Devotions

“Son of man, describe the temple to the house of Israel, that they may be ashamed of their iniquities; and let them measure the pattern.” Ezekiel 43:10

When we look at the LORD and see Him for who He is, we should start to look at the things we whine and complain about as insignificant!

“Yes, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD, For great is the glory of the LORD.” Psalm 138:5

We often get caught up in the situations around and make them of great importance. Instead what we need to do is make the LORD the main focus of our lives!

“Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me.” Micah 7:7

Today let us take measure of our lives, and realize how much bigger the LORD is than any situation we maybe in! So let us look to the LORD and know He really is bigger than all our problems! Have a blessed day praising our LORD!

“Aaron shall burn on it sweet incense every morning; when he tends the lamps, he shall burn incense on it.”

Exodus 30:7

Like Aaron we need to start every morning spending time with the LORD, it will always be a sweet time!

“Adonai, in the morning you will hear my voice; in the morning I lay my needs before you and wait expectantly.”

Psalm 5:3 CJB

Anytime we skip spending time with the LORD our day can start to be disastrous. The picture you see here is when you burn incense it lasts and the sweet smell lingers until you burn more!

“Pray regularly.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 CJB

The idea here is to make prayer a daily habit, or look for any opportunity to send up sweet smelling prayers to the LORD!

“Let my prayer be like incense set before You, my uplifted hands like an evening sacrifice.” Psalm 141:2 CJB

Realize the best tool we have is prayer, and its the tool we use the least! Don’t complain and whine about the world around us. Instead lets pray for people, situations and needs! When we are in a continued habit of praying, watch how your day starts to sweeten up! Have a blessed day with the LORD!

“And they shall know that I am the LORD their God, who brought them up out of the land of Egypt, that I may dwell among them. I am the LORD their God.” Exodus 29:46

After reading this chapter you can begin to realize how much effort was put into dealing with sin! The unfortunate thing today as we can look around us, we can see how much effort is put into committing sin!

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.”

Psalm 19:7

Sin is a serious thing, the cure is the blood of Jesus which covers it! Understand the LORD dwells among us and the more time we are spending with Him, the less time we will be spending in sin! Spend time in His word, knowing He is near to all who call upon Him!

“Through them your servant is warned (speaking of His word); in obeying them is great reward.” Psalm 19:11

Today spend time in the word of the LORD, making time to be with Him! Don’t make excuses why you can’t. The more time spent with the LORD, the less time we spend in the world and spending time with Him is always a great reward! Have a blessed day!

“You are to make and ornament of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal, Set apart for Adonai (the LORD).”

Exodus 28:36 CJB

How awesome to know this we are set apart to the LORD! The LORD sees us as His own special people, and we get to serve Him!

“Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.” Psalm 100:2

As we go through are day we get to do all things unto the LORD, every situation we are in good or bad; look for the opportunity to reflect His light!

“Because it is written, ‘BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.” 1 Peter 1:16

The whole idea here of being Holy is knowing the LORD called you out of the world to Himself. We are to be set apart (His special people), not fitting into the messy world around us, but to be a reflection of His amazing love!

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

Matthew 5:16

Today let us walk in the ways of the LORD, reflecting His glorious love and light in a dark world! Have a blessed day knowing you are set apart for the LORD!

“And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually.” Exodus 27:20

We too are called to be the light of the world, reflecting the glorious light of the LORD! At times we may feel like we can’t be that light or its to difficult.

“So he answered and said to me: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD.” Zechariah 4:6

We can only do things with the might and power of the LORD, So let us rest in His wonderful power!

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

Matthew 5:16

We need to keep our light burning for the LORD! Realize He will always get us through every situation!

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9

Understand life can make you feel pressed, stressed and depressed: So bring it to the LORD and watch Him turn it into His glorious light! He’s called us to be His priests His special people! So today let us shine for Him, Have a blessed day!