THE HERALDS DEVOTIONAL

DIVERSE HANDS, ONE MISSION PART 1 – THE SEA OF GALILEE: GOD IN THE ORDINARY Matthew 4:18 (NIV) “As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.” Before there was a sermon on the mount… Before miracles shook cities… Before crowds followed Him… Jesus started at the shoreline. Not in a synagogue. Not in a palace. Not in a religious council. But at work. At the water. At the routine place of labor. The Kingdom of God did not begin with celebrities — it began with fishermen. The Setting: God Moves In Ordinary Places The call happened at the Sea of Galilee — a place known for: Fishing Trade Daily struggle Long nights of labor This teaches us something powerful: God does not wait for perfect environments. He invades ordinary routines. Peter and Andrew were not fasting. They were not praying in a temple. They were not preparing for ministry. They were working.  An...

LESSONS FROM THE TENTS OF THE RECHABITES  PART 9: THE FINAL LAP “FROM LESSONS TO LEGACY: APPLYING THE TENTS TODAY”   Jeremiah 35:1–19 (KJV) Scriptural Focus The Rechabites obeyed Jonadab’s instructions faithfully across generations: Build no house Plant no vineyard Sow no seed Have none Dwell in tents God used their discipline to contrast Judah’s disobedience and to demonstrate the reward of consistent obedience. The message is clear: obedience produces legacy, not just comfort or convenience. Meaning in Our Time and Dispensation Spiritual Dimension — Obedience Shapes Eternity Faithfulness in small things trains us to honor God in big things. Legacy is not measured by wealth or influence but by consistent obedience and godly impact. Physical Dimension — Mobility and Readiness Living as pilgrims, not settlers, keeps us adaptable and aligned with God’s timing. Emotional Dimension — Peace Through Discipline Obedience reduces anxiety, fear, and regret. Trusting God over possession...

LESSONS FROM THE TENTS OF THE RECHABITES  PART 7— "A MAN TO STAND BEFORE ME FOREVER” — THE REWARD OF CONSISTENT OBEDIENCE Jeremiah 35:18–19 (KJV) “Thus saith the LORD of hosts… Because ye have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your father… therefore Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.” Scriptural Focus Obedience was never just about restriction — it was about positioning. The Rechabites followed Jonadab’s instructions faithfully. God used their faithfulness to contrast Judah’s disobedience and then blessed them with enduring honor. Their reward was generational: a perpetual presence before God — a legacy that outlived temporary comforts and possessions. Meaning in Our Time and Dispensation Spiritual Dimension — Honor Comes From Faithfulness God honors consistency over convenience. Obedience to instruction — even seemingly small or inconvenient — builds spiritual credibility. Lesson : Faithfulness plants a legacy that no enemy or distraction ...

LESSONS FROM THE TENTS OF THE RECHABITES  PART 6 -“DWELL IN TENTS” — LIVING AS STRANGERS WITH PURPOSE Jeremiah 35:7 (KJV) “…but all your days ye shall dwell in tents; that ye may live many days in the land where ye be strangers.” Scriptural Focus “ Dwell in tents ” was not about homelessness. It was about posture. The tent was a daily reminder that they were passing through, not settling down. God gave them a lifestyle that constantly whispered: stay ready, stay obedient, stay humble. The tent was temporary, but the obedience was permanent. Meaning in Our Time and Dispensation Spiritual Dimension — Living With Eternal Awareness A tent has no strong foundation. Spiritually, this kept the Rechabites dependent on God, not on systems. Believers today are called to live with heaven in view, not earth as final. Lesson : Eternal awareness sharpens daily obedience. Physical Dimension — Readiness Over Comfort Tents allow movement. Houses encourage staying. God trained them to live prepared ...

LESSONS FROM THE TENTS OF THE RECHABITES PART 5D “HAVE NONE” — FREEDOM FROM POSSESSION AND CONTROL Jeremiah 35:7 (KJV) “Neither shall ye… have any: but all your days ye shall dwell in tents; that ye may live many days in the land where ye be strangers.” Scriptural Focus “ Have none ” was not a command to live empty or impoverished lives. It was a lesson in freedom from control. Possession has power. The more we own, the more we are tempted to protect, defend, and prioritize what we have. God was teaching the Rechabites that obedience must never be owned by possessions. Meaning in Our Time and Dispensation Spiritual Dimension — When Possession Replaces Dependence Possessions can quietly become sources of security. What we own begins to replace who we trust. God stripped that illusion early. Lesson : Dependence on God weakens when dependence on things increases. Physical Dimension — Mobility Over Weight The more we carry, the slower we move. Physically and practically, excess reduces fle...

LESSONS FROM THE TENTS OF THE RECHABITES PART 5C“SOW NO SEED” — TRUSTING GOD WITH TIMING AND RETURNS Jeremiah 35:7 (KJV) “Neither shall ye… sow seed… but all your days ye shall dwell in tents; that ye may live many days in the land where ye be strangers.” Scriptural Focus “ Sow no seed ” was not a denial of productivity or growth. It was a lesson in trust and timing. Sowing seed implies planning for permanence and personal return. God was teaching the Rechabites to depend on obedience, not outcomes. They trusted instruction over harvest. Meaning in Our Time and Dispensation Spiritual Dimension — Obedience Without Immediate Results Many believers struggle when obedience does not produce quick rewards. The Rechabites obeyed without expecting visible returns. Lesson : True faith obeys even when results are delayed. Physical Dimension — Living Without Control Anxiety Sowing seed gives a sense of control over tomorrow. God removed that sense to build reliance on Him. The Rechabites learned ...