Daily Devotions
S183P4 – A life of light: a child of God
Jn. 1:6-13 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every…
Read MoreS183P3 – A life of light: the well-lit path
Psa. 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. The plan was to reach the top of the trail before sunset so that we would have enough daylight to set up camp, eat, and enjoy the view. Once we were settled in, the sun began to set. We…
Read MoreS183P2 – A life of light: meant to shine
Mt. 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. …
Read MoreS183P1 – A life of light: God is the source
Psa. 36:7-9 How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore, the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings. They are abundantly satisfied with the fullness of Your house, and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures. For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light…
Read MoreS182P11 – Characters in the Psalms: the well-rounded saint
Psa. 141:1-5a LORD, I cry out to You; make haste to me! Give ear to my voice when I cry out to You. Let my prayer be set before You as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch over the door…
Read MoreS182P10 – Characters in the Psalms: lover of the saints
Psa. 133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments. It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of…
Read MoreS182P9 – Characters in the Psalms: the self-aware servant
Psa. 123:1-2 Unto You I lift up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens. Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the LORD our God, until He has mercy on…
Read MoreS182P8 – Characters in the Psalms: the hopeful dreamer
Psa. 126:1-3 When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.…
Read MoreS182P7 – Characters in the Psalms: the good man
Psa. 112:5-8 A good man deals graciously and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is established; he will not be afraid, until…
Read MoreS182P6 – Characters in the Psalms: the worship leader
Psa. 95:1-7a Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the LORD is the great God, and the great King above all gods. In His hand are the…
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