Pastor Robbie's Midweek Devotion: May 27

Today's devotion comes from 2 Kings 18: 1-7, which you can read here.

In our culture today, a lot of people seem to have embraced the idea that adolescence lasts until you reach your thirties. There are a lot of people in their twenties who are still acting like kids. Not Hezekiah!

He's an example of a young man who's got it right.

At the young age of 25, he took responsibility not only for his position, but also for his calling.

In verse 4 we see him removing, breaking down and cutting down the things he knew were wrong...the things that could get in the way of a life that pleases the Lord.

In verse 5, "he trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel." As such a young king, it could not have been easy to go against the culture of the day, but he did it.

And finally in verse six we see that "he clung to the Lord; he did not depart from following Him, but kept his commandments...."

And the result of Hezekiah's choices?

"...after him there was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor among those who were before him."

Hezekiah prospered wherever he went.

It's funny how much we hear about our need to prosper as a country or succeed as individuals, and yet very few people are talking about the need to cling to the Lord. You can't have one without the other.

In what areas in your life do you need to follow Hezekiah's example?

Are there things that need to be removed or cut down?
Are there areas where you aren't trusting in the Lord?
And finally, are you clinging to Him?

Pastor Bob's Midweek Devotion: May 20

Good Morning Church!

I've got my cup of coffee, got my Bible in my hands, and after a conversation with our Lord, I've got a beautiful truth to share with you that the Lord showed me in Daniel chapter 2.

Are you feeling stressed this morning?

A bit depressed?

Even after reading His word and talking to Him, we sometimes still feel down and out.

How about doing what Daniel did?

Check it out....

Daniel had just been told that all the wise men in Babylon would be murdered because they could not interpret the king's dream. Instead of being a "Lone Ranger" prayer warrior, Daniel

"went to his house and informed his friends, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, about the matter, so that they might request compassion from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his friends would not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon." Daniel 2: 17-18

Call a friend today and ask them to pray for you. Or call a friend and ask them how you can pray for them.

Why be stressed when He wants to bless us?

Jesus said,

"Ask, and it will be given; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7)

As you read that verse, put your name in it. And then consider getting together with one of your brothers or sisters in Christ to ask, seek & knock together.

Pastor Robbie's Midweek Devotion: May 13

(Today's devotional is based on 1 Kings 20: 1-19 which you can read here.)

Good Morning Church!

Today I was reminded once again that God has a purpose in every deliverance He provides. And there are many!

In this chapter of 1 Kings, the Lord provides deliverance for Ahab, the king of Israel. Twice, in verses 13 & 28, God tells Ahab that His deliverance is so King Ahab will "know He is Lord." He is Lord of the mountains--the big things that come our way. And He is Lord of the plains--the so-called easy, everyday things we go through.

God wants to show you that He is in control of all of your circumstances. But it has to start with you.

Suddenly a prophet approached Ahab king of Israel, saying, "Thus says the Lord: 'Have you seen all this great multitude? Behold, I will deliver it into your hand today, and you shall know that I am the Lord.'" So Ahab said, "By whom?" And he said, "Thus says the Lord: 'By the young leaders of the provinces.'" Then he said, "Who will set the battle in order?" And he answered, "You."

In order for Ahab to experience God's deliverance, he had to put his faith into action and get in the battle.

What's your battle today?

I am praying today that you will put your faith into action and get in the battle. Then you will see that He is Lord of the mountains and the plains.

Pastor Bob's Midweek Devotion: May 6

Good Morning Church!

I woke up this morning with a childhood song on my mind...

Oh be careful little eyes what you see.
Oh be careful little eyes what you see.
For the Father up above is looking down with love,
So be careful little eyes what you see.

Then, after I grabbed a cup of coffee, I spent some time meditating on Daniel 1:8.

Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king's choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself.

How easy it is to defile ourselves in the world we live in today! Everywhere we turn, there are temptations to live like the world lives, to take part in the "pleasures" it has to offer.

Brothers & sisters, let's make up our minds this new day to put a smile on God's face and practice 1 Corinthians 6:20--"For you have been bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body."

As you read that verse today, put your name in it. Make it personal. And see if it doesn't change the way you respond to the temptations that come your way.