Promise of the Day: Temper, Temper
Blessings! Today’s Promise is Matthew 5:22 NKJV: “But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment.” Devotion: I laugh every time I read this verse. Did you know that the words, “without a cause” are not in the Literal Translation? Nor are they […]
Promise of the Day: The Key to Success
Blessings! Today’s Promise is Joshua 1:8 CJB: “Yes, keep this book of the Torah on your lips, and meditate on it day and night, so that you will take care to act according to everything written in it. Then your undertakings will prosper, and you will succeed.” Devotion: Many professed believers have forsaken this truth today, mistakenly […]
Promise of the Day: Stand Tall
Blessings! Today’s Promise is 2 Timothy 1:8, 9 CJB: “So don’t be ashamed of bearing testimony to our Lord or to me, his prisoner. On the contrary, accept your share in suffering disgrace for the sake of the Good News. God will give you the strength for it, since he delivered us and called us to […]
Promise of the Day: Defending the Keep
Blessings! Today’s Promise is James 4:7 NKJV: “Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Devotion: The Greek word translated here, “resist,” is anthistemi. Its literal meaning is “set yourself against, or oppose.” While “resist” brings to mind a dieter trying to resist a piece of cake, “anthistemi” is more […]
Promise of the Day: Free and Eager
Blessings! Today’s Promise is Titus 2:14 CJB: “He (Jesus Christ) gave himself up on our behalf in order to free us from all violation of Torah and purify for himself a people who would be his own, eager to do good.” Devotion: Eager to do good. We don’t deserve to enjoy God’s presence or blessing. There isn’t […]
Promise of the Day: The True Disciple
Blessings! Today’s Promise is Titus 2:11-13 CJB: “For God’s grace, which brings deliverance, has appeared to all people. It teaches us to renounce godlessness and worldly pleasures, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives now, in this age; while continuing to expect the blessed fulfillment of our certain hope, which is the appearing of the Sh’khinah of our […]
Promise of the Day: Honor in Death
Blessings! Today’s Promise is 1 John 5:14-15 CJB: “If someone is serving me, let him follow me; wherever I am, my servant will be there too. My Father will honor anyone who serves me.” Devotion: It may appear as if Jesus is telling His disciples to follow Him around on earth, but in the verses […]
Promise of the Day: Faithful to Save
Blessings! Today’s Promise is Psalm 50:15 NKJV: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” Devotion: God makes this promise to His faithful servants, those “who have made a covenant with Him by sacrifice.” But He goes on to tell them to offer thanksgiving as their […]
Promise of the Day: A Change in Ownership
Blessings! Today’s Promise is Romans 6:22 CJB: “However, now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you do get the benefit — it consists in being made holy, set apart for God, and its end result is eternal life.” Devotion: Bob Dylan recorded a song some years ago, called “Gotta Serve Somebody.” In this song, […]
Promise of the Day: Broken for Perfection
Blessings! Today’s Promise is James 1:2-4 NKJV: “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” Devotion: In order for muscle to grow, it must first be broken down. This […]