Devotion Archive
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Devotion for April 26, 2021
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” (Psalms 27:14) God gave His people an interesting command: “Three times a year all your men are to appear before the Sovereign Lord, the God of Israel. I will drive out nations before you and enlarge your territory, and no one…
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Devotion for April 25, 2021
“Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people?” (Jeremiah 8:22) Think of a time when you have seen someone you love reject the medicine or treatment that would help to make them well. It’s really painful to watch, though sometimes…
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Devotion for April 24, 2021
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.” (Psalms 37:7) When you’re in a doctor’s waiting room there are things you shouldn’t do — like try to treat other patients, or have them treat you. Or ask…
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Devotion for April 23, 2021
“… keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” (Jude 20-21) As Easter came to an end for most people, we know that our time of actually living as Easter people will continue. For we are still waiting for Christ’s return.…
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Devotion for April 22, 2021
“Dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love … (Jude 20–21) How do we remain loving people in the midst of conflict, negativity, broken relationships, and attacks by the devil? Jude explains that we can do this by building ourselves up…
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Devotion for April 21, 2021
“I will heal their waywardness and love them freely, for my anger has turned away from them.” (Hosea 14:4) Half-time in the game is for rest and assessment. It’s a time to regroup — to evaluate how things have been going and decide what adjustments need to be made for the rest of the game.…
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Devotion for April 20, 2021
“‘Come,’ he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” (Matthew 14:29) Today, ask yourself these three questions: What’s my boat? It’s whatever gives you your greatest sense of security. It’s what you’re tempted to put your trust in when life gets stormy. To know what…
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Devotion for April 19, 2021
“If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.” (Hebrews 12:8) The Hebrew verb for test comes from a word that means “to take a keen look at, to look, to choose”. Dismiss the notion that God does not see your struggle. On the contrary, He…
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Devotion for April 18, 2021
“… so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:17) Daily Bible study equips you for your God-given assignment in life. Paul writes: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching … reproof … correction … for training in righteousness; so that the man [and…