Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
And it shall come to pass
Zech 11.11 And it was broken in that day: and so the poor of the flock that waited upon me knew that it was the word of the Lord. Nothing happens by chance in God's universe. Though the mystery of iniquity and the wheels of divine providence are not easy to...
Who is your father?
John 8.42-44 If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your...
Faith in Christ: medicine for the troubled heart
John 14.1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. Sounds to me like a troubled heart is a choice. That is what the words "let not" mean. Jesus had taught these 12 men for three years, Judas, the traitor has left them. Jesus is about to...
Faith and Hope: Confident Expectation in the Goodness of God
Hebrews 11.1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. The biblical meaning of faith and hope is not some passive resignation to my circumstances, but a confident expectation that God will do what He says He will do. We see in...
The God of Elijah
“Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him … and said, ‘Where is the LORD God of Elijah?’ And when he also had struck the water, it was divided …and Elisha crossed over.” 2nd Kings 2:14 Many people question the whereabouts of God as they experience...
Weeping Saints
Mark 9.24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. We are living in an age of dry eyes and selfish crying. It is indicative of the self-love of the last days. Hearts of men are both hardened by...
How do we honor The Lord?
1 Samuel 2.30 For them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed. These words were spoken by the man of God to the priest Eli regarding the unholy behavior of his sons, Hopni and Phineas, who also were priests. The word of God...
The slippery slope of success
2 Chronicles 11.17 For three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon. 11.23 and he gave them victual in abundance. 12.1,2 And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all...
The Miracle and Assurance of Conversion
John 6.44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. Salvation is of The Lord. Fallen man is incapable of coming to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ apart from The Father's divine drawing. This is...
By My Spirit saith The Lord
Zech 4.6,7 - This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with...
Religion without devotion
The material in quotes in today's blog is actually taken from the notes of The Reformation Heritage Bible on Zechariah 7 that I was reading this morning. I couldn't say it any better. "Perfunctory religious rituals without a genuine heart for the Lord never pleases...
Free!
Webster tells us that the word “free” means to be at liberty, no longer enslaved. What a beautiful picture of the Christian life! Jesus Christ indeed makes His people free (John 8:32-36). Three times in Romans 5 (verses 15,16,18) we are told that eternal life is a...
Trusting in God
Psalm 2.12 Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him. There is a serious lack of trust in our world today. Every area of our lives, be it political, financial or even spiritual, is suffering from an absence of absolute trust. Because of the uncertainty of...
Purified unto Himself
Titus 2.14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Please note, beloved, that prior to our call to good works, we find that Jesus gave Himself for us that we might be...
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...
What Does Theology Look Like?
The most important aspect of all theology or Bible study is obedience and practical application (Matthew 7:24-27). The Scriptures not only tell us what to believe, but they also tell us how to behave (2 Timothy 3:16- 17). The only valid expression of conversion is...
Presumptuous sin and God’s timing
Deuteronomy 1.41-43 Then you said to me, We have sinned against the Lord. We will go up and fight, as the Lord our God commanded us. And you girded on every man his battle weapons, and thought it a simple matter to go up into the hill country. And the Lord said to me,...
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...
Wisdom is a Verb
Proverbs 8:20-21 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. Scripture gives much place to the importance of walking in wisdom. Far too often,...
The Resurrection of Jesus… The Great Commission
Matthew 12:39-40 …there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah: For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The bodily resurrection of The...
Bearing the Fruit of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Note that the fruit in the life of the believer is not self made; it comes from The Spirit of God Who...
Listening for God
Psalm 68:33 To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. Of course we know that as followers of The Lord Jesus we are commanded to listen to God. But my thought for you to ponder today,...
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...
Beware of Intruders
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. This proverb does not suggest, but commands us to keep or guard our hearts with all diligence. The word keep can also be translated guard. Think of a soldier or armed officer...
Spiritual Discipline
Proverbs 25.28 He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. One of the most important parts of the walk of faith is resonate discipline. A disciple is a disciplined person. In Proverbs 16.32, we read "He that is slow...
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 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....
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.