Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Acts 18:9 Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent;

Observation: It’s so much easier to be silent than to make a stand. For most of us confrontation is hard unless of course we are defending ourselves. God will give us moments when we are not to be silent but to tell someone about our Lord. It is our calling to do so and there are scriptures that say if we don’t, we are responsible to what happens to them but if we tell them and they don’t receive the message of Jesus it will be on their own head.

Application: God continues to work on my courage as I speak to people each day. I’m in the word daily so God has planted scripture in my heart to be used to help others and myself. God has been bold with me making sure that I came to His saving grace, using others to guide me. I’m now called to be such a guide for others.

Prayer Dear Lord You already know who I will meet today. Fill me with the Holy Spirit that I may say the right words of comfort and hope. I’m your servant and vessel use me as You desire.

Scripture Acts 17:11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Observation: Everything we need to know is in the scriptures. Our preparation in this life is for the next, which is eternity. We are not here to make a living but a life that will honor God. If you are not sure how to accomplish this you need to search the scriptures it will guide you on the person God has called you to be.

Application: Never go a day without reading my bible. Go to God with any questions, concerns or direction and allow Him to speak to me through His word. Live a life that will glorify God and share that life with others as God puts them in my path.

Prayer My Lord speak to your child that I may understand the things that will please you. May I store your word in my heart that when I need to use it. It will be right there. Give me boldness to proclaim your word in my life.

Scripture Acts 16:31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

Observation: What type of belief do you need to have to be saved. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind and soul. Shouldn’t we also believe in Jesus the same way? I feel some of us are too casual with our beliefs in Jesus. Do we believe in all the bible tells us about our Lord or do we pick and choose? We need to believe everything that God says about His Son with no exceptions and allow Him to guide our lives.

Application: I not only need to believe for myself, but shine that light to others. My life needs to be a reflection of my love for my Lord and my goal is to draw closer each day to Him.

Prayer My Lord I’m called to be a servant and that is my desire. Each day I have the honor to get to know You a little better and my understanding of what You’ve done for me. Use me today to show those you put in my path the Lord of my life.

Scripture: Acts 15:29 that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well.

Observation: Sexual immorality is a big deal to God. You can read throughout the bible old and New Testament. It’s given as an example of the end times and how we are going to deteriorate as a society. We can see it all over the world where adultery is normal, gender confusion, homosexuality, pornography, pedophile and sex trafficking are acceptable.

Application: I can look around and see how loose our sexual morals have become and it breaks my heart knowing what is going to happen to our children. I was raised in a time that this was not acceptable behavior, but now it’s confusing what is acceptable. I need to do whatever God calls me to be an example of His love and commandments to others.

Prayer Dear Lord I read how terrible it was in the times of Sodom and Gomorrah and find it hard to imagine that it’s even worse now in America. As time passes it gets worse and without your hand on it, I’m sure we will perish. Lord, please work a miracle and open our eyes to You.

Scripture Acts 14:2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren.

Observation: Poisoning minds is the goal of many of our leaders today. They have used it to divide this country and pit us against one another. We no longer use the common-sense God has blessed us with but allow the media to tell us what to think. We are slowly being led away from God and His commandments and allowing sin to be accepted as normal.

Application: I need to be sure that I don’t make any rash judgement without checking the facts, which is God’s word. The only thing that is trustworthy is God’s word and before doing anything I need to take it in prayer. I may not be able to change anything, but I must not fuel all the deception that is going on.

Prayer My Lord give me discernment. I ‘m in this world but not of it, you have given me a greater calling. May my focus be on You and your desire and continue to put people in my path that need to hear from You and not the media.

Scripture Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”

Observation: We are each called for a purpose and we have work to do. Our jobs may change from time to time, but the end result will be to bring others home. God has gifted us with the necessary talents to perform our jobs and we have the Holy Spirit to direct us each day on our assignments. This is not the time to sit back and rest, but time to get busy and complete the tasks God has put before us.

Application: Currently my task is to walk the strand, pray and talk to those God puts in my path. I need to continue to trust in the Holy Spirit to speak through me and to be the vessel I’m called to be. I’m there to do the will of my Father and I need to be faithful to accomplish that work.

Prayer My Lord be with me as You always are to talk to your children. I thank you for my job and I enjoy each day as I speak to those You love. I’m looking forward to having a great day at work today. I love You my Lord and want to glorify You.

Scripture Acts 12:5 Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.

Observation: On my journeys I’ve personally seen the power of prayer. God has allowed me to see answered prayer as I walk the strand. We do not take prayer seriously enough and tell others I’ll pray for you and don’t. God hears the prayers of His children when they’re sincere and when two or more are gathered He is there in the midst. We need to pray expecting that God has heard us and will answer according to His will.

Application: I’m so blessed to be on the journey God has me on. When I allow the Holy Spirit to take over then sit back and let Him speak to His child I witness miracles. God has allowed me to see answered prayer and that He is listening and active in our lives. I need to start my day in prayer and pray that God will use this simple vessel to glorify Him.

Prayer My Lord thank you for listening to your servant and allowing me to be used by You. Keep me humble as I walk among my brothers and sisters and have me step aside as You speak to your children.