Davy's Devotions

  Matt 18:1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. I have an adult friend with mild learning disabilities. She is also registered deaf. She often finds some thing hard to understand but has an uncanny knack of returning and saying “I spoke to Daddy God and he explained this to me” She then explains what she thinks had been said and is generally correct. She also claims to spend time with God and Jesus especially when she is troubled or confused. Again she brightens up and tells us what they talked about with her. Jesus Tells us that we need to come w

  Psalm 1:1 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, Being in the world and being of the world are two different things. Likewise, it is fine to befriend unbelievers. But we are challenged not to be like those who love to do wrong. It is easy to declare as a Christian, I do not steal or lie or cheat. Yet I have seen many people, shamefully myself also, who may mock someone, or join in idle gossip about a work colleague. Is this just our way of trying to fit in? We are not to fit into the world, we are to be a light in the world. Matt 5:16 says “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” In many cases I have observed non-believers to be far more compliant with rules and laws than Christians. I have heard Christian friends boast of how fast they drove their car and how they rarely observe speed limits. They never seem

                                                                      Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Many times I have heard messages about not giving up and running the race. I don't think I appreciated exactly what it takes to run a race completely until I took up long distance running to offset my diabetes. People try running for different reasons. As a youngster at school sports day I loved sprinting. It was quick and I loved the feeling of flying with the wind. I wanted to win. Paul in his first lette