Posts by SFNAZ Devotional Team (Page 4)
Hope in Jeremiah
I have been stuck in my Bible reading. The longer I am stuck the more questions I have. I have been reading in Jeremiah. He is called the “weeping prophet” because he literally wept over Judah. Jeremiah stays faithful to God through 40 years and 5 kings. The five kings were Josiah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. Jeremiah learned first-hand from Josiah who tried to reinstate the old laws of Israel. God said that Josiah was a good king. Jeremiah’s…
SFNAZ Devotional – 8/11/22
He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalm 91:4 One of Hannah’s chickens hatched some babies this week and watching the babies scurry under her wings for comfort and warmth is such a cool thing to watch. Without her to protect them their little lives would be short. Each day they seem to come out from under her wings and explore a little more.…
IN WITH THE NEW-OUT WITH THE OLD, MAYBE?
You know how it is when things in the house start breaking. It would be easier if each of us could get new appliances every 5 years. I say 5 years because you are lucky if your small appliances last that long. The last toaster I bought was a cheapie one from Walmart. I think I paid $5. When I bought the last toaster oven I put my $5 toaster away, just in case. Sure enough, the toaster oven quit…
Grace
When you look up the word grace in Christian terms, you generally find it defined as “God’s favor toward the unworthy” or “ God’s benevolence on the undeserving.” Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.…
My Go-To Scripture
As I sit here writing this devotional, I think of how many times I ponder my go-to Scripture. We each have several, but I have one that steps out in front of the others. The Scripture is: John 14:1- Don’t let your heart be troubled. You Believe in God; believe also in me. I know. You hear it at every Memorial. It was spoken at all three Memorials in June. In fact, at my ordination review, Reverend Jim Clifton, ask…
SFNAZ Devotional – June 23, 2022
1 Timothy 4:12-Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Timothy was a young man who desired to serve the Lord yet he had certain weaknesses that hindered his confidence. Young is relative! I consider myself young in the wholeness of life, but when I hear this verse, I automatically think of my children. How can I as a parent…
Pentecost Sunday
We pull into the upper parking lot at Church. Wyatt backs into the same parking space he always does. The gentleman at the door, is 99 ½ years young. We will call him Winfree. As soon as Winfree sees us, he rises from his chair to hold the door open for us. I could call him a door man or a greeter, but he is so much more than that. We go in to say hello to the early morning…
Be Still
It is Saturday, and as I write this devotional-the second one. It’s kind of like last week. I had a sermon all written out for Sunday and the Holy Spirit is telling me this isn’t the sermon I want you to do. Ok, I get this. It happens to all Preachers, but now it’s Friday morning. I did have things running through my brain so that did make the new sermon much easier. These kinds of sermons are the best.…
Listening To That Still Small Voice!
I was driving down the street one day and suddenly the traffic slowed down considerably. I thought there must be an accident down the way. I didn’t see any flashing lights or hear any sirens. Like everyone else, we were slowly creeping forward. I started watching two boys and their dog. They were patiently trying to teach the dog how to get use to walking with a leash. The boy with the leash on the dog would line up the…
Forgive One Another
One of my favorite women in the Bible is Miriam. She is probably more like me. We first see her after Moses is born at the wrong time. The government is saying there are too many Israelites. Moses’ mother makes a basket, puts Moses in the basket, puts both in the Nile River, and has Miriam watch to see what happens. Pharaoh’s daughter sees the basket and discovers Moses inside Miriam is very brave and asks Pharaoh’s daughter if she…
Newsletter Devotional 12/23/21
I greet you all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and welcome us to the week of Christmas! I want to compile an acrostic for Christmas with scripture to accompany each word. C= Christ: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is CHRIST the Lord. Luke 2:11 H= Highest Heaven: “Glory to God in the HIGHEST HEAVEN, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14 R=…
Newsletter Devotional 11/24/2021
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to reflect and meditate on all the many things we have to be thankful for as Christ followers. Here are some wonderful bible verses all about gratitude: “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians…