Category: Daily Devotions

“Now you belong to Him who was raised from death in order that we might be useful in the service of God.” (Romans 7:4, GNT) Jesus came to earth with a mission. God has a mission for your life, too. “You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you” (1…

“If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with Me.” (Revelation 3:20, NIV) No matter what you’ve done, Jesus wants you! Zacchaeus’ appearance made him feel insecure and lonely and inferior. Zacchaeus’ accusers made him feel bitter and resentful. But Zacchaeus’ sins made…

“Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.” (Acts 20:30) Paul writes: “From among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn…

“… I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.” (Deuteronomy 18:18) God charges every prophet, disciple, apostle, and pastor to speak His Word; thus, the wide sense of Deuteronomy 18:18. God gives His Word to His men bearing the task of speaking the full…

“The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble gird on strength.” (1 Samuel 2:4) Read 1 Samuel 2:1–10. Gird. Now there’s a word you don’t hear too often these days. I did a quick Google to check my understanding. It means: “Encircle with a belt or band prepare oneself for something challenging.” Ephesians…

“He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13) The Bible says, “He who covers his sins will not prosper. But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy” (v. 13). Could this be the reason you’re not succeeding? Unresolved guilt has the ability to corrode…

“In [Christ] and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” (Ephesians 3:12, NIV) When you put your trust in Jesus as your Savior, He gives you three great freedoms. The first is a clear conscience. He forgives your sin and wipes away your guilt. The second great freedom is personal…

“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36, NIV) When people think about freedom, they often think about political or religious freedoms. But there is a freedom that goes far deeper: Your spiritual freedom. Most people aren’t living spiritually free lives. They’re all bound up inside. They’ve got stress, worry,…

“If you are really eager to give, then it isn’t important how much you have to give. God wants you to give what you have, not what you haven’t.” (2 Corinthians 8:12, TLB) Generosity is about far more than giving money. It’s about living generously in every area of your life. The Bible says this…