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Daily Devotion

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17
Nov2024

Birth pains

by Ruth Olsen

Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he’, and will deceive many (Mark 13:6).

16
Nov2024

The safest place

by Pastor Mark Gierus

Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge (Psalm 16:1).

15
Nov2024

God shapes you

by Pastor Mark Gierus

Now then, please let your servant remain here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy, and let the boy return with his brothers. How can I go back to my father if the boy is not with me? No! Do not let me see the misery that would come on my father (Genesis 44:33,34).

14
Nov2024

God’s plan

by Pastor Mark Gierus

But Joseph said, ‘Far be it from me to do such a thing! Only the man who was found to have the cup will become my slave. The rest of you, go back to your father in peace’ (Genesis 44:17).

13
Nov2024

God’s provision

by Pastor Mark Gierus

‘We have also brought additional silver with us to buy food. We don’t know who put our silver in our sacks.’ ‘It’s all right,’ he said. ‘Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; I received your silver.’ Then he brought Simeon out to them (Genesis 43:22

12
Nov2024

Out of my hands

by Pastor Mark Gierus

Take your brother also and go back to the man at once. And may God Almighty grant you mercy before the man so that he will let your other brother and Benjamin come back with you. As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved (Genesis 43:13,14).