Devotionals
A daily word of encouragement, exhortation and edification, drawn from the Scriptures.
The mystery and certainty of election
We read in Romans 11.5 that our salvation is all of grace, and not of ourselves. It is simply called the election of grace. Because of the tragic results of the fall of man, it is only by the divine power of God that we are drawn to the saving knowledge of Jesus...
A teachable heart
Have you ever heard it said about someone, "He or she always has to learn the hard way?". Truth be told, I heard that said about me when I was a young boy. That "know it all" attitude still dwells in my flesh. Thus, my prayer (you can pray this as well), is that God...
Glorious in Holiness
When Isaiah was brought before the very throne of God, he heard those remarkable words, "Holy, holy, holy, [is] the LORD of hosts: the whole earth [is] full of his glory" (Isa 6.3). After the miraculous deliverance of the nation of Israel out of bondage in Egypt, the...
Divine providence and the pits of life
One of the most well known figures in the bible is Joseph. He was favored by his father Jacob because he was the son of his old age. The Scriptures clearly tell us that the favoritism of their father bred rivalry and jealousy from Joseph's brothers. When Jacob sent...
Extravagant Grace and Mercy
Hebrews 10:19-22 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; And having an high priest over the house of God; Let us draw...
That Faithful Word
Scriptures are nourishment for the believer. It is of utmost importance that we embrace the truth that the Bible is the inspired word of God. It’s also important to understand that Scripture is the “telescope” that points to Jesus, as well as the basis of sound...
Servanthood – Your Claim To Greatness
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ; James, a servant of God; Simon Peter, a servant of Jesus Christ; Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ. In each instance, these “heavyweights” of the church prefaced their calling in the Body of Christ with their title – a bondslave of...
“You Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me”
This passage of Scripture from Acts 1:8 is our Lord’s guarantee of power and the thrust for evangelism. The purpose of the Holy Spirit, directly or indirectly, is to testify of Jesus. When the Holy Spirit is active in our lives, the fruit of His work is a good witness...
Agape In Everything
In our studies we find out that gifts and sacrifices without agape amounts to nothing. The fruit of the Spirit is love that is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost. This “love from above” enables us to exercise faith. This love unmasks hypocrisy. However, we...
The Perfect Path
“As for God, His way is perfect.” For the disciples of Christ it is always good to pray, “Lead me in the way everlasting.” To harmonize our steps with His Word is a very wise thing to do. You see, opposites in the Kingdom of God are costly in their differences. The...
On Sunday Morning. Be the church, just don’t go there.
Hebrews 10.24-25 reads: And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Today is the...
Blessed Are The Meek
The prophet Isaiah declared that The Spirit of the Lord GOD was upon Jesus Christ because the LORD had anointed Him “to preach good tidings unto the meek” (Isaiah 61:1). Scripture declares that it is the meek who receive the engrafted word, which is able to save their...
Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit
The Beatitudes are a description of a disciple of The Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:3-12). They are a description of Christian character which is the fruit of abiding in Jesus Christ (John 15:1-16). As we ponder this list, it does not take long to discover that God’s...
To Worship God
I’m afraid that many Christians misunderstand the meaning of worship. The normal thought is that worship is singing to the Lord with adoration and thanksgiving. That can indeed be a part of what worship is, but it is far from a complete definition of worship. We have...
Resting Or Restless?
Jeremiah 50:6 tells us that God’s people, Israel, were like lost sheep. They were led astray by their shepherds; they forgot their resting place. In a nutshell, Israel strayed because their shepherds did not give the people the Word of God. However, even where the...
For Those Who Are Overwhelmed
Psalm 61 is God’s prescription for those who are overwhelmed. Face it, life tends to be quite overwhelming in and of itself, apart from all of the added difficulties that we encounter along the way. My question for you today is this: should there not be a significant...
The Gospel Of Gladness
David declared, “Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and wine increased.” Have you noticed a real absence of genuine gladness in God’s people lately? When preparing to come to church on Sunday, or at any other time, do you...
Wonderful Grace
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. When we were born again it was not a reward for good behavior. It was a free gift bestowed upon us through the Lord...
The Touch of Jesus Heals
Mark 6:56 And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. When I am reading my bible, I...
Saturday Men’s Prayer
As I sat with other brothers from our church family for prayer, my heart was warmly stirred with a sense of the presence of The Lord. I didn't get any goose bumps or chills up and down my spine, just a sense of God's presence and approval of what He was observing....
Created for community
The body of Christ is a living organism, with Jesus being the Head. This is a picture that God gives to us throughout the New Testament. Among the many lessons that could be written about what it means to be a body; one sure conclusion is drawn. There is no room for...
When, not If
In the book of James, we learn that the normal Christian life is one that includes both testing and temptation. Brother James makes it very clear that testing and temptation is not a matter of "if", but when. In other words, every single follower of Jesus can expect...
Today and Daily
The writer to the Hebrews urges us to exhort one another daily, lest any of us be hardened by the deceitfulness, or delusion, of sin. But note that he adds the word, today. Thus, exhorting one another in the faith is something that must be done daily. Please note the...
Faith in the Power of God
Corinth was a city that prided itself as being a center of eloquent orators. That was a typical notion of the Greek and Roman world of the time. Like Corinth, our day and age is captivated by mesmerizing orators and motivational speakers. The "mantra" of the day is...
Dealing with doubtful things
In Romans 14, we are given much needed guidance on how to deal with others in the body who have different convictions on non-salvation issues. The subjects dealt with specifically were the keeping of the sabbath and the eating of meats. They may not be big deals for...
Blessed Indeed!
Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. Three times in one verse we find the word blessed or blessings. The Source of these blessings is our Blessed God and...
My soul doth magnify The Lord
The title of my blog today is taken from Mary's beautiful declaration found in Luke 1.46-53. Upon hearing that she is going to bear The Son of God in her womb, Mary humbly submits to the will of God, in spite of the human impossibility of what the angel declared God...
Sweet Hour of Prayer
One of the most beloved hymns is entitled sweet hour of prayer. That is theme of my meditation today. I find it interesting how the words prayer and incense are found together in Scripture. The Psalmist David wrote, "Let my prayer be set forth before thee [as]...
Jesus Christ, Holy and Anointed One
When Jesus went to the synagogue in Nazareth (Luke 4:16-24), the Scripture tells us that it as the sabbath day or day of rest for the Jews. On this particular sabbath, Jesus stood up and read from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah 61:1,2. It was then that He made the...
Faith works by love
The title today is found in Galatians 5.6. The Greek word for works here is a word that means to operate or to put on display. It also could be translated energy. In other words, it is love that energizes, or puts faith on display. Faith and love are "twin pillars" of...
Serving The Lord without distraction
In 1 Corinthians 7, the apostle Paul was addressing critical issues that the church was facing. There was confusion about how to balance marital relationships, singleness, slavery and vocation as a Christian in a fallen world. Paul admonition to them was simply...
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.