Today’s Verse: Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. ~John 20:27-28 Doubting is when we lack a complete assurance about something. It's a manifestation of unbelief. Doubting impedes our faith and disables us from putting our entire weight into a cause, movement, or matter. Thomas is sometimes ni

Today’s Verse: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. ~Proverbs 3:5-6 All banks that operate in the United States provide their depositors with federal insurance that protects their deposits up to a certain amount of money. It is a guarantee that if the bank becomes insolvent, your deposit is protected from loss. This federal insurance gives a depositor confidence in kn

Today’s Verse: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: ~1 Peter 1:7 We have been reflecting on things that are precious. We have reflected on Jesus Who is precious, seed which is precious, and the things of Heaven which are precious. This morning, we are reflecting on our faith which is more precious than gold. There is th

Today’s Verse: But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: ~1 Peter 3:15 How do you respond to your critics or those who find fault in you? Are you aware if your testimony among men reflects a negative attitude against you? If so, how do you respond to this? This morning, we want to consider the God-proven way by which we can positively respond to our c

Today’s Verse: He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him. For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses. And the LORD was with him; and he prospered whithersoever he went forth: and he rebelled against the king of Assyria, and served him not. ~2 Kings 18:5-7 King Hezekiah was one of the blessed kings of Judah. Hi

Today’s Verse: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. ~Hebrews 12:2 With most things in life, we look for a best example to model. In the realm of sports, this is ever true. There are sports personalities who exemplify excellence, stamina, fortitude, and peak performance whom other athletes want to follow. Parents look to ot

Today’s Verse: Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. ~Psalm 78:41 What we believe and how we behave have a direct effect on how much God is able to work in our life. A man named Henry Varley made a statement that changed the life and ministry of Evangelist Dwight Moody. He said, “The world has yet to see what God can do through one man wholly committed to Him.” By this, Varley was telling Moody that the only thing holding God back from doi

Today’s Verse: Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. ~Hebrews 10:35 Have you ever gone through some items that you felt did not have any value or need, and as you were about to throw it out, someone said to you, “Don’t throw it away”? The believers Paul was writing to were having a tough time spiritually. Due to their spiritual immaturity and lack of discernment, these believers were being told false doctrine and encouraged to walk aw

Today’s Verse: But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. ~Psalm 73:28 There are some things in life that are truly appreciated and well-learned only through experience. The school of hard knocks can, many times, be a difficult but profitable means for us in becoming wiser. Psalm 73 is the personal testimony of a believer who learned through trying circumstances that you can trust in God. We see the psalmi

Today’s Verse: The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?... It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. ~Psalm 118:6, 8 Everyone knows that playing on your home court gives you a superior advantage over your opponent. There are the advantages of the familiarity, the fans, and the favor. This morning, we want to see how we have the home-court advantage when we have complete trust and faith in God in all things. There are the inevita

Today’s Verse: Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. ~Psalm 71:18 Psalm 71 was written by David during the time his son Absalom revolted against him. The tone of this psalm reflects an older believer who is clinging on to God in faith and dependence. He recognizes his insecurities and weaknesses more than ever before. He does not want the adversarial situ

Today’s Verse: Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies. ~Psalm 60:12 Our devotion this morning takes us to Psalm 60. David was facing one of the most difficult challenges in his life. On one hand, he was facing two boisterous men who led the Syrian army against him, and on the other hand, he was facing the challenge of a large number of Edomites who wanted to fight with him as well. Even though he had won numerous battles before, thes

Today’s Verse: And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. ~Numbers 13:30 I like to be around people who are filled with faith and a positive attitude. There is an incredible stimulation of energy and desire that is produced by people who can see what others cannot see and accomplish what others are not willing to accomplish. This morning, we are challenged by the faith of Caleb at a very crit

Today’s Verse: My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. ~Psalm 73:26 Do you ever find yourself at a place in life where you feel like bad triumphs more over good? Do you ever get frustrated with things going on in the world? Do you feel like the wicked prosper and God allows them to get away with their evil deeds? When the answer is yes to these questions, do you find yourself complaining a lot more and being discontented wi

Today’s Verse: And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. ~2 Chronicles 14:11 The term "strong confidence" refers to a firm and resolute faith in God. Our devotion this morning centers on a king who had strong confidence in the Lord.

Today’s Verse: And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. ~1 Samuel 27:1 Our text this morning says, “David said in his heart.” David had been thinking for a long time about his situation with Saul. In spite of the fact that God had repe

Today’s Verse: And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. ~Mark 5:34 Perhaps, one of the most difficult experiences in life is be diagnosed with a medical disorder that no doctor or known medicine is able to treat. The person with the disorder will do anything extreme if it means he can be made whole, or healed, of his disorder. Our devotion this morning is about a woman who encountered this type of situation and i

Today’s Verse: Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. ~Mark 16:14 The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest miracle ever that attests to the veracity of Jesus Christ being God, the Word of God being true, and the hope of life that is eternal beyond the grave. We are told in Acts 1:3 that Jesus showed Himself al

Today’s Verse: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones. ~Proverbs 3:5-8 Having good health is a blessing! Good health comes from proper care of our body and spirit. It entails eating right, exercising, taking adequate vitamins, managing stress, and

Today’s Verse: Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. ~Ecclesiastes 11:1 By nature, we are stingy and greedy. Our sinful nature tends to only look out for itself. We are more likely to keep than to give away. We would rather retain our goods than part with them. Yet, in the Scriptures, we are encouraged repeatedly to have a spirit of generosity and giving. This morning, we want to consider the principle of sowing and reaping; of giving and rec