Category: Daily Devotions

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” (John 10:10-11) “And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall…

“I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14) Paul writes: “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as be perfect [mature], be thus minded: and if…

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5, NIV) The moment you start doubting the goodness of God and deciding for yourself what will make you happy, all kinds of problems begin…

“My cup overflows. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.” (Psalm 23:5-6, NIV) Is your life overflowing? If you’re like most people, it may be overflowing — but not with goodness. So many people have overbooked their calendars, overspent their money, overdrawn their credit, overloaded their emotions, overworked…

“Then he said to them, ‘Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’” (Nehemiah 8:10) This verse in Nehemiah connects the observance of a…

“And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.’” (Matthew 26:39, ESV) Sometimes I catch myself watching from afar. I am not a news junkie. However, when I watch the…

“I will refine them like silver and purify them like gold. They will call on my name, and I will answer them.” (Zechariah 13:9, NLT) Some prayers are answered immediately, but others take weeks, months, or even years. You probably know this all too well! But there’s good news: While you’re praying for God’s answer,…

“All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.” (Genesis 28:14) One God-given idea can change so much. Braille sure did! In 1824, Louis Braille, a Christian, invented a system of raised dots on paper so that blind people could read. He invented 63 symbols representing every language, hence God’s Word was…

“I will not let you go unless you bless me.” (Genesis 32:26) When God blessed Jacob, he promised to give him land, multiply his family, make him a mighty nation, and use him to bless the world. He made Jacob and his family God’s chosen people. But just like he does with you today, God…