Jeremiah 17:9-10 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: 83% of Americans surveyed think folks are inherently or fundamentally good. Maybe they get this belief from quotes like the following: While it is undeniable (Genesis 1:31) that man was originally made “GOOD” and in fact “Perfect” his betrayal of God and subsequent sin nature means his “New … More Daily Devotional – The Heart
1 Kings 3:9 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Chapter 3 of 1st Kings is all about King Solomon, in v.1-4 he is shoring up his rule. In v.5-8, the LORD appeared to Solomon and makes a most remarkable request of him: “Ask [Me] what I shall give you.” Solomon could have been the typical human … More Daily Devotional – Discerning Good and Bad
(KJV and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Isaiah is considered one of the “Major” prophets, and this book begins with a clear understanding that God is giving him a vision of all that Israel has done in rebellion and sinning against God v.1-9. God is, using human terms, fed up with Israel’s ongoing disobedience v.10-17 and makes … More Daily Devotional – Reason Together
Lamentations 2:17 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Chapter 2 begins v.1-9 with God at odds with His church (in this case Israel) for their disobedience and worship of idols. Note that God seems to have a hand in the troubles befalling Israel but is not their enemy though angry with them. He does this to … More Daily Devotional – Lamenting
ISAIAH 40:31 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Israel is being reproved for their disobedience and unbelief v.27-31. They have thought God had forsaken them in times of trouble, forgetting all the times in the past he had bailed the out of their disobedience and woe. For God is great, His power stretching to the ends of … More Daily Devotional – Waiting
1 Peter 5:10 (AMP and RVR 1960) BACKGROUND: Some of y’all maybe old enough to remember the song Poor, Poor Pitiful Me, By Linda Ronstadt that was released back in 1977 and later covered in 2009 by Terri Clark in 1996. It is the story of a young singer who heads to Hollywood to make … More Daily Devotional – Suffered A While
Matthew 17:20 (AMP and RVR 1960) One of the most Used and ABUSED verses in the bible is the one above. A quick google search of memes and images shows the most common to be things like: ‘You must have the faith of a mustard seed’ ‘If you have faith of a mustard seed you … More Daily Devotional – Small Faith
There is a very popular song in evangelical churches by Matt Redman called 10,000 Reasons. While the lyrics do not actually list 10,00 reasons; it does make a good case why we should be ever grateful and greatly bless and praise God. Psalm 103:1 (AMP and RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Sometimes life SUCKS. Anyone who denies … More Daily Devotional – Bless His Holy Name
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