by David Keesling | Aug 23, 2024 | Daily Devotional
2 Thessalonians 1:4 “Therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you.” Observation: In Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonian church, he addressed the reality of persecution and suffering. He expressed thanksgiving because their faith was being enlarged through it and...
by David Keesling | Aug 22, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Matthew 25:33 “He will put the sheep on His right, and the goats on the left.” Observation: Jesus was telling us why some are blessed. They had fed the hungry, invited strangers in, clothed the naked, visited prisoners…all generous things that were viewed by Christ as...
by David Keesling | Aug 21, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Matthew 20:8 “ ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last group to the first.’ ” Observation: The workday was at an end, and it was time for the vineyard foreman to settle up. The owner had hired men at intervals throughout the day, promising...
by David Keesling | Aug 20, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Matthew 17:4 “Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’” Observation: Jesus was mentoring His disciples by letting them watch what He was doing. He...
by David Keesling | Aug 19, 2024 | Daily Devotional
Matthew 15:9 “But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.” Observation: Jesus had rebuked the Pharisees for exalting their own traditions above the clear teachings of God. In bringing these charges He quotes Isaiah 29:13, “This people...
