Category: Devotionals

“So Moses arose with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up to the mountain of God.”

Exodus 24:13 NKJB

What a great model to follow, old guys (Moses) taking young guys (Joshua) with them to seek the LORD! If we look around today, we can see that in the world and the church this precept isn’t followed!

“Then the young men who had grown up with him spoke to him, saying, Thus you should speak to the people who have spoken to you, saying, ‘Your father made our yoke heavy, but you make it lighter on us’ – thus you shall say to them: ‘My little finger shall be thicker than my father’s waist!”

2 Chronicles 10:10 NKJB

Ouch! In this account, Rehoboam (Solomon’s son) rejects the advice of the older guys and takes the advice of the younger guys, then disaster hits!

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because of your youth; on the contrary, set the believers an example in your speech, behavior, love, trust and purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 CJB

Realize, we all belong to the LORD, young, old and middle age! Everyone has a important role to play: old folks need to be raising up the young folks, giving opportunity to do and serve! Remember you’re closer to going home, and the people you raise up are going to be taking over! Young folks really need to be listening and learning from older people, because one day you’re going to be the old person, sooner than you think!

“Therefore, encourage each other, and build each other up – just as you are doing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:11 CJB

Today, no matter what age you are, look for someone to mentor (disciple) or to get guidance from, but most of all let’s listen and encourage each other! The world around us is filled with way to many divisions. As believers, let’s find unity in the LORD! Have a blessed day!

“You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness.”

Exodus 23:1

How often do we circulate a false report? Probably more often than we think! Every news article or online story we see isn’t always true! We need to check before we share, even if it sounds right!

“He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.”

Proverbs 12:17

We are all guilty of sharing or reposting something online or on social media that was false! When we share on social media we need to check to make sure it’s true. Not just repost, because it looks or sounds true! We can always share the truth of Jesus!

“Sing to the LORD, bless His name; Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.”

Psalm 96:2

We can never go wrong with sharing about the LORD! Share the good news of salvation. Realize, there is enough fake news out there, so let’s share the good news of Jesus!

Have a blessed day!

“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!