Category: Daily Devotions

“… Jesus often slipped away to be alone so He could pray.” (Luke 5:16, NCV) In a world of constant pressure and stress, prayer is like a spiritual decompression chamber. Jesus knew that. When you read the Gospels, you see Him — over and over again — leaving the stress of His everyday life and…

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10) To have peace, you must focus on God’s presence. What you choose to focus on either fuels your fears or your faith. The Bible says, “You will keep in perfect peace…

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) The Bible says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (vv. 5-6). God wants you to trust Him.…

“I am not trying to do what I want, but only what He who sent me wants.” (John 5:30, GNT) Jesus lived His life under constant stress. People were always following Him — wanting Him to heal them or teach them, or worse, trying to trap Him and even kill Him. Yet, if you look…

“… O Sovereign Lord, You have also spoken about the future of the house of Your servant [David]. Is this Your usual way of dealing with man, O Sovereign Lord?” (2 Samuel 7:19) Read 2 Samuel 7:18–29. A common question to ask my confirmation class is: “How many gospels are there and what are they…

“The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; to proclaim the acceptable year of…

“In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?” (Psalm 56:4) Here are more things Joseph understood that you need to understand as well: Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to move through difficult times knowing You are there with me! In Jesus’…

“The LORD was with him; He showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden.” (Genesis 39:21) To reach his destiny, Joseph went through betrayal, temptation, slander, and wrongful imprisonment. But he came out on top. Here is what Joseph recognized that you need to recognize too: Prayer Heavenly Father,…

“We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too.” (1 Thessalonians 2:8, NLT) As a follower of Jesus, you’re His ambassador here on earth. Your job is to share the Good News of the salvation He offers to the whole world! But your job…