Category: Daily Devotions

“But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.” (Hebrews 3:6) Moses was one of the most important people in Israelite history. A follower of the God of Israel would never want to diminish…

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’” (Matthew 6:9-10) When we pray, “Your will be done,” we are saying, “May my will not be done.” From the moment of your conception, your will…

“The people of Israel … celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.” (Ezra 6:16) Italy’s Leaning Tower of Pisa took 344 years to complete. The Panama Canal took 33 years to build. It took 20 years to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. The people had fought delays and enemy accusations. They had…

“Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.” (Hebrews 2:18) Jesus is our brother. Sometimes we might not like to think of Jesus this way because we might think we’re lowering his divinity, power, or authority. But this is exactly who Jesus is; Hebrews makes…

“But we do see Jesus … now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.” (Hebrews 2:9) “But we do see Jesus …” This is the first time the book of Hebrews mentions the personal name of Jesus. All along the…

” … and said: ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.’” (Job 1:21) Have you ever heard the saying, “Old too soon, wise too late”? Don’t let that be your story. Three of…

“So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.” (Hebrews 1:4) Around 20 years ago lots of people were fascinated with angels. TV shows and movies captured viewers’ attention with made-up stories about ­angels and other spiritual beings. There is something about angels that intrigues…

“No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Joshua 1:5) The Bible says, “After the death of Moses … the Lord said to Joshua … ‘Moses my servant…

“My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.” (Galatians 4:19) When you become a Christian you discover that part of you wants to walk “in newness of life” (Romans 6:4), while another part wants to walk “after the flesh” (Romans 8:5). And you would,…