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Devotionals
Stop and Consider (Job 37:13–14)
Elihu reminded Job that God sovereignly directs every storm according to His perfect wisdom. The same event may accomplish correction, provision, or the expression of God’s steadfast love. Because God’s purposes often remain beyond our understanding, we must not judge His character by our limited…
Every Tear Remembered (Psalm 56:8)
David wrote Psalm 56 after the Philistines seized him in Gath and his enemies relentlessly pursued him. In the midst of fear and suffering, he found comfort in knowing that God remembered every wandering and every tear. God’s complete knowledge of David’s sorrow gave him…
Courage with Confidence (2 Samuel 10:12)
Joab and Abishai faced enemies on two fronts as they prepared for battle. They courageously fulfilled their responsibility while entrusting the outcome to the LORD. Joab wisely prepared his forces, encouraged his men, and then submitted the results to God’s sovereign wisdom. God calls His…
Little by Little (Exodus 23:29–30)
God promised to bring Israel into the land He had prepared for them, but not all at once. He would drive out their enemies little by little until they were ready to occupy and steward the land faithfully. His gradual timetable reflected His wisdom, protection,…
Grace That Gives (2 Corinthians 8:7)
Paul encouraged the Corinthian believers to complete their collection for the needy Christians in Jerusalem. He urged them to excel in generous giving just as they excelled in faith, speech, knowledge, earnestness, and love. Their giving was not merely a financial obligation but an act…
When God Moves the Stone (Mark 16:3–4)
The women came to Jesus’ tomb devoted to honoring Him, yet they knew they could not move the massive stone blocking the entrance. Even so, they faithfully did what they could and continued toward the tomb. Before they arrived, God had already removed the stone…
Strength for the Weary (Jeremiah 31:25)
Jeremiah 31 promised God’s restoration for Judah after the hardship of exile. The LORD declared that He Himself would satisfy the weary and replenish the faint. Only God could fully restore what prolonged suffering had drained from His covenant people. This promise ultimately finds its…
Beyond Our Understanding (Job 36:26)
Elihu reminded Job that God is infinitely great and beyond human understanding. His eternal nature and limitless wisdom surpass everything we can fully comprehend. Yet God has graciously revealed enough of Himself for us to trust and obey Him. Our inability to understand His ways…
Waiting with Confidence (Psalm 52:8–9)
David wrote Psalm 52 after Doeg’s betrayal and the slaughter of the priests of Nob. While Doeg trusted in wealth and deceit, David trusted in God’s steadfast love. His confidence enabled him to thank God even before deliverance came and to wait expectantly for Him…