Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture 1 Chron 11:9 Then David went on and became great, and the LORD of hosts was with him.

Observation: If the Lord of hosts is with you then you are great, because you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Being great in the eyes of this world is nothing, it’s only when your great and the Lord is with you. This place is quickly fading away and the accolades you might receive here will soon be burned away, but when the Lord is with you what you do for God’s glory will last forever. David was a man after the Lord’s heart, even the great sin he committed with Bathsheba, the Lord was with Him. We all sin we need to confess that sin and bring it to the Lord for forgiveness and know that He is with us.

Application: I want to be great, but a great servant in my Lord’s eyes. I don’t need anything here but to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and do what my Lord commands me to do. I need to live a life knowing God is with me and stay focused on doing my King’s will all the days of my life.

Prayer: My Lord and my Master. Thank you for always being with me and when I stumble you are there to left me up. I want to be great in your eyes, pleasing and humble servant who serves you wholeheartedly. I want to be a man after your heart, my Lord.

Scripture 1 Chron 10:13 So Saul died for his unfaithfulness which he had committed against the LORD, because he did not keep the word of the LORD, and also because he consulted a medium for guidance.

Observation: There is so much unfaithfulness, not only among unbelievers, but believers also. We pledge allegiance to ourselves or something else from this earth and not to God. We become unfaithful when a decision needs to be made between what we want and what God commands. Who do we seek for guidance, mediums, friends, work associates, but do we take our guidance from God. He has written the book that has the answers and He wants us to come to Him in prayer to find the way to go.

Application: I’m always so busy trying to figure things out instead of going to God in prayer. I have very little patience and react quickly without thinking what God might have in store for me. I’m here to listen and do what my Lord commands me to do, but if I don’t take direction from His word I’m being unfaithful and deserve whatever punishment awaits me.

Prayer: Dear Lord calm me down and give me the patience I need to be obedient at all times of what you desire of your servant. Show me your ways and guide me along this path you have chosen for me. May I always seek your face before doing anything and that I will be faithful with all you give me to do. I love you my Lord and I’m anxious to be with you always.

Scripture 1 Chron 9:13 and their brethren, heads of their fathers’ houses–one thousand seven hundred and sixty. They were very able men for the work of the service of the house of God.

Observation: God has made us able to do His will. So to be ready to do the work and fulfill the purpose they were created for. I believe these men studied God’s word, stayed in prayer and served as Jesus calls us to serve putting the needs of others above our own personal needs. God has given us what we need and it is up to us to get prepared and ready to serve. Desiring to please God and do the work He puts before us is a decision, are we going to serve God or ourselves. Our eternity is dependent upon our answer.

Application: I’ve stepped out to do different ministries in our church, from speaking on Heaven on Wednesday night, sharing my testimony with others, giving a class on Getting over Depression and serving using my gifts in food service. All I need to do is keep stepping up and God does the rest. I don’t have to be personally qualified if God calls me He will equip me to do His will. I need to stop being selfish with this precious time that God has given me, I need to share it with others in any way I can.

Prayer: My Lord I thank you for all that you have blessed me with, especially this precious time I have. I would never have believed before I came to receive your Son as my Lord and Savior that I would still be alive today. This time I have is yours, please use it to glorify your name. I love you and desire to serve you always.

Scripture 1 Chron 8:40 The sons of Ulam were mighty men of valor–archers. They had many sons and grandsons, one hundred and fifty in all. These were all sons of Benjamin.

Observation: when everyone in a family shows the same character traits it is safe to say they saw it demonstrated by someone in their family, most likely the father. The father sets the example whether good or bad the children will pick it up. If a father has no distinct qualities the children will look for someone to emulate. Our earthly father may not be someone you want to imitate, but we have a Heavenly Father in whom we should be like. God is our example and Jesus was that example on earth, Jesus said if you see me you see the father.

Application: God has sent me an example and he wants me to be a mighty warrior for Him. I need to do everything I can to be ready for battle against the enemy of God. I need to have my sword and armor on at all times and do what God commands me to do. I need to stop sitting on the side lines and get ready for battle and be the man that my father calls me to be.

Prayer: My Lord, my Father I thank you for the example you have set for me to follow. I know I will never come close to being perfect like You, but help me be the warrior you call me to be and that I will fight effortlessly for you. May my eyes always be focused on you so that I may know you and do as you want me to do.

Scripture 1 Chron 7:40 All these were the children of Asher, heads of their fathers’ houses, choice men, mighty men of valor, chief leaders. And they were recorded by genealogies among the army fit for battle; their number was twenty-six thousand.

Observation: We are called to be ready to battle at any time. If we are a Christian we should have been trained and have been distributed a belt, helmet, shoes, breastplate and a sword as described in Ephesians. We are not called to be passive, but to hate evil and to love others. To love them so much to not let the enemy have them. The Heaven study last week was about telling the people we know about Jesus and saving them for eternal damnation and lead them to eternal life with God. It will be a battle. I wrote to my son and the letter that came back was harsh, but deserved. I can’t give up, I must fight to the end.

Application: That is what I need to do is fight. Fight for the people that God placed in my life, fight against temptation and evil thoughts. A day doesn’t go by that I don’t struggle with something the enemy has thrown at me and I need to be ready to defend myself and attack when necessary.

Prayer: My Lord get me ready for battle. Please stand next to me and fight with me, I can’t take the enemy I’m not strong enough. Help me be victorious and win against my attackers. I need to prevail against all that comes at me in this life so I may enter into your kingdom with honor.

Scripture 1 Chron 6:31 Now these are the men whom David appointed over the service of song in the house of the LORD, after the ark came to rest.

Observation: As David appointed people to do different services, like song, God appoints us for service. In that service it is something we are gifted and have a desire to do. There are no exceptions everyone has a job to do. I don’t believe mine is in song, however God has gifted me with an ability to organize food related events, to cook and a gift of detail and instruction. Lately God has called me to speak as I’m just about to finish the Heaven study, which has been one of the most wonderful things God has allowed me to do.

Application: I need to step up more and never say no to someone asking my help. I need to stay in prayer and ask for direction on how God wants me to use the gifts he has given me and ask for even more gifts to glorify His name. I need to stop being so lazy and get off my butt and start making a difference for God’s glory.

Prayer: Dear Lord get me going for your glory and not mine. Use me please and all you have given me to make an impact for you on this earth. Whether serving, speaking or helping others use me that I may finish well and please you. I love you Father and only want to please you.

Scripture 1 Chron 5:20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagrites were delivered into their hand, and all who were with them, for they cried out to God in the battle. He heeded their prayer, because they put their trust in Him.

Observation: In one of the Heaven studies I had God’s trustworthiness as one of his attributes. God is the only one we can trust and we have a hard time doing that. We would rather put our trust in someone knowing that they are not any more trustworthy than we are. The only way God will answer our prayer is that we trust Him to answer it. When we pray we must trust that He will answer our prayer in a way that will be best for us, not necessarily the way we think it should be answered. Once we trust God completely we will be able to see exactly what He has in store for us.

Application: God has proven himself trustworthy again and again in my life and I still can’t seem to trust Him always. I need to let go and prayer with trust that He will do what is best for me. Then I need to come before Him with an open heart and ask what He desires from me. I need to be answering and doing God’s desires in my life. The only way that I can earn rewards is by doing what is right in His eyes and do them for Him only. Once I trust in Him and do what He calls me to do, then I will be on the path He desires for me.

Prayer: My Lord take all this mistrust I have in my heart and destroy it. May I trust you completely and do your will in my life. You only are worthy of all of my trust, love and praise, may I live the rest of my life this way that it will please you.