Suggested Bible Reading: Isaiah 28 Devotional Thought: Isaiah sees the storm clouds of judgment gathering over Jerusalem, as he reminds Judah of what God judged in Ephraim. Ephraim lived as if they could never be captured or destroyed. Proverbs 19:25 tells us, “Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware…” and Proverbs 21:11 says, “When…
Suggested Bible Reading: Mark 6 Devotional Thought: It is a discouraging fact that we forget to thank God for the marvelous works He does in our lives. Mark 6:52 says, “For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened.” It had only been a few hours since they had witnessed…
Recommended Reading: Isaiah 20 Devotional Thought: Isaiah 20 is a short and yet challenging chapter. God tells Isaiah to do something really humiliating. He was to walk around naked for three years in order to provide for Judah an example of what would come of them if they put their trust in anything except the…
Suggested Bible Reading: Isaiah 14 Devotional Thought: The Old Testament prophets often prophesied using the current events to predict a future event. Here in Isaiah 14, the prophet is telling the story of how Babylon and all its wickedness and brutality would receive the same unmerciful treatment it had dished out. He prophesies that the…
Suggested Bible Reading: Mark 4 Devotional Thought: Mark 4:14 says, “The sower soweth the word.” It seems like it is a nice story about a farmer preparing his fields. The danger of parables or narratives is that we get wrapped up in the story and just enjoy the plot. However, in this parable we find…
Suggested Bible Reading: Mark 2 Devotional Thought: Mark 2:6 says, “But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts.” Jesus sets for us the example of how we are to respond to the critics and naysayers in our lives. Unfortunately for Christians, there will always be plenty of people who…
Suggested Bible Reading: Mark 1 Devotional Thought: Mark 1:15-17 says, “And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were…
Suggested Bible Reading: Isaiah 2 Devotional Thought: The picture that is painted by this prophet under inspiration is that of a courtroom where God is the judge and the children of Israel are on trial. God pronounces them guilty of breaking their contract. (vs. 2) God says that He has kept His side of the…
Suggested Bible Reading: Romans 16 Devotional Thought: Oh how I thank the Lord for the friends God has given to me. Some of Paul’s closest friends were those who labored along side him in ministry. Here, in this passage, Paul is explaining the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret, but is now made…
Suggested Bible Reading: Romans 15 Devotional Thought: In Psalm 133:1, the Bible says, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” God desires for his children to model the oneness they possess in Christ. The unifying factor is agape love for God translated to each other. Christians must…