Elimelech’s name means “My God is King,” yet he fled to Moab when famine struck. His story reveals the quiet tension between what we profess and how we react to scarcity, reminding us that God’s sovereignty remains even when our trust falters.
In the book of Ruth, the “House of Bread” (Bethlehem) runs out of bread. We all face seasons of ra’ab—times of emotional or spiritual famine. But as this devotion reminds us, the famine is never the whole story; it is simply the setup for God’s incredible redemption.
Witnessing well means speaking in ways people understand — not “Christian-ese.” Let the Holy Spirit lead and meet hearts where they are.
When we present a sugar-coated version of the gospel, people see the God they want rather than the God who is!
Why don’t our best efforts to witness result in changed hearts? Perhaps we need to simply invited them to, “come and see”!
Why aren’t your attempts at witnessing always effective? Could it be your listener doesn’t know as much about Christianity as you think?
There will be trials in the upcoming new year. Facing them with praise and worship is the same as taking a stand in faith! Why not try?
What circumstances will you face this upcoming New Year? Let’s learn lessons from the prophet Elisha on how to come through victorious?
How only does God ask us to humble ourselves before Him, but the Christmas message teaches us that He humbled Himself!
Not only does God expect us to keep our word, but He kept His! He sent Jesus to conquer the father of lies!