Category: Daily Devotional

1 Cor 2:9 (ESV) It is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” Matt 6:19-21 (ESV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth & rust destroy & where thieves break in & steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys & where thieves do not break in & steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”Rev 22:12 (ESV) Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. — Did you know that we are on a journey to eternal life! What are you carrying with you on your journey? What are your bags packed with? Eph 4:31-32 (NIV) Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.— We must strive to watch the things we say & do so that our bags are packed with real treasures & not chaff that will be burned up at the judgement seat of Christ. Remember Always; The key to effective packing is to stay focused on the LOVE of God! Apples of gold in settings of silver. When you learn to focus on His love, everything else just melts away! Love Mel

Good news. Mt 24:13 (all KJV): “But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” Eph 1:11: “In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will”. The perseverance of the believer comes from the Lord Himself. Some will get knocked down but not get up. Some will be dealt harsh blows in life, but they rise again to trust their maker. “Whosoever will may come” but not all will come. He desires “that all will come to salvation” but not all will be saved. Has life taken your babies away? Have you suffered the unbearable? You will rise again to hope unto eternal life because He who called you is faithful and He will bring it to pass. Just keep going. The same faith that saved you will now rise in you again by His grace to lead you home, because you are His.

Isaiah 41:10 (all ESV) Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 2 Tim 1:7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power, love & self-control. Psalm 34:4 I sought the Lord, & He answered me & delivered me from all my fears. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong & courageous. Do not be frightened, & do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Fear= False Evidence Appearing Real! There are so many scriptures where God tells us to “FEAR NOT”! The enemy wants to keep us fearful! He works to make wrong look appealing & right! Our God tells us “Don’t be Deceived”! These commands are critical for the things going on in this world today and no doubt for the chaos headed our way in the future. We must put our trust in Him! Love Mel

Titus2:11-14 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness & worldly passions, & to live self-controlled, upright, & godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God & Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness & to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. — The GRACE of God has appeared & it brings with it salvation, training, & discipleship for ALL who call on the Savior Jesus Christ. We are redeemed! Therefore, Be zealous for good works! Love Mel

Psalm 107:19-20 Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, & He delivered them from their distress. He sent out his word & healed them, & delivered them from their destruction. Acts 2:21 It shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’ Phil 4:19 My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. — We serve a God who supplies EVERY NEED! A God who delivers us from our distress & destruction. A God who heals us. This is such good news! Have a blessed day. Love Mel