Devotionals

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.“Romans 10:17 ESV Life is busy in today’s world. Our days are strained. Tension is the norm. We have our own problems, as well …

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.“Matthew 25:13 NKJ When our Lord comes again, “every eye shall see Him”. Only a few thousand …

“While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”Acts 7:59 (NIV) When the early church was being organized, “the Twelve gathered all the disciples together” in order to determine who would look …

”Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!”1 Chronicles 4:10 (NIV) “There was a man named Jabez who was more honorable than any of his brothers. …

“And within the hour they were on their way back to Jerusalem. There they found the eleven disciples and the others who had gathered with them, who said, “The Lord has really risen! He appeared …

“Never stop praying.”1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians, he urges them to, “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you …

“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”Psalm 34:18 NLT Some of the Lord’s most faithful have struggled with their belief. Men such as Elijah, “I have had enough, …

“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”Romans 5:8 NLT When we use Scripture as the window to look out on our world, …

”For he risked his life for the work of Christ, and he was at the point of death while doing for me what you couldn’t do from far away.”Philippians 2:30 (NLT) Epaphroditus, the man in …

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.”Matthew 4:1 (NIV) Today’s verse describes the beginning of the battle between Jesus and His most powerful enemy. Some advance …

“Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment.”John 7:24 (NIV) It would be dreadful to be a judge in a court of law and sentence the guilty to time in prison, even though …

“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.“Matthew 11:29 NLT We’ve all heard the description of Jesus as …

“Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the entire land of Egypt.”Genesis 41:41 The story of Joseph’s brothers selling him into slavery and eventually becoming a great leader in Egypt, tells …

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”Matthew 7:7 NLT Effective prayer can be …

“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.“Hebrews 10:23 NLT We know the Bible is overflowing with the promises God has made. Everek …

“The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living.“Romans 13:12 NLT In times past, …

“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.“Proverbs 29:25 When we need guidance, God will guide us. When we need protection, He will protect us. …

“Fight the good fight for the true faith.”1 Timothy 6:12 NLT Paul had incredible suffering and opposition in his life, yet he never gave up the fight of faith. The harder he worked for the …

“This is the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.“Mark 1:1 NLT Mark’s Gospel proclaims Jesus as the Son of God. The One who saved us by taking the penalty for our …

“You light a lamp for me. The LORD, my God, lights up my darkness.”Psalm 18:28 NLT We live in a dark world. Many of us are alone and fearful. Many of us are hurting. The …

“Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”Psalm 119:165 ESV The Bible is our manual for how we should live. When we take the guidance it offers, it gives us …