Category: Devotionals

“For I am going to raise up a shepherd in the land who won’t bother about the ones who have been destroyed, won’t seek out the young, won’t heal the broken and won’t feed those standing still; on the contrary, he will eat meat of the fat ones and break their hoofs in pieces.”
Zechariah 11:16 CJB

As in the previous verses we see the picture of the Good Shepherd (Yeshua) is removed and this false shepherd (anti-christ) steps in and creates havoc! The same is true today, if we remove Yeshua from our lives havoc moves in!

“Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing.”
Psalm 23:1 CJB

Is Adonai your shepherd or is some worldly entity? A shepherd guides and directs and if he is bad or self-centered, then he will lead you astray!

“Guide me in your truth, and teach me; for You are the God who saves me, my hope is in you all day long.”
Psalm 25:5 CJB

This verse should be our prayer every day! Guide me, teach me and may my hope be in You!
May your day be led by the Good Shepherd!

“But I will strengthen [Israel] in Adonai; they will travel here and there in His name, says Adonai.”
Zechariah 10:12 CJB

We are supposed to be messengers of Messiah, sharing the Good News of Salvation, spreading His glorious light! That is what we are called to do!

“He has said, It is not enough that you are merely my servant to raise up tribes of Ya`akov and restore the offspring of Israel. I will also make you a light to the nations (world), so My Salvation can spread to the ends of the earth.”
Isaiah 49:6 CJB

It’s always been God’s plan for us to go into all the world and reflect His glorious light!

“In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in Heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 CJB

It’s not about our good things or good works, but it’s all about the good things our Father in Heaven does, so glorify Him!
Today, let’s glorify our Father in Heaven!

“Rejoice with all your heart, daughter of Tziyon! Shout out loud, daughter of Yerushalayim! Look! Your King is coming to you. He is righteous, and He is victorious. Yet He is humble-He’s riding on a donkey, yes, on a lowly donkey’ colt.”
Zechariah 9:9 CJB

We as believers know this has been fulfilled by Yeshua, who could have rode into Jerusalem on a mighty steed, but instead rode in on a donkey! Why? Because God shows humility and is humble! Both these traits actually show strength and courage! This is what Adonai requires of us!

“Human being, you have already been told what is good, what Adonai demands of you-no more than to act justly, love grace and walk in purity with your God.”
Micah 6:8 CJB

What God requires of us isn’t too complicated! He has shown us, we just need to follow Him and He leads by example!

“Adonai is good, and He is fair; this is why He teaches sinners the way [to live], leads the humble to do what is right and teaches and teaches the humble [to live] His way.”
Psalm 25:8-9 CJB

Today, let’s walk in the ways of Adonai, showing mercy, being just and living in His grace and reflecting His love to those around us!
Have a blessed day walking in His victorious ways!

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“House of Y’hudah and house of Israel, just as you were formerly a curse among the nations, so now I will save you; and you will be a blessing. Don’t be afraid, but take courage!”
Zechariah 8:13 CJB

We obviously aren’t here yet! Anti-semitism, anti-christian and anti-God is becoming more and more popular today, than ever before! What are we to do? Take courage and place our hope in Adonai!

“Haven’t I ordered you, ‘Be strong, be bold’? So don’t be afraid or downhearted, because Adonai your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 CJB

As believers we know what God is going to do! How? We have His word, which gives us comfort, direction and understanding! God tells us in His word to take courage and don’t be overcome with evil!

“They will fight against you, but they will not overcome you, for I am with you, says Adonai, to rescue you.”
Jeremiah 1:19 CJB

There will always be battles in life. But God has overcome them! We just need to be reminded of that from time to time! So don’t be afraid and take courage!
Have a blessed day!
Shabbat Shalom!