A Little Walk With God

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Like many of God's followers, Isaiah didn’t know what the task really entailed. He didn’t know the sacrifices he would eventually make. He didn’t know the resistance he would face. Isaiah was ready to tell the world what he saw. He was ready to proclaim whatever God told him to the world. He didn’t realize that few would believe him just like few believe God.

That’s what God wants from those that follow Him, though. He wants you to volunteer to do whatever He wants you to do. He wants you to be like Isaiah. Just say I’ll go before you even know what He’s asking. Be so willing to do anything that you jump up and down with your hand in the air that He’s reminded of the kindergarteners volunteering for their favorite teacher.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Isaiah 6

Set - Isaiah 6; 2 Chronicles 26

Go! - Isaiah 6–7; 2 Chronicles 26–27; Philemon

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

So since we have chosen our path, God will leave us to our own ends. He will let us see what it is like to live as a nation without Him. He will allow us to become the wild, wanton creatures we choose. It pains Him to watch, but He gave us freedom to choose and He will not withdraw that freedom. Remember, however, we do not choose the consequences of our choice. He does. We will not like the consequences of the path we follow apart from Him.

For 20 centuries, the Israelites wandered without a country to call their own. They were God's chosen people. What do you think will happen to us when He withdraws His protection from us? Choose your path carefully. As a nation, it is done. As individuals, we still have a choice. Choose wisely!

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Isaiah 5:1–7

Set - Isaiah 5; Jude

Go! - Isaiah 4–5; Psalms 115–116; Jude

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

What God wants is you. He wants your total devotion. Your total dedication. Your total worship. He wants your willing acceptance of the tasks He gives you to perform. He wants you to lift your hands, not because some worship leader asks you to, but because you feel something in your spirit that stirs you to point to Him as the supreme entity in your life. He wants you to realize He is above everything. All except God is part of creation. Everything has been created except Him and He is the One who began all of creation and put it into order.

As you understand who God is, you will understand why nothing short of you is acceptable as an offering to Him. Paul tells it best. “Offer yourself as a living sacrifice - this is your spiritual worship.” One day you will bow to God and know He alone is worthy of worship. He asks you to do it now so you can do it throughout eternity with Him instead of apart from Him.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Isaiah 1:2–20

Set - Isaiah 1; Titus 3

Go! - Isaiah 1–3; Titus 3

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

What do you want your children to learn? If you teach a Sunday School class, what do you want your students to learn? What do you want your neighbors to understand about you or about God? What lessons do you want your co-workers to learn about spiritual things?

Only deliberate action will overcome the plan Satan has in place to deceive those around you he wants to snatch from God's kingdom. And perhaps only you can reach some of those with whom you interact each day. So what will you show them? What will you share with them? What will you teach them so they will know God?

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Titus 2

Set - Psalms 104; Titus 2

Go! - Amos 7–9; Psalms 104; Titus 2

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

God will come soon and bring justice for the righteous. He will again bring peace and hope to His world. But this time, as prophecies have foretold, the new heaven and new earth will come from the purging of all evil. He will come again and the great battle will punish the evil one and all who follow him forever. His people will be brought to live with Him and will feast with Him through eternity. 

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Amos 5:1–17

Set - Amos 5; Titus 1

Go! - Amos 4–6; Psalms 86; Titus 1 

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

I encourage you to listen to Paul’s words carefully in his last paragraphs to Timothy. They are full of encouragement. Charged with a desire to go on. Yet they also show Paul knows his destiny and he accepts it willingly as a faithful servant. He is not discouraged. He is not complaining. He doesn’t sorrow. In fact, you’ll recall in other letters, he questions which is better to remain or to die and be with God? He was torn between the two. Paul found contentment in whatever circumstance he found himself because God was always with him.

God will always be with you, too. Find contentment in Him and you will have real joy in living each moment whatever your circumstance.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Timothy 4

Set - Psalms 80; 2 Timothy 4

Go! - Amos 1–3; Psalms 80; 2 Timothy 4

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Paul understood the importance of God's word when he told Timothy, “All of Scripture is God-breathed; in its inspired voice, we hear useful teaching, rebuke, correction, instruction, and training for a life that is right so that God’s people may be up to the task ahead and have all they need to accomplish every good work.”

Some of what you read you won’t like. Some of it will make you change your ways and cause you to do tough things, but you’ll find it worth it in the end. You’ll discover, as Paul did, His word stands the test of time and will take you through the most difficult parts of life. And regardless what the world might think or do, what’s ultimately important is having Him say to you, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of heaven.”

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Timothy 3

Set - 2 Chronicles 25; 2 Timothy 3

Go! - 2 Kings 13–14; 2 Chronicles 25; 2 Timothy 3 

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

Do you want to hear the best news? God is the same God for you that He was for Paul. He hasn't changed. Paul was just one of the many people through the centuries who chose to follow Him. With each person, He has been the same. He never fails. He's always faithful. He's always there. He's always the same. Circumstances change. Names change. Methods of delivering His message might change. But He doesn't change and His message hasn’t changed.

So trust Him to give you tasks you can do. Trust Him to stay with you through whatever life brings you. Trust Him to put you where you can best serve Him and bring glory to Him. He'll be the same for you as He has been for all the crowd of witnesses who have gone before you. He’ll be your God. 

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 2 Timothy 2:1–13

Set - Jonah 2–3; 2 Timothy 2

Go! - Jonah 1–4; 2 Timothy 2

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

What God wants you to know is that He will come when He decides to come. He's told us time after time that no one knows when He will return. Just be ready. He might decide today is the day or He might wait another 2,000 years. Our responsibility isn’t to figure out when He’ll come to get us, but to be ready when He gets there. If He decides to come today are you ready? That’s the question for every person on the earth.

Enough of the prophecies have already been fulfilled that He can make the dominoes fall in no time at all. Or like many generations have experienced, He can withhold His coming for a few more years. He’ll decide. You stay prepared. He is coming back. He promised and He never breaks His promises.

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - Joel 2:12–32

Set - Joel 2; 2 Timothy 1

Go! - Joel 1–3; 2 Timothy 1

A daily devotional through the Bible speaking with God as Adam and Eve may have in the garden east of Eden. Our website http://alittlewalkwithgod.com

What do you need? Stop and think before you acquire that next "thing" for yourself. Do you need it or want it? You won't take it with you when you transition from this life to the next. Will it add real joy to your life or just bring you some momentary happiness? There is a difference. Think about it. 

Naked you came into the world and naked you will leave it. You came with nothing and you'll leave with nothing. So hold those "things" loosely that you happen to accumulate along the way. Maybe God wants you to share them with someone who needs them more than you!

Today’s Bible reading plans include:

Ready - 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Set - 2 Chronicles 24; 1 Timothy 6

Go! - 2 Kings 11-12; 2 Chronicles 24; 1 Timothy 6