Category: Daily Devotions

“Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses…” (2 Corinthians 6:4) The Christian life comes with blessings — and battles. You can’t have one without the other. Paul describes it this way: “In everything and in every way we show that we truly are…

“He sought God during the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. As long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success.” (2 Chronicles 26:5) Think about these questions and answer them honestly: Do you believe you can be successful and spiritual at the same time? Some folks equate poverty…

“Real love isn’t our love for God, but his love for us.” (1 John 4:10). I am wondering about this statement: real love is love that has its origins in God’s love for us. 1 John 4 mentions love 27 times, and it’s all connected to the love that God has for us. This is…

“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” (1 Peter 5:8) Your areas of vulnerability will change as the seasons of your life change, but the truth is that you’ll always be tempted in some way. But the good news is that you can…

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (James 4:10) In the Old Testament God marked His priests by putting blood on their right ear lobe, their right thumb, and the big toe of their right foot. That meant they were called to honor God in their hearing, their skills, and their…

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.” (Proverbs 12:1) There are two kinds of criticism: Unfair criticism. There’ll always be people who love to rain on your parade; people who try to build themselves up by tearing others down. Mark Twain said, “Keep away from people who try to belittle…

“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.” (Deuteronomy 29:29) The Bible says: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5). That Scripture…

“Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” (Romans 15:2) Albert Schweitzer once said, “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” Are…

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29) The apostle Paul writes, “Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those…