Scripture: Genesis 3:8 NKJ -  And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.As the Bible story reads: Adam and Eve were in the garden of Eden, where they both sinned. Adam disobeyed God when he ate from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. God had giv...  Read More

Scripture:  Romans 15:13 – Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.Are you overflowing with hope?  Is there such an abundance of joy and peace in your life that it infects or affects those around you in your sphere of life?  Hope comes from having a personal relationship and close/intimate fellowship with...  Read More

Scripture:  2 Corinthians 5:19 - That is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.The rules for God’s forgivenessIt’s only obtainable through sorrow, confession, and repentanceRepenting by owning up to what I’ve doneConfessing by asking for forgiveness through the SonIt completely blots out f...  Read More

Scripture:  II Peter 1:10 (NKJV) - Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you  abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”Most people you meet these days own some type of cell phone; oftentimes these devices have more “bells and whi...  Read More

The GBFC Devotional Team is taking a break for the Remainder of April. Daily Devotionals will resume on May 1st, 2021....  Read More

Scripture:  I Peter 1:3-5 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revea...  Read More

Scripture:  I Peter 1:17-21 -  And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb withou...  Read More

Scripture:  Deuteronomy 14:2 - For you are a holy people to the LORD your God, and the LORD has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.Identity can be complex.  There are so many identities to take on today; I see men who want to be women and vice versa; I see children who want to be adults and vice versa.  What is it when w...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 26:39 - He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”While watching a popular TV drama about a Pastor of a mega church and his family woes, the T.V. Pastor prayed a very powerful prayer. As his church was being stolen from him, his family being torn apa...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 54:10 - Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.Once upon a time, I only knew the love that failedThe love that disappoints and keeps me waiting to exhaleI’ve surrendered my feelings and emotions long enoughI’ve surrendered my heart and ...  Read More

Scripture:  Daniel 6:10 - Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. Daniel had been within this culture of Babylon at odds with him and His God, across several administrations, having been there long...  Read More

Scripture:  Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 - To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh;  a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 a time to cast away stones, and a tim...  Read More

Scripture: Romans 4:20-22 -  He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform 22 And therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness.I know I shouldn’t fear but still I am afraid,I know I shouldn’t worry when situations are grave.I know for sure Your gr...  Read More

Scripture:  Peter 5:5-11 - Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.8 Be [c]sober, be vigila...  Read More

Text:  Psalms 119:169 - Let my cry come near before Thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to Thy word.Forgetting not Thy 'letting' Lord, pray "Let my cry come near", that every word within it come of Thee and for Thine ear-  That mine own supplication wait until Thou maketh 'go', that it fitteth in Thy purposing however Thou wouldst sow.  In this I pray my heart give praise, it sprinkled w...  Read More

Scripture:  Genesis 22:1-18 - Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning and saddled his don...  Read More

Scripture:  Genesis 1:1 – In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.  Psalms 139:14 – I will praise Thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are Thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.Elohim “Strong One” has to do with God’s sovereignty and His authority – reflecting the greatness of His power.  He is the creator God!  God created the world from nothing (Genesis...  Read More

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.  ...  Read More