Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, [Jesus] gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken [...]
[King Solomon prayed]: “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” 1 Kings 3:9 Wisdom Daily Devotion – August 5, 2023 Devotion based on 1 Kings 3:9 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230805dev.mp3 See series: Devotions We live in the information age (and misinformation). If [...]
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! Romans 7:24,25 Rest From Ourselves Daily Devotion – August 4, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 7:24,25 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230804dev.mp3 See series: Devotions [...]
For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not [...]
The LORD replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 Rest From Managing Others Daily Devotion – August 2, 2023 Devotion based on Exodus 33:14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230802dev.mp3 See series: Devotions I cannot begin to imagine how stressful life was for Moses. He was 80 [...]
Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:1,2 Rest From the World Daily Devotion – August 1, 2023 Devotion based on Psalm 62:1,2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230801dev.mp3 See series: Devotions [...]
[Jesus said] “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my [...]
[Solomon said], “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 1 Kings 3:9,10 The High Value of Wisdom Daily [...]
Since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse. Romans 1:20 Seeing God’s Creation Daily Devotion – July 29, 2023 Devotion based on Romans 1:20 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230729dev.mp3 See series: Devotions [...]
Dear fellow redeemed, members of Saint Stephen’s, Greetings in Christ! Earlier this week, you extended a divine call to me to serve as one of your pastors. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contemplate the fullness of the kingdom of God and my place in it. In the [...]