First and 15 Devotional

God is Faithful Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:27   Many of us are worried. Worried about the economy, our jobs, our bills, our children, our parents, our health…the list goes on. God never intended for us to worry. Genuine concern for a matter moves you…

God is Sovereign He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. Colossians 1:15-16   We elect our…

God is Wisdom The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart. 1 Kings 10:24   Solomon was a great leader, the third King of Israel. He was also known as the wisest man to have ever lived. He placed his trust in God, but over time…

God is Love Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13   We all know that teamwork requires each player to do his or her part. When someone lets you down, how do you respond? Do you hold a grudge, complain,…

God is Eternal “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.” Ecclesiastes 1:2   Are you still searching for that something that will finally bring you permanent happiness? You may find a temporary contentment or satisfaction based on your current circumstance; however, it does not last – it wasn’t designed to. There is…

God is Faithful “If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24   Feeling down? Like nothing is possible within this current economic climate? Don’t lose hope. Jesus’ words suggest it requires more than our own efforts…

God is Gracious Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21-22   We all seek to be forgiven, but what happens when forgiveness is…

God is Just The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15   We all love a good joke or prank once in a while to break up the stress of the day…maybe this is why April Fool’s Day can be so much fun. But that…

God is Eternal The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:25   Many of us have spent extended time on the beach building elaborate castles in the sand, only to find them…

God is Sovereign Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that…