Monthly Archives: April 2019

“And those who have not sought the Lord or inquired of Him.” — Zephaniah 1:6 Decisions. Some experts believe that the amount of decisions we make each day numbers in the thousands. There’s really no way to tell, but I … Continue reading →

“And those who have turned back from following the Lord.” — Zephaniah 1:6 Okay. Question. When you read these words, what sort of thoughts spark inside of you? Pride? Thank God that isn’t me… Disgust? They were never really followers … Continue reading →

“And those who bow down on the housetops to the host of heaven, and whose who bow down and swear to the Lord and yet swear to Milcom.” — Zephaniah 1:5 Who do you worship? Easy enough question, right? Well, … Continue reading →

“I will completely remove all things from the face of the earth.” — Zephaniah 1:2 As I read through the first chapter of Zephaniah the Lord revealed several things to me. There are so many in fact, that we will … Continue reading →

Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed and founds a town with violence. — Habakkuk 2:12 Interestingly enough, the basis on which something starts has a profound effect on its ability to last. Case in point, with our … Continue reading →

For the Lord will restore. — Nahum 2:2 It’s never fun to lose. I was a very competitive kid when I was growing up. If I was on the losing team, or I lost a game, I was not a … Continue reading →

The Lord is good. A stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knows those who take refuge in Him. — Nahum 1:7 There is one constant in this life; we will have trouble. Jesus said it Himself, “In this … Continue reading →

Is not the Lord in our midst? Calamity will not come upon us. — Micah 3:11 This entire chapter is heartbreaking. God issues a stern rebuke to the leaders, elders, and prophets of Israel and Judah for their actions. The … Continue reading →

Do not My words do good to the one who walks uprightly? — Micah 2:7 The key to growth for any believer in Christ is when we can read parts of Scripture and ask the question: how does this relate … Continue reading →

The lamentation of Bethezel: He will take from you its support. — Micah 1:11 This was one of those “diamond in the rough” moments for me. Let me set the scene here for you. One of the devotions I like … Continue reading →