Daily Devotion: The World Knew Him Not

Daily Devotion: The World Knew Him Not - John 1:10

He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. – John 1:10

Have you ever experienced a time where you or someone you know did not receive the recognition they deserved? Such instances are surprisingly common as people (including you and I) fail to take the time to give credit where credit is due. Nowhere is this more of a problem than in our failure to acknowledge the Lord.

The Gospel of John tells us clearly that the Word of God was made flesh and dwelt among us. He lived in the world of His own making. He “built the house” and yet the occupants so often fail(ed) to recognize it. It is sad when our efforts are not acknowledged, but it is tragic that Jesus Christ is not better appreciated.

Praise God if you see Jesus for Who and What He is. This sight is a gift that many do not have today. This gift of faith is what empowers us to embrace the adoption we receive by the grace of God. As old John Newton once wrote, “I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind, but now I see.”

Daily Devotion: Psalm 88:1-4

Psalm 88:1-4 A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. "O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: (2) Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry; (3) For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave. (4) I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no strength" I've said this before and I will say it again (and probably more times before we get to the end of the Psalms) - I love the Psalms because I can surely identify with them. Most Psalms start in a low place and as the writer expresses his thoughts, the Lord begins to lift him up out of that dry place. Though this entire Psalm is a fervent cry unto the Lord, the Psalmist tells us specifically in three verses that he cried daily unto the Lord. Just a few Psalms ago, we were reminded that God always hears our prayers. ...

Daily Devotion: Enter With Thanksgiving - Psalm 100:1-5

One of the most beautiful Psalms of Thanksgiving is the 100th Psalm. Please turn to it and read verses one through five. With all my heart I believe we are a people and a nation that has truly been blessed by God. Of all those who “give thanks to Him and praise His name” we should be at the top! It is not uncommon to compile wish lists at Christmas, and draw up a list of resolutions for the new year. But there is another list we often overlook - a Thanksgiving Day list of all for which we are thankful. What would your list contain? Most likely, a good part would be material possessions. I’m convinced that we would find that we have much more for which to be thankful than just our material possessions. Like you, I’m sure my list would include the major things - life, health, family, friends, and the nation we live in, despite all its flaws. But even more than that, I’m thankful for my salvation, my Church family, and the mercy that God showers upon us each d...

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