But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him:  for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Samuel 16: 7. Dear LORD, we give You praise, honor, and glory, for Your love and endless mercies. Please speak to our hearts in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen. This topic is very relevant in our society.  In mainstream America, beauty is very important.  What is unfortunate, is that we have a limited...

Praise the LORD!  How good to sing praises to our God!  How delightful and how fitting! Psalm 147: 1, NLT. Holy Father, we thank You for Your Son Jesus. As we study Your Word, may He be lifted up, so that He may draw all people to Himself. In His name we pray. Amen. Today we are looking at Psalm 147 for our devotional thought.  In this psalm we find different components that are conducive to us praising God.  For the next few moments let us praise Him, for He is worthy of our praise!  We will praise Him because He...

Then the LORD said to Moses, "I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day..." Exodus 16: 4, NRSV. Blessed LORD, we thank You for our daily bread. Please give us grateful hearts to appreciate what You have done for us. In the blessed name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Today we are talking about food.  Bread from heaven!  This story is familiar to many of us.  The children of Israel had been freed from slavery.  They were in the wilderness, journeying to the...

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:  For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power.  And from such people turn away. 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, NKJV. Dear God, please speak to our hearts as we study your Word; in the blessed name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Yesterday we looked at the last list of end-time behaviors.  Today we look...

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:  For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power.  And from such people turn away. 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, NKJV. The study of Your Word brings peace and blessings. Please stay with us as we study, for we ask this in the blessed name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Today we come to...

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:  For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power.  And from such people turn away. 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, NKJV. Holy Father, once again we come into Your presence asking You to help us to be aware of all that is happening around us. Please help us as we study Your Word. In...

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:  For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power.  And from such people turn away. 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, NKJV. Merciful Father, please come close to us and interpret the signs of Your coming. We ask this in the name of Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen. Today we will continue to look...

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come:  For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power.  And from such people turn away. 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, NKJV. Dear God, today we come before You to study Your Word. Please come close to us, and teach us Your will. Teach us how to flee from evil, and by Your grace,...

And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. John 6: 11, NKJV. Dear God, as we study Your Word today, may we find in You the fulfillment of our spiritual, physical, and emotional, needs; in the name of Jesus Christ.  Amen. When the five barley loaves, and the two fishes were brought to Jesus, the Bible says that "when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting...

Surely God will never do wickedly, nor the Almighty pervert justice.  Who gave Him charge over the earth?  Or who appointed Him over the whole world?  If He should set His heart on it, if He should gather to Himself His Spirit and His breath, all flesh would perish together, and man would return to dust.  "If you have understanding hear this; listen to the sound of My words:  Should one who hates justice govern?  Will you condemn Him who is most just?  Is it fitting to say to a king, 'You are worthless,?'  And to nobles, 'You are wicked?'  Yet...