Psalms 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. It is currently 3:42 in the morning. I have been awake for the past two hours unable to fall back to sleep. It is ironic to me that the verse of the day provided
Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations, DEFINITIONS: Know: to learn, perceive, or be skillful (especially knowing relationally) LORD: yhwh, the self-existent eternal one God: Elohim Faithful: established, trustworthy,
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. DEFINITIONS Blessed: happy Steadfast: patiently remaining under Trial: a temptation or testing point typically proving, or testing one’s character Stood: to
Psalms 84:12 O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you! The second promise is this: Those who trust in the Lord are happy. This promise is a far cry from saying that God wants you healthy, wealthy, and prosperous. I am far from a prosperity gospel kind of man. Nonetheless, the
Psalms 34:9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! I have recently written down in my notes a couple dozen verses specifically intended to be promises to believers. Over the next month or so, I will be posting these verses here and assigning them another category to
Leading Family Devotions 