Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

In our world today there are many people who like to name drop. You know the kind - after getting an opportunity to meet someone famous or influential, they regularly insert that person's name into every conversation. This action causes the name dropper to feel bigger and more important than they really are.

Every once in a while people find out about a hidden resource that was right under their nose and yet they never knew about it. What a blessing to discover this treasure. Yet what a waste to have had access for so long without taking advantage of it.

There are many reasons that God allows trials into our lives. Sometimes we suffer because we or someone else has sinned, but that is not always the case. We know from the Bible that Christians will suffer painful trials on this earth as a result of being a child of God. When we identify ourselves with Christ, there will be times when we will be misunderstood and mistreated just as He was. Difficulties also sharpen us and help us to grow in our faith. But there is another reason that we may suffer.

The summer heat always makes me think of county fairs and 4-H animals. In the past we have spent many sultry evenings exercising pigs and walking goats, sheep, and even a steer. What a spectacle our family has made as we have strolled down our country road leading our goats and sheep on leashes like most people would walk a dog.

God never forgets His children. It is such a comfort to know that our all-sufficient God knows our name, sees us wherever we are, and has the desire and power to meet all our needs. He delights to comfort, protect, and provide for those who are His. We never need to feel afraid.

What do you do when you are waiting? There are often times when we must wait for things we want to happen. Opportunities don't always open immediately and people don't always show up on time. Waiting is a big part of the human experience.