Category: Daily Devotional Thoughts

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/22/17)[:]

[:en]David was honest to confess his transgressions to the Lord. (Ps. 32:5).  After he confessed his sins, he found peace and healing declaring: “You are my hiding place.  You will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance” (v. 7). “If you confess your sins, He is faithful and just and will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/22/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/21/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 9:1-8 Biblical Truth:  Some men brought a paralytic lying on a mat to Jesus.  When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic.  “Take heart son, your sins are forgiven” (vs. 2).  When the teachers of the law heard it, they accused Jesus of blasphemy.  In their mind, Jesus had bypassed… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/21/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/21/17)[:]

[:en]One of the best ways to encourage people who are suffering and hurting is to be near them, to set beside them and listen.  Allow your heart to feel the compassion.  Then the Holy Spirit will give you the right words to say and find out what they need. When you are experiencing trials and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/21/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/20/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 8:28-34 Biblical Truth:  Two demon-possessed men came from the tombs to meet Jesus.  Then they asked Jesus if he had come to torture them before the appointed time.  They begged him to send them into the herds of pigs.  Jesus did, and the whole herd rushed down to the lake and drowned.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/20/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/20/17)[:]

[:en]C.S.  Lewis had served in World War 1.  He described the hardships a soldier had to undergo.  It was like a sickness threatened with pain and death.  It was like poverty threatened with ill lodging, cold, heat, thirst and hunger.  It was like slavery threatened with labor, humiliation, injustice and arbitrary rule.  It was like… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/20/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/19/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 8:23-27 Biblical Truth:  The disciples of Jesus followed him to the boat.  A furious storm suddenly came up and the waves swept over the boat.  Jesus was sleeping while the disciples were panicking and they woke Jesus up.  Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves and it was completely calm (vs. 23-26). … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/19/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/18/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 8:14-22 Biblical Truth:  When Jesus called his disciples, he said”  “Follow me”.  What does follow Jesus imply?  Following Jesus may cost your popularity, relationship, friendship, leisure time or much enjoyed habits.  It means committing to Him wholehearted. Personal Application:  Are you willing to give up your priorities and follow Jesus? Prayer:  Dear… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/18/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/18/17)[:]

[:en]Naaman was the commander of the Syrian army.  When he was stricken with leprosy, his wife’s servant girl suggested that he sought healing from Elisha.  As he traveled to see the prophet of God, he expected to be welcomed and treated with great respect.  But prophet Elisha did not meet him personally.  He just sent… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/18/17)[:]

[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/17/17)[:]

[:en]Scripture Reading:  Matthew 8:1-13 Biblical Truth:  The leper and the centurion’s servant were healed based on a strong belief and faith in Jesus’ ability to heal them. Personal Application:  Sin is also a deadly disease only Jesus can heal.  We need to realize our helplessness and ask for Christ’s saving help. Prayer:  Dear Jesus, I… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/17/17)[:]