Category: Daily Devotions

“… so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) Isaiah writes: “The rain and snow come down from the heavens … to water the earth. They cause the grain…

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) Elvina Hall sat in her usual seat in the choir of Monument Street Methodist Church in Baltimore. It was 1865, and she was thirty-three years old. She listened as her pastor thanked God…

“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it?” (Luke 14:28) Reality is the difference between what you wish for — and what is. If you’re a naturally optimistic person you may find it difficult…

“God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.” (Acts 17:27) The Bible says God “is not far from each one of us”! God does not play favorites. From the masses on the city streets to…

“We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith.” (Romans 12:6) Don’t say, “I’m of no use to God,” or “I’m not needed in the church,” or “There’s no way God could use me.” You are gifted by God!…

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13) God’s plan for turning temptation…

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13) Is there a particular temptation…

“In everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) The great hymn “Amazing Grace” summarizes biblical faith well: “Grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.” If grace reveals that joy is a gift, then prayer is the Lord’s gracious means through which he…

“In the course of time, David inquired of the Lord. ‘Shall I go up to one of the towns of Judah?’ he asked. The Lord said, ‘Go up.’ David asked, ‘Where shall I go?’ ‘To Hebron,’ the Lord answered.” (2 Samuel 2:1) Saul was dead. Israel’s civil war was over. Now, what was David to…