The Bible Digest by G. E. Dean

Authored by our pastor, G.E. "Skip" Dean, The Bible Digest is a series of scriptures with a devotional comment, one for every day. The articles appear in newspapers across the U.S. For information on receiving them by email or for permission to print, call 318-396-1271 or email. They are distributed free of charge.

July 21 - August 24, 2024

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

“Hatred stirs up strifes: but love covers all sins.” (Proverbs 10:12 AKJV)

Enough of the hate. Let’s allow the love of the Lord to take ahold of our hearts.

Monday, July 22, 2024

“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and said to them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.” (Mark 9:35 AKJV)

Servants are a blessing and are blessed.

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

“And whoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.” (Mark 9:42 AKJV)

Those who stand in the way of children who want the Lord are in big trouble with God.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

“But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.” (Mark 10:6 AKJV)

It’s really that simple.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (Psalms 46:1 AKJV)

God is not far away. He is near. Let Him meet the needs of your life.

Friday, July 26, 2024

“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalms 46:10 AKJV)

Don’t forget. God is still on the throne.

Saturday, July 27, 2024

“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.” (Mark 13:26 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Are you right with God? If not, repent of sin and give your life to Jesus.

Sunday, July 28, 2024

“And call on me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.” (Psalms 50:15 AKJV)

Are you troubled? Pray. Give your burden to the Lord.

Monday, July 29, 2024

“These things have you done, and I kept silence; you thought that I was altogether such an one as yourself: but I will reprove you, and set them in order before your eyes.” (Psalms 50:21 AKJV)

Don’t try to make God in your image. He is holy and must be treated as such.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

“The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.” (Proverbs 10:29 AKJV)

God is the final bookkeeper for the ways of man. Where do you stand with God?

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

“And you shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved.” (Mark 13:13 AKJV)

Christian, don’t be surprised if you are hated by the forces of this world. Look what they did to Jesus.

Thursday, August 1, 2024

“Be not you afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; For when he dies he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.” (Psalms 49:16-17 AKJV)

Money is not the answer. Jesus is the answer. Follow Him.

Friday, August 2, 2024

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” (Psalms 51:17 AKJV)

God can heal broken lives that are truly sorry and repentant. Let Him heal you.

Saturday, August 3, 2024

“For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11 AKJV)

Jesus is Lord and Savior. Everyone needs Jesus.

Sunday, August 4, 2024

“God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: has he said, and shall he not do it? or has he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” (Numbers 23:19 AKJV)

God will keep His Word and His promises.

Monday, August 5, 2024

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” (Luke 1:37 AKJV)

Amen! Trust God.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

“And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:” (Luke 1:41 AKJV)

Babies are people. They are made in the image of God.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

“For he that is mighty has done to me great things; and holy is his name.” (Luke 1:49 AKJV)

God is great and He is holy. We do well to remember this.

Thursday, August 8, 2024

“In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do to me.” (Psalms 56:11 AKJV)

Faith in God will bring great peace and confidence.

Friday, August 9, 2024

“And he said to them, Be not affrighted: You seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.” (Mark 16:6 AKJV)

Amen! Jesus is alive and He is coming back. Are you ready?

Saturday, August 10, 2024

“Cast your burden on the LORD, and he shall sustain you: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” (Psalms 55:22 AKJV)

Pray. Cast your cares on the Lord. He loves you.

Sunday, August 11, 2024

“And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.” (Mark 15:39 AKJV)

Jesus is the One and Only Son of God. Have you surrendered your life to Him?

Monday, August 12, 2024

“After the number of the days in which you searched the land, even forty days, each day for a year, shall you bear your iniquities, even forty years, and you shall know my breach of promise.” (Numbers 14:34 AKJV)

Choices have consequences. Don’t say no to God. Trust Him and follow Him.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.” (Psalms 60:11 AKJV)

The Lord is the One who can really meet our needs. Pray and seek His wisdom and guidance.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

“And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” (Luke 4:4 AKJV)

Feast on God’s Word. It will give you the strength you need.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

“O God, you are my God; early will I seek you: my soul thirsts for you, my flesh longs for you in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;” (Psalms 63:1 AKJV)

Start your day off right. Spend time with the Lord.

Friday, August 16, 2024

“When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches.” (Psalms 63:6 AKJV)

Sometimes God speaks to us during the night. Be ready to listen.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

“But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.” (Numbers 32:23 AKJV)

We are all accountable to God. He sees and He knows.

Sunday, August 18, 2024

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:” (Psalms 66:18 AKJV)

Our hearts need to be right with God when we pray.

Monday, August 19, 2024

“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that waters shall be watered also himself.” (Proverbs 11:25 AKJV)

We can’t out give God. Be generous as God leads.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

“And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.” (Luke 5:16 AKJV)

If Jesus prayed so should we. Get alone with God and pray.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

“O you that hear prayer, to you shall all flesh come. Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, you shall purge them away.” (Psalms 65:2-3 AKJV)

Thank the Lord that He will forgive us and cleanse us as we confess our sins to Him. Amen!

Thursday, August 22, 2024

“You shall have none other gods before me.” (Deuteronomy 5:7 AKJV)

There is only one true God and that is the God of the Bible.

Friday, August 23, 2024

“Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you; that your days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with you, in the land which the LORD your God gives you.” (Deuteronomy 5:16 AKJV)

Oh how we need to return to respect for God and family. Lord, help us.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

“And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5 AKJV)

God wants our love more than anything. If He has that, He has all.

June 16 - July 20, 2024

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

“And he answered and said to them, Have you not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall join to his wife: and they two shall be one flesh?” (Matthew 19:4-5 AKJV)

This is marriage. God said so.

Monday, June 17, 2024

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” (Psalms 23:1 AKJV)

When we have the Lord we have all that we need. Amen!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.” (Matthew 18:20 AKJV)

This is a good reason to be in church. Be in church this Sunday.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he ponders all his goings.” (Proverbs 5:21 AKJV)

You can’t hide from God. Is He pleased with what He sees in you?

Thursday, June 20, 2024

“But it shall not be so among you: but whoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;” (Matthew 20:26 AKJV)

Jesus set the example of greatness. He came to serve others and so should we.

Friday, June 21, 2024

“Show me your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.” (Psalms 25:4 AKJV)

This should be our daily prayer.

Saturday, June 22, 2024

“And said to them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but you have made it a den of thieves.” (Matthew 21:13 AKJV)

Prayer is a vital part of the life of the church. We must pray.

Sunday, June 23, 2024

“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come.” (Matthew 24:14 AKJV)

This is when the world as we know it will come to an end. Get ready. Jesus is coming back.

Monday, June 24, 2024

“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8 AKJV)

Are you keeping the Lord’s Day? He commands that we do.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

“Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long on the land which the LORD your God gives you.” (Exodus 20:12 AKJV)

We need to go back to what God commands. Show respect for those in authority.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

“Jesus said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like to it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37-39 AKJV)

If God has our love He has all of us. Do you love the Lord?

Thursday, June 27, 2024

“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” (Psalms 27:14 AKJV)

Be patient. God is at work.

Friday, June 28, 2024

“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” (Psalms 27:1 AKJV)

The Lord will give us the courage we need. Have faith in God.

Saturday, June 29, 2024

“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.” (Matthew 24:35 AKJV)

God always keeps His Word. Put your faith in Him.

Sunday, June 30, 2024

“Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.” (Matthew 24:44 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Get ready. Commit your life to Him before it is too late.

Monday, July 1, 2024

“Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41 AKJV)

Be spiritually alert. We are in a spiritual battle.

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

“Then shall he say also to them on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” (Matthew 25:41 AKJV)

These are the words of Jesus. Hell is real. Get saved now before it is too late. Give your life to Jesus today.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

“Behold, the eye of the LORD is on them that fear him, on them that hope in his mercy;” (Psalms 33:18 AKJV)

Amen! It’s great to be a child of God.

Thursday, July 4, 2024

“Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD’s side? let him come to me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together to him.” (Exodus 32:26 AKJV)

Are you on the Lord’s side? Stand up and be counted.

Friday, July 5, 2024

“By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.” (Psalms 33:6 AKJV)

God is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. Worship Him.

Saturday, July 6, 2024

“I acknowledge my sin to you, and my iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions to the LORD; and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.” (Psalms 32:5 AKJV)

Sin is the problem. The Lord is the answer. All the world needs to know this.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

“I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalms 34:4 AKJV)

Let the Lord give you the courage you need. He will take care of you.

Monday, July 8, 2024

“The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them. O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in him.” (Psalms 34:7-8 AKJV)

Trust the Lord. You will be blessed.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

“Then Moses said to Aaron, This is it that the LORD spoke, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.” (Leviticus 10:3 AKJV)

We must regard God as holy. We cannot treat Him with little to no respect. God is holy!

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

“And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.” (Mark 4:19 AKJV)

We must be careful to not let the things of this world keep us from serving the Lord.

Thursday, July 11, 2024

“A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.” (Psalms 37:16 AKJV)

Real riches are found in our relationship with the Lord.

Friday, July 12, 2024

“Delight yourself also in the LORD: and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” (Psalms 37:4-5 AKJV)

Amen! This is life at its best.

Saturday, July 13, 2024

“When Jesus heard it, he said to them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” (Mark 2:17 AKJV)

The Lord can help us when we realize the sickness of sin in our hearts. We must repent of sin and seek Him.

Sunday, July 14, 2024

“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” (Mark 1:35 AKJV)

Take time to pray. Jesus did.

Monday, July 15, 2024

“For I will declare my iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.” (Psalms 38:18 AKJV)

Where is the sorrow and remorse for sin in today’s world? We must truly repent and humble ourselves before God.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

“And they went out, and preached that men should repent.” (Mark 6:12 AKJV)

We need that kind of preaching today.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

“LORD, make me to know my end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.” (Psalms 39:4 AKJV)

Life is short. Treat it with care. Put it in God’s Hands.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

“Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them, You shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. You shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.” (Leviticus 19:2-3 AKJV)

We sure need the good old ways.

Friday, July 19, 2024

“You shall not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:18 AKJV)

Love can conquer a lot of the evils of our day.

Saturday, July 20, 2024

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37 AKJV)

There is nothing more important than the soul of man. Put it in God’s capable Hands.

May 12 - June 15, 2024

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

“Not every one that said to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21 AKJV)

Being a Christian is more than just knowing and saying. We must obey Jesus because we love Him.

Monday, May 13, 2024

“The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.” (Psalms 9:9 AKJV)

Are you in distress? Reach out to the Lord and let Him be your refuge.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

“And Lot went out, and spoke to his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed as one that mocked to his sons in law.” (Genesis 19:14 AKJV)

When God speaks to us we need to listen. There is a price to pay if we don’t.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

“But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33 AKJV)

Obey the Lord and He will take care of you. Make Him and His will your priority.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

“Therefore all things whatever you would that men should do to you, do you even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 AKJV)

This is how the Lord intends us to live.

Friday, May 17, 2024

“When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained; What is man, that you are mindful of him? and the son of man, that you visit him?” (Psalms 8:3-4 AKJV)

Our great God is mighty and compassionate. He loves you too.

Saturday, May 18, 2024

“After this manner therefore pray you: Our Father which are in heaven, Hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9-10 AKJV)

The world would be a better place if we lived like those who reside in Heaven. Let’s bring a little Heaven to earth by living for the Lord.

Sunday, May 19, 2024

“Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust does corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust does corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:” (Matthew 6:19-20 AKJV)

We need to constantly examine our priorities. What do we treasure the most?

Monday, May 20, 2024

“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24 AKJV)

Who are you serving? God knows.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

“And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said to him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.” (Matthew 9:9 AKJV)

It is a privilege to have Jesus speak to our hearts. When He speaks, follow Him.

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

“Honor the LORD with your substance, and with the first fruits of all your increase: So shall your barns be filled with plenty, and your presses shall burst out with new wine.” (Proverbs 3:9-10 AKJV)

Are you honoring the Lord? If not, you are missing out on His blessings.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

“And he said to them, Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:26 AKJV)

Jesus can calm the storms of our lives also. Let Him speak peace to your situation.

Friday, May 24, 2024

“The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” (Psalms 9:17 AKJV)

The Lord is the Judge of all. Are you ready to stand before Him? Don’t forget God.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 AKJV)

Here is a recipe for living life at its best.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

“Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 AKJV)

This invitation from Jesus is for you also. Pray and turn to Him now.

Monday, May 27, 2024

“The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that does good.” (Psalms 14:1 AKJV)

Don’t be foolish. Look around you. This world did not happen by accident. God created it all.

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear you not therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matthew 10:30-31 AKJV)

We do not have to fear when we put our trust in the Lord. He knows us like no one else knows us.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

“Whoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32-33 AKJV)

Followers of Jesus gladly identify with Him. Does that include you?

Thursday, May 30, 2024

“And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me.” (Matthew 10:38 AKJV)

Following Jesus requires full commitment to Him.

Friday, May 31, 2024

“He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathers not with me scatters abroad.” (Matthew 12:30 AKJV)

There is no middle ground with Jesus. Are you for Him or against Him?

Saturday, June 1, 2024

“O generation of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matthew 12:34 AKJV)

Our words reveal what is in our hearts? Think it over.

Sunday, June 2, 2024

“I will bless the LORD, who has given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” (Psalms 16:7-8 AKJV)

Day and night our lives should all be about Jesus. He knows what is best for us.

Monday, June 3, 2024

“And you shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved.” (Matthew 10:22 AKJV)

Don’t be surprised or alarmed that the world hate you for Jesus’ sake. Jesus said it would happen.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

“Help, LORD; for the godly man ceases; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.” (Psalms 12:1 AKJV)

You are not alone. The Lord is faithful and He will never leave you.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.” (Proverbs 3:11-12 AKJV)

The Lord loves us enough to take the time to discipline us.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

“For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.” (Matthew 13:15 AKJV)

It seems that many in our day suffer the spiritual symptoms above. Lord, help us.

Friday, June 7, 2024

“As for me, I will behold your face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with your likeness.” (Psalms 17:15 AKJV)

One day we shall be like our Lord in His likeness. Amen! Thank God for His wonderful salvation.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

“Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God.” (Matthew 14:33 AKJV)

Yes He is. Jesus is Lord!

Sunday, June 9, 2024

“This people draws near to me with their mouth, and honors me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.” (Matthew 15:8 AKJV)

Where is your heart? Are you in love with Jesus?

Monday, June 10, 2024

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.” (Psalms 19:1 AKJV)

Amen! God is awesome and worthy to be praised.

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

“As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.” (Psalms 18:30 AKJV)

Trust the Lord. He takes care of His own.

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

“And Simon Peter answered and said, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16 AKJV)

Jesus is the Son of God and He died on the cross to save us from our sins and Hell. Repent of sin and commit your life to Him.

Thursday, June 13, 2024

“Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24 AKJV)

We must follow Jesus on His terms. Are you a follower of Jesus?

Friday, June 14, 2024

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:14 AKJV)

How many parents are keeping their children from coming to Jesus? This is a tragedy. Lord, help us.

Saturday, June 15, 2024

“And again I say to you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” (Matthew 19:24 AKJV)

Prosperity is keeping many a man from the Lord and Heaven. Riches will not profit on the Day of Judgment.

April 7 - May 11, 2024

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Sunday, April 7, 2024

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:” (1 Peter 5:8 AKJV)

Read your Bible. Pray. Attend church. We are in a spiritual battle. Remember, God wins.

Monday, April 8, 2024

“And the world passes away, and the lust thereof: but he that does the will of God stays for ever.” (1 John 2:17 AKJV)

Get your priorities straight. Focus on the Lord and His will for your life.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

“The LORD has done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” (Psalms 126:3 AKJV)

Amen! Thank you Lord.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

“And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life.” (1 John 5:11-12 AKJV)

Do you have Jesus? Does Jesus have you? Your eternal destiny rests on these two questions.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.” (1 John 5:21 AKJV)

Don’t let anything stand between you and the Lord.

Friday, April 12, 2024

“Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalms 124:8 AKJV)

Since the Lord made Heaven and Earth, He can certainly help you and me.

Saturday, April 13, 2024

“And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.” (Daniel 12:2 AKJV)

Eternity awaits our arrival. If you have the Lord Heaven will be your home. If not, Hell is your destiny. Are you ready?

Sunday, April 14, 2024

“We love him, because he first loved us.” (1 John 4:19 AKJV)

Do you love Jesus? Jesus said if we did that we would obey His commandments.

Monday, April 15, 2024

“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” (1 John 4:1 AKJV)

Judge the prophet by the Bible not the other way around.

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

“But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow to it.” (Micah 4:1 AKJV)

One day Jesus will rule in Jerusalem during the millennium. All will come to Him. Amen!

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

“And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?” (Revelation 6:16-17 AKJV)

God’s anger will one day be seen by those who have rejected Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Repent of sin before it is too late.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

“And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;” (Revelation 5:9 AKJV)

Jesus is worthy to be praised. He shed His blood for our salvation. Amen!

Friday, April 19, 2024

“You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created.” (Revelation 4:11 AKJV)

We were created by God for God. You too can find your purpose by following Him.

Saturday, April 20, 2024

“The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe.” (Proverbs 29:25 AKJV)

Fear God. Trust God. This is the key to finding peace in life.

Sunday, April 21, 2024

“And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that has understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred three score and six.” (Revelation 13:17-18 AKJV)

Beware of globalism. This is preparing the way for the Antichrist.

Monday, April 22, 2024

“Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.” (Psalms 141:3 AKJV)

This is a good and timely prayer. It will save us from saying things we should not say.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

“Therefore say you to them, Thus said the LORD of hosts; Turn you to me, said the LORD of hosts, and I will turn to you, said the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 1:3 AKJV)

Is it time for you to turn back to the Lord? Do it now.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

“Therefore rejoice, you heavens, and you that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has but a short time.” (Revelation 12:12 AKJV)

The devil wants to destroy you too. Turn to the Lord before it is too late.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, said the LORD of hosts.” (Haggai 2:8 AKJV)

We do well to remember this. If we are in need we know who can help. If we are too materialistic we need to repent and ask the Lord what we should do with the abundance.

Friday, April 26, 2024

“For you have possessed my reins: you have covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well.” (Psalms 139:13-14 AKJV)

You are created in the image of God. You are important. You are no accident.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalms 139:23-24 AKJV)

We all need to pray with this kind of attitude.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

“Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knows afar off.” (Psalms 138:6 AKJV)

How does the Lord see us? Lord, help us to be humble before you and others.

Monday, April 29, 2024

“You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.” (Psalms 145:16 AKJV)

God is good and God is awesome. Put your trust in Him.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

“The LORD is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth.” (Psalms 145:18 AKJV)

Take advantage of this wonderful truth. You will be glad you did.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

“Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning; for in you do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul to you.” (Psalms 143:8 AKJV)

This is a great way to start your day. You will be blessed.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

“Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, said the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6 AKJV)

Mighty things happen when the Spirit of God moves. Let Him work in your circumstances.

Friday, May 3, 2024

“And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:” (Revelation 14:9-10 AKJV)

God has warned humanity. Trust God and not man.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

“And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.” (Zechariah 12:9 AKJV)

Keep your eyes on Jerusalem and the second coming of Jesus. It may not be long.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

“And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he does judge and make war.” (Revelation 19:11 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Are you ready? Submit to Him as your Lord before it is too late.

Monday, May 6, 2024

“He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds. He tells the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names.” (Psalms 147:3-4 AKJV)

The Lord is kind and mighty. Put your trust in Him.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matthew 5:7 AKJV)

Mercy is a blessing to those who give it and to those who receive it.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17 AKJV)

Repent means to turn away from sin and follow Jesus. Jesus died to save us from our sins.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.” (Psalms 4:8 AKJV)

Sleep well. Put your life in God’s Hands.

Friday, May 10, 2024

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4 AKJV)

Notice that Jesus said every word not just some of God’s Word. We must seek to obey God in all matters.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1 AKJV)

This is God’s world. He created it out of nothing. Worship Him and Him alone.

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