Devotion Archive
-
Devotion for December 9, 2025
“… Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him. Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the people of Israel.” (2 Samuel 15:5b,6) Read 2 Samuel 15:1–16. A person once came to me…
-
Devotion for December 8, 2025
“Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.” (Psalm 51:2) There is bad news, and there is good news. The bad news is, when David tried to hide his sin, God exposed it to the entire nation. The good news is, when he repented of his sin, God forgave him and expunged…
-
Devotion for December 7, 2025
“… 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…
-
Devotion for December 6, 2025
“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…
-
Devotion for December 5, 2025
“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.…
-
Devotion for December 4, 2025
“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…
-
Devotion for December 3, 2025
“… 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…
-
Devotion for December 2, 2025
“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…
-
Devotion for December 1, 2025
“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’…