Everyday Devotions by an Ordinary Christian

Everyday Devotions by an Ordinary Christian

Sunday, 26 March 2017

Majestic Yet Meek

An Overwhelming Mystery This past week I've been reflecting and meditating a lot on Job 38-41. Basically, God established His sovereignty over Job -- in my opinion, he's the last person I'd feel would need this revelation -- but regardless of how strong an individual's faith may be, everyone needs...

Wednesday, 3 June 2015

Prayer for Courage

Father, give us the strength and courage  to stand up for our faith against all odds  when the world seems to be screaming hatred towards your teachings.  Let us not find shame in your precepts but to stand up firmly in favour of them without hesitation and doubt.  Give...

Thursday, 28 May 2015

Peace From Obedience

"And the Lord gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him:and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together." (1 Kings 5:12) Solomon lived the beginning of his reign over Israel according to God's commands. He carried on David's alliances and lived up to the name...

Thursday, 21 May 2015

Conviction of the Intention

2 Samuel 23:15-17 "And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate! And the three mighty men brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought...

Repentance After Conviction

2 Samuel 24:10"And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the Lord, I have sinned greatly in that I have done:and now, I beseech thee, O Lord, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly." This was after David ordered his men...