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A Lesson From Henry, the Yorkie

Cindy Dawson

2-minute devotion for Tuesday, 12/9/25

About a month ago, we went off Daylight Saving Time. But Henry, my Yorkie, refuses to change his inner clock. He is still on DST! That means his clock is an hour ahead of our new time.

No matter how many times I tell him, “It’s not time yet!” He just keeps barking at me. (But I just refuse to take him on his morning walk before the sun comes up!)

Henry has firm expectations! For example, He expects lunch at exactly 11:00 DST, baby carrots at 2:00 DST, dinner at 4:00 DST, and a walk at 4:30 DST.

Why am I telling you all this? Well, it reminds me that just as Henry is totally unaware of the time in which we live, many people in the world are unaware of the times in which we live.

Jesus warned the Pharisees,

“When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’ and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.“Matthew 16:2-3

We need only to look to God’s Word to interpret the signs of the times.

“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,  without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—  having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Then, there’s this: Ezekiel prophesied a physical and spiritual return of Israel to their land (Ezekiel 37). This happened on May 14, 1948. Having Israel as a nation in its own land is important because Israel is prominent in eschatology (Daniel 10:14; 11:41; Revelation 11:8).

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Lessons from Ezekiel: Warnings and Responsibilities

Cindy Dawson

1-minute read Tuesday’s Verse, 4/1/25

“But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes someone’s life, that person’s life will be taken because of their sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood.” Ezekiel 33:6 NIV Read full chapter

Commentary: In ancient times, cities placed watchmen on their walls to guard against any form of trouble – whether an invading army outside the city gates or a fire or disturbance within. These guardians were solemnly charged with sounding the alarm at the first sight of threat; to remain silent meant forfeiting one’s own life. God had made Ezekiel a watchman for the entire people of Israel, to warn that its continued disobedience to God would surely result in divine judgment… God has placed upon every Christian the responsibility of being a watchman, warning others “to flee from the coming wrath” (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.”

Psalm 122:6

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Understanding Ezekiel’s Prophecy of the Good Shepherd

Cindy Dawson

1-minute read

 “The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel … 4 You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. … 11 “‘For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. 12 As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered … ” Ezekiel 34:1, 2, 4, 11, 12 NIV Read full chapter

This prophecy began to be fulfilled when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. As the Good Shepherd, Jesus ministered to the crowds, who were like wandering sheep without a shepherd. Jesus not only cares for the sheep, He laid down His life for them. (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 NIV

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves” Colossians 1:13 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.”

Psalm 122:6

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Standing in the Gap: Intercessory Prayer Explained

Cindy Dawson

1-minute read Tuesday’s Verse, 3/18/25

 “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. So now I will pour out my fury on them, consuming them with the fire of my anger. I will heap on their heads the full penalty for all their sins. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!” Ezekiel 22:30-31 NLT

Commentary: This is a vivid way to show how a human intercessor appeals to a holy, angry God and convinces Him not to destroy His people but to extend mercy to them …. God is predisposed to show mercy, even when judgment is deserved. (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.”

Psalm 122:6

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Understanding ‘For My Name’s Sake’

Cindy Dawson

1-minute read Monday’s Verse, 3/17/25

“You will know that I am the Lord, when I deal with you for my name’s sake and not according to your evil ways and your corrupt practices, you people of Israel, declares the Sovereign Lord.’” Ezekiel 20:44 NIV

Comments: As I read through the book of Ezekiel, I noticed that the prophecies frequently said that God would deal with the people “for my name’s sake” and not according to what they have done. Pastor David Jeremiah explains:

“When God says that He deals with Israel for my name’s sake, He means that He interacts with the people on the basis of who He is – a holy, righteous, sovereign, patient, gracious, wise, and omnipotent God – not on the basis of who they are or according to their evil ways or corrupt practices. God shows us grace and showers us with His mercy because of His character, not because of our behavior. It is because of His unchanging character that we can place our trust in Him.” (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

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In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.”

Psalm 122:6

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