Daily Devotional

Scripture Titus 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness,

Observation: A bondservant is a servant who freely gives themself to be a servant forever to his Master. We are no longer our own but belong to Christ and we must obey. Obey is a hard thing to do for so many of us, we serve Christ, but do it on our terms and not his. That is not being a good servant. God loves us and wants to protect us, but we need to be in His will and do our job the way He intended it to be done.

Application: Start each day by thanking God for all He has done and given me. Ask what He desires of me with the time He has given me. He gave me a book of instructions, the bible, and I need to follow them. He calls me to serve Him by serving his children. May I be that good and faithful servant.

Prayer My Lord I give you this day and ask that you command me on what you would desire me to do. May I be pleasing to you as I do my duties and I freely give you this life as a living sacrifice, may it be holy and pleasing to you.

Scripture 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Observation: I’m not sure I’m fighting a good fight and keeping the faith as I should. This has been the strongest year of my life as far as being obedient to God’s calling as I walk the strand talking and praying with the people God puts in my path, but my mind wanders so much and my thoughts are far from pure. The finish line is coming closer and not sure how much time is left in this race and I need God’s help to finish well.

Application: I need to finish well and stay close to my coach, Jesus. This race is a day at a time and I need to be focused on the present and nothing else. Continue seeking my Lord for guidance and to trust Him with my whole heart as I walk today. Stay close to the Holy Spirit and listen more than I speak and be available to others in His name.

Prayer Lord may I be a good fighter and listen to my trainer. May I always have your word in my heart and realize that I’m always in training. Help me keep the faith as I run the race today and may I finish strong.

Scripture 2 Timothy 3:2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

Observation: After this scripture the description of what people will be like in the last day goes on. Everything that these scriptures say is true. We have become an evil generation. I can’t imagine Sodom and Gomorrah could be any worse or in the days of Noah could be more corrupt. I’m not sure how much longer God is going to relent putting an end to this world, but we are in the last days.

Application: God has put on my heart to live a day at a time and that each day might be the last. I need to be ready when my Master comes and be doing what I’ve been called to do. I’m so excited to go home, but that is in God’s timing not mine.

Prayer Dear Lord I feel the time is coming close, we have destroyed this earth you have given us. Help me live the rest of my life in glory and honor to You. Be with me today as I walk and put those in my path that you have chosen. I love you my Lord be with me today.

Scripture 2 Timothy 2:21 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.

Observation: My goal is to b that vessel of honor and to be able to be used by my Master. To keep away from the things of this world that I can’t change, but to be devoted to the word and the things God has ordained for me to do. There are things that God has set me apart to do and not be distracted but to accomplish the purpose that I’m here for.

Application: Live a day at a time and keep close to God. Offer my vessel to my Master and do what I’m called to do. To put laziness aside and do the good works He calls me to do and when I mess up not to get discouraged, but ask for forgiveness and continue on my journey.

Prayer Dear Lord thank you for this opportunity to be a useful vessel for You. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and guide me as I walk drawing me closer to You. I look forward to spending time with You today.

Scripture 2 Timothy 1:9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began,

Observation: It’s till amazing that God had a purpose for me even before I was born. Most of my life I didn’t fill any purpose, but God has been able to use my failings for His glory. Nothing I do on my own is worthy, but doing things out of my obedience for God is used for His glory. I look back at my life and think what a mess, but with God’s grace it has become an instrument for God to use.

Application: Continue to stay close to God and be in His will knowing that He is always with me. To stay humble knowing anything that I do has already been done according to God’s purpose and not mine. The life I live now is a privilege knowing that God is able to use a sinner like me.

Prayer Dear Lord thank you for using me. May I always see your purpose for my life and be guided by the Holy Spirit. I’m not sure how many more days you have appointed for me, but may each one be used for your glory.

Scripture 1 Timothy 6:5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

Observation: We have so much of this in our society and unfortunately from our leaders. The ungodliness in this country is overwhelming and sickening, but we are called to avoid those who are supporting these types of action. We are to withdraw so we don’t get caught up with this evil, because if we are focused on the ungodliness of this world we won’t be focused on God.

Application: I have a difficult time staying focused at times, but I try to stay away from the news and others that want to discuss their views on corruption. I need to stay in the word and pray, asking God for His will in my life. The word says not to throw my pearls to the swine and that is what I would be doing by arguing with people whose heart have been turned to stone. Live my life to glorify God and allow the Holy Spirit to soften hearts.

Prayer My Lord thank you for turning my heart of stone into a heart of flesh. May I stay focused on your will for this life and be obedient to the calling you have given me. I know you will be with me today so please guide my steps as I walk through this world.

Scripture 1 Timothy 5:8 But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Observation: When my first wife of thirty-two years of marriage wrote and asked for a divorce and everything else, we had, this verse came to heart. I was hurt and unaware of the letters to come one from her and the other from an attorney just a day apart. I was hurt and angry and asked God for direction. He put this verse on my heart and when they asked for everything put the bills, I agreed. I felt this was what God wanted and my last chance to provide for her.

Application: God has provided for me and has blessed me with my obedience. It was a hard road but he led me to my current wife. I’m so blessed to share my life with this great woman whom I love. Those times have been an encouragement to me throughout my life of God’s grace and provision. Whenever I have any doubts, I think back on this and it gives me strength and hope to get through anything else the enemy might put in my path.

Prayer My Lord, I thank you for your faithfulness and constant provision. May I look back at all the times you were there for me and never doubt about any other situation that might come up, and go to you for guidance. Use me today to glorify your name.