Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
The Fear of The Lord
Proverbs 1.7 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: It should be noted here that the knowledge that is spoken of in this passage is not referring to mental brilliance or educational intelligence. There are many people whose god is their education or...
The Impact Of The Holiness Of God
A true understanding of the doctrine of the holiness of God is fundamental for us to be able to understand the command of God to all of His children: “...Be ye holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:15-16; Leviticus 11:44,45, 19:2) Because God alone is perfectly and...
“You Alone Are Holy”
In our study in Revelation, we are going to use a couple of posts to explore one of the most important attributes of God in all of Scripture, which is His holiness. In Scripture the Name of God is indicative of His character; thus we find the Psalmist praising and...
From God’s Perspective
In Revelation 14:8-13, we once again are presented with passages of Scripture that remind us of the importance of seeing the “Big Picture” in life. By big picture I mean seeing things from God’s perspective and not man’s. We are reminded that all of the kingdoms of...
Not what, but Who!
Psalm 113.5,6 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! God promises to keep those in perfect peace whose minds are stayed, or fixed on Him. One of the most necessary...
Why souls perish
2 Thessalonians 2.10-12 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all...
Full Assurance
1 Thessalonians 1:5 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake. The gospel of Jesus Christ is a message that provides blessed assurance...
The Gospel – A Call To Repentance
One of the most beautiful, wonderful, and important words in Scripture and the Christian’s life is the word “repentance.” Scripture records that Jesus frequently spoke about the need for repentance (Mark 1:15; Luke 5:32, 13: 1-5). The essence of the Greek word...
The Cure for a Heavy Heart
Proverbs 12.25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad. Heaviness or anxiety in a person's heart weighs it down. It is like a dark cloud that refuses to lift. It grips your total being and leaves you feeling hopeless and beyond...
Better
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Psalm 84.10 Do you agree with the confession of the Psalmist this morning, beloved? I pray that both writer and reader...
The Blame Game
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is...
God’s Witness Protection Program
And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire...
Dead men walking in newness of life
For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. Galatians 2:19 Notice that it isn’t the law that is dead. The law reflects, in its context, the holy heart and character of God. There was nothing wrong with the law. It isn’t the law that died,...
For we walk by faith, not by sight
For we walk by faith, not by sight-2 Corinthians 5.7 Imagine yourself reading the Bible and simply taking God at His Word. Imagine yourself believing what God says even when a bible scholar or theologian says it doesn't really mean that. Imagine yourself believing...
Worship Wars
Before I tell you what a worship war is all about, let me ask you - what is worship supposed to be? Worship is that act of lifting our hearts and tongues to our great God in praise and adoration of Who He is. We praise and worship Him for His redeeming grace and...
Redeem the time, because the days are evil
Ephesians 5.16,17 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, We are so prone to cling to the past and look to the future and completely miss the beauty and gift of the moment. You may be reading this right now and be thinking about what happened...
Is God's glory threatened by human responsibility?
Proverbs 25.28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. God is not threatened by mankind's ability to exercise discipline. We were created by God with the ability to choose life and not the knowledge of good and...
God’s Witness Protection Program
Revelation 11.3-7 "And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth. These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will...
When we are overwhelmed
Psalm 61.1,2 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Notice David writes "When" my heart is overwhelmed, not if. Let me repeat. When my heart is...
Abiding in Jesus or an affair with the world?
John 15.1-7 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken...
The Privilege And Power Of Prayer
Scripture is filled with promises that relate to the prayers of God’s people. James 5:16 tells us that “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” One of the means that God uses in bringing about His purposes upon the earth is the prayers of the...
The Antichrist
The Antichrist is a biblical figure who is mentioned, even discussed, amongst those who do not claim to be Christians. He is the theme of many “apocalyptic”- type movies and music. However, when the truth is told about the Antichrist, it is not entertaining in the...
The Law of Faith and Life
Romans 3.27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Romans 8.2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. A law describes something that guarantees results....
Perfect Peace
Isaiah 26.3,4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength. What a glorious promise! Perfect peace in an imperfect world. This perfect...
Intimacy with The Almighty
Genesis 17.1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Jesus is The Vine. We are the branches. All of our life's needs and desires are met in Him and are...
Seeking God is good for your heart
1 Chronicles 16.10,11 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. Proverbs tells us that a merry heart does good like medicine. God's "pharmacy" is the best medicine for man....
The evil eye of envy
1 Samuel 18.9-11 And Saul eyed David from that day and forward. And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in...
The Age of The Spirit
Acts 2.16-21 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old...
Pour me, not poor me
Moab hath been at ease from his youth, and he hath settled on his lees, and hath not been emptied from vessel to vessel, neither hath he gone into captivity: therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent is not changed. Therefore, behold, the Therefore, behold,...
Separation, not isolation
2 Cor 6.13-18 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?...
Unspeakable Joy!
2 Samuel 6.16 And as the ark of the Lord came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart. The account of David worshipping before The Ark of The Lord...
About Me
I am the Lead Pastor of Koinonia Fellowship, a husband, father and grandfather. I also serve on the worship team as one of the drummers.