Devotionals - Whiteland Church of Christ

Dec '16

Benefits of Repentence

Posted on Dec 5, 2016 in Devotional |

Dec '16

Benefits of Repentance

Wisdom Hunter 12/2/2016

“But they refused to repent and glorify Him.” – Revelation 16:9

Authentic repentance is very fruitful in its follow-through. When the Holy Spirit arrests my heart and pricks my conscience about my behavior, I want to change. It may be a bold, loving friend that exposes my bad habit or unacceptable attitude. If so, will I change? Indeed, fruitful repentance is not just words of remorse, but a change in the way I have been acting. It is the removal of my pride; an encounter with my blind spots.

Fear of the Lord

Posted on Nov 28, 2016 in Devotional |

Nov '16

Fear of the Lord

Wisdom Hunter 11/21/2016

“Who will not fear You, Lord, and bring glory to Your name? For You alone are holy.” – Revelation 15:4

The fear of the Lord is fundamental to finding wisdom. Without awe of the Almighty, there is no access to His insight. Where reverence for His holiness is void, there is lack of understanding in the ways of God. The first step in acquiring wisdom from almighty God is to fear Him (Proverbs 9:10). There is a worship of the Lord’s majesty and a dread of His judgment. Once a healthy fear of the Lord has been embraced, the result is peace and knowledge in submission to, and love for, the Holy One.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Posted on Nov 21, 2016 in Devotional |

Nov '16

Bless the Lord, O My Soul
by Ronnie Hewitt

In just a few short days we will celebrate Thanksgiving Day. It is a shame that we, as a nation, have only one day set aside each year to give thanks to God. We should have some time set aside each day to give our praise to Him Who has blessed us so richly.

I was shopping not long ago in one of the local grocery stores and noticed that Thanksgiving has all but been overlooked. Christmas, because of its great commercial power, was already set up in the stores. Noticeably absent are the paper pilgrims that used to decorate the stores not too many years ago; but now, as soon as the big push to buy costumes and candy is over, out comes the commercialization of Christmas. We are bombarded with Santa Claus and snowmen.