Category: Daily Devotions

“A third time the LORD called Samuel … ‘Here I am; you called me.’ Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy … ‘If he calls you, say, “Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.”‘” (1 Samuel 3:8-9) Samuel thought someone was calling him. He thought it must be Eli, the only person…

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; …” (Ephesians 4:22) Does God expect us to work on growth and self-improvement? Yes! But just as examining yourself is futile, so is trying to change if it keeps you…

“My heart rejoices in the LORD … I rejoice in Your salvation. There is no one holy like the Lord, indeed, there is no one besides You. Nor is there any rock like our God.” (1 Samuel 2:1-2) For years, Hannah felt disappointed, like a failure. Why? She was barren when her husband’s other wife…

“It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.” (Luke 12:37) When dealing with self-focus, you may ask, “What about those Scriptures that specifically…

“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test?” (2 Corinthians 13:5) Self-focus isn’t necessarily bad if it leads to spiritual growth. However, some people mistakenly assume that it’s a biblical mandate! After all,…

“The words of Agur … the pronouncement … I am more stupid than any man, and I do not have the understanding of a man. Neither have I learned wisdom, nor do I have the knowledge of the Holy One.” (Proverbs 30:1-3) Who was Agur? The Bible simply tells us he was called “the oracle.”…

“Jesus did not let him, but said, ‘Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.’” (Mark 5:19) Have you ever been somewhere so wonderful that you never wanted to leave? That’s how the man in Mark chapter 5 felt…

“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” (2 Corinthians 9:6) Your financial harvest is determined by what you spend, what you save, and what you sow into God’s kingdom. The Bible teaches that consecutive sowing guarantees consecutive reaping. Your future begins with what you have…

“The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him …” (Lamentations 3:25) If you’re struggling spiritually today, here are three thoughts that will help you: First, realize that doing God’s will isn’t supposed to be easy. Satan, your enemy, gives up nothing without a fight, and anxiety…