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*Billy Graham’s Daily Devotion*

2 Kings: 20
Put Your House In Order
1 In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. So Isaiah the prophet son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says ADONAI: Put your house in order. For you are dying, and will not live. 2 Then he turned his face to the wall and prayed to ADONAI saying: 3 Please, ADONAI, remember how I have walked before You in truth and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in Your eyes.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. 4 Then it came to pass, before Isaiah was gone out of the middle court, that the word of ADONAI came to him, saying: 5 Return, and say to Hezekiah the leader of My people, thus says ADONAI, the God of your father David: ‘I have heard your prayer and I have seen your tears. Behold, I am going to heal you. On the third day you will go up to the House of ADONAI. 6 Then I will add 15 years to your life. I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; I will defend this city for My own sake, and for My servant David’s sake.’ 7 Then Isaiah said, “Take a cake of figs.” So they took one and laid it on the boil, and he recovered. 8 Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “What will be the sign that ADONAI will heal me, and that I should go up to the House of ADONAI on the third day? 9 Then Isaiah said, “This will be the sign to you from ADONAI, that ADONAI will do this word He has spoken: Should the shadow go forward ten steps or go back ten steps? 10 Hezekiah answered, “It’s easy for a shadow to go forward ten steps; no, let the shadow turn back ten steps. 11 Then Isaiah the prophet cried to ADONAI; and He brought the shadow ten steps backward, by which it had gone down on the sundial of Ahaz.
Hezekiah Shows His Treasury to Babylon
12 At that time Berodach-baladan, son of King Baladan of Babylon, sent a letter and a present to Hezekiah, for he had heard that Hezekiah had been sick. 13 Now Hezekiah listened to them, and showed them his entire treasure house—the silver and the gold, the spices and the precious oil—and his armory, and everything that was found in his treasuries. There was nothing in his house or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them. 14 Then Isaiah the prophet came to King Hezekiah and asked him, “What did these men say, and from where did they come to you?” Hezekiah replied, “They have come to me from a far country, from Babylon. 15 Then he asked, “What have they seen in your house?” Hezekiah said, “They have seen everything in my house. There is nothing of my treasuries that I didn’t show them. 16 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of ADONAI: 17 Behold, days are coming when everything in your house, which your fathers have stored up to this day, will be carried to Babylon—nothing will be left,’ says ADONAI. 18 Moreover, some of your descendants—who will issue from you, whom you will father—will be taken away and will become eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.’ 19 Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “Good is the word of ADONAI which you have spoken.” For he thought, “Is it not so, if there will be shalom and security in my days? 20 Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and all his might—including how he made the pool and the tunnel that brought water into the city—are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah? 21 So Hezekiah slept with his fathers, and his son Manasseh became king in his place.

{Tree Of Life Bible~2 Kings 20:1-21}

*Billy Graham’s Daily Devotion*

Proverbs: 14
Wisdom Builds Up, Folly Tears Down
1 A wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 2 The one who walks uprightly fears ADONAI, but one devious in his ways despises Him. 3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise protect them. 4 Where there are no oxen, the stalls are clean, but from the strength of the ox comes an abundant harvest. 5 A trustworthy witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. 6 A scoffer seeks wisdom yet finds none, but knowledge is easy to the discerning. 7 Walk away from a fool, for you will find no knowledge on his lips. 8 The wisdom of the prudent is to consider his way, but the folly of fools is deception. 9 Fools mock guilt of sin, but among the upright is goodwill. 10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy. 11 The house of the wicked will be demolished, but the tent of the upright will flourish. 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief. 14 A backsliding heart partakes of its ways, and a good man is rewarded for his. 15 The naive believes every word, but the shrewd discerns his steps. 16 The wise fears and turns away from evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless. 17 One with a short temper acts foolishly, and one with crafty schemes is hated. 18 The naive inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. 19 Evil men will bow in the presence of the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
Poverty and Riches
20 The poor is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich. 21 Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed. good. 22 Indeed those who plot evil go astray but grace and truth come to those who plan. 23 In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. 24 The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is foolishness. 25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is treacherous. 26 In the fear of ADONAI one has strong confidence. It will be a refuge for His children. 27 The fear of ADONAI is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death. 28 A large population is a king’s glory, but lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin. 29 One who is slow to anger shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered one exalts folly. 30 A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones. 31 The one who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors Him. 32 The wicked is brought down In his calamity yet the righteous has a refuge even in death. 33 Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning, and even among fools she is known. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. 35 The king shows favor toward a servant who acts wisely, but his wrath is on one who is disgracefully.

{Tree Of Life Bible~Proverbs 14:1-35}

*Billy Graham’s Daily Devotion*

Isaiah: 58
Fasting and Tzedakah
1 Cry aloud, do not hold back! Raise your voice like a shofar. Tell My people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. 2 Yet they seek Me day to day and delight to know My ways, as if they were a nation that did right, and had not forsaken their God’s decree. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God. 3 Why have we fasted. Yet You do not see? Why have we afflicted our souls, yet You take no notice?” “Behold, in the day of your fast you seek your own pleasure, and exploit all your laborers. 4 Behold, you fast for strife and contention and to strike with a wicked fist. You should not fast as you do today to make your voice heard on high. 5 Is this the fast I have chosen? A day for one to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head like a reed, and spreading out sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast and a day acceptable to ADONAI? 6 Is not this the fast I choose: to release the bonds of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to let the oppressed go freehand to tear off every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the homeless poor into your house? When you see the naked, to cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh and blood? 8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will spring up speedily. Your righteousness will go before you, the glory of ADONAI as your rear guard. 9 Then you will call, and ADONAI will answer. You will cry and He will say, “Here I am.” If you get rid of the yoke among you—finger-pointing and badmouthing—10 If you give yourself to the hungry, and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then your light will rise in darkness, and your gloom will be like midday. 11 Then ADONAI will guide you continually, satisfy your soul in drought and strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail. 12 Some of you will rebuild the ancient ruins, will raise up the age-old foundations, will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of Streets for Dwelling. 13 If you turn back your foot from Shabbat, from doing your pleasure on My holy day, and call Shabbat a delight, the holy day of ADONAI honorable, If you honor it, not going your own ways, not seeking your own pleasure, nor speaking your usual speech, 14 then You will delight yourself in ADONAI, and I will let you ride over the heights of the earth, I will feed you with the heritage of your father Jacob.” For the mouth of ADONAI has spoken.

{Tree Of Life Bible~Isaiah 58:1-14}

*Billy Graham’s Daily Devotion*

Proverbs: 16
Commit Your Heart to ADONAI
1 The plans of the heart belong to man, but the tongue’s answer is from ADONAI. 2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but ADONAI weighs the motives. 3 Commit whatever you do to ADONAI, and your plans will succeed. 4 ADONAI works everything out for his own purpose—even the wicked for a day of disaster. 5 ADONAI abhors all the proud in heart. Be assured, they will not go unpunished. 6 By mercy and truth is iniquity atoned, and by the fear of ADONAI one avoids evil. 7 When one’s ways are pleasing to ADONAI, he makes even his enemies be at peace with him. 8 Better a little with righteousness than much income without justice. 9 The heart of man plans his course, but ADONAI directs his steps.
The Delights of A Just King
10 An oracle is on the lips of the king—let his mouth never be treacherous in judgment. 11 Honest balances and scales are ADONAI’s. All the weights in a bag are His handiwork. 12 Wrongdoing is an abomination to kings, for a throne is established by righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings. He loves those who speak honestly. 14 A king’s fury is like messengers of death, but a wise man will appease it. 15 In the light of a king’s face there is life, and his favor like a cloud of spring rain. 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver. 17 The highway of the upright avoids evil. He who guards his way protects his life. 18 Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall. 19 Better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoil with the proud. 20 One prudent in a matter will find good, blessed is the one who trusts in ADONAI. 21 The wise in heart is called discerning, and sweetness of lips increases persuasiveness. 22 Insight is a fountain of life to one who has it, but folly leads to the discipline of fools. 23 A wise man’s heart teaches his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are honeycomb—sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 26 A laborer’s appetite works on his behalf, for his hunger drives him on.
Slow to Anger
27 A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and on his lips is a scorching fire. 28 A perverse person sows strife, and a gossip separates close friends. 29 A violent person lures his neighbor, leading him down a path that is no good. 30 One who winks his eyes schemes deceit, one who purses his lips is bent on evil. 31 Gray hair is a crown of glory, found on the path of righteousness. 32 Better to be slow to anger than a mighty warrior. One who controls his temper is better than one who conquers a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but their very decision is from ADONAI.

{Tree Of Life Bible~Proverbs 16:1-33}

*Billy Graham’s Daily Devotion*

2nd Timothy: 2
Disciples from Generation to Generation
1 Therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace that is in Messiah Yeshua. 2 And what you have heard from me among many witnesses, entrust to faithful people who will be capable to teach others also. 3 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Messiah Yeshua. 4 No one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the activities of everyday life, so that he might please the one who enlisted him. 5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned victorious unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hard-working farmer ought to receive the first share of the crops. 7 Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 8 Remember Yeshua the Messiah, raised from the dead, from the seed of David—according to my Good News. 9 For this I suffer hardship as a criminal, even to the point of chains—though the word of God is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the chosen, so they might obtain the salvation that is in Messiah Yeshua with eternal glory. 11 Trustworthy is the saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us; 13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
A Workman with the Word
14 Remind them of these things and solemnly charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which is useless—to the ruin of those who are listening. 15 Make every effort to present yourself before God as tried and true, as an unashamed worker cutting a straight path with the word of truth. 16 But avoid godless chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness 17 and their words will spread like cancer. Among them are Hymeneaus and Philetus—18 men who have missed the mark concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection has already taken place. They are overturning the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord keep away from unrighteousness. 20 Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay—some for honor and some for common use. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these, he will be a vessel for honor—sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 Now flee from youthful desires; instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and shalom, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they produce quarrels. 24 The Lord’s slave must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, tolerant. 25 Let him give guidance with humility to those who are in opposition—perhaps God may grant them a change of mind, leading to the knowledge of truth. 26 Then they may regain their senses and escape the devil’s snare, in which they had been held captive by him to do his will.

{Tree Of Life Bible~2nd Timothy 2:1-26}

*Billy Graham’s Daily Devotion*

The Letter to the Hebrews: 11
The Faithful See from Afar
1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of realities not seen. 2 For by it the elders received commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen did not come from anything visible. 4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain. Through faith he was commended as righteous when God approved of his gifts. And through faith he still speaks, although he is dead. 5 By faith Enoch was taken so as not to see death, and he was not found because God took him. For before he was taken, he was commended as pleasing to God. 6 Now without faith it is impossible to please God. For the one who comes to God must believe that He exists and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. 7 By faith Noah, when warned about events not yet seen, in holy fear prepared an ark for the safety of his household. Through faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place he was to receive as an inheritance. He went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he migrated to the land of promise as if it were foreign, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob—fellow heirs of the same promise. 10 For he was waiting for the city that has foundations, whose architect and builder is God. 11 By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive when she was barren and past the age, since she considered the One who had made the promise to be faithful. 12 So from one—and him as good as dead—were fathered offspring as numerous as the stars of heaven, and as uncountable as the sand on the seashore. 13 These all died in faith without receiving the things promised—but they saw them and welcomed them from afar, and they confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth. 14 For those who say such things make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If indeed they had been thinking about where they had come from, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they yearn for a better land—that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them. 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had received the promises was offering up his one and only son—18 the one about whom it was said, “Through Isaac offspring shall be named for you. 19 He reasoned that God was able to raise him up even from the dead—and in a sense, he did receive him back from there. 20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau, even concerning things to come. 21 By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and he bowed in worship while leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, made mention of the exodus of B’nei-Israel and gave instructions about his bones. 23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was an extraordinary child and they were not afraid of the king’s decree. 24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 Instead he chose to suffer mistreatment along with the people of God, rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the disgrace of Messiah as greater riches than the treasures of Egypt—because he was looking ahead to the reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger—for he persevered as if seeing the One who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the smearing of the blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as if on dry ground. When the Egyptians tried it, they were swallowed up. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were circled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she welcomed the spies with shalom. 32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me if I tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets. 33 By faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, and made foreign armies flee. 35 Women received their dead raised back to life; and others were tortured, after not accepting release, so they might obtain a better resurrection. 36 Others experienced the trial of mocking and scourging—yes, and even chains and prison. 37 They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were murdered with the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins; they were destitute, afflicted, mistreated. 38 The world was not worthy of them! They wandered around in deserts and mountains, caves and holes in the ground. 39 And all these, though commended for their faith, did not receive what was promised—40 because God had provided something better for us, so that only with us would they reach perfection.

{Tree Of Life Bible~Hebrews 11:1-40}