Devotionals

Devotional messages written by Peter for Seeds of the Kingdom from Ellel Ministries

Too Busy

Matthew 2:1-2, NIV
“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship h…

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Holding on to Hope

Hebrews 10:23, NLT
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”

It seemed such a small, insignificant thing. Several months ago, I lost one very small earring while visiting friends. She as…

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You Raise Me Up

1 Samuel 2:8, NIV
“He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honour.”

Do you struggle with a lack of self-worth or feelings of inferiority? We know that when Go…

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Law and Grace

John 1:17, ESV
“For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”

Recently, I had to drive a long distance, overnight, after receiving a telephone call from my sister informing me that my Mum was seriously ill, and migh…

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Hungry?

Philippians 4:8-9, NIV
“Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things … And the God of peace will…

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The Faithfulness of God

Psalm 103:13-17, NIV
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him; for he knows how we are formed, he remembers that we are dust … from everlasting to everlasting the LORD’s love is with those who fear …

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In Recovery

Philippians 1:6, NLT
“I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.”

At the beginning of October, I was finally admitted to hospital for the surger…

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Light in the Darkness

“The people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”Isaiah 9:2, NIVWhat a graphic expression is contained in this verse of those who are living in the world, but who have no kno…

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Pray For One Another

James 5:16b, NLT
“Pray for each other so that you may be healed.”

It took many years as a Christian before I really knew that everything I did was equally important to God. So, whether I’m being a wife, a mum, a grandma or a nurse, which are the thin…

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Valued by God

2 Corinthians 12:9, The Lutheran Bible
“And He said to me, my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.”

God knows …

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