Category: Devotionals

“He waited seven days, as Sh’mu’el had instructed; but Sh’mu’el didn’t come to Gilgal; so the army began to drift away from him. Sha’ul said, Bring me the burnt offering and the peace offerings, and he offered the burnt offering.”

1 Samuel 13:8-9 CJB

When we get ahead of the LORD and start to do things our way, disaster is usually the result.

“Put your hope in Adonai, be strong, and let your heart take courage! Yes, put your hope in Adonai!”

Psalm 27:14 CJB

Don’t put your hope in what you can do or how you can do things, instead look to the LORD and wait!

“But those who hope in Adonai will renew their strength, they will soar aloft as with eagles’ wings; when they won’t grow weary, when they are walking they won’t get tired.”

Isaiah 40:31 CJB

Today, don’t be impatient, but instead just call upon the LORD and wait! May His peace fill your day as you wait upon Him.

Have a blessed day in Him!

“Only fear Adonai, and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; for think what great things He has done for you!”

1 Samuel 12:24 CJB

We all need to fear the LORD! We should be in fear of walking through the day without Him! Also remember all the great things He has done for us, which should lead us to serve Him with joy!

“Serve Adonai with gladness. Enter His presence with joyful songs.”

Psalm 100:2 CJB

When we realize the great things the LORD has done for us, it should lead us to praising Him!

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we praise the name of Adonai our God.”

Psalm 20:7 CJB

Today, let’s fear taking one step without the LORD and serve Him faithfully!

Have a blessed day!

“The Spirit of God fell on Sha’ul when he heard this; blazing furiously with anger.”

1 Samuel 11:6 CJB

Things can and do happen to us that can make us angry or upset. In these situations we need to seriously seek the LORD for His wisdom and spirit!

“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

No matter what situation we may be going through, we need the LORD to guide us and direct us!

“Trust in Adonai with all your heart; do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him; than He will level your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 CJB

Today, seek the LORD in everything, realize His ways are always better! Have a blessed day in Him!

“But today you have rejected your God, who Himself saves you from all your disasters and distress. You have said to Him, No! Put a king over us! So now, present yourselves before Adonai by your tribes and families.”

1 Samuel 10:19 CJB

Even though the LORD delivered Israel many times in the past, they still wanted a king to protect them! The sad thing is we can do the same, wanting to be like the rest of the world.

“You yourselves, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be cohanim set apart for God to offer spiritual sacrifice acceptable to Him through Yeshua the Messiah.”

1 Peter 2:5 CJB

The LORD has really done everything for us. He saves us, protects us and cleanses us from all sin! So we shouldn’t turn to anyone or anything else but Him!

“How blessed the man who trusts in Adonai and does not look to the arrogant or to those who rely on things that are false.”

Psalm 40:4 CJB

Today, let’s look to the LORD for everything and not put any hope or trust in things of the world!

Have a blessed day!

“Pharaoh summoned Moshe and Aharon and said to them, This time I have sinned: Adonai is in the right; I and my people are in the wrong.”

Exodus 9:27 CJB

Here Pharaoh finally admits he sinned, but doesn’t repent!

“From that time on, Yeshua began proclaiming, Turn from your sins to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near!”

Matthew 4:17 CJB

We all have sinned at one time or the other; we can admit our sins and that’s a start, but we need to stop and turn from them (repent) and get on the right track!

“Or perhaps you despise the riches of His kindness, forbearance and patience; because you don’t realize that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to turn you from your sins.”

Romans 2:4 CJB

Realize that no matter how bad we think we are, remember the LORD’S kindness, forgiveness and grace is so much bigger! Have a blessed day knowing the LORD is right there waiting to hear you repent so He will forgive!

Shabbat Shalom.