So this morning I read a devotion from a book my sweet friend, Michelle gave me for Christmas. The key verse was Revelation 22:17. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’Whoever is thirsty, let him come;and whoever wishes, let him takethe free gift of the water of life.” ~~Revelation 22:17~~ As I read that verse, … Read More
Where’s the “but”? (Revelation 2:8-11)
I am currently doing a devotional reading plan through YouVersion that is teaching about the Seven Churches in Revelation. In order for the title to make sense, I’ll fill you in on what I studied yesterday when Jesus was speaking to the church at Ephesus. He listed their good deeds, followed by a “but”. I read Revelation 2:8-11 this morning, … Read More
Fresh, warm bread
4 But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and I will remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. ~~Revelation 2:4-5~~ This passage is a part of the address … Read More
Man is a living being (Genesis 2:7)
This morning God brought this verse across my path. You know, it would have been so easy to just skim over it because of its familiarity. How often we do that. As I paused to ponder this verse, the Spirit led me down a path where I learned, not only more about the human body, but more importantly more about … Read More
A Crow and Some Bluejays
I’m sitting here with the Word on my lap…coffee in my hand…feet propped up on the coffee table…just chatting with the Lord a bit before I dove into reading. I was asking Him to make His presence known to me as I spent time with Him, when I heard this fluttering real close to me. It was a young titmouse, … Read More
What’s in a Word?
This morning I began a devotional plan through YouVersion where Hebrew words are explored. The two passages for this particular day were Isaiah 54:10 and Hosea 13:5. As I usually do, I read and studied the verses before reading the devotional. I want to hear what God says to “me” before I read what He said to someone else. As … Read More
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. ~~Proverbs 1:7~~ This morning this passage was a part of a devotional plan I am reading with a friend. I have read this verse many times in the past, but as I looked at it today, the word “beginning” really popped off the page to … Read More
Jeremiah 29:11
I have always loved this verse. It holds such promise, doesn’t it? As I delved into this passage in depth, I found some pretty cool truths. “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…” The Hebrew word for “know” is (yâdaʻ), and it means to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing). “To ascertain by seeing” strikes me. … Read More
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
What struck me this morning as I read this passage was that God said that the words He commanded them were to be on their hearts. Then He went on to say that they were to diligently teach His commands to their children. God even got real specific as to “when” — when you sit in your house, when you … Read More
From “waaaaa” to Worship
“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” “Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will sleep in … Read More