Today's Verse: Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. ~Psalm 112:4   Have you ever been at a place where you feel like you have been in the dark? By this, I mean you are uninformed or left clueless about something that others know about. Well, this morning God gives us the secret to how not to be in the dark when it comes to a life that He desires to bless.    We see his adoration.  “Praise ye the LORD. Ble

Today's Verse: The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! ~Psalm 21:1   Psalm 21 is a psalm of rejoicing. It is a psalm of worship and praise for the blessings of his salvation. David wrote this psalm as a sovereign and as a son. It is a psalm that looks back, looks at the present, and looks ahead. The essence of this psalm is “the joy of my salvation.” Let us see this morning why being saved should result in rejoicing in ou

Today's Verse: Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. ~Matthew 25:7   Trimming the lamp is a necessity for a candle or oil-based lamp to give off maximum light. The wick draws from the oil at the base of the lantern. To maximize the needed light, the wick must be cut and trimmed in such a way that it is wound or wedge-shaped. This morning, we are looking at the parable of the ten virgins and the trimming of their lamps.    We see a continuous attention.  Trimm

Today's Verses:  And of Asher he said, Let Asher be blessed with children; let him be acceptable to his brethren, and let him dip his foot in oil. Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be. ~Deuteronomy 33:24-25   One of our current health trends is the benefit of essential oils. From soothing sore muscles and relieving chronic pain to promoting restful sleep and overall health improvement, essence oils are recognized as a natural means of s

Today's Verse: Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. ~Psalm 20:7   In advertising, a company tries to successfully convey an idea about its product or service to compel consumers to purchase it. One such branding cliché is the use of the term “the trusted name.” Companies that use this description have consistently successful results backed by consumer testimonials of their trustworthiness. This morning, we are greatly

Today's Verse: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. ~Matthew 24:21   We live in the most advanced technological time in the history of man. The most advanced nations have at their disposal the ability to deploy nuclear and chemical weapons of mass destruction. The thought of a madman being able to unleash havoc by entering a code and pressing a button is somewhat staggering. The Lord Jesus C

Today's Verse: Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. ~Ezekiel 37:9    Several years ago, I was returning from preaching at a revival conference, and I needed to make a connecting flight in Dallas, TX. I got into the terminal at 5:40pm, and I needed to make it to another terminal that was at least 15-20 minutes away.

Today's Verse: One man of you shall chase a thousand: for the LORD your God, he it is that fighteth for you, as he hath promised you. ~Joshua 23:10   If you own a dog and take it for a run, you need to make sure you have a good leash and grip on the leash. A hyperactive dog has a tendency to chase after other dogs it sees. Instead of the dog following you, you could find yourself chasing the dog. Sometimes in a competitive basketball game, the underdog team might get an upper

Today's Verse: Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. ~Job 13:15   “In God We Trust” is the official motto of the United States of America and of the state of Florida. It was adopted as the nation's motto in 1956 as a replacement to the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum , which was adopted when the Great Seal of the United States was created and adopted in 1782 (Wikipedia). This morning, we reflect on a powerful decision by

Today's Verse: And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. ~Matthew 23:9   In the old days, a person’s identity was traced through his parents, primarily through his father.   It was critical that a man was able to show his ancestry through his father and forefathers. After David conquered the giant Goliath, the first question King Saul asked about him was  “Whose son art thou?” This morning, we are considering the importance of hav

Today's Verse: The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: ~Isaiah 14:24   Isaiah 13-14 contains prophecies regarding God’s justice and wrath on Babylon. Even though the Babylonian captivity was many years away, God used the prophet Isaiah to give Judah insight and exhortation regarding God’s working on their behalf. In Isaiah 14, we also see the rise and fall of Satan described. These ch

Today's Verse: He must increase, but I must decrease. ~John 3:30   In the daily grind of life, we face many priority challenges. Foremost in this is the question, “Who is most important and what is most important?” To a student, the most important challenge is to study well and graduate with honors. To a parent, it is to raise the children in the right way and to place them on a path to success. For an employee, it is excelling in his job role and being an asset to the compan

Today's Verse: And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. ~Mark 11:2   Jesus is our Creator God.  “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:”  (Colossians 1:16).   The

Today's Verse: Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. ~Isaiah 12:2   Trust is our ability to believe that something promised will occur. It is the belief that someone who has pledged his help to you will not fail you. Trust is a little child who places his hand into that of his mother, believing that she will not let him go. Trust is what we exercise when we board a commerc

Today's Verse: There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. ~John 3:1-2   One of the most significant men of the New Testament is Nicodemus. He was a man who did not allow his education, monetary wealth, prestige, and influence to prevent him from coming to Jesus for the t

Today's Verse: Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. ~Proverbs 19:2   Your soul is the real you. The soul is the most important thing about you. Your soul is eternal. Jesus said, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). This morning, let us consider some valuable things that Solomon had to say about the soul.    Let us see the building of the soul.  “A

Today's Verse: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. ~James 3:17   Of the many virtues one should have in his possession, wisdom would most likely rank near the top. Wisdom is more than just education and knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to discern, understand, prepare, and decide. Wisdom is to be loved (Proverbs 8:17). Wisdom is a gift from G

Today's Verse: Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. ~Exodus 20:7   Mouthwash is an oral rinse that is used to clean our mouths and tongues of bacteria that cause bad breath. It is a part of good oral hygiene. Our devotion this morning centers on a commandment that God takes very seriously. When we are in violation of this commandment, we are in need of a spiritual mouthwash. This morni

Today's Verse: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. ~James 2:9   As a child growing up, my favorite part of the school day was right after we finished eating lunch. The boys would play basketball. Two of the boys would be opposing “captains” and take turns choosing from the rest of us players for their respective teams. The selection process was always based on who was the “favored” player. Being chosen early meant y

Today's Verse: These words the LORD spake unto all your assembly in the mount out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the...