Category: Daily Devotions

“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” (Hebrews 11:8) The Bible tells us, “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an…

“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) I guarantee if you are reading this, at some point in your life you’ve encountered a setback. I’m willing to bet you have encountered resistance as you’ve tried to put out fires, make things happen, or set out to accomplish your…

“Be joyful always;” (1 Thessalonians 5:16) Ever find yourself asking, “Why me, Lord? How come You don’t answer my prayers? Why doesn’t Your Word work for me like it does for others?” Well-meaning friends tell you to keep your chin up, things will get better, but you can’t see any light at the end of…

” … give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Giving thanks infuses joy and resilience into your daily life. British theologian John Henry Jowett said, “Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road.” Without gratitude your faith becomes a…

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” (2 Corinthians 4:17) In a survey carried out in the USA, pollster George Barna reported that two out of three Americans refer to themselves as “casual Christians”. It’s an interesting term, but what does it mean? In…

“Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness.” (Hebrews 5:13) Paul writes, “Everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness … he is a babe.” Righteousness isn’t a condition you achieve through human effort, it’s a position God places you in when you…

“And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.” (Romans 4:12) The Bible talks about those ‘who also walk in the steps of the faith which our father Abraham had’. How do…

“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.” (Proverbs 23:4) Having more money can give you more opportunities to do good in the world. Jesus said, “This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will…

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” (1 Timothy 6:12) Here are six proven Bible strategies for defeating the enemy when he comes against you: Think aggressively. “Fight the good fight of…