23rd September, 2025
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The Lodestar
Online Magazine for the Thinking Christian
Devotionals
Wait, Do not Wilt
“I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage;...
Praying for Protection from Flattery
“Everyone utters lies to his neighbour; with flattering lips and a double heart, they speak. May the LORD cut off all flattering lips, the tongue...
God of Surprises
“And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and...
The Elder Brother Syndrome: When Grace Feels Unfair
“And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was...
The One Who Bears Up Daily
“Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation” (Psa 68:19).
Modelling Calm in the Storms
“But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, ‘Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?’” (Mark 4:38).
Faith is Patient Waiting
“By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For...
Compassion Embraces Enemies
“But Jerusalem will become a refuge for those who escape; it will be a holy place. And the people of Israel will come back to reclaim their...
Pride Goes before Fall
“But even if you soar as high as eagles and build your nest among the stars, I will bring you crashing down,” says the LORD” (Obad 1:4).
Contentment
“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have...
Faith is to Trust God’s Wisdom
“By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was...
Being His and Solely His
“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven...
The Table Is Set—But Have You Asked?
“And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (Luke 11:9).
When Manna Stops
“And the manna ceased the day after they ate of the produce of the land. And there was no longer manna for the people of Israel, but they ate of the...
Faith is to Let Go
“By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son…” (Heb...
Grace over Technology
“… and that all this assembly may know that the LORD saves not with sword and spear. For the battle is the LORD’S, and he will give you into our...
When the Tents Wear out
“For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the...
Four Ways of Impacting Others
“What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you” (Phil 4:9).
Incense Before the Throne
“And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden...
Restoring Peace in Relationships
“And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree...
Shame to Honour
“O men, how long shall my honour be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? But know that the LORD has set apart...
Surviving in the World of Lies
“I will thank you forever, because you have done it. I will wait for your name, for it is good, in the presence of the godly” (Psa 52:9). Read Psalm...
Distress to Praise
“I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, creating the fruit of the lips. Peace,...
Roaring Lion and Safe Stronghold
“The LORD roars from Zion, and utters his voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth quake. But the LORD is a refuge to his people, a...
The Lord Turns Scorns to Surprise
“You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, ... And my people shall never again be put to shame. .., and that I am the LORD your God and there is none...
Material Restoration to Spiritual Flourishing
“And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall...
Be Ready for His Return
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Luke 12:40).
Repentance and Restoration
“Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the LORD has done great things!” (Joel 2:21). Read Joel 2:18—27.
A Wake-Up Call from God
“‘Yet even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning’” (Joel 2:12). Read Joel...
Being Rich toward God
“So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:21). Read, Luke 12:13—21.
Streams of God’s Renewing Grace
“Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb!” (Psa 126:4).
Living in Hope
“Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them” (Isa 42:9).
Courage in Life’s Struggles
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go”...
Revive Us Again
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your steadfast love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation” (Psa 85:6—7).
Refueled by Grace
“He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength” (Isa 40:29).
Search Window Remains Open
“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near” (Isa 55:6).
When the Lost Are Carried Home
“Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance”...
Keep Hoping
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” (Rom 15:13).
Steps Made Firm by the Shield-Bearer
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him" (Psa 28:7).
God’s Offer of Love and Peace
“‘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...
Let Us Light up the World
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven" (Matt...
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).
Words that Heal or Harm
“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...
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...
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).
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...
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"...
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...
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