Daily Devotion

25
Oct

Satisfaction and Renewal

Psalm 103:5 – “who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles.” God redeems us from the ‘Pit’. The Pit was the worst part of ‘Sheol’. The Jews believed this was a place where the dead people went. David believed that when God forgives us, He redeems us […]

24
Oct

Peace, Quiet, and Secure Dwellings

Isaiah 32:18 – “My people shall dwell in a peaceful habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.” In this scripture, Isaiah and other prophets refer to the peaceful times and general security after their return from Babylon. Their homes would be safe places of harmony (calm and rest with no fear of […]

23
Oct

Invincible Rock and Fortress

Psalm 71:3 – “Thou has given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.” In this scripture, when David’s son drove him out of his dwelling place – the palace at Jerusalem, David went to God. We must remember to do the same as God’s children. ‘Dwelling place’ is defined as […]

22
Oct

Living Free From Sin

Romans 6:14 – For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. For some reason, most Christians believe that we have to obey the Law. But here Paul writes plainly that we “are not under the law”. That means we are free from living our lives […]

21
Oct

Bountiful Father

Luke 11:13—“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? In this scripture, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray. Jesus prayed a lot and taught His disciples the Lord’s prayer. The Lord’s prayer is […]

20
Oct

The Antidote to Fear

2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” A lot of us struggle with some degree of fear. We may be anxious about our loved ones, worried about the future or overwhelmed with a deep sense of foreboding that […]

19
Oct

We are God’s property

Isaiah 43:1:  But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. God is the one who created and formed us.  He says He has redeemed us and called us […]

18
Oct

God our strength

Psalm 62:2:  He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved. God is our rock and our salvation.  He is our defence.  We shall not be greatly moved.  The psalmist David had one assurance for sure that whatever happens in his life, God would remain as […]

17
Oct

God our deliverer

Isaiah 49:25:  But thus saith the Lord, even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered; for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and  will save thy children. God is portrayed as a mighty Saviour of His people in this particular scripture.  […]

16
Oct

Salvation in Jesus’ name

Acts 16:31:  Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved and thy house. Jesus Christ is Lord of all.  If there is hope anywhere, salvation anywhere, healing anywhere, it is all in Jesus Christ.  If we believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, we shall be saved.  There is no other name that […]