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10/15/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: 16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

As we draw to a close on this passage we see that there are two more things that are never satisfied and say it is not enough. The earth that is not filled with water and the fire says it is not enough and is never satisfied.

There is a cycle upon this earth that forbids the earth from ever being satisfied with water. God uses it as a metaphor for His character and His word.

Isaiah 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. 10 For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

I find it amazing that even the cyclical event of the rain and snow returning and watering the earth brings glory to God declaring His handiwork.

Psalm 19:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

The very creation of this world declares the glory of God. Evolution has no place in God’s glory for it is the conjure of man.

The other thing that is never satisfied is the fire. I have been on many camping trips where a camp fire was made. A camp fire is never satisfied, it always needs more wood or the fire goes out, consequently we were always searching for more wood to keep thew fire burning.

Proverbs 30:16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

There is another fire that is never satisfied, that is the fire of hell.

Proverbs 27:20 Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

Isaiah 5:14 Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.

May I remind you, Jesus has the keys to death and hell not Peter as some religions will tell you. Read Matthew 16:18-19.

Jesus tells us this truth in Revelation 1:18 “I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.”

The great and wonderful truth is that Jesus wants to save every soul upon this earth. He wants every man, woman and child to be with Him in the glories of heaven.

2Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Would you be that one who would in humility and contrition place you faith and trust in Jesus Christ to save your soul?

If you desire to be saved and experience the love from God through His Son Jesus Christ you may. Simply pray this prayer believing with all your heart.

“God I know I am a sinner in need of salvation. I now repent of my sin asking you to save me. Please come into my heart and save my soul for I cannot save myself. I now place my faith and trust in Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour whom you have sent.”

Please let us know if you have made that decision.

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

10/14/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: 16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.

The things never satisfied, the grave (of which we spoke yesterday) the barren womb, the earth that is not filled with water and the fire that says it is not enough.

My friend, the barren womb is often looked upon as a curse for every woman (at least every woman uninfluenced by sin) has the desire to bare children. It is the natural part of life.

Sarah, Abram’s wife desired a child and God gave her one who was called Isaac. Hannah desired a child and God gave her a child of whom is was called Samuel. Elisabeth desired a child and God gave her one who was called John the Baptist.

However, because of our changing times the love for child baring has become cold. Jesus said this would happen as we enter into the last days before He returns.

Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

The coldness of man’s heart does not negate the truth of these scriptures for there are still pure young women who desire the bare children.

Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

Even after some children are born the mother’s love waxes cold and the care of the child of neglected.

Isaiah 49:15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

In this throwaway world we can be sure God will never cast out those who come to Him by faith trusting in Jesus to save them.

John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.

We can rest assured the God will never forget His children nor forsake them.

Hebrews 13:5b …”for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

My friend, do you desire to be pure? Jesus can make you pure by washing away your sin and saving your soul.

If you desire to have that kind of salvation and love from God through His Son Jesus Christ you may. Simply pray this prayer believing with all your heart.

“God I know I am a sinner in need of salvation. I now repent of my sin asking you to save me. Please come into my heart and save my soul for I cannot save myself. I now place my faith and trust in Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour whom you have sent.”

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

10/13/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough: 16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. 17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

The second part of verse 15 tell us there are four things never satisfied and never say it is enough.

The first is the grave. The grave awaits everyone of us as we tarry for the Lord Jesus Christ.

The grave is never satisfied and never has enough for all tend toward it. Let’s face it, we are all living in a funeral procession, as we are all born to die.

However, there is one beautiful caveat to all of this, it is salvation by grace through the Lord Jesus Christ. Although the life is but for a moment and but a vapour, eternal life is just that, eternal.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. 30 I and my Father are one.

My friend, you can chose which life or death you want.

Just remember, the grave is never satisfied and never says it is enough and heaven is always available in Jesus.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

10/12/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverb 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give. There are three things that are never satisfied, yea, four things say not, It is enough:

16 The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough. 17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

Psalms 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

A horse is controlled by the reins attached to the bridle, both reins seek for control. If the horse has no reigns there is nothing by which to control the horse.

You have a will, they are the reins which control your life. They are the core values by which you live and operate and have your way. If those reins are attached to something other than God your will, will be unbridled.

King David wanted to know the Lord so much so that he asked God to examine him and try his reins.

Psalms 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.

David wanted God to find any place in his will or his heart that did not desire to love and serve and walk with God.

Would you be of such a mind as to let God try your reins, you will?

Psalms 7:9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

One day we all will meet our end and our reins, our will, our desires will be checked. One day, we will meet Jesus.

Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: 26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: 27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.

Would you allow the love of the Lord Jesus Christ to be your rein, your constraining factor?

2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

Psalm 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. 8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

Proverb 30:15 The horseleach hath two daughters, crying, Give, give.

Who or what is your guiding factor?

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

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10/10/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:11 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. 12 There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. 13 There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! and their eyelids are lifted up. 14 There is a generation, whose teeth are as swords, and their jaw teeth as knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men.

The word generation speaks of a certain class of people, such as when Jesus said “A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.” Matthew 16:4

In this passage the generation refers to the youth that curses parents and refuses to be a blessing. It is the generation that from their youth has carried such antics into adulthood.

This generation is one that often carries themselves with pride lifting their eyes and eyelids in pride. You’ve seen them, their chin in the air in haughty defiance against that which is right and just. Their filthiness is not washed but rather embraced.

When corrected they attack with vicious words making their jaw teeth like knives.

I have the great privilege of working with teens and youth, many of them have been groomed by circumstances, false teachings, and societal norms in life to become such a described above.

Many are without fathers, mothers, living with one another because they have been rejected are without godly leadership to help them.

There is an answer to for this generation, there is an answer for you and the world, it is Jesus.

2Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Paul addressed the change one can have in Christ.

Ephesians 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: 7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

Of what generation are you?

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

10/09/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

This dear request of God appeals to the heart as the believer places his complete trust in the Lord to meet all his needs.

We find a similar prayer by one called Jabez. 1Chronicles 4:10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

A person who truly trust in the Lord believes that God will meet his or her needs and is content with God’s provision.

The apostle Paul expressed his content in what God had done through the support of those prayed for and desired him to continue in the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Depending on the nature of each person there is a dread, a concern that poverty would cause one to curse God or that being rich would cause one to deny God believing he does no need God for he can provide for himself.

I know of a believer who is worth seven hundred million dollars, his concern was that he would not seek God because of his lack of need. He could provide for himself what ever he wanted or needed. But his greatest desire was to seek God. He helped and still helps missionaries who are in need.

The principle is laid out in our text. I would desire the same; Lord keep me from vanity and lies and keep me in such a state that I neither curse you no deny you because of temporary things in this life.

Never sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the temporary. Never sacrifice the things of God for temporary things.

Proverbs 30:7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

The most valuable thing you can ever have is Jesus. As a believer, the most valuable one you can ever trust and serve is Jesus.

2Corinthians 8:9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.

Romans 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

The choice is till yours,

Pastor Cook

10/08/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

Yesterday we covered the first part of this passage where Agur (who wrote this Proverb) desired of God remove vanity and lies from his life. Are you a liar? Do you utter lies?

One of the ten commandments is “thou shalt not bear false witness;” we say, don’t lie.

Lying is a very big part of our culture; I once heard a police officer say, all men are liars. In saying that he, unknowingly included himself. King David said basically the same thing. Psalms 116:11 I said in my haste, All men are liars.

Although he said that in haste it may not be true for the believer in Christ Jesus. We say many things in haste without giving forethought to our words.

However, we must agree that lying is pervasive in our society.

Agur did not want to be associated with such practice; he wanted no vanity in his life and did not want to be found a liar.

Let me say this, changing ones mind does not make one a liar. I have had to change my mind when circumstances dictate. On our church calendar I write, “Some of the above dates may change.” This is because circumstances change, scenarios, change and people’s needs change. It does not make one a liar.

What is a lie? “A criminal falsehood; a falsehood uttered for the purpose of deception; an intentional violation of truth. Fiction, or a false statement or representation, not intended to deceive, mislead or injure, as in fables, parables and the like, is not a lie.” Webster’s dictionary 1828

Agur did not want to be associated with uttering falsehood for the purpose of deception. He did not want his character or testimony corrupted by such activities.

Did you know, there will me no liars in heaven? Lying is an intrinsic to a sinful heart.

Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Revelation 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

Psalm 31:18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

David gave us some wonderful words about speaking.

Psalm 35:28 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.

What you say is a good indicator of your relationship with God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

10/07/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

This dear prayer of Agur is, or aught to be, the example of every born again believer.

The first of two requests was to be kept from iniquity. His desire was to be kept from vanity and lies.

Vanity comes from the word vain. The word vain means empty. Agur wanted to be kept from things that were vain, empty of value and of little worth in regard to the Lord and His will. He never wanted to sacrifice the permanent on the altar of the temporary, the altar of vanity.

What you do for God will last forever; the man of God fears vanity for he knows it will distract him from God and displease God who saved his soul. His desire is to walk with God in holiness and joy; vanity separates him from that relationship for his pursuit is not toward God but toward worthlessness.

How many dear saints have sacrificed their mornings rushing off to work without seeking God in His word and in prayer? How many dear friends have sacrificed their days, their weekends, their time for worldly pleasure instead of church? How many dear souls have sacrificed the hours of their day scrolling their phone rather than reading God’s word? How many dear Christians have sacrificed their time with God for vanity?

2 Corinthians 5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

Romans 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

Proverbs 30:7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: 8 Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me: 9 Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.

Today Lord help us to make you first, keeping you the priority of our life in every aspect of our spiritual, social, physical, mental, and psychological life.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

10/06/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Yesterday we saw how the word God is pure and is a shield or protection to the believer.

Today we see God gives a great warning. Proverbs 30:6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

There are many who have added to God’s word and taken away from God’s word, whether it be by written text or in verbal presentation or in their actions.

There are hundreds of different “bibles” in circulation all of which do not agree with God’s pure word.

Here is an example: Philip the Apostle was teaching an Ethiopian the word of God and Jesus.

Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eu**ch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eu**ch; and he baptized him.

In most modern versions verse 37 is changed or left out making it look like one only needs to be baptized to be saved. With that one change many have been baptized never trusting in Jesus to save their souls. They remain unsaved.

Example: Luke 9:56 For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

In many of the modern versions the first part of Luke 9:56 is left out and it reads "Luke 9:56 And they went to another village.”

In both cases the word of God was changed creating an additional concept that lacks salvation through Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ is left out.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

In the book of Revelation God gives a more stern warning about adding to His word.

Revelation 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. 20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

You can choose whatever book you wish to read. I will choose the Kings James Bible for it is the closest bible to the original languages of Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Proverbs 10:17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

Proverbs 15:10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

Proverbs 15:31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

10/05/2026

Morning Devotion: Read Proverbs

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

In this day and age, we all need something that is incorrupt and flawless; we need something pure. We have it; the word of God is flawless and pure.

Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

The perfect all sufficient word of God is the protection of the believer. Those who consider the word of God to be insufficient are those who are left trusting in something impure, imperfect and incomplete for their good.

2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

2Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

The issue is not the purity of God’s word nor the sufficiency of it, the issue is you. Do you know enough of God’s word to completely trust in God’s word?

Psalm 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Today, endeavour to know God’s word; read the bible, memorize a verse and allow it to guide you throughout the day.

The choice is still yours,

Pastor Cook

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