Life's Happening Devotional

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 27:39-40 MSG Isaac said to him, You’ll live far from Earth’s bounty, remote from Heaven’s dew. You’ll live by your sword, hand-to-mouth, and you’ll serve your brother. But when you can’t take it any more you’ll break loose and run free. Family, you've got the power to change your story. In others words, you can change your story. You can write your own narrative by t...

Today’s Scripture: Genesis 27:39-40 MSG Isaac said to him, You’ll live far from Earth’s bounty, remote from Heaven’s dew. You’ll live by your sword, hand-to-mouth, and you’ll serve your brother. But when you can’t take it any more you’ll break loose and run free. In this passage we are jumping into a dialogue between Isaac and Esau concerning the blessing that was stolen from Esau, his birthright...

Today’s Scripture: 1 John 4:4 KJV Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.  Family, I'm not that good! Truth be told, we are not that good. On any given day some people are better and more qualified than we are, but why are we the ones being used? We're not that good! So what is it that causes us to be good...

Today’s Scripture: Exodus 23:25-26 MSG “But you—you serve your God and he’ll bless your food and your water. I’ll get rid of the sickness among you; there won’t be any miscarriages nor barren women in your land. I’ll make sure you live full and complete lives. Living the good life means that you are obedient to God. God is concerned about us living a good life. No sickness will come near us, we wi...

Today’s Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:7 NIV I have seen slaves on horseback, while princes go on foot like slaves. This is not to be! We must reverse the error. Family, this is an error. You must fix it. Have you ever wondered why the slave is living in your house while you are living in the streets, or a one-bedroom apartment? It's a reversal of what should be because we've allowed the enemy...

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 15:36-37 NIV Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.   God never provides what you need, he provides more. He always provides more. In our...

Today’s Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-12 NIV When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant—then when you eat and are satisfied, be careful...

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  Family, the law of sowing and reaping is fundamental in the kingdom of God. Whatsoever a man does t...

Today’s Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.  First, we must realize and know that with God we always have enough! With God it's never having less, it's always having enough. Having all that you need that's having enough, so that I can abound to every g...

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:11 NIV Give us today our daily bread. We worry about tomorrow because we think ahead, but God wants us to live in the present. What do we need today? God said I can provide that. You do not need to worry about tomorrow. Family, we need to trust God and have confidence in him and he will provide what we need today. What do you need today? God says I will help you. Whate...

Today’s Scripture: Romans 15:13 NIV May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.   This verse is part of Paul's letter to the Romans, where he concludes his message with a prayer for the believers. Paul says, May the God of all hope. It stands to reason that hope comes from God and through God. Ther...

Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:2 NIV Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the Lord chose them to carry the ark of the Lord and to minister before him forever.” The Levites were integral to carrying God's presence. This is important because the Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, chosen by God for specific religious duties. Their primary roles in...

Today’s Scripture: John 6:70-71 Then Jesus replied, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” (He meant Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, who, though one of the Twelve, was later to betray him.) Judas was picked on purpose. Judas being picked as a disciple was intentional, it was for Jesus' elevation. He meant more to Jesus becoming what he was meant to be then any other...

Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14 NIV Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. Being clothed With Christ means:  1. Living with Integrity: Emulating Christ's honesty and moral principles in all aspects of life. 2. Exhibiting Love: Demonstrating Christ-like love and compassion towards others. 3. Practicing Humility: Adop...

Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:24 NIV from Judah, carrying shield and spear—6,800 armed for battle; Judah means praise. The Bible is clear that Judah advanced in the army of David with a shield and spear. Don't miss it. Praise is a weapon and it's also a defense system. The shield represents protection, defense, and covering. When you praise God, you are not just doing so in futility,...

Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14 NIV Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance, [14] and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse. These verses discuss the fall of King Saul and his sons in battle against the Philistines, leading to the end...

Today’s Scripture: Psalms 32:8 NIV I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. This Psalm was written by King David, where he reflected on the blessings of being guided by God. It also highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance and instruction in our lives, as He lovingly directs our steps.  In life we cannot do it alone. W...

Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 5:20 NIV They were helped in fighting them, and God delivered the Hagrites and all their allies into their hands, because they cried out to him during the battle. He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. God will help us if we rely on him and call upon him for help. God is available and ready to help us but we must call upon him for help. We cannot re...

Today’s Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:20 MSG They were up early in the morning, ready to march into the wilderness of Tekoa. As they were leaving, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, “Listen Judah and Jerusalem! Listen to what I have to say! Believe firmly in God, your God, and your lives will be firm! Believe in your prophets and you’ll come out on top!” or you will be successful  Jehoshaphat the King of...

Today’s Scripture: Matthew 6:26 NIV Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?  When we think about the birds of the air and how they do not seem at all concerned with where their meal is coming from, nor do they say what are we going to eat today? How would we find food, where are...

Today’s Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1 KJV And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.  This verse seems simple from the outset. It doesn't strike us as a big deal until we pause and consider what it truly says about our relationship with God that we can insult him by numbering what we have. Numbering what we have in the sight of our God is an indication that we lack...

Today’s Scripture: Luke 15:11-14 NIV Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. After he had spent everything, there was a severe f...

Today’s Scripture: Hebrews 10:23 NIV Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.  A lot of things are shaking around us. We are at a time in history where it seems like everything is shaking... Jobs, churches, politics, the economy, families, health, finances. Everything is shaking. In times like these, it's hard to maintain our faith and hope in God. It&#...

Today’s Scripture: Luke 4:13 NIV When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.  The context here is crucial: Jesus has just resisted three significant temptations. Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread to satisfy His hunger after fasting for 40 days. Jesus resisted. Again, Satan offered Jesus all the kingdoms of the world in exchange for worshiping him...

Today’s Scripture: Esther 9:1 NIV On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the edict commanded by the king was to be carried out. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but now the tables were turned and the Jews got the upper hand over those who hated them. The back story to this originated from the actions of Haman who devised a plan to kill all th...