Psalm 40:1 I used to think that God was too busy and too great and mighty to really listen to me. Sure (I thought), if I prayed big prayers about important things, then He would listen, but not if I was just asking about my problems. But He is not too busy. He is great … More Daily Devotional for 23 May 2020 – Psalm 40v1 part 2
Psalm 40:1 During the panic buying before the lockdown, the food that went from the shops first were the things that are quick and easy to cook and eat rather than the things that take longer to prepare. Human beings don’t like to wait for things, and we don’t like to wait for God to … More Daily Devotional for 22 May 2020 – Psalm 40v1
1 John 5:18 “…and the evil one doesn’t touch him.” Yesterday, we looked at the first part of this verse, how Jesus helps us to sin less. The end of this verse tells us that every believer is protected from the evil one, the devil. The word translated “touch” means to cling onto, to lay … More Daily Devotional for 21 May 2020 – 1 John 5v18 part 2
When I started sending scripture in March, it was just an encouraging verse or psalm for people to read. Then, I started sending to more people and it became a daily devotional as I wrote a little bit about the scripture. I choose the scripture each day as the Lord lays on my heart or … More Daily Devotional for 20 May 2020 – 1 John 5:18
Isaiah 54:16-17 Yesterday, we saw that “no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.” I’m sure you’ve heard that verse many times before; we often quote it when we are praying for people and seeking to encourage them. The previous verse (Isaiah 54:16) gives us even more confidence. God says, “I have created the … More Daily Devotional for 19 May 2020 – Isaiah 54v16-17
Isaiah 54:17 Many of us are experiencing great trouble and attacks on our health and finance. Some of us are also experiencing real spiritual attack as well. Some of us have had really bad attacks and we have struggled a lot. Although the attacks have been powerful, today’s verse contains a great promise: “No weapon … More Daily Devotional for 18 May 2020 – Isaiah 54v17
This message is called “Longing for fellowship.” As this time of being “torn away” from fellowship due to lockdown, this message looks at the importance and nature of Christian fellowship. The video is below followed by the notes that are prepared for those who cannot watch the video. Introduction Lansdowne’s bank has us registered as … More 1 Thessalonians series message 5 – 17th May 2020 – 1 Thessalonians 2v17-3v10
Isaiah 54:10 One of the lies the accuser sometimes brings to us is: “God doesn’t really love you.” We can look at the troubles in our lives and doubt God’s love for us. This verse is the answer to that lie. He says, “My steadfast love shall not depart from you.” “Steadfast love” (or faithful … More Daily Devotional for 17 May 2020 – Isaiah 54v10
Psalm 55:22 Yesterday, we looked at the promise from this verse, “He will sustain you.” There is another promise here: “He will never let the righteous be moved.” When it says “the righteous”, it means those who are God’s people, who belong to Him. It means the Christian, who has been clothed in the righteousness … More Daily Devotional for 16 May 2020 – Psalm 55v22 part 2
Psalm 55:22 Although we need the Lord all the time, we feel the need of Him when life is difficult. In today’s verse, David has been betrayed by someone close to him. You can feel his pain in what he writes in the rest of Psalm 55. For example, v12-13: “For it is not an … More Daily Devotional for 15 May 2020 – Psalm 55v22
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