Tag: Destruction

May 17, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Burden of Moab

Opening Verse

“Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence;”
Isaiah 15:1, KJV

Introduction

Isaiah 15 is a lament, a prophetic warning to Moab, a nation known for pride but headed for destruction. This chapter is a sobering reminder that no nation, no person, is safe when they stand apart from God. Judgment does not always come with noise. Sometimes it arrives in silence, at night, without warning.

Devotional Story

A man worked diligently for years building a company. His pride was his achievements: the awards on the wall, the car he drove, the title on his business card. He had no room for God, just goals. One morning, his business email access was revoked. By noon, he was out of a job. Silence. No scandal. No warning. Just gone.

He returned home, sat in silence, and finally opened the Bible his mother had given him decades ago. Dust covered the cover. Inside was a note: “Don’t wait until everything falls apart to turn to Jesus.”

What This Means

Isaiah 15 shows us how God can bring a nation low in a single night. If God’s judgment could fall upon Moab, a strong and proud nation, how much more should we fear God if we ignore Him? The warning is clear: pride leads to destruction, and silence does not mean peace—it can mean judgment has begun.

Think About This

Is your life built on your name or on God’s? Are you trusting your own strength, or are you daily surrendering to Christ? When judgment comes, it may not be loud. It may come quietly, like it did for Moab, and like it has for many who ignored God’s Word.

Prayer

Lord, break our pride. Strip away everything we lean on that is not You. Help us not to wait for judgment to seek You. Teach us to fear Your holiness and run to Your mercy now. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.”
Isaiah 15:9, KJV

May 11, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Guarding Your Mouth, Guarding Your Life

Opening Verse

“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
Proverbs 13:3 (KJV)

Introduction

What comes out of your mouth has the power to either protect or destroy your life. Proverbs 13:3 is not just a wise saying. It is a direct warning from God. Words are not just sounds — they are weapons or shields. You must choose which one they will be.

Devotional Story

A man once found himself constantly at odds with others. At work, he was always in arguments. At home, his words stirred tension. At church, he was known for gossip, not grace. One day, he overheard a child say, “He’s the reason people leave.” That moment pierced his heart like a knife.

The man went home and opened his Bible. His eyes fell on Proverbs 13:3. “He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life.” For the first time, he saw his words as dangerous. He had been throwing fire without realizing it.

He prayed for God to tame his tongue. Over time, his speech softened. His home grew peaceful. His coworkers noticed the change. His church welcomed him back with open arms. All because he finally learned to keep his mouth.

What This Means

You do not need to say everything you think. Silence can be wisdom. A restrained tongue can save your soul from disaster. Many lives are wrecked, not by actions, but by careless speech.

God calls you to guard your mouth the way a soldier guards a gate. What you allow out can never be taken back. Speak with caution. Speak with purpose. And when in doubt, say nothing at all.

Think About This

  • When was the last time your words caused pain?

  • Are your words building people up or tearing them down?

  • What would change if you paused before speaking?

Prayer

Lord, teach me to guard my tongue. Let me not speak out of anger, pride, or foolishness. Fill my heart with wisdom so that my mouth reflects Your truth. Forgive me for the times I have wounded others with my words. Help me to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.”
Psalm 141:3 (KJV)