Daily Devotional from Isaiah 1—Verse 18Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.The book of Isaiah a big book of prophecy written in a very poetic style. It can be confusing at times. But as we go through it, just keep in mind the main story arc Isaiah follows:He...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Song of Solomon 8--Verse 6Love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. So many young people (and even old) dream about being in love. But here’s a warning: it can be as strong as death and fierce as the grave. That’s probably why verse 4 says, “don’t awaken it before its time.” Guard your heart. Keep things simple. There will likely be a day you will get to share...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Song of Solomon 2--Verse 2As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women.Song of Solomon paints a beautiful picture of the love between Solomon and his bride. In verse two, Solomon is proclaiming that among all women, he only has eyes for his wife.Marriage is a beautiful gift. I love my husband more each day. That doesn’t mean marriage isn’t difficult—sacrifice...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Ecclesiastes 10—Verse 20Even in your thoughts, do not curse the king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich,for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.“The walls have ears” have you ever heard that quote? It means nothing goes unheard, so don’t talk bad about other people. It’d be silly to think that walls or birds could tell somebody wh...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Ecclesiastes 7--Verse 4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.When I was younger, I hadn’t experienced much in life, especially when it came to mourning and grief. When someone was in grief, pain, or mourning, I didn’t have much to say that was helpful--even though all I wanted was to help. That is until I experienc...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Ecclesiastes 4—Verses 9-10Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!As King Solomon wrote this book later in life, he had become disillusioned. He believed everything we accomplish in life is meaningless (vanity). Both the ...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Ecclesiastes 2—Verse 18I hated all the toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must leave it to the man who will come after me…When we put much effort into some task or project that ends up being for nothing, it’s tempting to feel like the author of Ecclesiastes (whom we assume is Solomon) and say “What’s the point?!” But I subscribe to the idea that we should aim t...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Job 42--Verse 12And the Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning. Many people tend to read Job 42 as a happy ending. But more than a happy ending, Job 42 is a new beginning! Quite likely, Job had more days to live after this mysterious book, than he ever did before. So, the next time you go through a difficult season, just remember that your suffering isn’t...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Job 38--Verse 4Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.Sometimes it’s easier to trust in our own understanding or the understanding of others than it is to trust God. Here God is stating that He has a higher perspective than we do. He created the earth and He continues to sustain it. Job and his friends were trying to make th...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Job 36—Verses 11-12If they listen and serve him, they complete their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasantness. But if they do not listen, they perish by the sword and die without knowledge.Elihu is making big claims here. In a way, his logic suggests that those who were martyred for Christ died because they were outside of God’s will. That would be silly to think.Y...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Job 32--Verses 19-20 (RSV)Behold, my heart is like wine that has no vent;    like new wineskins, it is ready to burst. I must speak, that I may find relief;    I must open my lips and answer.Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and felt like this? Like you have to say something or you will burst open? Like a volcano about to erupt?Sometimes what we feel we need t...  Read More

Daily Devotional from Job 28--Verse 28And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’King Solomon was known for his wisdom. When God offered to give him anything he wanted, he chose understanding and a discerning heart over riches and long life. Because of this good choice, God gave him a wise and discerning heart, plus what he didn’...  Read More