Daily DEVOTIONAL

Ecclesiastes 11: Meaning and Purpose

October 14, 2026

Jeremiah 35-38, Ecclesiastes 11, John 4:43-54, 1 Peter 1:10-16   Ecclesiastes 11:   We come now to another chapter of worldly advice under the premise of being “under the sun.” Such advice does not remove the reality that it is all still “meaningless” (verse 10). There is no real meaning or satisfaction to even the most practically sensible, exuberant, or…

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February 12, 2018: Contend

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 32-33, Psalm 35, Matthew 15:1-20, Acts 21:1-26 Psalm 35: What do you do when you have people who are out to get you? It is hard to go through life ...
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February 11, 2018: Radiance in Suffering

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 30-31, Psalm 34, Matthew 14:22-36, Acts 20:13-38 Psalm 34: The context of this psalm, we are told, is extraordinary. Read the story in 1 Samuel 21:13. Evidently, whatever God's sovereign ...
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February 10, 2018: Shout for Joy!

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 27-29, Psalm 33, Matthew 14:1-21, Acts 20:1-12 Psalm 33: There is something about joy that is "befitting" or suits or goes along with being righteous and "upright." The Psalms tell ...
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February 9, 2018: Blessed Is the One Whose Transgression Is Forgiven

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 24-26, Psalm 32, Matthew 13:44-58, Acts 19:23-41 Psalm 32: Contrary to expectation, blessing (happiness, joy, the best life) comes neither from a pretended sinless perfection, nor from a free-wheeling, licentious ...
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February 8, 2018: Be Strong and Take Courage!

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 21-23, Psalm 31, Matthew 13:24-43, Acts 19:1-22 Psalm 31: Another psalm where David is calling out to God for help. David is looking for "refuge" (31:1-2, 19). Why is this ...
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February 7, 2018: Give Thanks to God Forever!

Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 19-20, Psalm 30, Matthew 13:1-23, Acts 18:18-28 Psalm 30: David is praising God. We are often told that we should do likewise, that we are to praise and worship God. ...
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