Category: Daily Devotions

I am watching the news from around the world today. I am convinced that we must bring a divine interruption into the ongoing devilish involvement in the affairs of man, and pray. Pray many times throughout the day over people, leaders, and situations out of control. I cannot change the situations, or the people involved,…

“Put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:24) Read Ephesians 4:17–24. Paul’s words in today’s text (addressed to the Ephesians) replay the same melody we heard in yesterday’s text (addressed to the Corinthians). If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation — and now…

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29) Jesus said, “I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18). When He spoke those words, the religious leaders of…

“It does not matter! I am happy about it — just so Christ is preached in every way possible, whether from wrong or right motives. And I will continue to be happy.” (Philippians 1:18, GNT) Your joy comes from God! It’s easy to let other people control your attitude. But if you want to be…

“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:17) Envy, in essence, accuses God of being unfair, a respecter of persons, and unaware of what’s best for our lives. Therefore, we should…

“And this is my prayer: That your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ — to the…

“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.” (Luke 6:36, NIV) In an increasingly unkind world, your greatest Christian witness can be showing people mercy. Have you noticed how unmerciful and unforgiving our world is? It seems the highest form of humor is the put-down. Even comedians get paid for their sarcastic and cynical jabs…

“Jacob’s sons became jealous of their brother Joseph and sold him to be a slave in Egypt. But God was with him and brought him safely through all his troubles.” (Acts 7:9-10, GNT) When faced with great adversity and hardship, Joseph remained resilient because he depended on God’s presence, no matter where he was. There’s…

“He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters.” (Psalm 23:2) When you find yourself saying, “I don’t know how much longer I can keep this up,” you may need to change some of your priorities and adjust your lifestyle. The psalmist said, “I am … wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14).…