A Moment With God

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-04-25

God protects us from knowing some challenges ahead,
because He knows we have a strong instinct for self-protection.

"Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord
rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord
you will receive the reward of the inheritance.
It is the Lord Christ whom you serve."
Colossians 3:23-24

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-05-25

Prayer only works when we go to Him. The same rules apply
as with people: Be honest, listen well, and have a humble heart.

"The Spirit also helps our weakness: for we do not know
how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself
intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words."
Romans 8:26

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-07-25

God is not into the ignoring needs business.
The fact that you call on Him is a delight to His heart.

"Call upon Me in time of trouble;
I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me."
Psalm 50:15

 

[Joe Riley]

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-10-25

You are desperately needed...your laughter, spunk, tenderness,
compassion, and whatever gifts He has given you.
Not a moment of your life is wasted in His book.

"Teach us to number our days,
that we may present to You a heart of wisdom."
Psalm 90:12

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-11-25

Learn from the apostle Paul, who took time to write
"Keep on doing what you are doing,"
and go and encourage someone today.

"Cling to the Lord your God, as you have done to this day."
Joshua 23:8

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-12-25

God is keenly aware of every single detail of every single life.
He's the only one who really, truly gets you!

"The very hairs on your head are numbered.
Matthew 10:30

 

[Joe Riley]

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-15-25

Jesus knows rejection on a deeper level, and in more brutal ways
than we will ever experience in our lifetime.
But He also received the King's reward in the end.

"Consider Him who has endured such hostility
by sinners against Himself, so that you will not
grow weary and lose heart."
Hebrews 12:3

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-16-25

God knew us even before we were in the womb (Jer. 1:5)!
He has been speaking to us since the very beginning.

"My sheep hear my voice,
and I know them, and the follow Me."
John 10:27

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-17-25

The Bible says that the Spirit calls us and leads us.
He never sends us on ahead to a place He hasn't been.

"To Him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice,
and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them,
and the sheep follow him because they know his voice."
John 10:3-4

 

[Joe Riley]

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-19-25

We can take the wheel and be responsible
for all of the road hazards and safe driving,
or we can enjoy the scenery and go where He takes us.

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what
the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
Romans 12:2

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-20-25

Asking questions isn't doubting God,
if in asking you know He has the answer.

"The Lord will accomplish what concerns me;
Your loving kindness, O Lord, is everlasting;
do not forsake the works of Your hands."
Psalm 138:8

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-21-25

It's easy to think of God as big and strong an powerful and Holy,
which He certainly is. But He also has a mother's touch
for our gentle, childlike heart.

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior.
He will exult over you with joy. He will be quiet in His love.
He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy."
Zephaniah 3:17

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-24-25

But the only thing to be sure of is Jesus, the One who never changes.
Any other plumb line has a shaky foundation
or a crooked board here and there.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
Hebrews 13:8

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-25-25

We live in a world that will disappear.
But that's not a threat; it's a promise!

"Here we do not have a lasting city,
but we are seeking the city which is to come."
Hebrews 13:14

 

[Joe Riley]

 

[Joe Riley]

Devotional for 10-27-25

When its His plan and you're willing, you simply cannot fail.

"I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13

 

[Joe Riley]

Two mornings ago I noticed a contrail cross in the sky....they are in motion and only last a minute or so.