Devotions
now browsing by category
Daily Strength for Daily Needs
October 17 Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.—1 Samuel 15:22. Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today—Exodus 14:13.Read More …
Serious About Soul Winning
October 17. Serious About Soul Winning Acts 16:23 And when they had laid many stripes upon them, they cast them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely The rulers took Paul and Silas and put them in the dungeon saying these were the men bringing trouble to theirRead More …
Daily Help – October 17
OCTOBER 17 “He appeared first to Mary Magdalene.”—Mark 16:9. If we would see much of Christ, let us serve him Tell me who they are that sit oftenest under the banner of his love, and drink deepest draughts from the cup of communion, and I am sure they will be thoseRead More …
Streams in the Desert – October 17
October 17 “God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” (Gal. 6:14.) THEY were living to themselves; self with its hopes, and promises and dreams, still had hold of them;Read More …
God-Centered Prayer
God-Centered Prayer When fear strikes, choose to focus on our almighty and faithful God instead of the situation. October 17, 2022 2 Chronicles 20:1-18 Once, when someone once asked if I’d ever heard myself pray, I decided to record my voice as I prayed about a matter of deep concern.Read More …
Defiance: A Biblical Warning
October 17, 2022 Defiance: A Biblical Warning by Pastor Chuck Swindoll 1 Kings 11:1-8 When it comes to the topic of rebellion, King Solomon’s story is pretty incredible. Although bright, rich, capable, and the son of a famous father, Solomon became an insolent, carnal man. We need to see howRead More …
One Man’s Sin
October 17 One Man’s Sin “Go and consecrate the people. Tell them to consecrate themselves tomorrow, for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says, ‘There are among you, Israel, things set apart. You will not be able to stand against your enemies until you remove what isRead More …
Morning – October 17
Morning “And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul.” 1 Samuel 27:1 The thought of David’s heart at this time was a false thought, because he certainly had no ground for thinking that God’s anointing him by Samuel was intended toRead More …
Childless is Not Less
Today’s Scripture Reading 30 Now Sarai was childless because she was not able to conceive.GENESIS 11:30 Today’s Devotional Reading Childless is Not Less Most couples anticipate children after marriage. Indeed, children are a part of God’s plan for a man and woman united in marriage since God instructed Adam andRead More …
Thoughts – October 17
October 17 I spake unto thee in thy prosperity. Jer. 22:21. We shade our eyes with the hand to shut out the glare of the strong daylight when we want to see far away. God thus puts, as it were, His hand upon our brows, and tempers the glow ofRead More …
D5 Creation