Daily Devotional

Scripture: Titus 1: [9] He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

Observation: This verse is telling me I must believe everything in the Bible before I can help others. Everything is God Breathed and is true. I need to use this truth to encourage others and grow them closer to God ands also use these truths to refute those who lie and try to draw others away from God.

Application: To know the Word better. To continue to read each day, but to start to go deeper, in meditation and studying so the Word is in me and available anytime I need it. I have a job to do and unless I understand what it is I’m suppose to be doing and have the proper tolls and training I will not be able to accomplish my job in the manner it should be carried out in.

Prayer: Dear Lord speak to me and guide me through your word. Give me the discipline to study and retain your thoughts and commands that I may use it to bring others to you and correct those that may be lost or confused.

Scripture: 2 Timothy I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Observation: Am I fighting? Am I being a soldier for God or am I complacent and allowing sin to reign in my life? I have a purpose to spread the gospel of Jesus and if done properly it will be a fight, because this world is so corrupt.

Application: I need to put on the armor of God each day and be ready for battle. Stop feeling sorry for myself and realize the mission God has given me and focus on that. Reach the finish line of this life in victory so when I see my Father He will be smiling with joy and receive me with open arms.

Prayer: Dear Father show me how to fight, give me strength to run and help cross the finish line. May I win the crown of righteousness so that I may place it on the alter as a sacrifice to you.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3: All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.

Observation: This is telling us that everything in the Bible is for us and that there is no pick and choose, but everything is from God and should be obeyed. God has given us all the answers in this open book test we call life. We may not agree but have the answers from our master on how to live this life and help others live with the power of God.

Application: I need to do more than read the Bible I need to meditate and ask God what he is trying to tell me through his word. God’s word is final there is no other resource but him and I need to consult with him every day before making decisions to make sure they honor him.

Prayer: My Lord I thank you for your word and your love. May I be obedient and following everything you tell and ask of me that I to may be called righteous in your eyes. Please don’t give up on me, but guide me through this journey you have put me on.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.

Observation: That is what I want to be is useful to my God. Someone he can depend on to have the right heart for Him and willing to do his will, to do good works in his name and not for my recognition.

Application: I still feel I have some time here on this earth, but not much and I need to get busy fulfilling the purpose God has created me for. I need to start each day being that golden cup by having the right heart to serve my Master. I belong to him and I want to be obedient, even though my heart and mind drifts so much of the time. Nothing is impossible with God and if I let him he can make me useful

Prayer: Dear Lord I want to be holy and useful to you, but I can’t without you. There is nothing good within me so please guide your servant to please you and be useful, show me the good works you desire of me.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity , but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.

Observation: Then why do I fear all the time whether it is my job, my finances, my health, my wife and the list goes on. What a disappointment to God I must be at times. Here he has blessed me, protected me and took care of all my needs and gave me the power from the Holy Spirit and I decide to worry instead of trust.

Application: Draw my power from God and not my surroundings and my own insecurity. Know that God wants the best for me and I need to trust that and trust him. It is time to stand strong in the power of the Holy Spirit and finish the race, accomplishing all that God has in store for me.

Prayer: Dear Father forgive this coward and give me strength. Take charge of this life that it might glorify you. Always be with me, guiding and directing my path and show me the way home.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Observation: Contentment seems to be something I really lack, I never seem to be content. A good part of my day is spent trying to figure out how to get something or keep something, I wonder if I spent that time in prayer instead of anxiety where I would be? My godliness seems to be reserved for special occasions as I remember God is in control of my life, when all else fails.

Application: I need to be Godly at all times, living a life that honors him. I also need to be content, God has given me so much and I need to appreciate everyday how He has blessed my life. To live a life in appreciation to my God where everyone around me will see it.

Prayer: Dear Lord thank you for all you have blessed me with, I’m not worthy of any of it, but show me how to live this life in honor and glory to your name. May I give to others as you have given to me.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5: [8] If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Observation: God put this scripture on my heart when my ex-wife filed for divorce. I agreed to give her everything we had and only took the outstanding bills. The only thing I refused was a payment they asked of four hundred dollars a month, but told her she can have everything we had together as husband and wife including our retirement plan which I paid for. I believe God blessed me for that obedience. He blessed me with a wonderful woman, who has increased my joy beyond measure.

Application: I need to continue to obey God in all he asks of me and if I see my family in need I need to reach out with what God has given me. God asks me to give and I will never be a generous to others as he has been to me.

Prayer: Dear Lord I thank you for all I have and more than anything your love and the many blessings. All I have is yours show me how to use and give it in glory and honor to your name.