Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]THE TREE Tree has special significance in the Bible God placed fruit trees in the Garden of  Eden which symbolized God bountiful provision (Gen. 1:29) Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil was where Adam and Eve stood before they were being tempted and where Satan reside and talked to Eve (Gen. 3:1-6) Tree was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/31/19)[:]

[:en]REBUILDING Nehemiah had been in exile from the land of Israel for many years.  One of his brothers, Hanani came from Judah with some other men told him that those who survied the exile in the province are in great trouble and disgrace.  The wall of Jerusalem was broken down and its gates had been… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/30/19)[:]

[:en]TIMELESS SAVIOR When the Jewish religious leaders challenged the identity of Jesus,  He answered: “Before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:58)  Jesus was not referring to a chronological age but as actually claiming to be eternal by taking the ancient name of God “I am” (Exo. 3:14).  His bold assertion shocked those who were… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/29/19)[:]

[:en] ALWAYS LOVED, ALWAYS VALUED Paul  knew that all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28).  So when faced with persecution and even death, he was firm in His faith knowing that “neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/28/19)[:]

[:en]UNSEEN HEROES When the Amalekites attacked the Israelites, Moses went to the top of the hill.  When Moses raised his hands, the Israelites would win the battle, and when he lowered them, the Amalekites would win.  There are two people who held up Moses arms when Moses got tired.  And they were:  Aaron and Hur. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/27/19)[:]

[:en]ALL TOO HUMAN  Paul in Romans 7 wrote about how he struggled with sin.  He said:  “I do not understand what I do.  For what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate I do.  And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/26/19)[:]

[:en]THUNDER & LIGHTNING When lightning flushes and thunder rolls, it produce voltage and percussion.  The earth and everything in it tremble and shock. “The voice of the Lord stikes with flushes of lightning.  His word speaks with stupendous irresistible power.  The Lord gives strength to His people.  The Lord blesses His people with peace.  (Ps.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/25/19)[:]

[:en]THUNDER & LIGHTNING When lightning flushes and thunder rolls, it produces voltage and percussion.  The earth and everything in it trembles and shocks. “The voice of the Lord strikes with flushes of lightning.  His word speaks with stupenduos irrestible power.  The Lord gives strength to His people.  The Lord blesses His people with peace (Ps.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/25/19)[:]

[:en]NOT IN VAIN Life is full of uncertainties.  We can never know in advance what the future outcome will be.  The career that we choose,  the money that we invest, the business that we engage, the decisions that we make all involve risks.  However, Paul gave believers this advice:  “Therefore my dear brothers and sisters,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/24/19)[:]

[:en]LACK NOTHING When Jesus sent out His 12 disciples to preach and heal, he said: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff.  No bread, no bag, no money in your belts.  Wear sandals, but not an extra shirt” (Mark 6:8-9),  The disciples were without purse, but they lack nothing.  They had everything they needed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (1/23/19)[:]