Police Devotional

“Who is on the LORD’s side?” (Exodus 32:26)    God uses people to accomplish his will. Satan does, too. When Satan tempted Eve, “…she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.” (Genesis 3:6) The devil tempted Eve, and he used her to tempt…

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32)   Ahab was king of Israel. He was wicked. He wanted property belonging to a neighbor named Naboth. Naboth refused to sell. Ahab and his wife Jezebel had Naboth falsely accused of blasphemy and stoned to death. Then they seized his…

“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” (Romans 15:4)    Our verse gives us three reasons why the Bible, the “things written aforetime,” was given to us.    First, “…for our learning,” to teach us about God. Nature tells us some…

On January 7, 2026, two women drove to an area where Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were working, obviously intending to disrupt them. Agents approached the auto. One agent moved in front of it. The driver suddenly drove forward. The agent, apparently in fear of his life, shot and killed her.    Police shootings are…

“The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.” (Proverbs 15:14)      When you turn on the TV or look at a news feed or social media site, do you think about whether or not what you’re seeing is even worth your time and attention? Our verse…

“A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.” (Proverbs 24:5-6)    As a police officer, you need good tactical knowledge to win on the street. You also need knowledge of  laws and rules, and to…

“Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” (Revelation 19:6)    The story is told of young Queen Victoria attending a performance of Handel’s Messiah. Her advisers had instructed her that when The Hallelujah Chorus was performed, she was not to stand, although the audience would be expected to do so. For the queen to stand would…

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;” (Titus 2:11-13)      The “holiday” season, even…

“Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab.” (1Chronicles 21:4)    David was the king of Israel. Joab was the captain of the host, the supreme commander of the army. Joab was appointed to this position. That fact is important, as we will see later.    One day David wanted a census taken of all the citizens of…

Joshua was Israel’s leader after Moses died. When Moses was leader, God promised Israel He would give them the promised land of Canaan. Yet Joshua actually led them in. It would not be simply a matter of moving in and setting up camp. They would have to fight many wicked, heathen people, almost none of…