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Christian Devotional – September 10, 2014
Read 1 Corinthians chapter 2 VERSE: 1 Corinthians 2:5–so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God’s power. TRUTH: What does our faith consist of? When we say we trust God, do we require proof for our trust? There are things about the Christian life that defy logical, worldly explanation. If we can rationally and logically explain how something works, then we don’t have to have faith. The power of God, which is beyond our comprehension, is the basis for the faith that we have. We are to have faith in the power of God, not trust solely in our own wisdom. RESPONSE: Father, it’s easy…
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Christian Devotional – September 8, 2014
Read 1 Corinthians chapter 1 VERSE: 1 Corinthians 1:25–For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. TRUTH: This is so comforting to know! God always knows what is the absolute best in every situation and circumstance and God always has the ability to do that absolute best. Are we still trying to control things in our own wisdom or strength? Ours is nothing compared with God’s wisdom and strength. Give Him the problems and the difficulties; He is more able to deal with them than we are. RESPONSE: Father, I will seek Your wisdom and Your strength, recognizing…
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Christian Devotional – September 7, 2014
Read Esther chapter 10 VERSE: Esther 10:3–Mordecai the Jew was second in rank to King Xerxes, preeminent among the Jews, and held in high esteem by his many fellow Jews, because he worked for the good of his people and spoke up for the welfare of all the Jews. TRUTH: Even in the midst of the captivity of the Jews which was mentioned throughout this book, God still moved and worked in such a way that the Jews had people in positions of authority so they would be protected. God’s plan and vision of the big picture is so much greater than anything we could ever plan. Do we doubt…
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Christian Devotional – September 17, 2014
Read 1 Corinthians chapter 10 VERSE: 1 Corinthians 10:6–Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. TRUTH: The Bible is full of examples. Over and over through scripture we see the stories of several people who either did right or did wrong. The Bible records these for us to learn from. We are to see what happens to those who set their hearts on God as well as those who don’t so we can make the right choice in our own life. It’s easier to make the right choice if we are aware of others who have been faced…
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Christian Devotional – September 6, 2014
Read Esther chapter 9 VERSE: Esther 9:3–And all the nobles of the provinces, the satraps, the governors, and the kings administrators helped the Jews, because fear of Mordecai had seized them. TRUTH: Mordecai was one man. Just one man who chose to stand up for God and obey Him even in the midst of trouble and difficulty. Because of his stand, God used him as a person of influence to shine a light over all those he was around. One person, under the authority of God, has tremendous power and influence. Are we placing ourselves under His leadership and authority and are we willing to take a stand for Him…
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Christian Devotional – September 5, 2014
Read Esther chapter 8 VERSE: Esther 8:4–Then the king extended the gold scepter to Esther and she arose and stood before him. TRUTH: Esther came before the king uninvited not once, but twice. Even after she was assured that she was safe and Mordecai was safe, she still risked her safety and returned to the king to plead for the lives of all Jews. Do we continue to fight for what is right even after our own safety is assured? God desires that we stand up for what is right, not just stand up for ourselves. Who do we need to stand up for and defend today? REPONSE: Father, You…
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Christian Devotional – Sptember 4, 2014
Read Esther chapter 7 VERSE: Esther 7:10–So they impaled Haman on the pole he had set up for Mordecai. Then the king’s fury subsided. TRUTH: Haman had been plotting and planning the demise of Mordecai because he would not bow down to Haman. Instead, Haman is killed on the very device that he intended to use to kill Mordecai. When we plan and plot evil, we should expect to see evil returned back on us. Do we plan evil toward others or are we planning blessings toward others? What are we expecting in return? RESPONSE: Father, You are in control of all things. You see the plans to do evil…
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Christian Devotional – September 3, 2014
Read Esther chapter 6 VERSE: Esther 6:6–When Haman entered, the king asked him, “What should be done for the man the king delights to honor?” Now Haman thought to himself, “Who is there that the king would rather honor than me?” TRUTH: The king just asked a question. Haman, in his pride and arrogance, was the one who made the giant leap to assume that the king was talking about him. Do we assume that we know exactly what others are thinking? Do we assume that we know what God is thinking? This can result in huge miscalculations and embarrassment, at best. If we are going to assume something about…
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Christian Devotional – September 2, 2014
Read Esther chapter 5 VERSE: Esther 5:9–Haman went out that day happy and in high spirits. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate and observed that he neither rose nor showed fear in his presence, he was filled with rage against Mordecai. TRUTH: What do we base our happiness on? What gives us joy? For Haman, he delighted in the praise and honor of others. He wanted to be he center of attention and when he was, he was happy. When he wasn’t he was angry and his emotions flipped that quickly. We must be careful that we are not the same way. If we base our joy…
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Christian Devotional – September 1, 2014
Read Esther chapter 4 VERSE: Esther 4:13–he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape.” TRUTH: Who or what do we trust for our security? When we are faced with difficult circumstances, do we trust in our situation or surroundings to save us, or do we trust and rely on God? It can be difficult to do, but only God is over every situation and circumstance. The very safest place for each one of us to be is exactly in the middle of God’s will, for when we are there, we are perfectly in His…