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From the Horns of the Unicorns

May 10
3 min

From the Horns of the Unicorns

Today’s Verse: Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. ~Psalm 22:21 Psalm 22 is a Messianic psalm. This psalm prophesies of the suffering of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. Some have referred to this as "the Good Shepherd Psalm." Jesus said, “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” This psalm also teaches us how God delivers us when we are in serious trouble and feel like we have nowhere to turn. Let us see lessons f

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Shutting the Lion's Mouth

May 3
3 min

Shutting the Lion's Mouth

Today’s Verse: My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt. ~Daniel 6:22 The Bible uses several colorful descriptions of Satan. One of these descriptions is that of a roaring lion. Lions have been dubbed the king of the beasts. They are strong and ferocious, and they announce their presence with a terrifying roar. Lions were kept in

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The Beaten Path

Apr 27
3 min

The Beaten Path

Today’s Verse: Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. ~Jeremiah 6:16 A beaten path is a pathway that is tried, proven, and frequently travelled. A destination off the beaten path is a place not known by or popular with people. In our devotion this morning, we are reflecting on the old paths: the spiritual paths that a

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Our Praying Savior

Apr 16
3 min

Our Praying Savior

Today’s Verse: I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. ~John 17:9 John 17 is correctly called “the Lord’s Prayer.” This prayer was most likely prayed in the upper room after Jesus had finished speaking with the disciples. Though not recorded, it is very likely that our Lord may have stopped at different intervals to pray with and for the disciples. Our Lord embodied and modeled what true intercessory prayer should

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God Is On His Throne

Apr 11
3 min

God Is On His Throne

Today’s Verse: In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. ~Isaiah 6:1 Years ago, I sat with an attorney friend of mine in a courtroom for a proceeding that we were witnessing. As we were waiting for the judge to enter, my friend said, “Look at the chair where the judge will sit. Think about the incredible amount of authority that is vested in the man who sits on that chair.” Isaiah saw a vi

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Habakkuk's Violence

Apr 7
3 min

Habakkuk's Violence

Today’s Verse: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! ~Habakkuk 1:2 I believe that every person has a breaking point. This is when a situation becomes so unbearable that you let off the steam that has been building up inside of you. You might let it out through shouting, punching a bag, or taking a long walk. Habakkuk records for us a prayer that he prayed. In this prayer, he speaks of crying out to Go

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Dissembled Hearts

Apr 6
3 min

Dissembled Hearts

Today’s Verse: For ye dissembled in your hearts, when ye sent me unto the LORD your God, saying, Pray for us unto the LORD our God; and according unto all that the LORD our God shall say, so declare unto us, and we will do it. ~Jeremiah 42:20 Insincerity is when someone says one thing, but his intention is something else. It means the intent of the person was not really genuine or true. Jeremiah called insincerity being “dissembled in your hearts.” In today’s devotion, we see

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What to Do with Your Frustration

Mar 15
3 min

What to Do with Your Frustration

Today’s Verse: Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. ~Psalm 37:7 Are you someone who is frustrated with the spiritual and moral state of affairs of our country? One of the great challenges we have in this life is seeing evildoers prosper while the righteous are punished. It seems like those who are evil get away with their wrong doing and make a profit ou

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Passionate Praying

Mar 12
3 min

Passionate Praying

Today’s Verse: Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. ~Romans 10:1 The Lord Jesus Christ said, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” The desires of our heart are the people or things we are most passionate about. They are what occupies our thoughts. It is that which we wish to impact through our efforts. Paul laid bare his heart to his friends at Rome in letting them know how much he loved the souls of the peo

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Tightening the Belt

Mar 10
3 min

Tightening the Belt

Today’s Verse: Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; ~1 Peter 1:13 During Peter’s days, everyone wore long, flowing garments. When they needed to go on an extended journey or needed to run, they would pull up their garment and tighten it very snugly at the waist level so that they would not be impeded by it. It prevented falling and being slowed down. Using this i

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The Power in the Blood

Mar 3
3 min

The Power in the Blood

Today’s Verse: Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, ~Hebrews 10:19 The blood atonement of Christ for our salvation is an essential aspect of the doctrine of salvation. Since the time Adam and Eve sinned, God has required the blood sacrifice and death of an innocent victim for sin. In the beginning, it was one lamb for every man. Then, it was one lamb for every household. Then, it became one lamb for the entire nation. However,

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When the Godly Pray

Mar 1
3 min

When the Godly Pray

Today’s Verse: For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. ~Psalm 32:6 The word “godly” means having characteristics like God. We are to exercise ourselves unto godliness. Godliness is profitable unto all things. We should minister in godly sincerity and with godly jealousy. We will have times of godly sorrow. If we live godly, we will suffer persecution. God

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Fire Up Your Praying

Feb 27
3 min

Fire Up Your Praying

Today’s Verse: Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight. ~2 Kings 1:14 I tend to like my food spicy, and, at times, very spicy hot. Whether it is the use of sriracha, Tabasco, chili sauce, or chili flakes, I enjoy a little fire or spice in my food. Sometimes, things in our life becomes routine and, even, mundane. It is during those times we need to reali

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When in Doubt, Ask!

Feb 24
3 min

When in Doubt, Ask!

Today’s Verse: Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand. ~1 Samuel 23:4 Asking is the basic responsibility in prayer. “Ye have not, because ye ask not.” The unlimited resources of God are ready to be distributed simply by us asking in accordance with His will. Sometimes, we might have to ask more than once. When in doubt, ask! We see the robbers. “Then they told

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A Little Farther

Feb 20
3 min

A Little Farther

Today’s Verse: And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt. ~Matthew 26:39 As a kid growing up, I remember the long road trips that my family would take to a chosen vacation destination. In my anxiousness, I would ask every thirty minutes, “Are we there yet?” My dad or other relative would respond by saying, “Just a little farther.” The Bible say

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The Secret Chamber

Feb 7
3 min

The Secret Chamber

Today’s Verse: Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast. ~Isaiah 26:20 A chamber in the Bible referred to a small bedroom or storage room. It had one way in and out. Houses with a pantry are very similar in idea to this chamber. It was large enough for an adult to stand, lie down, or sit in. It was a getaway from the crowds, crises, and challenges that people fa

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By This I Know

Jan 28
3 min

By This I Know

Today’s Verse: And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in thy mouth is truth. ~1 Kings 17:24 Credibility is when we back up what we say with our life and actions. It means we are genuine and believable. Through credibility, we show that we are worthy of trust. Credibility is an essential component of leadership. Without this, we are suspect and cannot lead and develop followers to a goal. Elijah is a case stud

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Crisis Leadership

Jan 6
3 min

Crisis Leadership

Today’s Verse: Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon: ~Daniel 2:14 Our faith and leadership is forged in the fires of crisis, difficulties, and disasters. It is during these moments that what is really inside of us comes out. Nebuchadnezzar issued a death sentence against all of the wise men of his kingdom for failing to interpret a dream that he had but could not remember.

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Overwhelmed, Not Overcome

Dec 13, 2020
3 min

Overwhelmed, Not Overcome

Today’s Verse: Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. ~Psalm 143:4 Psalm 143 was written by David when he was running either from Saul or from Absalom. It is one of several psalms that vividly describes David’s soul life when he was at a very dark and low spot in his life. Trials bring out the best or worst in us. They bring us closer to God or show how far away we are from God. They move us to pray or move us to be pragmatic. When we ar

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Set Forth as Incense

Dec 7, 2020
3 min

Set Forth as Incense

Today’s Verse: Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. ~Psalm 141:2 Psalm 141 was written by David when he was running from Absalom. David is filled with remorse during his exile from the kingdom. We see David’s prayer to God. He asks that his prayer be set forth before God as incense and the lifting up of his hands as the evening sacrifice. Let us see, this morning, how David gets a hold of God. We see the p

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