Devotions

The Beginning of Knowledge

The fear of the LORD [is] the beginning of knowledge, [But] fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) The fear of the Lord is to honor and obey Him. It is also to agree with and yield to Him. When we are in agreement with the Lord we will think as He thinks, see as He sees, talk as He talks, act as He acts. This is the knowledge that makes life possible and easy. Jesus says “come, learn from me, my yoke is easy and my burden light” – Matthew 11:28-30. His yoke and burden refer to the knowledge we learn from Him and act upon. To walk in this knowledge is to follow instructions that cause one to overcome and turn out successful in life. This knowledge starts with getting acquainted with the Lord, having a close intimate relationship and fellowship with Him, where you become one with Him in thought, intent and purpose.

August 3, 2026 2 Comments off

The Wise Pay Attention

A wise [man] will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, Proverbs 1:5 (NKJV) We are the generation with the highest proliferation, fastest flow of, and easiest access to information but unfortunately, we are the most uninformed, we are almost entirely dependent on others and gadgets to remember, process, and gainfully use and apply simple basic information. This is because we have left the basic wisdom of paying attention to what we hear, or see. Do you take time to really hear what you’re hearing, see what you’re seeing? Or are you just scrolling or flipping the pages and channels of life? Years ago, people could save and recall quite a significant list of phone numbers in their heads. Today most of us the only phone number we know by head is our own. A few know the ones of their spouses from head. Faith comes by hearing and hearing…Romans 10:17. Wisdom comes the same way. That’s not hearing so many things all at once but one thing at a time. It’s paying attention to the one important thing now until you fully know and understand what’s in it to the point you can apply it profitably in life. To hear is to pay attention, it is to increase learning and it is to be wise.

August 2, 2026 6 Comments off

Walking in Wisdom and Understanding

1The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction, 2To perceive the words of understanding, Proverbs 1:1-2 (NKJV) The purpose of the sayings of the wise or Proverbs is so we may gain wisdom, instruction, and understanding. The first part of Proverbs 1:4 (NLT) says that the purpose of Proverbs is to give insight to the simple. The Hebrew word translated ‘simple’ implies a person who is easily deceived, led astray, and cheated, one with a tendency towards what’s wrong. Without the wisdom, instruction, and understanding that comes from what God says to us in His Word, we live and walk in ‘simplicity’ or as fools, without discernment and easily exploited. There are 31 chapters of the book of Proverbs. That’s a chapter of wisdom, instruction, and understanding a day for a whole month. Just like a proverb has meaning hidden in it, God’s Word has wisdom, instruction, and understanding hidden in it. When you take time to get into the Word and give time to the Word to get into you, then you can find and walk in God’s own wisdom and understanding.

August 1, 2026 10 Comments off

Let Everything that has Breath Praise the Lord

Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! Psalm 150:6 (NKJV) The Hebrew word for breath also means spirit. God breathed into the man He formed out

July 31, 2026 15 Comments off

Praise is a Weapon

[Let] the high praises of God [be] in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand Psalm 149:6 (NKJV) Praise is one of the weapons of our warfare that are mighty in God – 2Corinthians 10:4 The high praises of God in the mouth of saints is a two-edged sword in their hand. Praise is actually the Word of God prevailing in our mouth as we declare who He is and what He has done. The Word of God is living and powerful, sharper than a double-edged sword – Hebrews 4:12. As we praise God according to His Word, we release power that pierces through and destroys all the bondage and oppression of the enemy. When we praise the Lord who saves, delivers, and heals, salvation, deliverance, and healing are manifested. Praise is executing God’s vengeance and punishment on the enemy. Praise binds and restrains the enemy. Psalm 149:7-8 (NKJV) 7To execute vengeance on the nations, And punishments on the peoples; 8To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron. The city of Jericho fell before Joshua and Israel by praise, as they shouted in obedience to the Lord’s command – Joshua 6 In praise we participate with God in executing His judgements or decisions in the world. Psalm 149:9 (NKJV) To execute on them the written judgment— This honor have all His saints. Praise the LORD! When we declare the mighty works of God the enemy is silenced. The preaching of the Gospel is actually praise, proclaiming God’s great work of salvation

July 30, 2026 21 Comments off