Devotions

“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler of your people.”

Exodus 22:28

This one is hard for people in this day and age! The lack of reverence for the LORD is considered normal and our society has no respect for its leaders! They really are doing what is right in their own eyes.

“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”

Judges 21:25

When we have no fear of God, then society seems to fall into no respect for the rulers set over them by God! We can dislike people who rule over us, but be careful of cursing them! Remember, the LORD put them there!

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.”

2 Timothy 4:3-4

Today, let’s spend time praying for our leaders, all of them, whether you like them or not; remember, God put them there!

Let’s also pray for believers and our leaders, that they would be biblically sound, teaching all scripture! Be aware of the times we are living in, Jesus warned us, many will walk away and be led astray! The best thing we can do is pray, so have a blessed day praying!

“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!