Today’s Verse: By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. ~Hebrews 11:22 When a person says, “I make no bones about it,” what he means is, “I make no mistake.” It is a statement of absolute confidence. It is a statement that is fearless and having no doubt. It is a statement of assurance about a fact. The writer of Hebrews highlights one area of the faith of Joseph. He speaks about the fai

Today’s Verse: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. ~Matthew 1:20-21 Back in the day, major public announcements were made with a town crier or other public official who

Today’s Verse: And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. ~Genesis 37:5 Guards who stand on duty to protect people, property, and security do so at great cost to their bodies and lives. They accept their responsibility, knowing the cost. There is a cost associated with doing anything important or doing it for someone who is important. This morning, let us see the cost of duty as seen in the life of Joseph. Joseph pictures for us

Today’s Verse: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. ~Matthew 1:20 What are you thinking about this Christmas? Last-minute Christmas shopping? What to get for the person on your shopping list who is hard to shop for? What stores will be open on Christmas Eve for the last-minute gifts?

Today’s Verse: Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. ~Daniel 9:25 One of the great passages of the Old Testament that refers to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to Earth for our sins is Daniel 9:25-27. In our devotion, He is powerfully referred to as Me

Today’s Verse: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. ~Luke 2:7 Online shopping has become such a convenient means of shopping for something you need instead of going to the store, waiting in line, and hassling with the crowds. The leading companies in online shopping give you free shipping if you spend a minimum amount of money. They give you the ability to track

Today’s Verse: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. ~Matthew 1:20 Have you ever been at a place in your life where you were so overwhelmed that you weren’t sure what to do? That was the question that was on Joseph’s mind. Matthew 1:20 tells us that “while he thought on these things….”

Today’s Verse: And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, ~Luke 1:26 I am thankful for the angels of God. God has angels that protect us (Psalm 34:7). God has His angels that He sends to lead us (Exodus 23:20). God has His angels that He sends to open doors we cannot open (Acts 5:19). Angels are created spirit-beings who are also ministers of flames of fire. They worship God through singing and glorifying His holiness. T

Today’s Verse: And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; ~Genesis 41:42 What do your clothes say about you? The U.S. apparel market is the largest in the world. In 2016, store-based retailing was valued at $292 billion! We spend a lot of money on clothing based on seasons, work, leisure, and casual settings. This morning, our devotion centers itself on Joseph of t

Today’s Verse: By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. ~Hebrews 11:22 Yesterday, we considered the bones of Jeremiah. Jeremiah described his bones as being shaken up. This morning, we are considering the bones of Joseph. With the bones of Joseph, we are considering the bones of a dead man. Joseph commanded his brethren before he died, “God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up by

Today’s Verse: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. ~Matthew 1:20-21 Back in the day, major public announcements were made with a town crier or another public official wh

Today’s Verse: And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison. But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. ~Genesis 39:20-21 How do you look at your circumstances? Many times, our outlook can determine our outcome. Difficult situations that do not have immediate solutions create doubt, fear, and the conclusion we are s