Category: Daily Devotions

“Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment.” (John 7:24) John Wesley said, “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.” Why did Jesus say, “Look beneath the surface so you can judge correctly”? (v. 24). Because He had experienced the pain of rejection and misunderstanding. “He came unto…

“Now you belong to him who was raised from death in order that we might be useful in the service of God.” (Romans 7:4, GNT) God created you to help others. Regardless of your job or career, you are called to full-time Christian service. This includes the homebound and those in care centers who are…

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” (Matthew 22:37-38, NIV) God wants to be at the very center of your life. He doesn’t want to be on the edge of your life, and he doesn’t want…

“And they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.” (Isaiah 66:19b) I suspect that most of us reading this today are not Jews. That means you are numbered (with me) among the Gentiles referred to in this passage. The Lord uses Isaiah to open up some new thinking for the Israelites and begin shifting their…

“Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:2) Shortly before he was executed, Paul wrote: “I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. For everyone here, including the…

“I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13, NLT) Did you know that you are fully capable of becoming exactly who God made you to be? You are not incompetent. You are not a nobody. God says you are fully capable. In fact, every believer in Christ is a priest: “You…

“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1, NIV) When you give your life to Christ, God doesn’t just reverse your sin — he releases it and forgives you completely. The Bible says, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1, NIV). Without…

“Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” (Luke 12:51) Jesus is not afraid of tension. People were divided in their ideas about Jesus during his earthly ministry … and not much has changed since. Jesus and his lordship are confronting. If he is who he says…

“But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Saviour; my God will hear me.” (Micah 7:7) Unfortunately, you may be able to relate to Micah in today’s passage. He laments the state of chaos around him. The godly have been swept from the land. Those in power…