Anchored Devotional

“ For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. ” Colossians 1:16 (NIV)  

Upon realizing his healing, one of them turned back, praising God with a loud voice. Luke 17:11-19(AMP)

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 (KJV) Written by Paul Oyelere and narrated by Vinnie Garrett

“Therefore, speak to them and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Everyone of the house of Israel who sets up his idols in his heart, and puts before him what causes him to stumble into iniquity, and then comes to the prophet, I the LORD will answer him who comes, according to the multitude of his idols, [5] that I may seize the house of Israel by their heart, because they are all estranged fro...

“ Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus .” Philippians 4:7 (NLT)

And the scripture “ You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. ” Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)

“ Woe (judgement is coming) to the world because of stumbling blocks and temptations to sin! It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come; but woe to the person on whose account or through whom the stumbling block comes! ” Matthew 18:7 (AMP)

“We have heard it with our ears, O God; our ancestors have told us what you did in their days, in days long ago. [2] With your hand you drove out the nations and planted our ancestors; you crushed the peoples and made our ancestors flourish. [3] It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm and the light of your face, for y...

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)

'Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know' 1 Corinthians 8:2 (NIV)

“For what does it benefit a man to gain the whole world [with all its pleasures], and forfeit his soul? For what will a man give in exchange for his soul and eternal life [in God’s kingdom]?” Mark 8: 36-37 (AMP)

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. [25] And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” Hebrews 10: 24-25 (NLT)

“The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” Proverbs 18:15 (NKJV)

“ Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. But when it is unhealthy, your body is filled with darkness. [35] Make sure that the light you think you have is not actually darkness. [36] If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with...

“ Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. ” Proverbs 18:21 (AMP)

“Then David danced before the Lord with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod. [15] So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the Lord with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet. [16] Now as the ark of the Lord came into the City of David, Michal, Saul’s daughter,…saw King David leaping and whirling before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart…[20]…Michal…c...

“Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful….[6] Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk”. [7] Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly, the man’s feet and ankles became strong. [8] He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them int...

Proverbs 21:5 "The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance  and  advantage, But everyone who acts in haste comes surely to poverty."

Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another"

Ecclesiastes 4:4 (GNT) “I have also learned why people work so hard to succeed: it is because they envy the things their neighbours have. But it is useless; it is like chasing the wind.”

Proverbs 24:10 (NKJV) “If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small”

1 Chronicles 29: 1 & 19 (NIV) “Then King David said to the whole assembly: “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen is young and inexperienced. The task is great, because this palatial structure is not for man but for the Lord God. [19] And give my son Solomon the wholehearted devotion to keep your commands, statutes and decrees and to do everything to build the palatial structure for whic...

2 Kings 5: 10 – 14 (NIV) “Elisha sent a messenger to say to him [Naaman], ‘Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.’ [11] But Naaman went away angry and said, ‘I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy…..[13] Naaman’s servants w...

2 Corinthians 9: 6 (NLT) “Remember this – a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.”