Category: Daily Devotional

King Ahasuerus promoted Haman the Agagite…all the king’s servants who were at the king’s gate bowed down and paid homage to Haman…But Mordecai did not bow down or pay homage. Esther 3 We are introduced to a man, Haman, who is a high official in the king’s court. Ahasuerus really liked Haman and, had, recently, promoted him…

Proverbs 10-12 The Proverbs of Solomon 10 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father,    but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,    but righteousness delivers from death.3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,    but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.4 A slack hand causes poverty,    but the hand of…

And let the young woman who pleases the king be queen instead of Vashti. This pleased the king, and he did so. Esther 2 After Ahasuerus sobered from his drunken party, he regretted his action to banish his queen, Vashti. So, some advisors to the king suggested that the king have beautiful women from around his…

Proverbs 8-9 The Blessings of Wisdom 8 Does not wisdom call?    Does not understanding raise her voice?2 On the heights beside the way,    at the crossroads she takes her stand;3 beside the gates in front of the town,    at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:4 “To you, O men, I call,    and my cry is to the children of man.5 O simple ones, learn prudence;    O fools, learn sense.6 Hear, for I will speak noble…

Now in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces… Esther 1 Let us look into what we call the Old Testament. Some Christians, today, think that the Old Testament has been abrogated to the New Testament and Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of all things. But, lest we…

Proverbs 6-7 Practical Warnings 6 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor,    have given your pledge for a stranger,2 if you are snared in the words of your mouth,    caught in the words of your mouth,3 then do this, my son, and save yourself,    for you have come into the hand of your neighbor:    go, hasten,[a] and plead urgently with your neighbor.4 Give your…

…Christ became a servant to the circumcised…to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and…that the Gentiles might glorify God… Romans 15 Paul concludes his dissertation of the Christian life in Christ for all humanity by telling all believers, everywhere, to “welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Paul writes how…

Proverbs 3-5 Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart 3 My son, do not forget my teaching,    but let your heart keep my commandments,2 for length of days and years of life    and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;    bind them around your neck;    write them on the tablet of your heart.4 So you will find favor and good success[a]    in the…

Therefore, let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Romans 14 Paul gives several examples of Christians who are at various stages of their sanctification. Brothers and sisters in Christ are all “growing” in their faith and…

Proverbs 1-2 Purpose and Theme 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;    for understanding words of insight;3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,    doing what is right and just and fair;4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a]    knowledge and discretion to the young—5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,    and let the…