Light From Heaven Devotional
God Our Deliverer
| 4 months, 1 week
"In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength." Psalm 31:1-4
Often we do not realize the ways God is working to protect us, but He is always there even when …
Read More → -->Know Who You Are
| 5 months
"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." 1 Peter 2:9
Beloved, knowing who you are as a Christian will determine how successful and victorious you will be in this world.
The Bible has thrown light on what Jesus Christ had made Christians in this world: a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation and a unique people. Believers in Christ should never look down upon themselves or let anyone demean them.
… Read More → -->The Choice Between Good and Evil
| 5 months, 2 weeks
"Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God." 3 John 1:11 KJV
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Today's scripture reminds us of a fundamental truth: we have a choice between good and evil- This choice has eternal consequences, and it's essential to understand what God expects from us.-
"Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good." This commandment is clear and straightforward. God is urging us to pursue good and shun evil- As believers, …
Read More → -->Are You Rooted In The Word of God
| 5 months, 3 weeks
"Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night." Psalm 1:1 - 2 (NKJV)
Beloved, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and lost amidst the chaos in the world today. However, as believers, we have a source of stability and strength that is unchanging and that source is the Word of God.
Psalm 1:3 beautifully illustrates the blessing of being rooted in …
Read More → -->Children Obey Your Parents
| 5 months, 4 weeks
"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'—which is the first commandment with a promise—'so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.'" (Ephesians 6:1-3 NIV)
As children, we are called to obey our parents, not just because they say so, but because it is a commandment from God. And with this obedience comes a promise: a long and good life.
But this verse isn't just for children. It's a reminder to all of us to show respect and honor to those …
Read More → -->God help me
| 6 months
"vAnd Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord." 2 Chronicles 20: 3-4
"God, help me" - three simple words that can be a powerful prayer. When we come to the end of our rope, when we're overwhelmed, and when we don't know what to do, we can cry out to God for help.
In Psalm 121:1-2, David writes, "I lift up my eyes to the mountains - …
Read More → -->Done All Things Well
| 6 months, 1 week
"And they were astonished beyond measure, saying, 'He has done all things well. He makes both the deaf to hear and the mute to speak.'" - Mark 7:37
In this verse, we see the reaction of the crowd after Jesus healed a deaf and mute man. They were astonished beyond measure, and they made a profound statement: "He has done all things well."
This statement is more than just a casual observation. It's a declaration of Jesus' character and nature. It's a recognition that everything He does is good, perfect, and right. He doesn't just heal physical ailments; He …
Read More → -->God Is Good Always
| 6 months, 2 weeks
'For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.' Psalms 100:5 (NIV)
Dear friend, let us declare and celebrate the goodness of God today! Psalm 100:5 that we just read makes it clear that God's goodness is not limited to a particular time or place; it's an eternal attribute of His character. His love endures forever, and His faithfulness continues through all generations.
In the midst of life's challenges and uncertainties, it's easy to lose sight of God's goodness. But today, let us remember that our heavenly Father is a good God who …
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