Category: Daily Devotions

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4) Paul writes, “Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don’t be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourselves long enough to lend a helping hand” (v. 4). That means do these five things:…

“… and when the LORD your God has delivered them over to you and you have defeated them, then you must destroy them totally. Make no treaty with them, and show them no mercy.” (Deuteronomy 7:2) American author Henry Van Dyke says, “As long as habit and routine dictate the pattern of living, new dimensions…

“Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them.” (1 Corinthians 7:17) I’ve met many Christians over the years who are married to a non-believing spouse. While I acknowledge it can’t be easy being married to someone who doesn’t share the…

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:19,20) “It’s my body, and I can do with it what I want.”…

“And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.” (1 Corinthians 6:11) I have known many people who match the description of who Paul is talking about in this “in-your-face” section…

“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.” (Hebrews 4:9-10) Vacations are often a source of rest for many people. They are something that we long for ­after many months of hard work. Each week we…

“Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” (1 Corinthians 5:6b) I always appreciate the concreteness of the illustrations Jesus gives us about the kingdom of heaven. On Sunday, we reflected Matthew 13:33 and how the kingdom of God is like yeast hidden in three measures of flour. Today, Paul uses…

“For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.” (1 Corinthians 4:20) We live in an age where we can hear opinions from more people than ever. With YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and more, we all could add to the relentless chatter of the internet if we so desire. We…

“Whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus.” (Colossians 3:17, NLT) God has put specific people in your life for a reason. You are God’s representative to them! If you don’t tell them about God’s love and offer of salvation, then who will? God put you in your unique…