Daily Devotional

Scripture Isaiah 36:15 nor let Hezekiah make you trust in the LORD, saying, “The LORD will surely deliver us; this city will not be given into the hand of the king of Assyria.”

Observation: How many times have I heard of negative comments about God not caring or if He cared so and so would not have happened. We are called to trust in the Lord no matter what. Just because we can’t see a result that we want does not mean God isn’t working in our life. This life is temporary and after receiving Jesus as our Lord and savior what we do here will reap rewards in heaven and one of those things will be how we trusted in God, especially when things got tough.

Application: I’m struggling now and I get so focused on the problems at hand I stop trusting in my God. Jesus tells me not to worry and that He has overcome the world. I need to stand on His promises and live my life to glorify Him only.

Prayer My Lord I am yours hold me close so that I may hear your voice and do as You command me. That I will trust You with all my heart and lean not on my understanding.

Scripture Isaiah 35:4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted,
“Be strong, do not fear!
Behold, your God will come with vengeance,
With the recompense of God;
He will come and save you.”

Observation: All I see any more is fear. People afraid to leave their house or not wear a mask because of this virus. The churches are closed and so many other businesses. All you can see on the news is conflicting stories of doom. There is nowhere here to find comfort from all of this.

Application: I need to stop being so involved in this fear and the things that are happening here and focus on God and what He calls me to do. I need to start spending more time with my Lord and much less time thinking about this world around me. When this is all over, I have a place in Heaven and none of this will have mattered.

Prayer My Lord give me the strength and wisdom to honor You during these trying times. May I be focused on my eternal home and the day that you save me and bring me there. I love you, Lord.

Scripture Isaiah 34:16 “Search from the book of the LORD, and read:
Not one of these shall fail;
Not one shall lack her mate.
For My mouth has commanded it, and His Spirit has gathered them.

Observation: If we want to know what is about to happen or what we are called to do we need to search the Book of the Lord. Most prophesies have already happened what hasn’t happened yet will be coming soon. God has given us His word so we won’t be lost in this world and when the world tries to engulf us with troubles, we need to reach for His word to find direction and comfort.

Application: I read His word each day but after I put my bible down, I forget what I just read. I need to do more than just read, I need to practice what God is teaching me and listen for His direction. I need to study more and understand.

Prayer My Lord, I thank you for Your word and I ask that you guide me through the pages opening my eyes to what you want me to learn. Help me be the best servant I can be for you.

Scripture Isaiah 33:1 Woe to you who plunder, though you have not been plundered;
And you who deal treacherously, though they have not dealt treacherously with you!
When you cease plundering,
You will be plundered;
When you make an end of dealing treacherously,
They will deal treacherously with you.

Observation: So much is happening and I feel so helpless and angry. It feels the government and those with lots of money are taking charge, leaving us helpless. Maybe this is what needs to happen so that we may all call on the Lord and let Him distribute the judgement He knows is right.

Application: I need to keep my opinions to myself unless it is from God’s word. I’m here as an ambassador to lead others to Christ and not the one that is supposed to be fighting. I need to seek God every day and every moment to make sure I’m doing what He calls me to do

Prayer My Lord I’m struggling with everything that is happening around me. Open my heart to what it is I’m to do. I’m your servant and I love You with all of my Heart.

Scripture Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace,
And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.

Observation: I think I’m righteous, but that’s not the truth. My focus is not on peace but revenge and anger. I see the bad news and I want those that are causing it to pay for it. I have no control of what happens, only what I do.

Application: I need to be more aware of my thoughts and actions and to calm down and ask God for guidance. If I can live my life in righteousness and live in peace maybe others will see it and that will encourage them, but no matter what I will be honoring to my Lord.

Prayer My Lord help me live a life that pleases You. I’m here as your ambassador show me how to do my job to the best of my abilities and gifts You have blessed me with.

Scripture Isaiah 31:2Yet He also is wise and will bring disaster,
And will not call back His words,
But will arise against the house of evildoers,
And against the help of those who work iniquity.

Observation: All I can see lately is all the bad things that are happening and how little control I have of changing anything. It’s not supposed to be in my control, but God’s. He knows what is happening and who is doing evil and He alone will judge.

Application: I need to let go of how I’m feeling and give it to my Lord. This has never been my battle and I need to know it’s God’s and He is wise and just.

Prayer My Lord forgive me for not trusting in You. Please guide me and when I see the evil in this world that I will turn to You, knowing you have everything in control.

Scripture Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying,
“This is the way, walk in it,”
Whenever you turn to the right hand
Or whenever you turn to the left.

Observation: I don’t listen to God very often and I just go where I think I should go and do what I feel I should do. I’m not patient and do things in a hurry instead of waiting to make sure it is the right thing to do and the right time to do it. I pray to God each day but don’t listen for His direction and I have so many thoughts I couldn’t hear Him if He spoke to me.

Application: I need to stop and pray and take the time to listen and hear from my Lord. He has the plan, not me. If it’s something I feel I need to do right away. It’s probably not anything I should be doing at all. What I do is not for this world. but for eternity and my Lord.

Prayer My Lord I beg of You, please speak to your servant and command me on what it is You want of me. Help me hear your voice and be guided each day with Your love.