Hosea 10:12 Hosea 10 COMMENT and CONTEX I had a completely different devotion planned for today (likely tomorrow) until I read this one this morning. This seems like a straightforward command from God for the nation of Israel to once again get its act together. I have never counted (I am sure someone has) the … More Devotional Thought – “Aperio = to Open” – 04/01/2025
AMOS 5 CONTEXT Here is a good brief summary of The book of Amos I found: Amos can see that beneath Israel’s external prosperity and power, internally the nation is corrupt to the core. The sins for which Amos chastens the people are extensive: neglect of God’s Word, idolatry, pagan worship, greed, corrupted leadership, and … More Daily Devotional – Seek Good
Psalm 77 CONTEXT: The Psalmist write about being in a state of near desperation v.1-9 until he begins to recall the all the great works God has done v.10-20. He climbs from despair to hope, by seeking the Lord in his day of trouble. Days of trouble must be days of prayer; when God seems … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/10/2020
Don’t be far from me, because distress is near and there’s no one to help. (CSB) No estés lejos de mí, porque la angustia está cerca, pues no hay quien ayude. (LBLA) There is an old adage in the military that goes “there are no atheists in foxholes.” While the exact origins can not be determined … More When Trouble is Near
Buscad a Jehová y su poder; Buscad su rostro continuamente. (RVR1960) There are a multitude (at least 85 that I found) of bible verses that remind us to seek the Lord, this is one of my favorites. This is a Psalm of thanksgiving, and while many times we are going through rough patches (the valleys) of … More Rise up Each Day
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