Devotionals

God preserved Job through devastating loss, prolonged suffering, and unanswered questions. He deepened Job’s knowledge of Himself and graciously restored his life. Job eventually died at an advanced age, satisfied with the abundance of days God had given him. His long life was a particular…

David faced deceitful enemies who were determined to overthrow him. Instead of allowing fear and pressure to control him, he commanded his soul to wait silently for God alone. His hope rested upon God rather than upon improving circumstances. Because God was his rock, salvation,…

David refused to worship God with an offering that required no personal sacrifice. He insisted on paying Araunah for the property, oxen, and materials he would offer. His willingness to assume the cost revealed the sincerity of his repentance and wholehearted devotion. Our sacrifices cannot…

God personally called Bezalel and entrusted him with a specific responsibility. He filled Bezalel with His Spirit and provided the abilities necessary to construct the tabernacle. God also appointed Oholiab and other skilled workers to serve alongside him. Their abilities and creativity had to remain…

Paul pleaded with the Lord three times to remove his thorn. Instead of removing it, Christ promised that His grace would remain sufficient. Paul’s weakness became the setting in which Christ’s power was clearly displayed. We do not need to hide our limitations or depend…

Jesus experienced genuine hunger after fasting for forty days in the wilderness. The devil tempted Him to satisfy that need independently of His Father. Jesus responded with Scripture and remained fully submitted to God’s will. Our legitimate needs must never become excuses for compromise, distrust,…

Ebed-melech trusted the LORD while Jerusalem faced certain destruction. His courageous rescue of Jeremiah revealed that his faith was genuine. God assured him that he would be preserved through the coming crisis. Genuine trust produces faithful obedience even when doing what is right involves personal…

Job’s suffering led him to question God’s justice and challenge His ways. God revealed that Job lacked the knowledge and wisdom necessary to govern creation or judge how He governed his life. Our inability to understand God’s purposes does not mean His wisdom has failed.…

David faced enemies who surrounded his house and waited to kill him. Yet he chose to sing of God’s strength instead of surrendering to fear. He confidently proclaimed God’s steadfast love because the threatening night could not change God’s faithfulness. God had been his fortress…