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.

March 19 - April 22, 2023

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Sunday, March 19, 2023

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7 AKJV)

We are in a spiritual battle. We must let the Lord take over and give us the victory.

Monday, March 20, 2023

“Therefore to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.” (James 4:17 AKJV)

We perhaps need to give more thought to this. What does God want us to do?

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

“You believe that there is one God; you do well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” (James 2:19 AKJV)

Being a Christian is more than head knowledge. It is the commitment of the whole life to Jesus.

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

“Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not so to be.” (James 3:10 AKJV)

Christians should have a wholesome and Godly speech. How do we measure up to his standard?

Thursday, March 23, 2023

“I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.” (Daniel 7:13-14 AKJV)

Amen! God is still in control and will be forever.

Friday, March 24, 2023

“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” (1 John 1:5 AKJV)

God will never condone sin. God is holy.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9 AKJV)

It is great to be forgiven. Confess, repent and throw yourself on the mercy of God and watch Him work.

Sunday, March 26, 2023

“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.” (2 Peter 3:10 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Are you ready?

Monday, March 27, 2023

“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18 AKJV)

Christians should always be growing in our faith.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

“They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.” (1 John 2:19 AKJV)

Real Christians stay faithful to the Lord no matter what may come.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

“And you know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.” (1 John 3:5 AKJV)

Jesus came to save us from our sins not in our sins.

Thursday, March 30, 2023

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills, from where comes my help. My help comes from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.” (Psalms 121:1-2 AKJV)

The One who created all that we see is certainly able to help us day to day.

Friday, March 31, 2023

“Come, and let us return to the LORD: for he has torn, and he will heal us; he has smitten, and he will bind us up.” (Hosea 6:1 AKJV)

Oh how we need to return to the Lord with all our hearts. Let’s don’t wait another day. Do it now.

Saturday, April 1, 2023

“For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.” (Hosea 6:6 AKJV)

Religious ritual is no substitute for a genuine heart for God and His Word.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

“For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it has no stalk; the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up.” (Hosea 8:7 AKJV)

Sin has terrible consequences. Our culture is feeling a lot of the effects of it now. It’s painful to see.

Monday, April 3, 2023

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

Amen! God is good.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

“These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.” (1 John 5:13 AKJV)

You can know that you have eternal life in Heaven because you have placed your faith in Jesus.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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

The Lord made Heaven and earth. There is nothing too hard for Him.

Thursday, April 6, 2023

“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.” (1 John 4:4 AKJV)

You don’t have to fight the battle alone. The Lord can and will give us the victory over evil. He is always with us.

Friday, April 7, 2023

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” (1 John 4:11 AKJV)

Are we loving others like we should? Think it over.

Saturday, April 8, 2023

“He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” (Proverbs 29:1 AKJV)

Don’t try the patience of God. When God speaks, listen and obey. This may be your last opportunity.

Sunday, April 9, 2023

“And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.” (Hosea 11:7 AKJV)

God cares so much about us. Why do we turn our backs on Him? Risen Lord, help us.

Monday, April 10, 2023

“But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,” (Jude 1:20 AKJV)

Prayer can make all the difference in the world. Pray now.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

“Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.” (Psalms 127:1 AKJV)

Don’t leave the Lord out of the decisions of life. Obey Him and experience His blessings.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

“Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.” (Proverbs 29:17 AKJV)

We need to get back to Biblical marriages and families. Children need it.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

“Behold, he comes with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.” (Revelation 1:7 AKJV)

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

Friday, April 14, 2023

“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.” (Proverbs 29:18 AKJV)

The Bible is given to us to help us and keep us from danger and eternal damnation.

Saturday, April 15, 2023

“Nevertheless I have somewhat against you, because you have left your first love.” (Revelation 2:4 AKJV)

Do you love Jesus like used to love Jesus? Pray and ask God to restore that love to your heart.

Sunday, April 16, 2023

“Now therefore thus said the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways. You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you have not enough; you drink, but you are not filled with drink; you clothe you, but there is none warm; and he that earns wages earns wages to put it into a bag with holes.” (Haggai 1:5-6 AKJV)

Life is hard when we leave God out of our lives. Let’s reconsider our ways and honor the Lord in all that we do.

Monday, April 17, 2023

“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 no accident. God has given you life.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

“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)

This kind of praying pleases God.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

“The LORD your God in the middle of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17 AKJV)

The Lord wants to do great things in your life also. Surrender your all to Him.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

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

The Lord responds to humble hearts. Let’s humble ourselves before Him.

Friday, April 21, 2023

“For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14 AKJV)

Oh Lord, may it be so. We need you more than anything.

Saturday, April 22, 2023

“O LORD, I have heard your speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive your work in the middle of the years, in the middle of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.” (Habakkuk 3:2 AKJV)

Lord send a revival. You are our only hope now and forever.

February 12 - March 18, 2023

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Sunday, February 12, 2023

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” (Jeremiah 17:9 AKJV)

Don’t trust yourself. Trust the Lord.

Monday, February 13, 2023

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned to fables.” (2 Timothy 4:3-4 AKJV)

Test what you hear by the Word of God.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16 AKJV)

This is the greatest love of all. Jesus loves you.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

“Before the LORD: for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.” (Psalms 96:13 AKJV)

There is a Judgment Day. Are you ready? Get right with God while you have the opportunity.

Thursday, February 16, 2023

“For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,” (2 Timothy 3:2 AKJV)

What a sad picture and yet accurate description of our day. Lord, help us.

Friday, February 17, 2023

“Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” (2 Timothy 3:7 AKJV)

Our culture has more information than ever before but we basically don’t know up from down.

Saturday, February 18, 2023

“Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.” (2 Timothy 3:12-13 AKJV)

Christians should not be surprised that we face persecution. Live for Jesus no matter what.

Sunday, February 19, 2023

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” (2 Timothy 3:16 AKJV)

There is no other book like the Bible. It is the Word of God. Trust it completely.

Monday, February 20, 2023

“He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?” (Psalms 94:9 AKJV)

God hears and sees all. He invented those things.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

“IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD, AND TO SING PRAISES UNTO THY NAME, O MOST HIGH: To show forth your loving kindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night,” (Psalms 92:1-2 AKJV)

This is a great way to live. Take time to praise the Lord.

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

“But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.” (Hebrews 3:13 AKJV)

Sin can deceive and harden our hearts toward God. This is why we must always draw near to the Lord.

Thursday, February 23, 2023

“For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to succor them that are tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18 AKJV)

Jesus was tempted but did not sin. He can help us if we lean on Him.

Friday, February 24, 2023

“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” (Psalms 103:2 AKJV)

We are so blessed. Let’s don’t forget.

Saturday, February 25, 2023

“And they served their idols: which were a snare to them.” (Psalms 106:36 AKJV)

Serving any other thing above God will lead to problems. God is God alone.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

“Behold, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom, pride, fullness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.” (Ezekiel 16:49 AKJV)

This sounds a lot like our world today. Lord, help us. We must repent.

Monday, February 27, 2023

“And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.” (Psalms 106:15 AKJV)

God has blessed us abundantly but we have forgotten that He is our Provider. We have stuff but we lack what we really need and that is a relationship with the Lord.

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

“You have despised my holy things, and have profaned my sabbaths.” (Ezekiel 22:8 AKJV)

Are we guilty of doing the same things? We must repent and get right with God.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.” (Psalms 108:12 AKJV)

Only the Lord can set things right. Let’s depend on Him. God is faithful.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

“And as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and to them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin to salvation.” (Hebrews 9:27-28 AKJV)

Are you ready to die and face Judgment Day?

Friday, March 3, 2023

“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” (Psalms 107:20 AKJV)

There is power and hope in trusting the Word of God.

Saturday, March 4, 2023

“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and you shall keep my judgments, and do them.” (Ezekiel 36:26-27 AKJV)

The Lord can change your heart. Are you willing?

Sunday, March 5, 2023

“Then shall you remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.” (Ezekiel 36:31 AKJV)

We all should grieve over our sinful attitudes and actions. Then we should ask the Lord to forgive and cleanse our lives.

Monday, March 6, 2023

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraides not; and it shall be given him.” (James 1:5 AKJV)

God wants to give us wisdom if we would but ask. Pray and ask God now for the wisdom you need.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning.” (James 1:17 AKJV)

Think about this. There will not be one good thing in Hell. Give your life to Jesus before it’s too late.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

“What shall I render to the LORD for all his benefits toward me?” (Psalms 116:12 AKJV)

Does this question ever enter your mind? Shouldn’t it?

Thursday, March 9, 2023

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8 AKJV)

Jesus is the eternal Son of God. You can count on Him.

Friday, March 10, 2023

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.” (Hebrews 13:5-6 AKJV)

When we have the Lord and He has us we have all that we need.

Saturday, March 11, 2023

“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.” (Hebrews 11:3 AKJV)

God created the world. It did not just happen. He is sustaining the world even as I type. Praise the Lord!

Sunday, March 12, 2023

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6 AKJV)

Keep the faith. Don’t settle for second best. God is still on the throne.

Monday, March 13, 2023

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25 AKJV)

Go to church. The Bible says that it is important.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:31 AKJV)

Don’t trifle with God. You will one day give an account to Him.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

“Because it is written, Be you holy; for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16 AKJV)

God will never cease to be holy. We should follow Him and be holy.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

“Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken you me in your way.” (Psalms 119:37 AKJV)

Let’s set our sights on the Lord. He is the One we need.

Friday, March 17, 2023

“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.” (Ezekiel 44:23 AKJV)

Oh how we need the pulpits of America to do the above.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

“Your word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalms 119:11 AKJV)

This is the key to having victory over temptation.

January 8 - February 11, 2023

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Sunday, January 8, 2023

“Woe to them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isaiah 5:20 AKJV)

How sad and we live in a world just like this. This is why the world is in the mess we are in.

Monday, January 9, 2023

“Woe to them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!” (Isaiah 5:21 AKJV)

God deliver us from the elitists that think they know it all. God is the One we need.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

“And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” (2 Corinthians 11:14 AKJV)

Satan is the master of deception. Read the Bible and you will be aware of his devices.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

“The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that does good.” (Psalms 53:1 AKJV)

Don’t be foolish. Your issue is not intellectual. It is moral.

Thursday, January 12, 2023

“Come now, and let us reason together, said the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18 AKJV)

Sin is our problem. The Lord is our answer. Repent and give your life to the Lord.

Friday, January 13, 2023

“And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.” (Isaiah 2:17 AKJV)

One day the reality of all things will be clearly seen. God is God and there is none other.

Saturday, January 14, 2023

“Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know you not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except you be reprobates?” (2 Corinthians 13:5 AKJV)

Are you a real Christian? Does your life reflect Jesus? Pray and seek God’s assurance.

Sunday, January 15, 2023

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in you.” (Psalms 56:3 AKJV)

There is blessed peace when we put our confidence in the Lord.

Monday, January 16, 2023

“Withhold not correction from the child: for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die. You shall beat him with the rod, and shall deliver his soul from hell.” (Proverbs 23:13-14 AKJV)

Love your child. Give them loving discipline.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 AKJV)

This is the real Christian life.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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

This says it all. Trust the Lord!

Thursday, January 19, 2023

“The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” (Isaiah 40:8 AKJV)

Read the Bible. Believe the Bible. Apply the Bible. It is the eternal truth.

Friday, January 20, 2023

“Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who has created these things, that brings out their host by number: he calls them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one fails.” (Isaiah 40:26 AKJV)

God made the stars and calls all them by name. God is awesome and He will take care of you if you let Him.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

“But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31 AKJV)

Amen! I know it’s true. He will do the same for you.

Sunday, January 22, 2023

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

Unconfessed and unrepentant sin can block our prayers. Think it over.

Monday, January 23, 2023

“Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look on the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.” (Isaiah 51:6 AKJV)

That’s the way it is. Are you right with God? Life goes by in a hurry.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.” (Ephesians 5:11 AKJV)

Christians are to be a light in a world filled with the lies and darkness of the devil.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33 AKJV)

Follow God’s Word for marriage and all will be well. God knows what is best.

Thursday, January 26, 2023

“There is no peace, said the LORD, to the wicked.” (Isaiah 48:22 AKJV)

God has the final word and it will not go well for the wicked.

Friday, January 27, 2023

“And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32 AKJV)

How much does it cost to be kind?

Saturday, January 28, 2023

“I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” (Isaiah 42:8 AKJV)

God is God alone and there is none other. Put your faith in Him.

Sunday, January 29, 2023

“Yes, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it?” (Isaiah 43:13 AKJV)

Don’t fight against God. It is a losing battle.

Monday, January 30, 2023

“For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9 AKJV)

We can’t save ourselves. We are the problem. We must throw ourselves on the mercy of God.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

“Why do you spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfies not? listen diligently to me, and eat you that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.” (Isaiah 55:2 AKJV)

Material things cannot satisfy the longings of the human heart. Only God can meet that need.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

“Seek you the LORD while he may be found, call you on him while he is near:” (Isaiah 55:6 AKJV)

When God speaks, listen. This is a golden opportunity for you.

Thursday, February 2, 2023

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, said the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9 AKJV)

Read the Bible. Get plugged in to what God thinks.

Friday, February 3, 2023

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;” (Ephesians 6:1-2 AKJV)

We need to get back to God’s directions for marriage and family.

Saturday, February 4, 2023

“For thus said the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” (Isaiah 57:15 AKJV)

God loves genuine humility. He can work in hearts like this.

Sunday, February 5, 2023

“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? said the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? said the LORD.” (Jeremiah 23:24 AKJV)

Get right with God. You have an appointment with Him on Judgment Day.

Monday, February 6, 2023

“And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return to me with their whole heart.” (Jeremiah 24:7 AKJV)

Oh Lord have mercy on our society and give us a heart to know you.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

“Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all delusion of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 AKJV)

When one rejects the truth of God, he becomes an easy target for Satan.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalms 84:11 AKJV)

Amen! God is kind and gracious.

Thursday, February 9, 2023

“I spoke to you in your prosperity; but you said, I will not hear. This has been your manner from your youth, that you obeyed not my voice.” (Jeremiah 22:21 AKJV)

Don’t let prosperity keep you from God. Humble yourself before the Lord.

Friday, February 10, 2023

“Quench not the Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19 AKJV)

When God speaks listen and then obey. You will be glad you did.

Saturday, February 11, 2023

“Thus said the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:5 AKJV)

Ultimate trust belongs to God and Him alone. You can depend on Him.

December 4, 2022 - January 7, 2023

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Sunday, December 4, 2022

You are no accident. You were created by God for God.

Monday, December 5, 2022

“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)

This kind of praying pleases God.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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

God is mighty and holy. He is drawn to the humble but is repulsed by the proud.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

“Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth which has not kissed him.” (1 Kings 19:18 AKJV)

You are not by yourself oh follower of the Lord. Keep going for the Lord and win the victory.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

“O give thanks to the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.” (Psalms 136:1 AKJV)

Have you taken time to give thanks to the Lord today? He is good and merciful.

Friday, December 9, 2022

“He that justifies the wicked, and he that condemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.” (Proverbs 17:15 AKJV)

God is holy and therefore can never endorse evil.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

“Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” (Acts 19:19-20 AKJV)

The Gospel of Jesus changes people. Are you a Christian?

Sunday, December 11, 2022

“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. Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.” (Psalms 147:3-5 AKJV)

God is great and He is caring. Praise the Lord!

Monday, December 12, 2022

“(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified.” (Romans 2:13 AKJV)

Knowing and doing are two different things. Are you a doer of the Word of God?

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

“In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.” (Romans 2:16 AKJV)

There is a day of Judgment and Jesus will be the Judge. Are you ready?

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;” (Romans 1:18 AKJV)

Those who suppress the truth of God will come under the wrath of God.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,” (Romans 1:22 AKJV)

Unfortunately we live in such a day. It is sad to watch. Lord, help us.

Friday, December 16, 2022

“And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” (Romans 1:27-28 AKJV)

God has spoken.

Saturday, December 17, 2022

“And you, Solomon my son, know you the God of your father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searches all hearts, and understands all the imaginations of the thoughts: if you seek him, he will be found of you; but if you forsake him, he will cast you off for ever.” (1 Chronicles 28:9 AKJV)

Every son needs a father like this.

Sunday, December 18, 2022

“But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.” (Romans 5:8-9 AKJV)

Don’t doubt that God loves you. He loved us when we were very unlovable.

Monday, December 19, 2022

“Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.” (Proverbs 19:18 AKJV)

Consistent loving discipline is what every child needs.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?” (Romans 6:1-2 AKJV)

Real Christians want to please the Lord by living for Him.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23 AKJV)

Sin by its very nature destroys. Jesus brings abundant and eternal life. Think it over.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

“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)

The Lord speaks to me through the night. It’s a blessing. He is always speaking. Are we listening?

Friday, December 23, 2022

“And she shall bring forth a son, and you shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21 AKJV)

Sin is the main problem of humanity. Jesus came to save us from sin and its consequences.

Saturday, December 24, 2022

“And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10 AKJV)

Great joy comes to those who put their faith in Jesus, the Savior of the world.

Sunday, December 25, 2022

“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented to him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11 AKJV)

Wise men still give their best to Jesus.

Monday, December 26, 2022

“Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortionists, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” (1 Corinthians 6:9-10 AKJV)

Have you been forgiven and changed by Jesus? He is our only hope for Heaven. He paid the penalty for our sins.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

“What? know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not your own? For you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20 AKJV)

Christians are blood bought by Jesus. Let’s honor Him in all that we do.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” (Psalms 32:1 AKJV)

We all need forgiveness. God can give it if we confess and repent of our sin.

Thursday, December 29, 2022

“Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31 AKJV)

We were created by God for God. Find your purpose in life by surrendering your all to the Lord Jesus.

Friday, December 30, 2022

“The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit.” (Psalms 34:18 AKJV)

Brokenness can be a great opportunity for us to lock into God’s peace and love.

Saturday, December 31, 2022

“Why let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” (1 Corinthians 10:12 AKJV)

Pride can hurt us. Let’s humble ourselves before the Lord. He will take care of His own.

Sunday, January 1, 2023

“There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 AKJV)

God can give you the victory over temptation. Amen to that. Give your problems to the Lord.

Monday, January 2, 2023

“I have heard of you by the hearing of the ear: but now my eye sees you. Why I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” (Job 42:5-6 AKJV)

Everyone needs to have a personal life-changing experience with the Lord? Have you?

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

“And that he died for all, that they which live should not from now on live to themselves, but to him which died for them, and rose again.” (2 Corinthians 5:15 AKJV)

This is the Christian life. Are you a Christian?

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” (2 Corinthians 5:17 AKJV)

If we are in Christ then we are indwelt by the Holy Spirit and we truly become new.

Thursday, January 5, 2023

“For he has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21 AKJV)

Jesus made it possible to trade our sin for His righteousness because He died in our place for our sins.

Friday, January 6, 2023

“For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.” (2 Corinthians 4:16 AKJV)

It is amazing what the grace of God can do for the human soul. Praise the Lord!

Saturday, January 7, 2023

“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18 AKJV)

The Lord gives us the wisdom to know what really counts.

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