Video Devotionals
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Keep Moving
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Life transitions create uncertainty in us. We’re currently in a season of transition dealing with the present problems. Perhaps you’ve had other transitions in life. Maybe you’ve lost a job, or a loved one or had a financial setback or some other difficulty. This season creates lots of challenges.
David experienced many transitions in his life. As he penned the twenty-third Psalm, David reflected on his days as a shepherd. “Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (Psalm 23:4, NIV)” He recognized that, just as he helped his sheep to navigate transitions, God would help him navigate the valley he was walking through.
As God helped David navigate his valleys, He will also help you navigate your valleys. Valleys are temporary places of transition. God will guide you through.
Decide today to resist fear. Have confidence in God. He is your Good Shepherd. He will help you get through your valleys to new pastures of blessings.
Pastor Dale
Monday, May 4, 2020
Fear is Real
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Whenever we experience difficult or uncertain situations, we can feel a range of emotions. A common emotion we can feel during challenging times is fear. Fear is an unpleasant feeling caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous or will cause us pain. Even though we can feel fear at different points in our lives, the good news is we can overcome fear.
David was familiar with the feeling of fear. In a time when he is fleeing for his life from his own son Absalom, David wrote Psalm 23:4 (ESV), “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” This verse is about fear. David was passing through a valley at this point in his life, and the valley generated fear for this man of God.
Though David acknowledges he’s battling fear, he declares in faith that he will overcome fear. His declaration is not based upon his own power and might, but by the presence and power of God in his life. David gives us an excellent example of how to deal with our fears. Just like David, even though we may experience the emotion of fear, the Lord is our Shepherd and He can empower us to overcome it.
If you’re feeling fear today, I encourage you to make the decision to acknowledge it and give it to God. Invite God’s presence and power to enable you to overcome fear in your life.
Pastor Dale
Friday, May 1, 2020
It’s Common Sense!
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Imagine with me that we are outside in a parking lot holding a ball. If we were to throw the ball into midair, common sense says gravity will bring the ball back down to the ground. We don’t have to wonder or ask God if that’s true. We know it’s true. It’s common sense.
One of the ways God wants to guide us is through what I’ll call sanctified common sense. We all have been gifted with a brain and common sense. God uses the Bible and the Holy Spirit to inform and shape our thinking.
One of the struggles we all face at times is allowing our emotions to guide our decisions. God wants us to think before we make decisions. Proverbs 13:16 (NLT) gives us vital insight, “Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.”
Don’t let your feelings be your guide. Today, allow God to sanctify your common sense. He will empower you by the Holy Spirit to make better decisions!
Pastor Dale