Category: Daily Devotions

“Daniel went at once to see the king and requested more time to tell the king what the dream meant.” (Daniel 2:16, NLT) When you’re asked to do something that seems impossible, start by refusing to panic and by getting all the facts. Then, you need to ask for more time. Why? Because your biggest…

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28, NLT) At some point in your life, an authority figure is going to ask you to do something that compromises your values — and you’re going…

“I, the Lord, will give Abraham what I promised him.” (Genesis 18:19c) What had the Lord promised Abraham? If you read his whole story, which begins in Genesis 12, you’ll see that God had promised Abraham many things of various kinds! Land, fame, many children, a great nation, protection, blessings and now, in his old…

“The law of the Lord is perfect … The commandment of the Lord is pure … The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.” (Psalm 19:7-9) Infallibility refers to the truth of Scripture as a whole, whereas inerrancy focuses on the accuracy of every single word. Like inerrancy, infallibility is grounded in…

“There is a time for everything … a time to be silent and a time to speak.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 7, NIV) Sooner or later, we all have to have hard conversations. Maybe a boss has asked you to do something that goes against your conscience. Or perhaps your perspective isn’t lining up with your parents’…

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5, HCSB) Many people ask God to guarantee their success before obeying Him — but that’s not faith. Faith always requires risk. Faith means you obey even when you don’t understand. For example, forgiveness never seems like a…

“But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you by this time next year.” (Genesis 17:21) God blesses all the other children of Abraham (he married a few times after the death of Sarah), and they establish nations and become rulers of tribes. Hagar, the slave woman who gave birth…

“When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.” (John 15:8, NLT) When you use the gifts that God has given you, it is an act of worship. What makes God smile? Some people think God only smiles when you’re praying or singing or going to church.…

“Behold, Thou dost desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part Thou wilt make me know wisdom.” (Psalm 51:6) True confession involves a proper understanding of oneself. The supreme goal pursued by many in our narcissistic culture is a “healthy” self-esteem. Even Christians have jumped on the self-esteem bandwagon, misconstruing Jesus’ command…