30th July, 2025
A Fountain Publication
The Lodestar
Online Magazine for the Thinking Christian
Devotionals
The Lord, the Ultimate Victor
"But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head" (Psa 3:3).
Let Us Begin, God will Finish
"'The silver is mine and the gold is mine," declares the LORD Almighty. "The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former...
Perfect Love
"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love" (1...
Seeking after God’s Word
"Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart" (Psa 119:2).
The Quest for Restoration
“Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb!” (Psa 126:4).
Gifts from the Father of Lights
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to...
Giving Cheerfully
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor 9:7).
Perils of Judging Others
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to...
Singing in the Lions' Den
"My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music. Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn"...
Anxiety-free Life
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because...
Giving Thanks in All Circumstances
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess 5:18).
Spiritual Abundance
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with...
The Right Hand of the Lord
“I will appeal to this, to the years of the right hand of the Most High” (Psa 77:10).
Adamant Hope
"The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him" (Lam 3:24).
Sanctity of the Body
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with...
What's Your Price Tag?
"Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows" (Luke 12:7).
From Care-laden to Carefree
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever" (Psa 23:6).
Dawn Follows Night
"For his anger is but for a moment, and his favour is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning" (Psa 30:5).
The Hound of Heaven
"And he (Jacob) dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were...
Temptations to Prove Ourselves
“And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread’” (Matthew 4:3).
Lord! Have Mercy
"But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me" (Micah 7:7).
Striving for Peace and Holiness
"Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord" (Heb 12:14).
Choose Your Yoke
"Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in...
When the Stock Runs Dry
“When the water in the skin was gone, she put the child under one of the bushes. … ‘Let me not look on the death of the child.’ And as she sat...
Awakening to God’s Presence
“O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch” (Psa 5:3).
The Delightful Word
"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight...
Walking Tall
"But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires" (Rom 13:14).
Being Still
“Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (Psa 46:10).
The Curse of Pride
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov 16:18).
Loving in Deed and Truth
"Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth" (1 John 3:18).
Holy Spirit Emboldens Us
“God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control” (2 Tim 1:7)
Eating with Sensitivity and Grace
"Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he...
Confident in the Lord
“My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psa 121:2, see also Psa 124:8).
Seasoned Speech, Sacred Witness
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” (Col 4:6).
Emptying to Replenish
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered” (Prov 11:25).
Sleep Tight!
“O LORD, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvellous for me” (Psa...
Being God-centred than Self-centred
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek...
Fling Your Backpacks over to the Lord
“Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved” (Psa 55:22).
Peace in a Troubled World
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world”...
Shield of Faith
“In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one” (Eph 6:16).
Unchanging God Keeps Us Going
"For I the LORD do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed" (Mal 3:6).
When Tears Become Prayer
“In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he...
Inexhaustible Power Pack
"Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his...
Keeping Calm in the Storm
"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Phil 4:7).
Faith: The Rajput of the Soul
“But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls” (Heb 10:39).
The Faithful One
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one” (2 Thess 3:3).
No Giver Is a Loser
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19).
Not the Why, But Who Matters in Suffering
“Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity of your ways your hope?” (Job 4:6).
Wait!
“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!” (Psa 27:14).
The Eternal God in Our Fleeting Days
“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God” (Psa 90:2).
Abiding in His Presence: Then and Now
“Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually” (1 Chron 16:11).
Being Hospitable
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares” (Heb 13:2).
Immovable Love and Peace of the Father God
“For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be...
From Sheepfold to Banquet Hall
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows” (Psa 23:5).
Breaking Barriers, Finding Grace
“A woman from Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, ‘Give me a drink’” (John 4:7).
How Faith Transforms Adversity
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been...
Creation’s Silent Sermon
“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Psa 19:1).
Good News Without Borders
“But the voice answered a second time from heaven, ‘What God has made clean, do not call common’” (Acts 10:15).
Love Beyond Hatred
But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his...
When Strength Fails, Grace Prevails
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my...
When Fear Clouds the Promise
“Do not rebel against the LORD, and don’t be afraid of the people of the land. They are only helpless prey to us! They have no protection, but the...
Grace Under Fire
“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for...
Empty Words or Intimate Prayer?
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words” (Matthew 6:7).
Blessedness of Persecution
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 5:10).
Children of God, Makers of Peace
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matt 5:9).
Life Beyond the Ruins
“And he said to me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’ And I answered, ‘O Lord GOD, you know”’ (Ezekiel 37:3).
Be Merciful, as God is Merciful
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy” (Matt 5:7).
Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6).
Do not Covet
“You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his...
Anchored by Hope
“We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a...
Healing Is a Community Calling
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed" (James 5:16).
Strength in Small Numbers
"The LORD said to Gideon, “You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they...
Peace Inexplicable
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:7)
Rejoicing in the Lord
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice” (Philippians 4:4).
The Privilege of the “Poor in the Spirit”
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).
The Cure for Anxious Hearts
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Phil 4:6)
Grace in Every Word
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who...
Human Crusts, Divine Cores
“… Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love …” (Eph 4:2, NLT).
The Power of Meekness
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5).
The Mystical Experience of Love
“So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him”...
Tears Stored, Cries Recorded
“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book” (Psalms 56:8, NLT).
Light that Shines in Darkness
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5).
Holy Spirit's Help in Prayer
“Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with...
Look Beyond the Hills
“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psalms 121:1—2).
Returning to the Lord: Our True Source of Strength
This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and...
The Gift of Waiting: Trusting God’s Perfect Timing
“The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD”...
Words Shape Our Spiritual Journey
“I said, ‘I will guard my ways, that I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth with a muzzle, so long as the wicked are in my presence’”...
Beacons of Love Breaking into the Darkness of Hatred
“The earth, O LORD, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes!” (Psalms 119:64)
Bearing One Another’s Burdens
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” (Gal 6:2).
Reading the Bible with Expectation
“Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law” (Psalms 119:18).
Protected and Set Apart
"Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are...
Beyond the Past: Embracing God's New Work
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will...
Suffering: A Refining Fire on the Path to Christian Perfection
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to...
Facing Giants: Faith Over Fear
“Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your...
When Friends Turn Foes
“Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!” ( Psa 55:1).
From Fear to Faith
‘He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?”’ (Mark 4:40)
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