Whether it’s a thousand years or a day from now, God’s promise is sure. Maybe we should change our greeting from “Happy New Year” to “Get Ready”.

“Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere” We should never be discouraged, “Take it to the Lord in prayer..."

Enoch's epitaph might have been that "He walked with God" (Gen. 5:24). What more expressive way of stating that he loved God supremely and lived His life to please Him?

Christians need to examine our thankfulness at Thanksgiving (and the rest of the year). The powerful account of the ten lepers helps us do that.

Military training was not only intended to get us in shape but to help us face obstacles correctly. 

“...that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” (I Timothy 2:2b)

The Christian citizen has some specific duties. He or she must pray for those in authority and submit to civil officials. Scripture is crystal clear on these two matters. Later in this devotional, we’ll look at two other duties–military service and voting–that are not mandatory.

“For thou hast been…a refuge from the storm…” (Isaiah 25:4)

Where do you look for information on Hurricane Helene? The National Weather Service? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)? Network news? Some look in those places, but I recommend something else. Look to a prophet. The prophet Isaiah gives us truth as current as tomorrow’s headlines.

Many are waiting for a kind, loving word.

Help somebody today!

Thou hast a message, O let it be heard--

Help somebody today!

Many have burdens too heavy to bear,

Help somebody today!

Grief is the portion of some everywhere,

Help somebody today!

Carrie E. Breck

Despite his double-mindedness, Solomon ruled Israel well at times. How could he have avoided the disobedience that sometimes spoiled his kingship? Perhaps the truths of Colossians 3:16 would have reached Solomon and turned his heart toward God. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”