Jesus is the True Shepherd.

by | Jul 20, 2015 | Devotion

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. (Jeremiah 23:5, ESV) Jeremiah refers to the King of Judah and his...

In Praise of God.

by | Jul 17, 2015 | Devotion

“. . . making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fulness of time to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth.” (Ephesians 1:9-10, ESV) The Apostle Paul presents...

God’s Plumb Line.

by | Jul 15, 2015 | Devotion

“Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent to Jeroboam king of Israel, saying, “Amos has conspired against you in the midst of the house of Israel. The land is not able to bear all his words.” (Amos 7:10, ESV) Amos speaks of a vision that the Lord gave him of...

The Fear of God.

by | Jul 13, 2015 | Devotion

“And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. And immediately the king sent an executioner with orders to bring John’s head. He went and beheaded him in the prison. . .” (Mark 6:26-27 ESV)...

Prayer in the midst of suffering.

by | Jul 10, 2015 | Devotion

  “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) The Apostle...

Prophet Without Honor?

by | Jul 8, 2015 | Devotion

And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” (Mark 6:5,ESV) Jesus amazed the people of his day. He went about touching unclean people, healing sick people and casting demons out of...