Category: Daily Devotions

“From the very beginning God decided that those who came to him — and all along he knew who would — should become like his Son.” (Romans 8:29, TLB) Jesus is the only perfect human being who ever lived. He was God in human form and lived a perfect life. Jesus showed us exactly what…

“With them were Heman and Jeduthun and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, ‘for his love endures forever.’” (1 Chronicles 16:41) There is a good chance you have never heard of these two men; they’re among the Bible’s more inconspicuous characters. In the wonderful worship choirs…

“We owed a debt because we didn’t keep God’s laws. The collection account had all the charges against us, but God forgave us the debt and nailed the account to the cross.” (Colossians 2:14, PDT) You and I make mistakes from time to time. We don’t have to live with guilt, but we do have…

“You Are in a Time of Testing … till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the LORD proved him true.” (Psalms 105:19) God may not respond exactly when you want Him to, but He is always on time. “No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly” (Psalm 84:11,…

“Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O LORD.” (Psalms 89:15) To enjoy the benefits of a computer, you must have a password. That’s what enables you to log on, participate, download, and get the information you need. And in a similar vein, The Message…

“Go and cry out to the gods whom you have chosen; let them save you in the time of your distress.” (Judges 10:14) We rely on many different things to provide us with “blessings”. These can include our own abilities, money, family and hobbies. Yet, these things are gifts from God, not things that provide…

“[Jesus] looked up at Zacchaeus and called him by name! ‘Zacchaeus!’ he said.” (Luke 19:5, TLB) For all of Zacchaeus’ life, he’d been ridiculed and rejected, first for his appearance and then for his sinful life. It’s what he’d come to expect from everyone — until Jesus changed everything. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, a…

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11) Throughout his ministry, Jesus dined with many different people in various places. Jesus ate with a tax collector and a Pharisee, as in the reading today. He fed a crowd with a couple of fish and…

“The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.” (Proverbs 15:26) Sometimes we say to people, half in jest, “Try to be good. And if you can’t be good, be careful!” The idea being that if you decide not to be good, make sure you’re clever enough…