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.

September 29 - November 2, 2024

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

“What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.” (Psalms 89:48 AKJV)

This is a good question. Jesus came to save us from sin and death. Surrender your life to Him now.

Monday, September 30, 2024

“He that walks with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” (Proverbs 13:20 AKJV)

Who are your friends?

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

“Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” (John 3:3 AKJV)

The only way to Heaven is the way that Jesus says. Have you been made new by Him?

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

“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)

God loves you. He gave His Son Jesus to die on the cross for your sins. Accept His love and love Him back.

Thursday, October 3, 2024

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalms 103:12 AKJV)

God can forgive you too. Repent of sin and cast yourself on the mercy of God.

Friday, October 4, 2024

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30 AKJV)

Jesus must come before self if we are truly going to live a life that is pleasing to God.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

“He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God stays on him.” (John 3:36 AKJV)

What you do with Jesus here will determine what He does with you for eternity. Think it over.

Sunday, October 6, 2024

“They soon forgot his works; they waited not for his counsel:” (Psalms 106:13 AKJV)

Don’t try to make it happen. Wait on the Lord and His will and His timing.

Monday, October 7, 2024

“I said therefore to you, that you shall die in your sins: for if you believe not that I am he, you shall die in your sins.” (John 8:24 AKJV)

Have you put your faith in Jesus? If not, Hell is your destiny for eternity. Jesus loves you. Repent of sin and commit your life to Jesus who died on the cross to pay the price for your sins.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

“And Samuel said, Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” (1 Samuel 15:22 AKJV)

The Lord is looking for our obedience to Him. Trust Him. Obey Him.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

“But the LORD said to Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7 AKJV)

Is God pleased with what He sees in our hearts?

Thursday, October 10, 2024

“Then spoke Jesus again to them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” (John 8:12 AKJV)

Are you tired of walking in the dark? Follow Jesus and experience life at its best.

Friday, October 11, 2024

“He that believes on me, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.” (John 7:38 AKJV)

Jesus wants to give you abundant and eternal life. Repent of sin and follow Him.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

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

God is the One we need. Nothing is impossible with Him.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

“From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him.” (John 6:66 AKJV)

Is that you? Repent and come to Jesus. Do it now.

Monday, October 14, 2024

“Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the enemy;” (Psalms 107:2 AKJV)

Speak up for Jesus. Others need to know Him too.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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

There is power in the Word of God. Read it. Believe it. Obey it.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

“A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1 AKJV)

Words are powerful. Use them wisely. Be kind.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32 AKJV)

The truth can be found in the Bible, the Word of God. Let the Lord set you free.

Friday, October 18, 2024

“You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and stayed not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.” (John 8:44 AKJV)

When you reject the truth there is only one alternative left and that is the lie.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

“A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are my disciples, if you have love one to another.” (John 13:34-35 AKJV)

This is what our world desperately needs today. Help us Jesus.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

“Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6 AKJV)

There is only one way to Heaven and that is through Jesus.

Monday, October 21, 2024

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

Put God’s Word in your heart and experience victory over sin.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

“I am come a light into the world, that whoever believes on me should not abide in darkness.” (John 12:46 AKJV)

Are you tired of walking in darkness and confusion? Come to Jesus and walk in the light.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

“This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalms 118:24 AKJV)

God gave you the gift of today. Use it wisely.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.” (Psalms 118:8 AKJV)

You can always count on the Lord. Trust Him completely.

Friday, October 25, 2024

“If you love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15 AKJV)

Jesus gives us a simple test for our love for Him. How are you doing?

Saturday, October 26, 2024

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27 AKJV)

Jesus can give us peace that the world cannot give.

Sunday, October 27, 2024

“Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:” (John 11:25 AKJV)

Jesus is the only One who can give eternal life. Surrender your life to Him now.

Monday, October 28, 2024

“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give to them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:27-28 AKJV)

We are secure in God’s Hands when we follow Jesus. Amen!

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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

We should all feel this way about our relationship with the Lord. He has been so good to us.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

“And the king said to Araunah, No; but I will surely buy it of you at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God of that which does cost me nothing. So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.” (2 Samuel 24:24 AKJV)

Is it costing you something to honor and serve the Lord? Think it over.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

“Repent you therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” (Acts 3:19 AKJV)

Repentance and salvation in Jesus will bring the refreshing that you need.

Friday, November 1, 2024

“Whom God has raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be held of it.” (Acts 2:24 AKJV)

Death could not hold Jesus. He is Lord! Put your life in His capable Hands.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

“Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added to them about three thousand souls. And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Acts 2:41-42 AKJV)

Real Christians continue to grow in the Lord. Are you a real Christian?

August 25 - September 28, 2024

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

“And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7 AKJV)

Tell your children about the Lord. They need Him too.

Monday, August 26, 2024

“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” (Psalms 68:19 AKJV)

God is so good. Thank you Lord.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

“And why behold you the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye?” (Luke 6:41 AKJV)

We all need God’s help. Let’s allow Him to start with us.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45 AKJV)

Our words reveal a lot about our character.

Thursday, August 29, 2024

“And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46 AKJV)

Do our actions match our words?

Friday, August 30, 2024

“The woman shall not wear that which pertains to a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination to the LORD your God.” (Deuteronomy 22:5 AKJV)

God has spoken.

Saturday, August 31, 2024

“The day is yours, the night also is yours: you have prepared the light and the sun.” (Psalms 74:16 AKJV)

This is God’s world and we are His guests.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.” (Luke 9:35 AKJV)

We should all be listening to Jesus. He is the giver of abundant and eternal life.

Monday, September 2, 2024

“But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all your works.” (Psalms 73:28 AKJV)

Take time to draw near to God. You will be glad you did.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

“He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathers not with me scatters.” (Luke 11:23 AKJV)

There is no middle ground with the Lord. Are you on the Lord’s side?

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

“There is that speaks like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.” (Proverbs 12:18 AKJV)

What kind of words do you speak?

Thursday, September 5, 2024

“But the word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it. See, I have set before you this day life and good, and death and evil;” (Deuteronomy 30:14-15 AKJV)

God has given us His Word to guide us in the way we should go. Read it. Believe it. Obey it.

Friday, September 6, 2024

“But I will forewarn you whom you shall fear: Fear him, which after he has killed has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, Fear him.” (Luke 12:5 AKJV)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. He has the final say on all of us.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

“So I gave them up to their own hearts’ lust: and they walked in their own counsels.” (Psalms 81:12 AKJV)

Saying no to God can lead to devastating consequences. Trust God. Obey God. Save yourself the heartache.

Sunday, September 8, 2024

“And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.” (Joshua 9:14 AKJV)

Consult the Lord in all decisions. He knows what is best.

Monday, September 9, 2024

“No servant 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.” (Luke 16:13 AKJV)

You must decide. Who will you serve?

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

“And whoever does not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:27 AKJV)

Following Jesus is no casual decision. Are you His disciple?

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10 AKJV)

Do you feel lost? Jesus came to give you abundant and eternal life. Commit your life to Him.

Thursday, September 12, 2024

“For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy to all them that call on you.” (Psalms 86:5 AKJV)

Jesus can set you free from sin and guilt. Call out to Him and He will show mercy.

Friday, September 13, 2024

“And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.” (Luke 18:13 AKJV)

The Lord hears this kind of praying.

Saturday, September 14, 2024

“Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.” (Psalms 85:10 AKJV)

Oh how we need this kind of move of God in our day. Lord, help us.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

“And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17 AKJV)

Have you been thankful for all of God’s blessings to you? Real joy is ours when we are grateful.

Monday, September 16, 2024

“For as the lightning, that lightens out of the one part under heaven, shines to the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.” (Luke 17:24 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back and it may not be long. Are you ready?

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

“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 faithful and God is good.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

“And when he was at the place, he said to them, Pray that you enter not into temptation.” (Luke 22:40 AKJV)

Prayer is a powerful weapon. Use it to get the victory over temptation.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

“In the multitude of my thoughts within me your comforts delight my soul.” (Psalms 94:19 AKJV)

The Lord can bring peace that the world cannot give.

Friday, September 20, 2024

“And also all that generation were gathered to their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel.” (Judges 2:10 AKJV)

It is important that we pass the faith along to the next generation. They will need all the help we can give.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

“Your testimonies are very sure: holiness becomes your house, O LORD, for ever.” (Psalms 93:5 AKJV)

God is always right. Lean on Him.

Sunday, September 22, 2024

“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.” (Psalms 90:2 AKJV)

God is eternal and He is in charge. No one will ever take His place.

Monday, September 23, 2024

“I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” (Psalms 91:2 AKJV)

It is wonderful to be in God’s capable Hands.

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

“He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes.” (Proverbs 13:24 AKJV)

Consistent loving discipline is a gift that parents give to their children.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

“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 Day of Judgment. God is holy and He will do what is right. Are you ready?

Thursday, September 26, 2024

“And if it seem evil to you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (Joshua 24:15 AKJV)

Oh how we need more men to commit to serve the Lord. This would bless families and nations.

Friday, September 27, 2024

“And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is near.” (Luke 21:20 AKJV)

Are you paying attention to the events of our day? Jesus is coming soon.

Saturday, September 28, 2024

“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” (Luke 21:27 AKJV)

Jesus is coming back. Are you ready to face Him.

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.

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