Matthew 7:15-20 Devotional
Imagine walking through an orchard, eager to pick fresh fruit. The trees look healthy, but as you reach for an apple, you notice it is rotten inside. Though the tree appeared strong, its fruit reveals its true condition. This is the essence of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:15-20—true character is revealed by fruit. Click Read More to continue.
Matthew 7:7-11 Devotional
Arnold Palmer once played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. The king was so impressed that he proposed, in good Middle Eastern fashion, to honor his guest with a gift. Palmer resisted, "It really isn't necessary, Your Highness. I'm honored to have been invited." And, in good Middle Eastern fashion, his highness persisted, "I would be deeply upset," replied the king, "if you would not allow me to give you a gift." Palmer thought for a moment, "All right. How about a golf club? That would be a beautiful memento of my visit to your country." Click Read More to continue.
Matthew 6:25-34 Devotional
I remember holding my son’s hand while walking across a busy street. He didn’t worry about the cars or the noise; he trusted me completely to guide him safely. In the same way, we are called to trust our Heavenly Father, who cares for us far beyond our understanding. If we are honest, many times in our lives, we have faltered in our trust in God. I am reminded of Proverbs 3:5, which says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." This verse encourages believers to place their full faith in God's wisdom and guidance rather than relying solely on their reasoning or judgment. Click Read More to continue,
Matthew 6:19-24 Devotional
There once was a gardener who had a beautiful garden to behold. It was filled with radiant flowers and perfectly manicured fruit trees. The gardener wanted to have the best garden in the neighborhood. He was so obsessed with outdoing his neighbors that he ripped out the native trees and flowers and planted exotic species that demanded constant attention. Click Read More to continue,
Matthew 6:5-15 Devotional
Once, a five-year-old boy announced to his parents that he never wanted to pray again. When his mother probed the boy's unbelief, she received this simple explanation: “I prayed and prayed, and prayed for a new puppy dog, and all I got was a new baby brother." Well, prayer does have its problems. We ask for guidance, and all we hear is silence. We get what we want and wind up not wanting what we get. We don't always find it easy to thank God for unanswered prayers. Prayer is a mystery, yet over 80% of Americans pray, and over half of Americans pray daily. Click Read More to continue,