Category: Devotional

March 29, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Judgment and Mercy

Opening Verse

“Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”
Ezekiel 5:5, KJV

Introduction

God’s Word in Ezekiel 5 is not soft. It is sharp. It is a warning. God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel using a dramatic sign—cutting and dividing hair—to show what’s about to happen to His people. Judgment is coming. Not because God delights in punishment, but because His people have rebelled beyond the nations around them. This chapter is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks God is silent about sin.

Devotional Story

A young man was raised in church. He knew the truth. But as he grew older, he began to see God’s commands as optional. He still prayed occasionally, still said “God bless you,” but his heart was far from God. He compromised with the world—just a little at first. A little lie. A little lust. A little pride.

Over time, the compromise grew. He mocked warnings from believers. He stopped reading the Word. He started justifying sin. He was convinced that God wouldn’t judge him. After all, hadn’t he once believed?

But one night, after a long season of sin, he had a vivid dream. In it, a city burned. The people screamed. The sky turned black. In the center of the chaos was a mirror, and in that mirror was his own face. He woke up trembling, realizing the Lord had given him a glimpse of what happens when mercy is rejected.

The next morning, he opened his Bible, and it fell to Ezekiel 5.

What This Means

Ezekiel 5 reminds us that God holds His people accountable. Jerusalem had been given every blessing—God’s temple, His law, His prophets. But they rebelled worse than the nations around them. So God said, “I will execute judgments in the midst of thee… and will do in thee that which I have not done” (v. 9).

This wasn’t just about Jerusalem—it’s about anyone who receives the truth and then turns from it. To know God’s will and still rebel is dangerous. Jesus said it would be more tolerable for Sodom than for those who reject Him after knowing Him.

Yet even in judgment, God sends a warning. He speaks before He strikes. Ezekiel was the trumpet. The question is: will we listen?

Think About This

Have you been ignoring the voice of God? Are you living like you’ll never stand before Him?

Ezekiel 5 is not meant to make you afraid of God—it’s meant to bring you back to Him. The God who warns is the God who forgives, if we repent. The hair in the fire was a picture of destruction, but a small portion was kept—God always preserves a remnant.

Will you be part of it?

Prayer

Father, forgive me for treating Your Word lightly. I have seen how You judge rebellion, and I do not want to be found among the unfaithful. Cleanse me. Restore my fear of You. Help me turn from anything that dishonors Your Name. I want to be part of the remnant that remains faithful. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Yet will I leave a remnant, that ye may have some that shall escape the sword among the nations, when ye shall be scattered through the countries.”
Ezekiel 6:8, KJV

March 28, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Still Covered, Even in the Fog

Opening Verse

“For we walk by faith, not by sight:”
– 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

Introduction

There are moments when the soul cannot explain what feels wrong. Everything looks the same, yet the spirit senses a shift. Peace seems distant. Prayer feels quiet. The atmosphere is strange. It is in these uncertain hours that the adversary whispers lies: “You’ve lost your way.” But divine favor is not measured by how things feel. Grace holds firm even when all else seems unclear. In the fog, the faithful are still covered.

Devotional Story

There is one who seeks after the Lord—not for gain, but for closeness. One who prays, fasts, and remains in the Word. Yet even in devotion, there comes a time when the heavens seem silent. There is no deep emotion, no loud confirmation, no visible breakthrough. Just quiet. Stillness. A feeling that something is off.

In that moment, the pages of Scripture open—not by plan, but by divine hand—and the eyes land on Psalm 139:12:

“Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.”
– Psalm 139:12 (KJV)

What a truth. The fog may be thick, but it does not hide anything from the eyes of the Almighty. The darkness is not dark to Him. The day and the night are the same in His sight. The one who walks with God is never out of His view.

Even when the path feels strange, grace is still active. Favor does not depend on feelings. Strength is being formed in silence.

What This Means

The spiritual walk is not about how it feels—it is about who leads. God is not moved by human emotion. He is faithful when the heart soars, and He is just as faithful when it struggles to lift a word in prayer.

Favor is not loud. It is often silent. Grace is not always seen. It is often working behind the veil. When nothing seems to be happening, heaven is still moving.

Think About This

  • Are you walking by what is written or by what is felt?

  • Have you confused stillness for separation?

  • Could this moment of fog be where faith is made pure?

Prayer

Lord, when the atmosphere feels strange and the heart is unsure, remind Your servant that You do not abandon in the silence. Let Psalm 139:12 echo in the soul—that even the darkest night shines in Your sight. Teach the heart to rest in truth, not emotion. Let grace uphold every step, even when it feels unclear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
– Nahum 1:7 (KJV)

March 27, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Holy Ground and Ready Feet

Opening Verse

“And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.”
Exodus 3:5 (KJV)

Introduction

We often rush into God’s presence without realizing where we’re standing. But Scripture shows us something powerful: before God sends us out, He calls us to stop, recognize His holiness, and prepare ourselves. Today’s verses show both stillness and movement—Moses removing his shoes on holy ground, and believers being ready to go with the gospel of peace.

Devotional Story

A woman walked into church after a long season of spiritual dryness. She wasn’t sure why she came—maybe habit, maybe hope. As the worship began, she stayed seated, arms crossed, heart guarded. Then the lyrics shifted: “We are standing on holy ground…”

She felt it. The stillness. The weight. Not guilt—just awe. It was as if God Himself whispered, “Take off your shoes. This moment is Mine.” She began to weep—not because of sorrow, but because of the presence of a holy God who still wanted her.

Later that week, she found herself at a coffee shop talking with a hurting coworker. The words came naturally, full of grace and truth. Her shoes may have been on, but her feet were now shod with readiness. The peace she had received, she was now ready to share.

What This Means

Exodus 3:5 reminds us to pause. To remove what doesn’t belong. To see that God’s presence demands reverence. Ephesians 6:15 calls us to go—not in chaos or anger, but with the gospel of peace.

Before you run, stop. Before you speak, worship. Before you serve, recognize that you’re on holy ground.

Only those who stand still before God can walk boldly into the world for Him.

Think About This

  • Have you rushed past holy ground this week?

  • Are you ready to share the peace you’ve received?

  • What “shoes” of pride, sin, or self have you refused to take off?

Prayer

Lord, help me to see when I’m on holy ground. Teach me to stop and listen. Remove the things from my life that don’t belong in Your presence. Then, when I rise, may I walk in peace, ready to carry Your gospel to a hurting world. Make my feet swift with obedience, and my heart slow to move without You. Amen.

Closing Verse

“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.”
Ephesians 6:15 (KJV)

March 26, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Faith That Stands in the Fire

Opening Verse

“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
— 1 Peter 1:7 (KJV)

Introduction

Trials aren’t proof that God has left you. They’re proof that He’s preparing you. Faith is not built when everything is calm—it’s revealed when everything shakes.

Devotional Story

A young man named James had just started walking seriously with the Lord. He was reading the Word daily, praying, and sharing his testimony. But right when his passion ignited, life started falling apart.

His job hours were cut. His car broke down. One of his closest friends turned against him. And in the middle of it all, he got sick.

He knelt beside his bed one night and said, “Lord, I thought walking with You meant things would get better.”

That’s when he opened his Bible and his eyes landed on this verse: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience” (James 1:2-3, KJV).

He realized this wasn’t punishment—it was a furnace. And furnaces don’t destroy gold. They reveal it.

From that night forward, James didn’t pray for the trial to end. He prayed for strength to endure. And soon, others started noticing something different about him. He glowed—not with ease, but with endurance. His fire didn’t burn him out. It refined him.

What This Means

Trials will come. That’s not a threat—it’s a promise. But for those who belong to Christ, trials don’t mean failure. They’re training. Every hardship is a chance for your faith to be proven real. God isn’t trying to break you. He’s showing the world that you are already His.

Think About This

What if your hardest season is the very thing God will use to show others His strength in you? Are you praying to escape the fire—or to be strengthened in it?

Prayer

Father, I don’t ask You to take the fire away—I ask You to walk with me through it. Help me to trust You when nothing makes sense. Let my faith be strong, even when I feel weak. May every trial I face bring glory to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”
— 1 Peter 4:12 (KJV)

March 25, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

If We Trusted God More

Opening Verse

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
—Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)

Introduction

What if we trusted God’s promises more than we trust our fears? What if we believed His goodness with the same boldness we use to expect trouble? So many of us declare the worst over ourselves—and it happens. But not because God wanted it. Because we spoke it and believed it.

Now imagine the impact if we flipped that.

Devotional Story

Rebecca was sure something bad was going to happen. She had been saying it for days, maybe weeks—declaring it like it was guaranteed. And when it happened, she wasn’t surprised. She was frustrated. Not just at the situation, but at herself for expecting it, speaking it, and then watching it come true.

She walked around the house with that heavy feeling, thinking, “Why did I let this get to me?” Then God spoke clearly to her heart.

He said, “Rebecca, why do you speak the bad things like they’re facts? Why do you believe them so easily? Why do you declare them with confidence—and then act upset when they show up? Why not trust Me with that same confidence? Why not declare My promises the same way?”

That moment hit her hard. She realized she had put more faith in what could go wrong than in the One who always makes things right.

What This Means

If you can speak fear and see it grow, you can speak faith and see it move mountains. Our words are not small. They’re powerful. And God is listening.

Imagine what would happen if we trusted God’s Word more than we trust our worries. Miracles would begin where fear once lived.

Think About This

  • Are you declaring defeat or victory?

  • Do you trust God’s promises more than your fears?

  • What would change if you spoke faith daily?

Prayer

Lord, I don’t want to waste another word on fear. Help me to trust You deeply and speak only what lines up with Your Word. Let my thoughts, my words, and my heart agree with Your truth. Teach me to declare life, healing, and victory. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.”
—Mark 11:23 (KJV)

March 24, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Don’t Trade Your Fire for Their Formula

Opening Verse

“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”
Matthew 6:6 (KJV)

Introduction

Sometimes we try so hard to be accepted by others that we forget who we are in God. But real power, real purpose, and real direction come from being alone with Him. Not from big stages. Not from people’s praise. Just Him.

Devotional Story

A young man had prayed for years to be noticed. He wanted to help people. He wanted his voice to matter. One day, the doors opened. He got invited into meetings with important people—folks he used to admire from a distance.

At first, he was excited. He thought, “God really answered my prayer.” But after a while, he noticed something. Every time he spoke about what God was showing him in prayer, people would go quiet. They smiled, but it was clear—they didn’t want to hear anything that sounded too bold or too different.

So, he started changing. He toned down his words. He shared what he thought they wanted to hear. Slowly, he stopped spending time with God the way he used to. And deep down, something was missing.

One night, he sat alone and prayed. No crowd. No lights. Just him and God. And right there, in the quiet, God spoke again. Not with a loud voice, but a deep reminder:

“I called you in secret. Don’t lose Me in public.”

He realized something big—he didn’t need approval from people to do what God had told him. The same quiet room where God first spoke to him was the place he needed to return to. That’s where the fire had started. And that’s where it would burn again.

What This Means

God wants your heart more than your performance. Don’t change who you are just to fit in. Don’t water down the truth just to be liked. Go back to the quiet place. Go back to prayer. That’s where God gives strength, direction, and boldness.

When the world says, “Be like everyone else,” God says, “Be who I made you to be.”

Think About This

  • Are you shrinking back just to be accepted?

  • When was the last time you really sat with God—no phone, no noise, just Him?

  • What has He told you in private that you’ve been afraid to walk out in public?

Prayer

Lord, I’ve let other voices get louder than Yours. I’ve tried to fit in when I should’ve stood out. Bring me back to the quiet place where it’s just You and me. Help me to remember that everything good starts with You. Speak to me again. I’m listening. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (KJV)

March 23, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Message in the Mashed Potatoes

Opening Verse

“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.”
— 1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV)

Introduction

God doesn’t always show up in the places we expect. He’s not limited to church pews, worship songs, or mountaintop moments. Sometimes, He speaks loudest through the quiet, broken, overlooked things. Things like a plate of mashed potatoes.

Devotional Story

Malcom was tired—tired in his body, tired in his spirit, tired of trying to make sense of what felt like a life stuck between two worlds. Church had ended just an hour before, but he couldn’t bring himself to go home. The prayers, the praise, the people—it all felt distant. Familiar, but somehow hollow.

So he drove.

He didn’t have a plan. Just a restless urge to go somewhere. Thirty minutes later, he pulled into an old diner off the highway. The kind of place where the menus were sticky, the lights buzzed, and the waitress knew when someone didn’t want to talk. Malcom slid into a booth near the back and stared at the menu like it held answers.

“Mashed potatoes,” he said finally, not even sure why.

They came out in a plain bowl. No parsley. No gravy. A little lumpy. Just mashed potatoes, served hot with a side of nothing special.

But as he sat there eating, something shifted.

He thought about the potatoes—how they had to be peeled, boiled, crushed. Nothing about their process was gentle. But here they were, soft, warm, still able to nourish. Still able to fill.

In that moment, Malcom felt the weight of the past few months rise to the surface—his confusion, his isolation, his wrestling with God. And then the Lord spoke to his heart:

“My covenant with you isn’t found in the polished places. It’s written in the mashed parts of your life—the places that feel broken, crushed, and passed over. That’s where I’m meeting you.”

Malcom froze.

He hadn’t expected anything holy here. But somehow, at this small diner table, with a spoonful of mashed potatoes, he knew God was with him. Not preaching. Not correcting. Just present. And that was enough.

What This Means

God often chooses the humble things to reveal Himself. Not the stage. Not the spotlight. But the crushed places. The confusing moments. The quiet bowls of mashed potatoes when you’re just trying to make it through the day.

God may be trying to show you something right now—not through lightning, but through something simple and quiet. Are you listening?

Think About This

  • What have you dismissed in your life as too plain for God to use?

  • Could God be writing His covenant in the broken parts of your journey?

  • Are you willing to sit still long enough to recognize His presence in the ordinary?

Prayer

Lord, I’ve been searching for You in the big and the bold, but today I ask You to meet me in the small. Help me see You in the broken, crushed, and simple places of my life. Remind me that Your covenant isn’t distant or complicated. It’s near. It’s written in the parts of me I’d rather hide. Thank You for loving me there. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them.”
— Hebrews 10:16 (KJV)

March 22, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

From Hiding to Holding the Line

Opening Verse

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Timothy 2:3 (KJV)

Introduction

When God lifts you from the shadows and places you at the front lines, it isn’t a promotion in the eyes of man — it’s an assignment from heaven. You were once hidden, protected, refined. Now, you’re positioned to protect, to speak, and to act while others freeze in fear.

Devotional Story

Yusef never asked to be noticed. He preferred staying behind the scenes, helping where needed, rarely drawing attention to himself. But everything shifted the day the tornado came.

The sirens screamed. People scattered. Debris whipped through the air. While others dove for shelter, Yusef stood still. Not because he felt brave — but because the Holy Spirit told him, “Look again.”

Through the chaos, he saw a child standing alone in the open. Frozen. Terrified. While others kept running, Yusef stepped forward. He didn’t yell. He didn’t panic. He walked straight to the child, covered them with his coat, and whispered, “I’ve got you.” Shielding them with his own body, he led them to a safe spot under a collapsed awning just seconds before another gust ripped through the street.

Later, Yusef realized the child was more than just a life needing rescue — it was a picture of something God had long ago entrusted to him. A spiritual gift. A calling. Waiting to be picked back up and carried forward.

That day, Yusef didn’t just survive a tornado. He stepped into his assignment.

What This Means

When others are gripped by fear and frozen in place, God sends those who have been tested — not in comfort, but in chaos. Yusef’s story isn’t just about bravery; it’s about obedience, discernment, and stepping into the role of protector.

You may be the one God is calling to step in while others step back. That “child” might be someone you’re called to intercede for — or it might be your purpose, waiting to be held again. Either way, this is your moment.

Think About This

  • Are you waiting for someone else to act when God is calling you?
  • Has your gift been buried under fear, doubt, or distraction?
  • Who or what is the “child” in your life that you’re meant to protect or restore?

Prayer

Lord, I thank You for keeping me through every storm. Just like Yusef, I want to respond when You call. Give me eyes to see who or what needs rescuing. Let me be bold, not frozen. Help me to protect what You’ve placed in me and around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
— Deuteronomy 31:6 (KJV)

March 21, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Calling to Stand Apart

Opening Verse

“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.”
— 2 Corinthians 6:17 (KJV)

Introduction

When God calls you apart, it isn’t always to a place of ease—but it is always a place of purpose. You may feel misunderstood, outnumbered, or even unheard. But make no mistake: being set apart is not rejection—it’s preparation.

Devotional Story

Elijah worked a quiet job fixing up old boats. Most days, he was alone with his tools, his thoughts, and his Bible. Friends didn’t visit like they used to. His phone rarely rang anymore. It seemed like the world had gone silent.

One afternoon, while sanding the hull of a boat, a heavy question hit him: “Why am I even here?” The loneliness felt thick. Just then, a verse stirred in his heart: “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” He paused his work. God was speaking.

Later that week, a stranger knocked on the workshop door. It was a young man with tired eyes and a broken spirit. “I was walking by… felt like I had to come in,” he said.

They talked. Hours passed. Tears were shed. The young man didn’t know Jesus, but that day, he met Him—because someone had been willing to stay in a quiet place and be available.

What This Means

God may call you away from the noise—not to leave you in isolation, but to sharpen your focus. When the world is screaming, silence can become a sanctuary. In the stillness, He reveals your true assignment.

And sometimes, it’s not the masses you’re sent to—it’s the one.

You are not forgotten. You are not wasting time. You are in training. You are being forged to intercede, to lead, and to rescue. There is a battle for souls—and it starts with focus. Distractions are not harmless; they are calculated. Recognize them. Rebuke them. Keep your eyes on the Lord.

Think About This

Are you in a season where you feel hidden or unheard? Could it be God has called you apart to prepare you?

Have you been mistaking divine preparation for abandonment?

Who is waiting for you to stay faithful—so that they might find the Light through your obedience?

Prayer

Father, teach me to treasure the quiet seasons. Help me to recognize distractions and stay locked in on Your voice. Make me bold in intercession. Give me discernment in battle. And let me never forget that You call apart those You plan to send into the fire—not to be burned, but to lead others out. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And the Lord said unto him, Go, return on thy way… yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal.” — 1 Kings 19:15,18 (KJV)

March 20, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Power of Letting Go

Opening Verse

“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”
— Proverbs 19:11 (KJV)

Introduction

Life is full of moments that test our patience. Whether it’s an unkind word, an unfair situation, or a deep betrayal, we often face the temptation to hold on to anger. But God’s Word teaches us that true wisdom is found in self-control and the ability to let go.

Devotional Story

A man named Jonathan worked hard at his job, only to be passed over for a promotion he deserved. The position was given to someone less experienced, and to make matters worse, the new supervisor was openly rude toward him. The unfairness burned within Jonathan and resentment started taking root in his heart.

One day, as he was about to respond harshly to his supervisor’s latest insult, he remembered a sermon about forgiveness. He recalled Proverbs 19:11—how it is a glory to overlook an offense. Instead of reacting in anger, he decided to pray for his supervisor. He let go of his resentment and focused on doing his work as unto the Lord.

Months later, the company went through a restructuring, and the supervisor was let go. Jonathan, to everyone’s surprise, was promoted. His patience and integrity had not gone unnoticed. God had been working behind the scenes all along.

What This Means

When we release anger and choose to forgive, we are not being weak—we are displaying spiritual strength. Passing over an offense doesn’t mean ignoring sin, but it means trusting God to handle situations beyond our control. Holding onto anger only weighs us down, but letting go allows us to walk in peace.

Think About This

  1. Have you been holding onto resentment or bitterness?
  2. Do you trust God enough to let go of offenses and allow Him to work things out?
  3. How can you practice wisdom and self-control in difficult situations?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, give me the wisdom to control my emotions and the strength to forgive. Help me trust that You are in control, even when things seem unfair. I choose to release any anger or resentment in my heart and walk in Your peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.”
— Psalm 37:8 (KJV)