Category: Daily Devotions

“By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, NCV) When you go through major disappointments in life, it’s natural to want to pull back and isolate yourself. You might even want to keep your losses, failures, mistakes, and crises a secret — to withdraw and handle it…

“Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent.” (Acts 18:9, NIV) There are many parts of the Bible that most people have no problems embracing — like helping the poor. That’s something nearly everyone agrees on. But other parts of Scripture can be harder for the world to accept, and that can…

“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.” (Hebrews 10:35, NIV) Your worldview is the filter you use to see and understand life. As a Christian, you may notice that a lot of people around you see things differently. Not everyone will share your beliefs — and some might even push…

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” (Galatians 5:22) You can enrich and strengthen any relationship by developing and demonstrating the fruit of the Spirit. The Bible speaks about being filled with the Spirit (see Ephesians 5:18) and walking in the Spirit (see Galatians 5:16). To be filled…

“Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under His power, and that He had come from God and was returning to God; so He got up from the meal, took off His outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around His waist.” (John 13:3–4) When it came to serving others, Jesus went first. “He…

“I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie.” (Galatians 1:20) God’s direction will often be followed by a season of preparation. And the length of that season — is determined by the size of your assignment. So when God speaks to you, it’s not always wise to rush…

“When your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” (James 1:3-4, NLT) It’s possible to grow during times of bright, fair weather — but you put down deeper roots during the dark days…

“I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray. As for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But as His anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is real, not counterfeit —…

“If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land.” (Isaiah 1:19) People think they can’t hear from God, when in reality, there are things they already know He wants them to respond to, and so far they haven’t done it. The quicker you do whatever the Lord has already told…