Revcort's Ramblings

Scripture Focus “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and…

Scripture Focus“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own… and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what…

Scripture Focus “Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holiness of your temple!” – Psalm 65:4 (ESV) Devotional Thought I remember as a boy going to my grandmother’s house often. We lived…

Scripture Focus “Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.” – Psalm 64:1 (ESV) Devotional Thought Psalm 64 opens with a deeply relatable request: not just for protection from the enemy—but from the dread of the enemy. David isn’t only concerned about…

Scripture Focus “Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests,…

Scripture Focus “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.” – Proverbs 16:31 (ESV) Devotional Thought Scripture presents aging as something honorable—but only when it is paired with righteousness. Gray hair becomes a crown not simply because of years lived, but because of a…

Scripture Focus “Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” – Proverbs 15:16–17 (ESV) Devotional Thought Proverbs 15 challenges how we measure what is…

Scripture Focus “…engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.” – Philippians 1:30 (ESV) Devotional Thought Paul reminds the Philippians that they are not alone—they are engaged in the same conflict he is facing. The struggles they experience are not unique,…

Scripture Focus “For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake.” – Philippians 1:29 (ESV) Devotional Thought This verse challenges our expectations. Paul says that suffering for Christ has been granted to us…

Scripture Focus “…and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.” – Philippians 1:28 (ESV) Devotional Thought One of the clearest marks of a gospel-worthy life is fearlessness in the face of opposition.…