Scripture for the week of November 30, 2025
By JoBeth Kested
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:20-24 (ESV)
Do you ever struggle to find your faith to trust God in the midst of overwhelming problems; especially when you feel like His lack of help is a big part of the problem. The scriptures before these verses, by the Prophet Jeremiah, describe in great detail his sufferings and that he feels like God caused it all. He is not afraid to talk to God about his hurts and difficulties. Then he reminds himself of God’s love, mercies and faithfulness; how amazing that even though the circumstances have not changed, Jeremiah is able to declare with renewed hope that the Lord is all he needs. Take your list of problems to God today and may you be encouraged with new hope remembering The Lord’s unshakeable love, unending mercies and great faithfulness to you always.
Thanksgiving Day Blessings
Giving Thanks is our privilege, however, only when we choose to make Thanksgiving our priority, then our breakthrough comes.
Thanksgiving is a three part word in Hebrew and in YHVH’s Kingdom, understanding the root of where Kingdom words open up Kingdom principles so that we can move forward.
Today, the day that the USA celebrates Thanksgiving. We must go to the root of the matter. We are Kingdom people and we are Thankful to YHVH for all that we have. Even the hard things that we have to walk through. The Apostle Paul said in
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – KJV 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Today, Todah – Offer Thanks (realization that there is something to be thankful for, even if it is hard), raise your hands and give Thanks to the One God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob. YHVH our Elohim is so worthy!
Hodaya – Give Thanks – verbally with your voice to the Eternal Creator of the universe because He Is Good.
HaKarat Ha Tov – Thanksgiving is a Revelation of the Good, focusing on The Good (YHVH) has given because God alone is Good and He has given us all something to be Thankful for.
- John 3:16 TLV 16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life
We must choose to recognize the Good and not set our focus on what is not good. As we receive the Revelation of Thankfulness we can HaKarat Ha Tov – willingly Give Thanks with our grateful hearts because we see clearly that God is Good and worthy of all Thanksgiving.
So Today on Thanksgiving Day – Enter In
- Psalm 100:4 4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise! Praise Him, bless His Name.
Blessings and Shalom – Love Beyond Measure, Beth Auman
Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested
Scripture for the week of November 23, 2025
By JoBeth Kested
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. To him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. Psalm 136:1-4 (NIV)
What would you answer if asked what is your greatest need or desire? Most would acknowledge the deepest longingly our hearts is to be loved. We all long for and cherish the loving relationships of family and friends. We are encouraged in these scriptures to give thanks to The Lord, God of gods, and Lord of lords because His love endures forever. In this Psalm, there are twenty-six declarations that His love endures forever after verses extolling the majesty of God’s creation, His awesome wonders, His mighty power and extravagant mercy. During this season of Thanksgiving we often remember and share the many things we have to be thankful for. It is also good to be reminded how blessed we are and to give thanks that The Lord God Almighty is good, He does great wonders and His steadfast love for us endures forever!
Noah Exited The Ark Today and Sacrificed
Today in History – Cheshvan 27 (Nov. 17)
Genesis 8:6-22 Tree of Life Version
6 It was at the end of forty days that Noah opened the window of the ark that he had made. 7 Then he sent out a raven and it kept going back and forth until the waters were drying up from the land. 8 Then he sent out a dove to see whether the waters had receded from the surface of the ground. 9 But the dove did not find a resting place for the sole of her foot. She returned to him in the ark because water covered the surface of the whole land. He stretched out his hand and he took her, and brought her to him into the ark. 10 So he waited yet another seven days and again he sent the dove out from the ark. 11 The dove came to him at evening, and surprisingly—a freshly plucked olive leaf was in its mouth. So Noah knew that the waters had receded from the land. 12 After he waited seven more days, he sent out the dove, but she did not return to him again.
13 It was in his six-hundred-and first year—in the first month, on the first day of the month—that the waters had dried up from the land. Then Noah removed the cover of the ark and he looked, and behold, the surface of the ground had dried up. 14 By the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the land was dry.
Noah’s Soothing Sacrifice
15 Then God spoke to Noah, saying, 16 “Come out of the ark, you and your wife, your sons and your sons’ wives with you. 17 Every animal that is with you of all flesh, including the flying creatures, livestock and every crawling creature that crawls on the land, bring out with you, and let them swarm in the land and be fruitful and multiply upon the land.”
18 So Noah came out, with his sons, his wife, and his sons’ wives. 19 Every animal—every crawling creature, every flying creature, everything that crawls upon the land—came out from the ark in their families.
20 Then Noah built an altar to Adonai and he took of every clean domestic animal and of every clean flying creature and he offered burnt offerings on the altar. 21 When Adonai smelled the soothing aroma, Adonai said in His heart, “I will never again curse the ground on account of man, even though the inclination of the heart of humankind is evil from youth. Nor will I ever again smite all living creatures, as I have done.
22 While all the days of the land remain,
seedtime and harvest,
cold and heat,
summer and winter,
day and night will not cease.”
Blessings and Shalom, Beth Auman
Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested
Scripture for the week of November 16, 2014
By JoBeth Kested
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. I will be found by you, says the Lord… Jeremiah 29:11-14a (NKJV)
Have you ever felt like you messed up so badly that you are beyond forgiveness and undeserving of God’s love? Have you lost all hope and feel like you will never qualify for the goodness of God? Sometimes it can feel like God is playing Hide and Seek and nowhere to be found. But, these verses assure us that God really does hear our prayers when we cry out to Him and that He longs to reveal Himself and His good plans for us. Though it may be hard to fathom, the truth is, God harbors no thoughts of evil against us and is always thinking of how to show us His plans for our future with peace and hope. Be encouraged in this promise to you today that you will find the Lord when you pray and seek Him with all your heart.
Covenant Reflections Noah’s Sacrifice
Covenant of Life
A reflection on the covenant of YHWH and the peace found in Yeshua
Scripture Reading
Habakkuk 2:14
“For the earth will be filled with the knowing of the glory of Adonai, as the waters cover the sea.”
Devotional Reflection
From the beginning, God established His covenant as a sign, a wonder, and a miracle—a promise to every living creature for all generations to come. When He placed His bow in the clouds after the flood, it was not only a covenant with mankind but also with the land and every living thing upon it.
“Then God said to Noah, ‘This is the sign of the covenant that I have confirmed between Me and all flesh that is on the earth.’” — Genesis 9:17
The prophet Habakkuk reminds us that the earth will one day be filled with the knowledge of Adonai’s glory—completely saturated, as the waters cover the sea. That glory is not man-made. It is God’s own presence, freely given to those who walk in covenant with Him. Through the indwelling of Ruach HaKodesh, we become glory carriers—living reflections of His covenant promise in this world.
Many overlook that God’s covenant extends to all life, even the earth itself. We are called to be life speakers, covenant keepers, glory carriers, and light bearers—those who nurture life and multiply His goodness throughout creation.
God’s covenant with Noah included a divine assurance for the rhythms of life:
“While all the days of the land remain, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will not cease.” — Genesis 8:22 (TLV)
What a promise! As long as the earth endures, these cycles will continue by His decree. Every sunrise, every changing season, and every harvest testifies to His faithfulness.
Therefore, be a life speaker, filled with the glory of God! Be thankful and give Him all praise, honor, and glory. Through the blood sacrifice of His Son, Yeshua (Jesus), we are restored to covenant relationship and filled with His eternal life.
Yeshua is our everlasting covenant. He commanded us:
“Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with tzara’at, drive out demons. Freely you received, freely give.” — Matthew 10:8 (TLV)
We cannot create the rainbow in the clouds, cause seeds to grow, or heal the sick by our own strength—but through the Name of Yeshua and the power of His blood covenant, we can do all things through Him who strengthens us.
When Noah stepped off the ark, he offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and God responded by setting His covenant sign in the sky. Likewise, we must respond to the sacrifice of Yeshua—offering our lives as living sacrifices of praise. When we do, His glory will once again cover the earth, fulfilling the words of Habakkuk.
So, change your focus today. Turn your heart toward His covenant. Offer your sacrifice of praise, and let His glory shine through you.
Scripture Focus
The Thankful Jar by Beth Auman
Scripture:
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Messiah Yeshua.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Devotional Reflection:
I am thankful for my empty jar — for the opportunity to fill it again.
I am thankful for the candy I place within it and for the joy of sharing it with others.
I am thankful for the moments when my jar is full to the brim, and equally thankful for the times it stands empty — because both remind me of God’s faithfulness.
The Thankful Jar is more than a simple container;
it’s a picture of my heart before the Lord.
When it’s full, I’m reminded of His abundance.
When it’s empty, I’m reminded to trust His timing and provision.
Whether overflowing or waiting to be filled, I can always be thankful — because gratitude keeps my heart aligned with His goodness.
I feel so blessed by God to have this simple reminder of His presence in every season.
My prayer is to teach others how to create their own Thankful Jar — to be thankful not just for what they can see, but for the unseen blessings that God is preparing.
Reflection Question:
What “empty jar” in your life can you thank God for today, trusting that He will fill it in His time?
Prayer:
Abba, thank You for the reminder that gratitude isn’t dependent on what I have, but on who You are.
Teach me to give thanks in every season — when my jar is full and when it is empty.
Help me to trust Your perfect provision and to share the joy of thankfulness with others.
In Yeshua’s name, amen.
You can go buy a jar or use one that you have. Select candy or treats that you like. Fill your jar and enjoy what is in it. Tell God how thankful that you are.
Give jars to your friends or do this with your children, friends, and students. Be Thankful. Give Thanks with a grateful heart. In all things and situations, Give Thanks.
Blessing:
Blessings and Shalom until your jar overflows again.
Love Beyond Measure, Beth Auman
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Scripture Of The Week By JoBeth Kested
Scripture of the week of November 9, 2025 By JoBeth Kested
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; Psalm 23:1-3a
Have you ever longed for peace, comfort and rest for your soul? Our souls involve our mind, will and emotions where we feel the longing or afflictions of doubt, fear, sorrows and confusion that rob us of peace. We are likened to helpless fearful sheep in these scriptures and what a comfort to know that the Lord is our Good Shepherd caring for all our needs, lacking nothing. We may not be quite as excited to realize that He will sometimes make us to lie down and most of us don’t like the idea of anyone making us do anything! Yet, we would gladly welcome the comfort, peace and restored hope we all long for in our souls if we could find it. Dear Lord, direct our steps to a still quiet place in Your presence; free from pressures, anxiety and disappointments to find the comforting rest for our souls that You have provided for us. Amen.
Covenant Reflections: Cheshvan 17 — The Importance of God’s Holy Calendar
DEVOTIONAL
Cheshvan 17 — The Importance of God’s Holy Calendar
About the Series — Covenant Reflections
Each day on God’s Holy Calendar carries meaning and purpose, revealing His rhythm of redemption and His unchanging covenant with His people. Covenant Reflections invites you to pause, remember, and realign your heart with the heart of Adonai—walking in the light of His Word, through the grace of Yeshua our Messiah. May each reflection draw you deeper into His peace, His promises, and His presence.
Scripture Reading
Psalm 118:24
“This is the day that Adonai has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Devotional Reflection
Today, according to God’s Holy Calendar, is Cheshvan 17—the very day when Noah closed the door of the ark, and the rains began to fall. It was the day that Adonai acted in righteousness, bringing judgment upon the earth and preserving the one who walked in covenant with Him.
This sacred day reminds us that God’s appointed times are not merely ancient markers of history—they are living signposts of His unchanging nature. His calendar reveals His rhythm, His mercy, and His justice. On Cheshvan 17, the world felt the weight of disobedience, but Noah experienced the safety of obedience and faith.
Today, we are invited to examine our hearts before Adonai. Just as Noah entered the ark at God’s command, we too are called to enter into the covering of Yeshua, our Ark of Salvation. Through His shed blood, forgiveness flows freely, washing away the stains of sin and restoring our peace with the Father.
Be watchful, beloved. The same God who shut Noah in the ark still calls His children to trust and obey—to walk in covenant, not compromise.
Reflection Question
Am I walking faithfully in covenant with Adonai, fully trusting in the protection and redemption of Yeshua, my Ark of Salvation?
Prayer
Abba, thank You for the wisdom of Your Holy Calendar and the reminders it brings of Your faithfulness through every generation. Teach me to walk in obedience and humility before You. Thank You for the covering of Yeshua’s blood that seals me in Your covenant of love and protection. May my heart stay watchful, my spirit steadfast, and my life a reflection of Your mercy.
In the holy name of Yeshua, my Redeemer and King, Amen.
Blessings and Shalom — Love Beyond Measure,
Beth Auman
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Yeshua Is The Vine
DEVOTIONAL
Abiding in the Vine
Scripture Reading
John 15:5 (TLV)
“I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for apart from Me, you can do nothing.”
Devotional Reflection
To abide is to remain—quietly, consistently, faithfully. Yeshua invites us not into a sprint of striving but into a steady sharing of His life. The branch doesn’t manufacture fruit; it receives life and bears what the Vine supplies.
When we drift into self-reliance, the soul grows thin. But in His presence, strength returns. His Word cleanses our thoughts; His Spirit renews our affections; His love steadies our steps.
Abiding looks like small obediences—opening the Scriptures, whispering prayer, obeying a nudge to serve, choosing forgiveness again. Over time, these quiet “yeses” become the trellis where love, joy, and peace grow.
Today, return again to the Vine. Rest your effort in His sufficiency. Let the life of Yeshua flow through you—bearing fruit that remains.
Reflection Question
Where do you sense the Spirit inviting you to abide more deeply—in Scripture, in prayer, in obedience, or in surrender?
Prayer
Abba Father, draw my heart to abide in Your Son. Prune what hinders love, and fill me with the life of Yeshua. Teach me to remain in Your Word and to obey with joy, that I might bear fruit that glorifies You. In Yeshua’s name, Amen.