Category: Daily Devotions

“But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgement …” (Matthew 5:22a) The repeating message throughout Matthew 5 reiterates both blessing and judgement. We all are “subject to judgement”, for all stand guilty before God’s throne (Romans 3:19–22). Only through the saving power of Jesus…

“But these things I plan won’t happen right away. Slowly, steadily, surely, the time approaches when the vision will be fulfilled. If it seems slow, do not despair, for these things will surely come to pass. Just be patient! They will not be overdue a single day!” (Habakkuk 2:3, TLB) If you don’t make plans…

“It is finished.” (John 19:30) Tetelestai. One of Christ’s last declarations from the cross was, “It is finished.” That phrase comprises just one word in Greek, tetelestai, meaning “paid in full” “Victory!” It was the word merchants wrote on a bill when it was canceled. It was also the word stamped on a document announcing…

“Go instead to my homeland, to my relatives, and find a wife there for my son Isaac.” (Genesis 24:4, NLT) There is nothing more powerful than a focused life. It’s kind of like light. Light that is unfocused and diffused has no power. But if you focus it with a magnifying glass, you can use…

“Having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; He has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.” (Colossians 2:14) Jesus “canceled the record of the charges against us … by nailing it to the cross.” The word “cancel” means to remove, to neutralize, to offset something. Have…

“Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.” (Proverbs 8:34, NIV) God promises to bless your life when you spend time with him each day. This means setting aside time every day to meet with God — what is often called a quiet time. It could be…

“I have made up my mind to obey your laws forever, no matter what.” (Psalm 119:112, CEV) People who learn how to fight the battle in their minds live more effective lives. If you want to learn to manage your mind, you have to be delivered from destructive thoughts. That isn’t easy because you are…

“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” (Proverbs 4:23, GNT) God is far more interested in changing your mind than changing your circumstances. We want God to take away all of our problems, pain, sorrow, suffering, sickness, and sadness. But God wants to work on you first, because transformation won’t…

“Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.” (Romans 8:5, NLT) There is a battle going on inside you between your old, sinful nature and your new nature that comes from Christ. If you want…