Category: Daily Devotions

“Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive His mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.” (Hebrews 4:16, NLT) You don’t have to be hesitant or shy about coming to God for forgiveness. The Bible says, “Let us come boldly to…

“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” (2 Corinthians 5:1) Read 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:10. King David once wrote: “We pass through life like exiles and strangers, as our ancestors did. Our days are…

“Let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the LORD. Let us lift our hearts and hands to God in heaven and say, ‘We have sinned and rebelled.’” (Lamentations 3:40-42, NLT) The path to a fresh start and a clear conscience begins with repentance. You take an honest, in-depth look at…

“But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7) Read 2 Corinthians 4:1–12. I’m not thrilled by the “jars of clay” description. It can feel as though it’s a bit of a put-down.…

Empathy is called for throughout Scripture. In 1 Peter 3 we read, “Have compassion for one another, love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous.” The Apostle Paul also encouraged empathy when he tells us in Romans 12:15 to “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” And it was the Apostle John who…

“God, who supplies seed for the sower and bread to eat, will also supply you with all the seed you need and will make it grow and produce a rich harvest from your generosity. He will always make you rich enough to be generous at all times, so that many will thank God for your…

“And we do this so that we may not be outwitted by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his designs.” (2 Corinthians 2:11) Read 2 Corinthians 1:23 – 2:17. Satan’s attacks don’t always come in obvious ways. More often, they creep in through bitterness, resentment and broken relationships. A grudge left unchecked, a wound…

“Give yourselves to God … and surrender your whole being to Him to be used for righteous purposes.” (Romans 6:13, GNT) Surrendering to Jesus means laying down every area of your life. God wants you to learn to be a giver in life, not a taker. Jesus said, “If you insist on saving your life,…

“For in Him every one of God’s promises is a ‘Yes’. For this reason it is through Him that we say the ‘Amen’, to the glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:20) Read 2 Corinthians 1:12–22. Life is filled with uncertainty. People change, circumstances shift, and promises can be broken. But God is not fickle. His…