Does it ever seem to you that most sins just aren’t that big of a deal? People commit sins all the time and God doesn’t seem to do anything about it. In fact, we’re so used to being surrounded by sin, many sins don’t bother us anymore. Think of how often we witness people ignoring or despising God? We hear …
July 30, 2020 – Go Out in Joy (WELS Devotion)
You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace. Isaiah 55:12 WELS DAILY DEVOTION – JULY 30, 2020 Devotion based on Isaiah 55:12 When the newly engaged couple Face Timed us to share their exciting news, they didn’t have to say a word. Nor did we have to see the rock on the bride-to-be’s finger. The smile on their …
July 28, 2020 – Accomplishments (WELS DEVOTION)
[My Word] will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 Accomplishments “So, did you get done what you wanted to accomplish today?” That question can be like nails on a chalkboard. Even the best time managers cannot accurately plan for the distractions in the office, …
July 28, 2020 – Just What I Needed (WELS Devotion)
Trinity Families, Here is your WELS Daily Devotion “That’s just what I needed,” says your buddy after you meet him for happy hour after a long day of work. “It’s exactly what I needed,” exclaims your mother after opening your thoughtful birthday gift. “Just What I Needed,” is not just a hit song from the 1970s, it’s also God’s …
July 27, 2020 – The Word of God Always Works (WELS Devotion)
Dear Trinity Families Here is your WELS Devotion Step one; check. Step two; check. Steps three through five; check, check, check. “Alright, we should be all set. Let’s go flip the circuit breaker back on and see if this ceiling light works.” The moment of truth. A flip of the switch…nothing. “Are you kidding me? I followed all the steps.” …
July 25, 2020 – You Are Invited (WELS Devotion)
Dear Trinity Families Here is Today’s WELS Devotion For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 I lived in Mexico for over two years. Soon after arriving, I attended a Bible study at the Lutheran Church in the city of Monterrey. After the Bible study, …
Bible Reading & Commentary for the Week July 27 – Aug. 1, 2020
Monday, July 27, Genesis 44 5 — While the priests of Egypt apparently practiced divination (finding out secret information from the gods) using a special drinking cup, Joseph didn’t. When Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams, he gave God the credit and glory. (Chapter 41:16, 25, 32) Vv. 18-34 — Judah’s words here are filled with deep love for his father and …
July 24, 2020 – Rest (WELS Devotion)
[Jesus said] Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Rest President Abraham Lincoln once described how tired he felt. “Nothing could touch the tired spot within,” he said, “which was all tired.” None of us has ever faced what President Lincoln had to face, of course. Nevertheless, his description …
July 23, 2020 – Personal (WELS Devotion)
Dear Trinity Families, Here is Today’s WELS Devotion What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord! Romans 7:24,25 When you hear talk of theology, the word, “personal” probably does not come to mind. Theology often carries the connotation …
July 22, 2020 – Hold Fast (WELS Devotion)
Hold Fast Master and Commander is a movie about a British warship in the early 1800s. In the film, there’s a wordless exchange that takes place between an old seaman and a young recruit whom he has taken under his wing. The ship is going into battle. Men are scurrying everywhere. As they do, the old seaman looks at the young …