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Category Archives: Devotion
The Pattern of Practical Piety
When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went into his house. The windows in its upstairs room opened toward Jerusalem, and three times a day he got down on his knees, prayed, and gave thanks to his God, just as … Continue reading
Posted in Daniel, Devotion
Tagged Faith, Faithfulness, God, Gospel, Jesus, persecution, Perseverance, Prayer
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The Living Word
And this word is the good news that was preached to you. (1 Peter 1:25b ESV) What word? The word through whom God spoke and everything that is came to be (Genesis 1:1-25). The word that was spoken from the … Continue reading
That Sounds Like a Bad Idea
King Belshazzar held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles and drank wine in their presence. Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that his predecessor Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple … Continue reading
Posted in Daniel, Devotion
Tagged Daniel, Fear of God, Fear of Man, Fear of the Lord, Holiness, Holy, Jesus, Nebuchadnezzar, Sin
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Elect Exiles
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those chosen, living as exiles, … May grace and peace be multiplied to you. (1 Peter 1:1-2) To those chosen, living as exiles. Do you find yourself feeling out of place where you live? If … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Peter, Devotion, John, Romans
Tagged Exile, Gospel, Jesus, Prayer, Sanctification, Tribulation
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The Wonder of the Word
Open my eyes so that I may contemplate wondrous things from your instruction. (Psalm 119:18 CSB) The writer to the Hebrews described God’s word as living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Hebrews, Matthew, Psalm 119, Psalms
Tagged Bible, Bible Reading, Faith, Gospel, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin
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Sorrow Over Sins
My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law. (Psalm 119:136) In my late forties I finally became attracted to Psalm 119. Formerly it was one of those chapters I would dread in the chapter-a-day Bible … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Psalm 119, Psalms
Tagged Christian Prayer, Gospel, Jesus, Prayer, Psalm 119, Sin, Sin and the Law, Sinfulness of Sin
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The Savior We Need (4)
During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading
The Savior We Need (3)
During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appealswith loud cries and tearsto the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience from what … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Hebrews, Isaiah
Tagged Christ, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Prayer, Salvation, Sin, Son of God, Suffering, Suffering Servant, Suffering Servant of Isaiah
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The Savior We Need (2)
During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading
Posted in Devotion, Proverbs, Psalms, Romans
Tagged Faith, Fear of God, Gospel, Grace, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Sin
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The Savior We Need (1)
During his earthly life, [Jesus] offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was the Son, he learned obedience … Continue reading
Dr. Joseph V. (Josh) Carmichael 