But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Jeremiah 1:7 “Stay comfortable.” “Do not step out of your comfort zone.” These are instructions that we will never find...
Continue ReadingBut he led his own people like a flock of sheep, guiding them safely through the wilderness. He kept them safe, so they were not afraid, but the sea covered their enemies. Psalm 78:52-53 If you are not new to these Daily Devotions, I am sure that you have heard me share before I cannot get...
Continue ReadingI am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep. John 10:11 This week, we have been talking about sheep and shepherds. Specifically, we are talking about the fact that you and I are like sheep, and Christ is the Good Shepherd. The interesting thing about sheep is...
Continue ReadingMy sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27 Have you ever suddenly gotten lost in a crowd? This feeling of being lost can be very concerning. One minute we are with our people, keeping our eyes locked on the person in front of us, then suddenly they have...
Continue ReadingYes, the Sovereign Lord is coming in power. He will rule with a powerful arm. See, He brings His reward with Him as He comes. He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young...
Continue ReadingI have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten Your commands. Psalm 119:176 I recently listened to a Ted Talk about being wrong. Although the topic may sound strange to you, the talk was fascinating. One thing I found enlightening in this talk was that...
Continue ReadingThe Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. Psalm 23:1 I will never forget this poem I memorized as a child called “The Robin and the Sparrow” written by Elizabeth Cheney. Here is what it says: “Said the robin to the sparrow, ‘I should really like to know, why...
Continue ReadingDaniel answered, "Long live the king! My God sent His angel to shut the lions' mouths so that they would not hurt me, for I have been found innocent in His sight. And I have not wronged you, Your Majesty." Daniel 6:21-22 We love watching movies and reading books about underdogs. Being an...
Continue ReadingBut when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God. Daniel 6:10 By Daniel 6, it appears that Daniel is no...
Continue ReadingDaniel soon proved himself more capable than all the other administrators and high officers. Because of Daniel's great ability, the king made plans to place him over the entire empire. Then the other administrators and high officers began searching for some fault in the way Daniel was handling...
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