Category: Daily Devotions

“See, I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.” (Isaiah 48:10) Never become jealous of someone else’s talent. And don’t be intimidated by it, because the God who called and equipped them will use you too. When you learn to appreciate and applaud the gift of…

“I will hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people and to His saints; but let them not turn back to folly.” (Psalm 85:8, NKJV) The psalmist was eager to hear from God, recognizing that He would “speak peace to His people.” He knew God could change his…

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) As the Son of God, Jesus could have been delivered from any danger by tapping into all the power available to Him. He could have amassed wealth or orchestrated…

“And though the city will be given into the hands of the Babylonians, You, Sovereign Lord, say to me, ‘Buy the field with silver and have the transaction witnessed.’ Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah: ‘I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?’” (Jeremiah 32:25-27)…

“Son of man, give the prince of Tyre this message from the Sovereign Lord: ‘In your great pride you claim, “I am a god!” … With your wisdom and understanding, you have amassed great wealth — gold and silver for your treasuries. Yes, your wisdom has made you very rich, and your riches have made…

“Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” (John 16:24) The Bible doesn’t tell us how long the lame man in Acts, Chapter 3, had sat begging at the temple gate, but it was a daily occurrence. When he saw Peter…

“Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage.” (Psalm 84:5 , NKJV) Those whose hearts are set on “pilgrimage” will receive special rewards. The Hebrew word here, often translated as highway, implies a kind of pathway. Thus, these people recognize that each of us is on a journey.…

“Therefore I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air.” (1 Corinthians 9:26) Whether it’s in the world of sports or the kingdom of God, all winners exhibit these five traits: Self-awareness. Winners are honest about their strengths and weaknesses. The Bible says, “The Lord…

“Do not be silent, God … those who hate You have exalted themselves. They make shrewd plans against Your people … They have said, ‘Come, and let us wipe them out as a nation.’” (Psalm 83:1-4) Throughout history, Satan has opposed God’s people. The Bible warns us that he is our adversary, spreading lies, trying…