November 2023

Daily Devotional for Thursday, November 30 David’s Fame “And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel,” 1 Chronicles 14:2.   “Famous for being famous.” Many in our culture hold this title. They have not done anything particularly spectacular […]

Daily Devotional for Wednesday, November 29 David’s Champions “These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened themselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the Lord concerning Israel,” 1 Chronicles 11:10.   David had recently been anointed king

Daily Devotional for Tuesday, November 28 David’s City “And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David,” 1 Chronicles 11:7.   Up to this point, David’s life had been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. As he was minding his own business tending his father’s sheep, Samuel came to anoint

Daily Devotional for Monday, November 27 David’s Coronation “Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we are thy bone and thy flesh,” 1 Chronicles 11:1.   Weddings are so hopeful. Every wedding that Iattend or officiate, Ifeel a sense of optimism, of new life and of a joyful looking toward the

Daily Devotional for Sunday, November 26 Always Abounding “But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord,” 1 Corinthians

Daily Devotional for Saturday, November 25 The Ascension “So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen,” Mark 16:19, 20.  

Daily Devotional for Friday, November 24 The Third Appearance “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” Mark 16:15.   Military units receive what we term “marching orders.” This tells them where they are to go and how they are to get there. The phrase

Daily Devotional for Thursday, November 23 The Second Appearance “After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country. And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them,” Mark 16:12, 13.   There are a lot of things you may hear about

Daily Devotional for Wednesday, November 22 The First Appearance “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. And she went and told them that had been with him, as they mourned and wept. And they, when they