Category: Daily Devotions

“The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” (Romans 7:5) Romans 8 is a key chapter about life in the Spirit. And to understand it, we need the background of Romans 6-7. In these chapters, the apostle Paul explains that before life in the Spirit occurs, we need to give up trying to…

“Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him …” (Luke 18:40) Is there room in your schedule for interruptions? Author Jon Walker writes: “Jesus stopped when people needed help. He saw interruptions as opportunities to show God’s love. Woe to those who are so busy…

“‘Whoever believes in me … rivers of living water will flow from within them.’ By this he meant the Spirit …” (John 7:38-39) The Holy Spirit has taken on various forms that symbolize important blessings we receive when he lives within us. The Spirit comes as a dove and fills us with peace and holy…

“Repent and be baptized, every one of you … And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 2:38) Some Christians teach that there is a second blessing of the Holy Spirit beyond the indwelling of the Spirit. Other Christians insist that there is a third blessing that instills holiness in the believer.…

“When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.” (James 4:3) When you pray for the salvation of a loved one, you never have to wonder if it’s God’s will. His will is clearly spelled out in Scripture: “God … wants…

“The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” (Luke 1:35) The Holy Spirit is extremely creative. And because we have the Spirit in us, we will become creative as well. The Spirit was creative in the beginning. God spoke the world into existence through his Word,…

“… give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) God is crystal clear on this issue: we are all called to be thanks-givers. Who? You! When? In all circumstances! Why? Because it’s God’s will for you! Whatever else you may be confused about concerning God’s…

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?” (1 Corinthians 6:19) What does it mean that the Spirit of God is called the Holy Spirit? For one thing, he stands in contrast with evil spirits that draw us away from…

“Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” (2 Timothy 2:22) The Bible sets the scene for us: “‘You’re the one I was looking for! I came out to find you, and here you are! My bed…