CadreMen Press Devotionals

Open Your Eyes by Kirk Hunt And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 6:17 NKJV Read also: 2 Kings 6:8-23 The eyes of Elisha and his young servant saw the same thing. They were surrounded by the Syrian army.  Elisha's calm confidence lay in God's army of fire that “filled the mountain.”  Elisha prayed, “open his eyes.”  I pray that God will open your eyes. God's people see the sin, error, cruelty and selfishness. Too often we forget to look with spiritual eyes. Elisha did not deny the Syrians surrounded them. The prophet also saw that God's power exceeded the armed invaders. Angels stood near and ready to act at Elisha's word. Through God's power, a single man subdued an enemy host, and without inflicting a casualty. Open your eyes to God's power that fills your mountain. There is no good reason you cannot subdue an enemy host that opposes God's Kingdom. To the untrained eye, God's saints seem outnumbered and outgunned. I pray God will open your eyes to His power and wisdom that surrounds you. There are horses and chariots of fire ready to fulfill God's mission and purpose in your life. Do not deny what your natural eyes see. See, with spiritual eyes, the power and provision that God has prepared for your use. Subdue the enemies of God with mercy, then nourish them with grace. Think: What should you see with spiritual eyes? Pray: “Lord, help me to see Your solutions and salvation through spiritual eyes.” Copyright © February 2026, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post Open Your Eyes appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

God’s Grace Is Sufficient by Kirk Hunt Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NKJV The apostle prayed earnestly and sincerely. A man who had given his life in service to God, sought just this one thing to ease his existence. In response, God reminded Paul that He had already given him grace. It always grates my ears when someone says, “God did not answer my prayer.” God always responds. Too often, we do not like what He says. In our tears, or grief, or anger, we too often pray selfish prayers. In our blissful ignorance, we too often pray unastute prayers. We pray with limited sight and understanding. We cannot see the impact on generations to come, or souls we will never meet. God, who loves you, knows best. God, who loves them, is looking out for them, and you. So, in grace, Father-God provides an answer that is the best solution for you. The tears might still be there. The grief may still be in full effect. You may still have to wrestle with your anger. But you continue to operate in God's grace, and that is enough. “No,” is often a very loving answer. “Yes,” may include more challenge than you thought. Just be glad, that our omniscient, omnipotent God is pouring grace on you. Think: Where is God's grace already in your life? Pray: “Lord, help me to understand Your grace is enough for me.” Copyright © February 2026, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post God’s Grace Is Sufficient appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

Sophisticated Faith by Kirk Hunt For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4 NKJV It had been a long day of work. Then a long night in school. Then a long trudge up three flights of stairs. My heavy load of text books and homework, were easily outweighed by my sour thoughts and concerns. My toddler son appeared suddenly at the top stair. He leapt to me, laughing with glee. My tired, downcast mood turned in a moment to terror and horror. The trusting boy did not worry about the three-story drop. My beloved son never concerned himself with the hard, slick, concrete stair steps. My precious child never considered how tired or stressed I might be. He leaped, in joy, because Dad always catches son. The books went helter-skelter. The papers went skittering. To this day, I cannot tell you what specific thoughts weighed so heavily on my mind and heart. All I can tell you is that my arms were suddenly, and gratefully, full of laughing child. Then in the next moment, the Holy Spirit spoke to me clear, clean, and warm: “Why don't you trust Me, like he trusts you?” I know and understand the promises of God through His Word. I have the Holy Spirit to coach me on where, and when, to leap. And I know God never has to drop anything to catch me. My knowledge, as a Godly man, gives me sophisticated faith. Real faith does not rely on human skills or questionable circumstances. Instead, we put our faith in our omnipotent God. I have learned to leap in joy, because Father-God always catches son. Think: Is your faith in God sophisticated? Pray: “Lord, help me to have child-like faith in You.” Copyright © February 2026, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post Sophisticated Faith appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

The Blood Of Saints by Kirk Hunt I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus. And when I saw her, I marveled with great amazement. Revelation 17:6 NKJV “Drunk, after consuming the blood of Christians and the martyrs of Jesus.” This imagery is graphic. The vision is supposed to be allegorical. After the events of recent days, I see John's words all too vividly real. Too many see injustice and oppression then blame the victim(s). Or they go further and exalt in the pain and suffering of innocents. Hurting others is a joy and pleasure for some corrupt souls. The death and suffering of those seeking to do God's work, is like an intoxicating beverage to some people. I cannot know the spiritual status of the souls killed or wounded in Minneapolis in recent days and weeks. But they suffered death and injury while opposing injustice and oppression. The dead and wounded are not the villains. I cannot know the spiritual status of the souls who fired the shots in Minneapolis. But they caused the death and injury of men and women, out of all proportion to the threat they posed. The slayers are not the heroes. Consider your own actions in recent history. What do you support? What do you oppose? Consider that standing to the side supports the oppressors and furthers injustice. Think: Do I find joy or pleasure in the blood of saints and martyrs? Pray: “Lord, give me courage to oppose injustice and oppression.” Copyright © January 2026, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post The Blood Of Saints appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

Testimony Now, Promise Later by Kirk Hunt And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us. Hebrews 11:39-40 NKJV Despite victories such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Dr. King continued working to free all of America's citizens from injustice and discrimination. His earthly reward for seeking a better America? An assassin's bullet. Scripture summarizes the suffering and victories of Old Testament Prophets and Heroes in Hebrews 11. Those men and women did not live to see God's promises completed, but they did their part to fulfill their callings. Usually, at great personal cost or their very lives. Hebrews 11 rehearses the faithfulness and endurance of Old Testament saints. They fulfilled their calling and purpose, despite not seeing their victory in complete fullness. Hebrews 12 exhorts New Testament saints to be just as faithful and enduring. Christians of the Roman world often suffered and died but they eventually converted polytheistic pagans into devout Christians. With the continuing advantage of Jesus and the Holy Spirit, we should do as much. Echoing the faith and diligence of Old and New Testament saints, our faithfulness will require that we seek something better, regardless of the personal cost. Seek something better, no matter who is bothered or how they object. Your prize for delivering freedom or salvation will be God's eternal approval. Give your testimony now, receive His promise later. Think: Do your part whether or not you see the final victory. Pray: “Lord, help me to fulfill my calling from You, no matter how others object.” Copyright © January 2026, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post Testimony Now, Promise Later appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

Determination, Not Fear by Kirk Hunt God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2 The crazy and chaos flows around and over you. The hellhounds snarl and howl in plain sight. Grip your spiritual weapon tightly, out of determination, not fear. Our help is all-powerful God and He is on the way. Do not accept difficulty and delay as God's absence or disapproval. Father-God sees you, knows your circumstances, and has a plan to bless and benefit you. He promised you salvation and victory, not ease or comfort. Face down in the muck, God is your strength. Fighting off your adversaries hand-to-hand, God is your protection. You will rise in triumph, because Father-God is your source. He promised. You may not like His timing, but God will be on-time. You make not care for the make or model, but it will be the perfect fit, form and function. Your temporary inconveniences will be forgotten as you stand in permanent victory. The momentary ugliness will not compare to the lasting beauty. Your bitter accusers will recoil from your all-mighty defender. He promised. Stand in determination and faith. Refuse to stay down in obedience to your calling and anointing. God's strength and protection are yours, and He will deliver. Think: No matter what is happening, God is my protection and power. Pray: “Lord, help me to face my circumstances in Your strength and security.” Copyright © January 2026, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post Determination, Not Fear appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

Heroes and Saints? by Kirk Hunt And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Hebrews 11: 32-33 The men and women written into Hebrews 11 are not paragons of virtue or perfection. Murder (David), fornication (Samson), cowardice (Gideon) and recklessness (Jephthah) is a partial list of crimes and errors of these men, documented in Scripture. Still, here they are, listed as faith heroes. God's men and women (saints) are not perfect. Character flaws are part of the makeup of both saints and sinners. Unlike the sinners, the saints are willing to do what it takes to move closer to God. Is it okay to be flawed? Of course not. Still, it is more common than anyone likes to admit. Real saints pursue God with everything they have, at the same time buffing out their own flaws. To review, heroes of faith are common folk with the same flaws as everyone else. What is the difference? Face down in the dirt and muck, they sincerely repent. Then they get back up, and pursue Him. No matter their shortcomings, they love and honor God, and pursue Him with all of the faith in their souls. Look in the mirror. There you are, flaws and all. God sees all of that, and more. Still, He loves you with infinite grace and unending affection. Are you, like myself and so many others, imperfect? Then you are in good company. Pursue God anyway. Saints may not be perfect, but they do not stop pursuing God. Think: The heroes of faith are common folk, like you, with uncommon faith. Pray: “Lord, help me to have faith that honors You.” Copyright © December 2025, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post Heroes and Saints? appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

Send Me by Kirk Hunt Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 NKJV After standing in the very presence of God, and being purified by Him, Isaiah is in full relationship with his creator. God's man answers God's call for volunteers with simplicity and confidence. It really is as simple as saying, “Send me.” Do not confuse simplicity with ease. Isaiah's message from God was not comforting or reassuring. His message came during some of the most difficult and war-torn years of Israel's history. Traditional sources say that Isaiah, like most of the Old Testament prophets, was murdered by his own countrymen. The important part is that when God called, Isaiah answered. God's man delivered God's word with courage and integrity.  Isaiah kept true to God's calling, regardless of the circumstances or the reception. If you have a full relationship with God, your response is simple. Your confidence is complete, in Him. Inconveniences, like martyrdom by your own nation, will not distract you. Christian man or woman, you have a calling in God. Like Isaiah, start in His presence. Let Him purify you in His love, and your obedience. Then, when He calls, answer in simplicity and confidence. The circumstances may be difficult. Their response may not be positive. It is all about your relationship with Him. If there is any doubt, stand again in His presence. Think: How will I respond when God calls? Pray: “Lord, when you call, please send me.” Copyright © December 2025, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post Send Me appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

You Are Touched by Kirk Hunt Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.” Isaiah 6:6-7 NKJV Finite, imperfect, impure Isaiah stood in the direct presence of infinite, perfect, holy God. God's prophet cried out in dismay and alarm. God calmly caused his man to be made pure. Isaiah understood the gap between where he lived his life and the perfection of God. God did not excuse or accept the lesser state of the man He loved. Instead, God purified him on the spot. God loves you. And He is not afraid to meet you where you are. The question is, are you willing to be touched by God? Scripture points out the coal came live from the altar. Isaiah was pronounced purged, made clean, after he was touched. The Bible is silent about any burns or scorching of the prophet. Isaiah admitted his imperfect state, then held still while the angel and the live coal approached him. Whether or not he might be burned, he was willing to be touched by God. Holy God saw Isaiah's impure state, but loved him too much to let that stand. Isaiah loved God, and His touch, too much to run. As the hot ember approached, I'm sure images ran through Isaiah's mind. The scene that mattered most, rooted him in place. God's loving touch is worth it, regardless of the price. Think: You can be touched and made pure by God. Pray: “Lord, whatever it costs, please touch me with, and in, Your love.” Copyright © December 2025, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post You Are Touched appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

My Eyes See by Kirk Hunt And the posts of the door were shaken by the voice of him who cried out, and the house was filled with smoke. So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The Lord of hosts.” Isaiah 6:4-5 NKJV The Temple structure shook with the sound of a single voice. 81,000 cubic feet of space filled with smoke, in a moment. With his own human eyes, Isaiah saw the Shekhinah, the physical manifestation of God in the human world. In the presence of Holy God, Isaiah realizes that he, and all of Israel, are tainted. Suddenly, Isaiah understands. He is a finite, imperfect, impure man in the direct presence of infinite, perfect, holy God. That moment in the Shekhinah should be like standing on the surface of The Sun. God's mercy, and love for Isaiah, preserves him. God is infinite, perfect, holy and omnipotent. He is also loving, merciful and eager for contact with all of His sons and daughters. His omnipotence allows him to remain holy and pure, even when He kisses and hugs His impure and tainted children. God wants us to see Him, with our own eyes. He wants us to know Him, personally and deeply. Look past the distractions and obstructions of circumstances. Walk past the opinions and comments of other people. Infinite, perfect, holy and omnipotent God wants to spend time, just with you. Think: When last did you truly see and spend time with God? Pray: “Lord, help me in my direct and personal relationship with You.” Copyright © November 2025, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post My Eyes See appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

He Saw The Lord by Kirk Hunt In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Isaiah 6:1 NKJV As Isaiah turned a corner, he saw the Temple. The gold overlaid on the doors and walls reflected the bright, midday sun like a mirror. As he drew closer, the intricate and detailed carvings of angels, palm trees and open flowers on the walls and doors became visible. He sighed and trudged on. Isaiah walked past the Bronze Altar and the atoning sacrifices being offered. He could see and hear as the devout brought their gifts and sacrifices to the priests. The sights, sounds and smells of the Court all pointed to man's efforts to reconcile with God. He shrugged his shoulders and shuffled further. The prophet passed between the massive bronze pillars, Jachin (“He will establish”) and Boaz (“In Him strength”) and entered the Holy Sanctuary. The beauty and symbolism of the Temple furniture and architecture were familiar to Isaiah. The prophet had seen it all, many times before. He yawned and took his usual place before the Gold Altar. There, in a familiar place and during a memorized routine, something unique happened. The beauty and magnificence of the Temple building faded before His glory. The sanctity and reverent atmosphere of the Temple gave way to His presence. Suddenly, and without warning, Isaiah came face-to-Shekhinah with God. Isaiah, familiar with Scripture and the worship of God, staggered in awe and astonishment. We do not know how sincere and devout Isaiah was, or was not. Like you, he needed a direct and real relationship with Jehovah. When he truly saw God for himself, his life changed. Think: Do you truly see God? Pray: “Lord, help me to have a direct and true relationship with You.” Copyright © November 2025, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post He Saw The Lord appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

Endure by Kirk Hunt And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. But he who endures to the end shall be saved. Matthew 24:12-13 NKJV Endurance is the hallmark of a champion. Endurance allows you to continue on when others give up in discouragement, or fall in exhaustion. To win, you must first endure. Athletes deliberately develop endurance in order to better excel at their sport. The strategies of coaches, teams and individual competitors always include outlasting opponents. Military leaders may call it “toughness” but that does not change the fundamental character of endurance: Staying on task after others give up or fall down. Endurance is far more than physical stamina. A large portion of enduring is simply deciding that you will not quit. Often, athletes complain about “betrayal” by their own bodies. The mind is willing to continue, but physics or biology cannot always be denied by sheer willpower. Men and women of God have more than willpower to call upon. God grants to those who ask, in His purpose, for endurance. His power can suspend the laws of nature. His grace can give the gift of persistence. His mercy can push back the limiting results of poor decisions or human frailty. You can be a Gospel champion. First, decide you want to endure. Second, ask God for what you need to endure. Everything after that is logging time or miles. Think: Endurance is not optional in the life of a Christian. Pray: “Lord, help me to endure through your power, grace and mercy.” Copyright © November 2025, Kirk Hunt This devotional is a ministry of CadreMen Press. The post Endure appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

What Will You Reap? by Kirk Hunt Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. Galatians 6:7-8 NKJV … Continue reading What Will You Reap? The post What Will You Reap? appeared first on CadreMen Press Devotionals.

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