Welcome!
3354 Laurel Dr. NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 444-8205
Daily Devotional
Our Provider
Read Psalms 69:1 through 73:28
Asaph, one of the leaders of David’s choirs, had observed the prosperity of the wicked—and envied it (verse 3). He knew that God would provide for him, but he was tempted by wealth and almost slipped (verse 2).
Asaph had to work through his temptation. He had to look beyond the material and to the spiritual. To change his perspective, he came to the temple—he came to stand before God (verses 14–17). Then he saw that although the wicked prosper, they are on a slippery slope to ruin and destruction.
Asaph had to come to the place where he recognized that material wealth can lead to a person’s ruin. Although he felt “senseless and ignorant,” he recognized that God was with him, holding on to his hand (verses 22,23). He finally acknowledged that he wanted nothing but God:
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever (Psalm 73:26).
Is your desire for wealth replacing your desire for God? Listen to Asaph in this psalm and recommit your life to God. Make the Lord your refuge (verse 28).
Thought for Today: God will provide your daily needs and an eternal home with Him.
Quicklook: Psalm 73:23–28
Devotional brought to you by God's Word For Today.
God's Word For Today is available from Gospel Publishing House.
AG.org News & Information
-
Teen completes 500-mile walk for Speed the Light
On July 1, 15-year-old Mike Durbin took the final steps of his 500-mile walk from Whitehouse, Texas, to the Assemblies of God headquarters in Springfield, Missouri. His I Will Walk journey was a God-inspired endeavor to raise funds and awareness for Speed the Light.
-
Sexting: What parents should know
Looks into the world of teen "sexting," where teens send revealing photos of themselves through their cell phones or post them online.
-
Church "adopts" military chaplain
As military chaplains provide vital spiritual support for military personnel, chaplains, too, are in need of support. Pastor Rich Catapano and Bethel Assembly of God (Franklin Square, New York) recognize this need, so in 2006 the church "adopted" Chaplain Jeff Bryan during his 15-month deployment to Iraq.
-
Lottery sales up, desperate people are losing
Despite economic recession, in some states, lottery sales have increased as down-on-their-luck consumers purchase tickets in hopes of scoring a windfall. This concerns many Christians who have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of gambling.
-
Blaze destroys Bethany cafe
A fire destroyed the dining commons of Bethany University (AG) in Scotts Valley, California, on Tuesday, June 16 — however, no one was injured in the blaze. Plans for a new building are being made.
