Devotions

“And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling.” Mark 4:37

Life is filled with all kinds of storms, you maybe in one now! Let’s view storms in a different light today! We have storms of protection to save us from walking into a certain disaster, storms that can correct us from walking in foolishness and storms of direction to redirect us to the LORD! The LORD allows storms in our lives to bring us closer to Him!

“But He said to them, Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” Mark 4:40

The LORD asks us this same thing today as we go through life’s storms! Why are you afraid? If we don’t hear from the LORD immediately during the storm we panic. The reason the LORD might be silent is because we maybe right on course!

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

As we go through our day, there maybe storms. Realize the LORD knows right where you are! He allows them to help us for our protection, correction and direction! Have a blessed day knowing this is the day that the LORD has made! So let’s rejoice in it!

“And He went up on the mountain and called to Him those He Himself wanted. And they came to Him.” Mark 3:13

This is good news for us, Why, Because the LORD called you and me to! He chose us to be His children to follow and serve Him!

“You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.”

John 15:16

As we go out into the day, let us bear fruit share the good news of His Salvation! Call upon the LORD, ask for direction, understanding and the things you have need of! Remember you are His children!

“Call out to me, and I will answer you – I will tell you great things, hidden things of which you are unaware.”

Jeremiah 33:3 CJB

Also let us be praying for the people and situations that surround us today, and there are plenty of things to pray for!

“Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.” Psalm 100:3

Today realize that the LORD has chosen you and me! Knowing that let us go out and share His good news of salvation, Offering up ourselves to be His witness! Have a blessed day knowing He chose you! Shabbat Shalom!

“And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake My people Israel.” 1 Kings 6:13

How amazing and encouraging is this the creator of the universe dwells among us! We have all kinds of situations going on around us; Personal, National and International situations. The amazing thing is the Creator of the universe is right there with us!

“And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

We may wonder as we see events happening around us, where is the LORD and why didn’t He intervene? Understand He said do not Fear or be Dismayed! We may not understand why this or that happens, but know the LORD is really there and is working things out!

“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.”

Isaiah 55:9

We may not understand how or why, but know He is working it out and He knows what He is doing!

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28

Realize you can make yourself crazy with the why this or why that! We see and hear about evil things happening and ask why LORD? What we have to understand is we are His people, He dwells among us so lets LOVE Him and share His love, knowing He really has it all worked out! Have a blessed day in Him!

“So the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty together.” 1 Kings 5:12

We to can have peace and wisdom from the LORD when we are walking with Him and seeking His ways! We have contentions and problems when we walk in our ways, doing our own thing!

“Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways.” Psalm 128:1

As we walk with the LORD, be careful and don’t try to convince people on how they should walk, but just walk how the LORD instructs you to walk!

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

Matthew 5:16

Our day will always be more peaceful when we just walk in the ways of the LORD. People around us will notice and either avoid us, join us or throw stones; no matter what just keep seeking the LORD and His wisdom! Remember our peace is in the LORD not the world, have a blessed day walking with Him!

“You shall also make the court of the tabernacle. For the south side there shall be hangings for the court made of fine woven linen, one hundred cubits long for one side.” Exodus 27:9

As we read through this text, look at all the time and effort put into making a place to praise and worship the LORD! How much time and effort do we invest into the LORD?

“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.” Psalm 100:4

God doesn’t need praise because He is insecure, He is totally secure in who He is! On the other hand we often need praise because we are insecure, this is why we need to put effort into praising the LORD, we need the security of God!

‘The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation!” 2 Samuel 22:47

As you get going today no matter where you are at put some effort into worshipping and praising the LORD! Remember you and I really need Him in every part of our lives! Have a blessed day praising the LORD!