Category: Daily Devotional

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.

Scripture Acts 11:21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.

Observation: There is nothing you can’t do if the hand of the Lord is with you, but how do you know if it is. Jesus when he was told his mother and brothers were waiting for Him he said my brothers sister, mother and father are those who obey the Father. So, if we are in obedience to God the Father the hand of the Lord will be with us to accomplish the purpose He has given us.

Application: I need to make sure I’m always in obedience of the Father. He has given me direction and counsel in what I should be doing and I’ve walked with Him long enough to know when I’m out of his will. Get up each day and ask where He wants me to be so that His hand will be upon me.

Prayer My Lord be with me today as I walk along the strand. Be with me as I enjoy the beautiful view You give me and put the people You chose that need to hear your voice. May my thoughts and prayers please You today. Can’t wait to spend time with You.

Scripture Acts 10:28 Then he said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean.

Observation: One thing that I’ve learned by praying with people on the strand is that no one is common. Each person is a special creation by the Father. It’s a shame that some people feel that they are not special and feel as if they may not be of any use. I should know I felt that way most of my life. Once you realize God made you exactly as you are with gifts and abilities you need to ask God how wants them used. Then you’ll realize how special and uncommon you really are.

Application: I want to continue to walk the strand as long as God desires me to and tell the people that God puts in my path how special they truly are. To be available to whomever needs to hear that they are made special by the Creator of the world and loved beyond what they can imagine.

Prayer My Lord thank you for making me, me. I know I never used to be able to say that, but now that You have opened my eyes to why You created me and have guided me on this wonderful path there is no one I would rather be.

Scripture Acts 9:39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.

Observation: When we do good works for others we are fulfilling the purpose God has given us.. He calls us to do them for others so our light can shine to those who need Him. When others see our good deeds that is when we give God the glory so that others will believe. To do good deeds for others without giving God the credit is useless, because that won’t lead others to Jesus saving grace.

Application: Whatever I do that is good, God needs to get the glory. My only purpose here is to glorify God and I need to ask the Holy Spirit each day on how I might do that. Every day is different with different people and circumstances and I need to be ready to give a reason for my faith in Christ.

Prayer Lord, I thank you for this journey You have me on and I ask for guidance and wisdom as I go walking among your children. May I be a light to those that are in darkness and spread your love and hope.

Scripture Acts 8:37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.”
And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

Observation: I remember when I gave my life to Christ. I wasn’t exactly sure what I did, but I knew in my heart I needed Jesus. Over the years I’ve developed a deeper relationship and love for my Savior and I know that He is the Son of God and that He filled me with the Holy Spirit, who is guided my life.

Application: Now I need to live my life the way my Lord desires me to. Others need to see the light Jesus but in me and be ready to introduce the love of my life to others. Wake up commenting each day to do the will of the Father and do my best to please Him.

Prayer My Lord thank you for coming into my life and rescuing me from myself. I was bound for hell and You reached down to give me life. Use me today to help someone else on their journey.

Scripture Acts 7:60 Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Observation: It’s interesting that the bible says Stephen fell asleep and not that he died. It’s as if God took him before he could feel the pain of the stoning. The first thing he said was not to charge the ones that were stoning him. He truly had the heart of Jesus and I can only imagine how he was welcomed in Heaven for his faith.

Application: I have a long way to go to have the heart of Stephen. I don’t think I could ask for forgiveness for those that are hurting me. My first thought seems to be for myself and that is something I need to continue to work on. God didn’t create me for me He created me to be used by Him and that includes thinking of others.

Prayer My Lord guide me today as You put me in the path of others. Use me to share your love and to pray with those who seek you. May I be that servant You call me to be.