Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Numbers 27: [14] for when the community rebelled at the waters in the Desert of Zin, both of you disobeyed my command to honor me as holy before their eyes.” (These were the waters of Meribah Kadesh, in the Desert of Zin.)

Observation: Do my actions honor God to others? Victoria, a girl in the office left today, but sent out an email telling everyone that she will miss them and how her life was impacted by knowing us. She used God several times and prayer and even if you didn’t know her God was honored by whoever read that email. We can honor or dishonor God by the way we act and treat others. We can be His representative or opponent by the way we live our life.

Application: I want to show God holy to all that He puts in my path. Besides telling others about my Lord I need to live a life that honors Him. I need to follow the commands that He has given me through His word. I need to treat others the way I want to be treated and when I encourage someone, bless them, help them or do anything that I know pleases God, I need to give God the glory so others can see where my heart comes from.

Prayer: Dear Lord I want to honor you and glorify you to others. Give me all that I need to do that. Give me a loving heart like your Son and show me how to demonstrate your goodness through me. May I always give you all the honor and glory.

Scripture Numbers 26: [54] To a larger group give a larger inheritance, and to a smaller group a smaller one; each is to receive its inheritance according to the number of those listed.

Observation: I look at some of the scriptures and notice how God is fair and just. In this chapter He is making sure the inheritance gets divided by the number of people so each person gets an equal share of the promise land. You wouldn’t think God had the time to be concerned about the details of simple man, but He loves us and treats us fair. So many of us don’t think that when we look at the trials and tribulations we go through, but each one is a test to see where we end up in our eternal life, after all that seems only fair.

Application: Remember God’s faithfulness and fairness each day. Knowing that He is God and He is with me and plays no favorites, but treats us as equal children in our inheritance. I should never complain about a situation or feel I’m being treated unjustly, but always remember my Lord is just and knows all things.

Prayer: Dear Lord forgive me when I moan or complain. Give me a heart and mind to trust you always, knowing that you’re fair and that you love me. Give me the courage to share all that you place in me to others so that they may be comforted with the fact that you love them and they have an equal part of the inheritance.

Scripture Numbers 25: [11] “Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, the priest, has turned my anger away from the Israelites; for he was as zealous as I am for my honor among them, so that in my zeal I did not put an end to them.

Observation: God sees if we are zealous or not for Him. If we allow others to talk disrespectful about God or use His name in vain we should tell that person we don’t want to hear that type of talk about our God and use it as a witnessing experience telling that person what God means to us. There is so much that happens on this fallen world that dishonors God are we going to ignore it or do something that pleases out Lord?

Application: I need to be observant and have the courage to stand up for God’s honor. I need to express the way I feel about my Lord to others and stand firm to what I believe. I’m to live a godly life on this earth and I can’t do it if I allow others to think I accept their behavior without defending my God’s honor.

Prayer: My Lord fill me with the Holy Spirit and make me aware of what is going around me. Help me seek out the things that are not of you and make me zealous for your honor.

Scripture Numbers 24:1 Now when Balaam saw that it pleased the LORD to bless Israel, he did not resort to sorcery as at other times, but turned his face toward the desert.

Observation: Yesterday Teri and I did a cook out for the Bread of Life. We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs which is really a treat for the shelter for homeless people. When I do these things I know it pleases the Lord, so why don’t I do more of it? You know when you are doing something that pleases God, His word makes it clear and your spirit will tell you when you are on the right path. So why don’t we do it more often, because it takes obedience and caring for God’s desires above our own.

Application: I need to rid myself of this laziness I have and desire to do nothing when I get home from work. I need to make a list of things I can do that would please God. I’ll be doing my depression class this coming Monday, which I know pleases God and ticks off the Devil. It will take some effort and faith and that is what will be pleasing my Lord and Master who deserves everything that I have.

Prayer: My Lord you are worthy of all my love, praise and obedience. Guide me and show me what pleases you and help me meet those desires of yours.You have met all of my needs and have loved me unconditionally. Help me love you back with that same type of love.

Scripture Numbers 23:26 Balaam answered, “Did I not tell you I must do whatever the LORD says?”

Observation: How I wish that is all I would do, what my Lord says. I do so much more what I want instead of what God wants and I pay the consequences. I hurry and do things because I think they are either right or just what I want to do for the moment without taking any consideration if this is something God could bless or what.

Application: I need to stop and ask God before I do anything. I should be doing only what God says and what honors Him. I need to study to make sure I know the things that glorify God and that He would want done. In everything I should be giving God the glory and honor and be careful not to do the things that would displease Him.

Prayer: My Lord guide your servant and show me how to do only what You desire. Take this selfishness away from me and give me a spirit of discernment for what you desire. Help me finish this race well before I come home to You.

Scripture Numbers 22:38 “Well, I have come to you now,” Balaam replied. “But can I say just anything? I must speak only what God puts in my mouth.”

Observation: I wish that was all I was able to say, was what God puts in my mouth, but unfortunately that isn’t so. Most of the words that come out of my mouth are the things from my wicked heart, sarcasm, hateful and selfish things and not things that are uplifting or honoring to God. If I would think and pray before I speak I know God would fill my mouth with the words He desires me to say, but I’m so fast to speak.

Application: I’m here as God’s servant and so I should only speak the words of my Master and remember my position as servant. I need to be slow to speak and quick to listen, to make sure the words that come out of my mouth are God honoring and encouraging to others.

Prayer: My Lord you are my Master and Lord. Use your servant to speak to others the things that You want them to hear. Quiet my own thoughts and giving me loving heart for others that I will hear your commands and do them in glory and honor to you.

Scripture Numbers 21: [9] So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived.

Observation: This is a prophecy about Jesus when He was crucified. We are all sick with sin and are destined to die with no hope, but Jesus died for our sins and all we have to do is look upon Him and receive Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus is our only hope we have the cure for our sin bitten life.

Application: I need to look to my Lord every day for guidance and direction for my life. I’m destined to die, but first I need to know how to live the life that would honor my Lord. If I stay focused on Him I won’t be distracted by sin and can fulfill the purpose that I’m here for.

Prayer: My Lord thank you for the love you have for me and the sacrifice you made. I want to live in a way that glorifies you, but I need to be able to see you and to know what you want of me. I can’t wait to be with you, show me what to do so that I may be welcomed with open arms.