Category Archives: Devotions/Bible Studies

The Word of God is Not Imprisoned

Posted on 2013/03/15 by Shawn Thomas

In II Timothy 2:9 Paul wrote to Timothy: “I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.”  Paul evidenced an important outlook here which unfortunately many of us seem to miss: the Kingdom of God is … Continue reading →

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The Servant and the Word

Posted on 2013/03/14 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 119:125, the Psalmist prays: “I am Your servant; give me understanding, that I may know Your testimonies.”  There is an interesting relationship here between the servant of God and the word of God:

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Consecration Before Revelation

Posted on 2013/03/13 by Shawn Thomas

In Exodus 19:10, the Lord told Moses: “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow … and let them be ready for the third day, for on the third day the Lord will come down on Mount Sinai … Continue reading →

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While You Are Waiting

Posted on 2013/03/12 by Shawn Thomas

If you are in a difficult, “in between” situation, Psalm 119:114 may have a word for you.  In it, the Psalmist declares: “You are my hiding place and my shield; I wait for Your word.”  These are great directions for those of us who are … Continue reading →

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No Excuse

Posted on 2013/03/11 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 119:110 the Psalmist declared: “The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I have not gone astray from Your precepts.” His commitment to follow God’s word even while others were trying to entrap him is an important … Continue reading →

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Unashamed to Care

Posted on 2013/03/09 by Shawn Thomas

In II Timothy 1:16, the Apostle Paul wrote that Onesiphorus “was not ashamed of my chains.” Onesiphorus was a true friend and minister — he was not ashamed of Paul’s situation, but loved and cared for him just the same.

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Listen and DO!

Posted on 2013/03/08 by Shawn Thomas

Exodus 18:24 says that after Jethro advised Moses to share his ministry with others among the people, that Moses not only had the humility to have “listened to his father-in-law” but that he also “DID all that he had said.” … Continue reading →

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A Wineskin In The Smoke

Posted on 2013/03/07 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 119:83 the Psalmist declares: “Though I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.” What a picture of a total commitment to the Lord and His word: even if he dies, even … Continue reading →

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The Grace of Listening

Posted on 2013/03/06 by Shawn Thomas

After Moses’ father in Law Jethro gave Moses advice about sharing the burden of his ministry with other leaders among the people of Israel, Exodus 18:24 says: “So Moses listened to his father-in-law …”. It should be instructive to us … Continue reading →

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Our Witness In Trials

Posted on 2013/03/05 by Shawn Thomas

In Psalm 119:74 the Psalmist prays: “May those who fear You see me and be glad, because I wait for Your word.” He gives a needed reminder to those of us who are undergoing trials: We are not the only … Continue reading →

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