Then the LORD opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?” And Balaam said to the donkey, “Because you have abused me. I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would kill you!” So the donkey said to Balaam, “Am I not your donkey on which you have ridden, ever since I became yours, to this day? Was I ever disposed to do this to you?” And he said, “No.” Numbers 22: 28-30, NKJV. Heavenly Father, Please open our...

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of...

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of...

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12: 9, 10, NIV. Holy Father, we come before You to learn Your will for our lives. Please remain with us and teach us about Your "amazing grace." In the name of Jesus Christ...

Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Galatians 5: 1, NKJV. Holy Father, Creator, and God, thank You so much for freedom in Jesus Christ Your Son. As we gather around the Word of Life, please help us to love You more, and serve You better. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. The title of our devotional for today, is a saying that is often heard among English-speaking believers in my native Republic of Panama. It is not a negation that...

For here we have no continuing city, but we seek the one to come. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Hebrews 13: 14, 15, NKJV. Dear God, today we give You thanks for this hope, that, the best is yet to come! This we claim in the precious name of Jesus Christ, as we enter into the study of Your Word! Amen. On this Thanksgiving Day, there is so much for which to be grateful! In a very special way, the...

Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced Psalm 105: 1-5, NIV. Merciful God, we give You thanks because at all times, and in all places, Your goodness has been extended to us. We pray that we will take every opportunity to sing Your...

Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” Genesis 32: 24-26, NKJV. Dear God, we come to You in the name of Jesus. We ask that in Your infinite mercy, You will show us, as we study...

Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. So Moses thought, "I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up."  When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the...

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind Job 38: 1, NKJV. Merciful God and Father, we are listening to hear from You. Please help us to be listening for the still small voice, as well as to hear Your voice in the storm. We ask this in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and our Lord. Amen. Who can understand the ways and methods of God? Who can logically understand what He does, or why He does it? He is God all by Himself. He does not have to render an account to anyone for anything. And...