Psalm 118:5 Yesterday, we saw the psalmist calling everyone to see that the Lord’s “steadfast love endures forever.” (v1-4) In today’s verse (v5), he begins to give testimony.  It is a testimony of answered prayer.   Firstly, we see the situation.  “Out of my distress.”  He was in great trouble.  It is important to remind ourselves:  … More Daily Devotional for 23 June 2020 – Psalm 118v5

Psalm 118:1-4 As a parent, I have said many times, “I shouldn’t have to repeat myself!”  I think to myself, “I should only have to say things once.” It is good that God is not like that!  We need to be told things many times before we “get” them.  He is so good and loving … More Daily Devotional for 22 June 2020 – Psalm 118v1-4

Romans 8:15 “You have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’”  For the Christian, every day is Father’s Day.  Every day we can celebrate the fact that we have the greatest Father of all, He is perfect in every way, He is so good and He never fails, He … More Daily Devotional for Father’s Day (21 June 2020) – Romans 8v15

Psalm 118:1 Psalm 118 begins with a call to give thanks to the Lord.  The Bible calls God’s people to give thanks.  Thanksgiving is part of being a Christian.  We are commanded to “Rejoice in the Lord always” (Philippians 4:4) and to bring our prayers to the Lord “with thanksgiving” (Philippians 4:6). Giving thanks is normal … More Daily Devotional for 20 June 2020 – Psalm 118v1

Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today and forever.” This verse is well-known.  It is often on verse cards, bookmarks, posters and photos.  It tells us that our Saviour is always the same.  It tells us that He is God because He does not change.  It tells us that we can always trust … More Daily Devotional for 14 June 2020 – Hebrews 13v8

Exodus 3:14 How can we be sure that our God never changes?  Because of who He is.In Exodus 3:13, Moses asks God His name.  God answers in Exodus 3:14, “I am who I am.” He doesn’t say “I was”.  He doesn’t say, “I am becoming.”  He simply says, “I AM”. He exists from Himself.  He … More Daily Devotional for 13 June 2020 – Exodus 3v14

Malachi 3:6 “I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.“ Yesterday we saw that God is the unchanging, covenant-keeping God.  Because He does not change, even though we change and we sin, He is still committed to us in covenant love.  Therefore, we are not consumed (even though … More Daily Devotional for 12 June 2020 – Malachi 3v6 part 3

Malachi 3:6 Yesterday we read:  “For I the Lord do not change.”  Praise His name.The rest of the verse says, “Therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.” This seems a strange thing to say.  What is the connection with “I the Lord do not change”? If you read the whole of the book … More Daily Devotional for 11 June 2020 – Malachi 3v6 part 2

Malachi 3:6 Over the last few weeks, we have looked at many things that the Bible tells us about the Lord.  He is the everlasting God, He is Almighty, He is our fortress, our Saviour.  He is good, faithful, full of steadfast love and compassion. Today’s verse tells us something so important:  “I the Lord … More Daily Devotional for 10 June 2020 – Malachi 3v6