Psalm 40:5 In today’s verse, David had a problem. His problem was that God had done so many things for him, that it was impossible to tell them all. He believed that the Lord was so worthy of praise that he couldn’t praise Him enough. What a great problem to have! I know for myself, … More Daily Devotional for 31 May 2020 – Psalm 40v5

Psalm 40:3 We sometimes wonder why God lets us go through things.  Although He doesn’t have to answer us because He is God, He does tell us some reasons in the scripture.  There are two of them in today’s verse: Firstly, “a new song… a song of praise.”  Trouble is an opportunity for God to … More Daily Devotional for 29 May 2020 – Psalm 40v3

Psalm 40:2 There are times when we feel like we are sinking, but the reality for the Christian is this: He “set my feet upon a rock.” The Bible often compares God and His promises to a rock.”For I will proclaim the name of the Lord, ascribe greatness to our God!  The Rock, His work … More Daily Devotional for 28 May 2020 – Psalm 40v2 (part 3)

Psalm 40:2 Have you ever felt like you are stuck in a hole and you can’t get out? I don’t mean a physical hole, but circumstances that make you feel stuck with no way out.  Have you ever felt like your troubles are going to destroy you? Have you ever felt like you are sinking … More Daily Devotional for 27 May 2020 – Isaiah 40v2 part 2

Psalm 40:2 Last week, we looked at Psalm 40:1 and we saw: It is good to wait patiently and expectantly for God to answer. He doesn’t always answer in our time. He is not too busy to listen to us, or so great that He is not interested in us.  He is great, but He … More Daily Devotional for 26 May 2020 – Psalm 40v2

We’re going to take one more look at Psalm 40:1. “He inclined to me and heard my cry.” Another thing I used to think is that you had to pray in a special way, with just the right words. Some people pray using a prayer book, some people pray in a very formal and respectable … More Daily Devotional for 24 May 2020 – Psalm 40v1 part 3

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