Category Archives: Devotional Thoughts

From Questions to Praise (Dec 18)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Habakkuk was a prophet who asked a lot of questions. Tough questions. The big questions we would all like to ask God, even if we wouldn’t have the boldness to ask them. Continue reading →

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Never Alone (Dec 17)

Posted on December 17, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Christmas can be a lonely time. Memories of family and friends who are no longer with us haunt us especially this time of the year. Separation from those you love when you’d rather be “home for Christmas” brings a sense of loneliness. Singles sometimes feel left out and lonely this time of year. Even in the midst of the crowds, it is common to feel lonely this time of year. Continue reading →

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O Little Town of Bethlehem (Dec 16)

Posted on December 16, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The gospel writers repeatedly stress that the story of Christmas—the birth of Jesus–was foretold in numerous passages by several Old Testament prophets. One of the most famous is the prophecy of Micah: Continue reading →

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The Worthy Lamb

Posted on December 15, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The wrongs must be righted. Justice must be brought for the sin of man. But who is worthy to open the scroll? Continue reading →

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Running from God (Dec 14)

Posted on December 14, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Have you ever run from God or from a mission to which he has called you? I think most of us have. I think that the book of Jonah is popular because we all can relate to the reluctant prophet. I’m always amazed that God chose Jonah instead of a more willing prophet. Continue reading →

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Holy! Worthy!

Posted on December 13, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Imagine that you are standing before the throne of God in heaven! That is what John is describing here: his vision of heaven. Continue reading →

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Where Can I Go? (Dec 11)

Posted on December 11, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Sometimes we think God is hiding from us. Depending on our feelings to guide our perception, we forget the objective reality spoken of by the psalmist. Wherever we go, he is there. There is no place where God is not present. There is no circumstance we encounter where he is not near. “If I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me.” Continue reading →

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Your First Love (Dec 10)

Posted on December 10, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

There was one glaring fault in the Ephesian church. They had lost their first love. Continue reading →

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The Revelation of Jesus Christ (Dec 9)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Try reading Revelation as a book of worship. Stand in awe of the revelation of Christ in his glory. Stand in awe of the wisdom of God as we get glimpses of Christ’s rule and reign. Long for more of a revelation of His presence here even as we wait for his coming in great glory as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Keep your eyes on Jesus. Learn of Him. And worship and adore Him. Continue reading →

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Grumblers and Faultfinders (Dec 8)

Posted on December 8, 2020 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Do “grumbling” and “faultfinding” really demand such stark warnings? Boasting and flattery? We often tolerate the “sins of the tongue” and treat them as “not as big of a deal” as other sins. But they have devastating effects on people and in the life of the church. Perhaps that is why Jude includes them on his list of serious offenses. Continue reading →

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