Daily Devotional

Scripture Romans 16:18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.

Observation: This verse is for today as we are all being deceived. There is no concern for God and His children. Politicians, leaders, and profiteers use the media today to deceive us and we are bombarded with lies every day. The rich continue to get richer on these lies and instead of turning to God we are willing to be deceived.

Application: I no longer listen to the news and do not debate others’ opinions on what they think is going on. My only concern is to serve my Lord the best that I can and to help others focus on God to give them peace. Start each day in prayer and listen to God to direct me for that day,

Prayer My Lord as I heard yesterday may I bring the loaves and fishes to You and let you do the miracles. Help me be faithful in what you call me to do and that it will glorify You.

Scripture Romans 15:5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus,

Observation: We have the ability to love others through Jesus. At times we feel we have no ability to love others especially those who might have done us wrong, but God has given His children that gift. He has given us patience and the ability to comfort others. We are called to be a follower of Christ and if we don’t do what He has modeled while He was here how can we be called a follower.

Application: I need to look at others through the eyes of God. He loves all of His creation and especially His children. If God puts someone in my path it’s for a purpose to guide me or to help them. Each day I must show others the love of Jesus no matter what the situation if I’m to be called one of his followers.

Prayer My Lord, you have granted me the ability to care for others, may I use that today on my walk. Be with me today and speak to your servant and command me to do your will. Help me help someone else today in your name.

Scripture Romans 14:10 But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Observation: I’ve always had a problem judging others. I felt so bad about myself that I would look for faults in others to make myself feel better. Even now with Jesus in my heart that old tendency is still with me and I can make harsh judgements. I need to know that I will be judged by God the day I stand before Him and need to show the compassion to others that I want Jesus to feel for me.

Application: I need to keep in mind that God created everyone and that they are His creation and to judge others is like judging God. I will never be perfect or even close but each day I can become better and one attribute is to be loving to others.

Prayer My Lord help me as I walk through this world. That I will be focused on You and your desire for this life. May I not take up any of the precious time You have given me judging anything, but fulfill the purpose you have given me.

Scripture Romans 13:9 For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Observation: The only commandment greater than to love your neighbor is to the love the Lord your God with all of your heart, mind and soul. If we can do that, we would never break the other commandments. Can you imagine a world where everyone loves their neighbor as yourself? In this world it seems take care of yourself and don’t worry about anyone else. We won’t see this command fully obeyed until we get to heaven, but each one can try to love their neighbor to honor God while we are here.

Application: I need to stop thinking of myself all of the time and be more concerned about others. God has given me gifts that only are useful if I give them to others. God has taken care of me and I want for nothing and in honor of Him I need to reach out to others in His name.

Prayer My Lord thank you for taking care of your child. Put others in my path that need what You have given me and that I will be loving and generous to them. I do love You with all my heart, mind and soul may I be better at the second most important commandment you have given me.

Scripture Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

Observation: I say this verse every day that I would freely give God my body as a living sacrifice and hope that it pleases Him. God deserves everything that I have and am. I want Him to rule my life and I don’t want to go astray, but please him each day. I know I can’t do it on my own so I ask the Holy Spirit to take charge and show me what to do.

Application: I need to continue to do this each day and if there is any time I fail and go back to my own ways that the Hoy Spirit would speak to me and put me back on the path. This life was always God’s, but He lets me decide what to do with it. I want God to use this life and I need to stay in close contact with Him for directions.

Prayer My Lord I do offer this life as a sacrifice to You please accept it and use it to glorify You. You know my heart there is nothing I can hide from you and there is no way to flatter you so may I always be sincere and genuine in your presents.

Scripture Romans 11:22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Observation: My goodness comes from God and apart from Him there is no goodness. Walking on the Strand at times I find it difficult to be humble because of all the people saying hi and calling my name. That is only happening because of the goodness of God and as I continue to do good things I know that it’s from God. Our goodness is a gift from God.

Application: I need to keep humble and realize what is happening is only because of the goodness of God. My joy comes when others see me as the representative of God and can see my light and love for my Father. I need to stay focused on why God has given me the privilege to do this ministry.

Prayer My Lord, I thank you for giving me this opportunity to pray with your children. Use me for your goodness that your will be done through your servant.

Scripture Romans 10:9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Observation: I’m not a fan of people raising their hands in church and thinking they are saved. The commitment is to believe in your heart and to confess that Jesus is Lord. I would think that to truly believe in your heart would take a more conscience decision, prayer and thought. The most important commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul this is the commitment that God is looking for,

Application: I know I’ve made this commitment, but I need to grow my relationship with God every day. He is looking for a relationship with His children and I need to honor him with my mind, heart and soul each day and to confess to others that He is the Lord of my life.

Prayer My God You are the most important thing in my life and I freely give you this life for you to use as you desire. May I grow closer to you today and understand the things you desire of me and that I would please you.