pushing forward in the LORD!

“Moses Answered the people, Don’t be afraid, because God has come only to test you and make you fear Him, so that you won’t commit sins. So the people stood at a distance, but Moses approached the thick darkness where God was.”

Exodus 20:17-18 CJB

How true this is, the closer to the LORD we are, the less likely we’re to sin. The more we distant ourselves from the LORD, the more likely we will sin!

“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

James 4:7-8 NKJB

Don’t get caught up in all the darkness that surrounds us, but instead get caught up in the LORD, who is everywhere, we just need to draw close to Him.

“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth.”

Psalm 145:18 NKJB

No matter what is going on around you, seek the LORD in everything, look for Him no matter how dark the cloud is! Don’t distance yourself from the LORD! Have a blessed day seeking Him in every situation!