Devotional Episodes

Salvation is the paramount will of God. The message of the Church, given to us by our Savior, is the Good News's proclamation that there is a way to God. There is reconciliation between God and man. Two Biblical truths that must drive us to our knees for friends' loved ones, acquaintances, strangers, and enemies is their need for salvation. Barring the saving knowledge of Jesus, who is the Christ, all else, as the preacher says, is vanity. Jesus was never ambiguous on this truth: "Jesus *sai...

We emphasized the last episode on God's will, in regards to the spread of the gospel, but there are times critical times when we seem to flounder for His will, what it may be. Our devotional today centers on the truth that God's will is crystal clear in every significant aspect of our lives. No doubt about that. I steal… umm… borrow liberally from a study by John MacArthur from a few years ago focusing on the will of God. That series has been, for me, a transitional lesson from God's word. Th...

From time to time, through circumstances, trials mostly, but sometimes fighting my own unworthy thoughts, I find it very hard to give thanks. I have developed two fallback positions, I call them, in which I am always able to Give thanks. I am continually thankful that He is my Creator: The encouragement of Isaiah 40:28 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth Does not become weary or tired. His understanding is inscrutable. 2...

"in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 2 Thessalonians 5:18 Instead of fearing circumstances which are unexpected, but rather give thanks because God is in control. I will not gossip about those I know or only hear about but rather give thanks they are in my life for a divine purpose. I will not focus on those who I disagree with, but rather give thanks, for God will give me the words the right words, which may be used as seeds to eternal life. I will n...

A quick reminder of our call and a couple of reasons for our gratitude. Psalm 100:4-5 Enter His gates with thanksgiving, And His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, And His faithfulness to all generations. Assistant Editor: Seven Jefferson Gossard freerangeprayer@gmail.com Facebook - Free Range Preacher Ministries Instagram: freerangeministries twitter @PreacherRange All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NAS...

All God's people are called to Prayer. It is the need of our new inner man to experience communion with our Savior, Almighty God. We might say we are all under a general call to Prayer. Some though, are called to have a prayer ministry. A prayer ministry is defined as a personal call to take up daily prayers for specific people to minister to them. Jonathan Edwards is an example of our general call, and yet it is said of him: "Prayer was both a discipline and a part of his leisure." The Pr...

No matter his brothers' motive, Joseph saw God's beauty in working out His divine will, not just selfishly in Joesph's life but also for his enemies... his brothers. At any time, Joseph had the power to take revenge on his family, saving perhaps Benjamin and Jacob. Still, the God of all comfort who comforted him before he was reunited with his father Jacob moved Joseph that he "comforted them and spoke kindly to them” those who had made themselves his enemies." Genesis 50:21 Is it alright if we...

For those with ears to hear, our God reveals Himself in various and sundry ways. (I love that phrase, various and sundry!) Critical to the revelation of who the true God, Creator, and Ruler of the universe really is, are the names of God given to us in Holy Writ. (I love that one too.) We rest in the knowledge that God our Savior is also demonstrated to be: Yahweh Yahweh Maccadeshem Yahweh Tisdkneu The fulness of our salvation rests wholly on the completeness of our God. Assistant Editor:...

The Holy Spirit leads us into all truth… at the perfect time. Proverbs 15:8b …But the prayer of the upright is His delight. For the next few days, then, let us focus on praise and adoration for we know: We can be pleasing to Him. Our goal is to enter into your Master's joy. Our aim by God's power is to do everything to His glory and, Our great desire to talk to and commune with the Holy God of the Universe, our adopted Father, the Son who suffered to attain our salvation, and the spirit w...

What Christian cliche did Jesus give Martha and Mary? Real hurts require real answers; there are times real compassion, understanding, and empathy speak louder than any words. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com @PreacherRange For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com

Rewind, my Grumpy Old Man Prayer to see how supplication moves us from conviction to realization we are out of God’s will, and finally, to the joyful settled obedience our souls long for and move us to rest in Him. Intimacy in prayer, allows us to know our Holy and Good Savior. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com @PreacherRange For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Du...

Our God is wonderful, the true God who we know as multi-dimensional Father of the universe to whom we come, knowing: Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of Thee, And I am afraid of Thy judgments. also Psalm 20:35 Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation, And Thy right hand upholds me, And Thy gentleness makes me great. The reality of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit makes us long for a dynamic relationship with Him. Psalm 42:1 As the deer pants for the water brooks...

Perhaps our devotion to Jesus Christ should so modify our behavior, our boss's take note. Perhaps as we learn to pray about every little thing, we will be more cognizant of our actions, and we will give God the glory in everything, for He is our guide and protection. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com

A devotional reinforcing, our knowledge of God comes from Scripture, and as we learn of the only true God we believe Him. Our prayer for this episode: Teach us to learn of You and to have such a close walk with Thee that we say with Paul, “I know whom I believe,” and in knowing You we are able to trust you and see Your glory in our lives. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, pleas...

Life is hard, our sins, our general weaknesses, the fallen world, can at times bring us down. Recognizing God’s mercies to give us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ and focusing on those blessings help us through all those troubles and even through very sad news. Among those spiritual blessings, is the gift from God’s word, and the Holy Spirit of the ability to focus on: Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, wh...

God’s ultimate goal for us is to be conformed to the image of His Son. But even for prosperity, we can say: Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the LORD; And He will give you the desires of your heart. 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington....

What a wonderful God we have, He will listen to our ignorance, He will listen to our anger, and after He disciplines us, He displays His love for us. All our Scripture quotes are drawn from the NASB 1977 edition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com

Psalm 13-14 I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. 14 Wait for the LORD; Be strong, and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. Not much more I could say than that…However, I did anyway. Even if we hate suspense, we wait on the Lord, for He is good, and our needs are many. All our scripture quotes are taken from the NASB 1977 addition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com For access to the Voice Over services of Ri...

If the prayers of a righteous man can accomplish much, how effective are the prayers, the constant, the ever constant prayers of Jesus our Savior? Hebrews 7 25 Hence, also, He is able to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. All our scripture quotes are taken from the NASB 1977 addition. freerangeprayer@gmail.com For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at D...

When the Bible says God causes all things to work together for our good… it includes our past, present, and future. Meditate on all God’s goodness including the fact that He redeems all our lives, and our trust is in Him, and His never changing Character. Amen. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever...

Our hope, our peace, our motivation flow from the faithfulness of God our Savior, Jesus Christ. A brief reminder: Faithful is He who called you, and He also will bring it to pass. You can take that to the bank, as we said in the olden days. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.

The attributes of God combined mean He is wholly trustworthy. He can do all He has promised, because of who He is. Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And do not lean on your understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.

Sheep, by their nature, will not eat, sleep or even drink unprotected in the presence of danger. So what would make a sheep lay down green pastures and quiet waters? The Good Shepherd, laying down His life between every danger and His flock. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.

God’s names bring us closer to Him and lead us to reverence, praise, and peace as we meditate on who He has revealed Himself to be. Worship Him as the great I AM, the Stong one who sees. El Roi. For access to the Voice Over services of Richard Durrington, please visit RichardDurrington.com or email him at Durringtonr@gmail.com. Thank you.