Daily Devotional
Keeping the Spiritual Stars
“He who says, ‘I know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”
1 John 2:4
August 6, 2021
Ponder This
The word keep was used by sailors in ancient times when they didn’t have GPS as we do. They would steer by the stars. At nighttime, a sailor would look up to the stars and he would steer by those stars. Sailors called that “keeping the stars.” That is, setting one’s course by the stars.
As Christians, we are to set our course in life by keeping the commandments. We treasure those commandments and steer by those commandments. That doesn’t mean that we could never get blown off course. But if we have no desire to live by the Word of God, if we can sin carelessly, flippantly, without any conviction, we are not living in the truth. This is what John meant by saying this person is a liar and the truth is not in him.
Practice This
Take time today to journal ways your life gives evidence of your love for God as you keep His commandments. List also any areas in which you desire growth in keeping His commandments.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
