Living a New Life
Opening Verse: “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” – Romans 6:1-2, KJV Introduction In Romans 6:1-2, Paul confronts a critical question about the Christian life. These verses challenge believers to consider the...
Legacy of Overcomers
Opening Verse “I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.” – 1 John 2:14 (KJV) Introduction The passage...
The Wilderness
Opening Scripture “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.” — Proverbs 3:5-7 Introduction In Deuteronomy 8, Moses emphasizes the lessons...
The Call to Holiness
Opening Verse “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” – Isaiah 1:18 (KJV) Introduction Understanding our call to holiness is essential in our walk with God. It’s...
Ready for Transformation
Opening Verse “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Romans 8:14, KJV) Introduction Listening to a challenging sermon in church can stir emotions, especially when it confronts us with truths we might not be ready to hear. It’s like going to a waterpark dressed...
Trusting God in Battle
Opening Verse “The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the Lord.” – Proverbs 21:31 (KJV) Introduction The wisdom of Proverbs often speaks to the balance between human effort and divine providence. This verse captures the essence of preparedness and trust. Devotional Story In a small village, there was...
The Spiritual Detector
Opening Verse “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.” (Isaiah 30:21, KJV) Introduction In our daily lives, safety devices like smoke detectors alert us to danger, even when it’s...
The Forgetfulness of Time and the Echo
Opening Verse “But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” (2 Peter 3:8, KJV) Introduction Time is a peculiar concept. For us, it moves in a straight line, from past to future. However, in God’s...
The Deception of Fear
Opening Verse “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) Introduction In a world where information is at our fingertips, distinguishing between truth and deception can be challenging. Social media and news outlets often spread propaganda and lies,...
The Blessing of Abundance
Opening Verse “He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.” – Psalms 105:37 (KJV) Introduction In this verse from Psalms, we see a picture of God’s abundant provision and strength given to the Israelites as they left Egypt. It’s a powerful testament...