Devotionals
“What’s Your Excuse” – Luke 9:57-62
Luke 9: 57-62 The text referenced above tells the story of several gentlemen who conveniently found a excuse not to follow Jesus when he said “follow me.” There is the account of one who said let him say goodbye to his family first and another who said let me go and bury my father [...]
“Who Am I Pleasing” – Romans 12:1
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 Scripture teaches us that we are all fearfully and wonderfully made. That basically means God, our father took His time [...]
“Willing To Work” – Matthew 9:37
Then he said to the disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” Matthew 9:37 We work the extras hours and pursue additional schooling and degrees just to get ahead, but the moment we are passed over for the promotion we wonder why. After all we have always been on time [...]
“Play Your Position” Luke 10:38-42
Luke 10: 38-42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the [...]
“Troubled Heart” – Phillipians 4:6-7
Good Evening COBBC Family and Friends, When something in your life or thoughts make you anxious go to the Lord in prayer. If we are obedient and trust in him he will supply all of our needs. Phillipians 4:6-7 “Don’t wory about anything instead tell God about everything. Ask and pray, give thanks [...]
“Brotherly Love” – 1 John 4:20-21
COBBC, Please read and reflect on the words found in 1 John 4:20-21 Ask yourself whether you show fail to show love to your brother or sister, yet claim to love the Father. Of course, I’m sure each of us is guilty of this act. Nonetheless, Father is faithful and did not hesitate [...]
“God Hears My Prayer” Psalms 66:16-20
Good Morning Children, Read Psalm 66. and focus in on vs 16-20 16.Come and listen, all you who fear God. and I will tell you what he did for me. 17.For I cried out to him for help, praising him as I spoke.. 18.If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, My [...]
“Your Word is a Lamp to My Feet and a Light to my Path” Psalms 119:105
God has given us an instrument to live by which is His Word. We are not to trust our own feelings or decisions. When the storms of life come as we know they will and you are being attacked from every side and feel disoriented, God’s Word can always be trusted to give us clear [...]
“Jehovah Jireh” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Family, I know that many of us are suffering at the moment, particularly financially during these trying economic times. In continuing with my CALM DOWN devotional, I’d encourage each of us to read and reflect on 2 Corinthians 12, and the Apostle Paul’s experience. Paul had a thorn in his flesh, which he pleaded [...]
“One Plus One Equals Survival” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. [...]
