For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36, ESV) Every Sunday, I share a verse of the week. Use this verse to meditate, pray, ponder, and memorize during the week. See how taking just one verse into your heart each week can be transformational. … [Read more...] about Verse of the Week: Romans 11:36
Devotions
Do the Hard Thing First
When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. (Nehemiah 4:15, ESV) The plans of their enemies had been frustrated. The people returned to their work. There was much work to be done. They had been delayed, but now they could start to make headway once again. It was time to restart. I know … [Read more...] about Do the Hard Thing First
It’s God’s Fight
And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” (Nehemiah 4:14, ESV) Nehemiah reminded the people that it was the Lord, who is great and awesome that they served. They … [Read more...] about It’s God’s Fight
Caught Off Guard
And our enemies said, “They will not know or see till we come among them and kill them and stop the work.” (Nehemiah 4:11, ESV) Life is great! You get married. You get a new job or promotion. A new baby is born. You are experiencing a profound and deep sense of intimacy in your relationship with God. You feel as if nothing can go wrong. But as great as you feel today, there … [Read more...] about Caught Off Guard
When You Grow Discouraged
In Judah it was said, “The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.” (Nehemiah 4:10, ESV) There comes a time when you get discouraged. There is a time when you begin to doubt. That project that you started with great hope begins to lose momentum. The success you once experienced does not … [Read more...] about When You Grow Discouraged