Daily Devotional

Devotion 11/20, Thank You Jesus! When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”. Luke 19:20 Something that has often struck me about this story is Jesus’ response. He doesn’t mention their hard work and bravery to bring the man to him for healing. Instead he first commends the man for his

Devotion 11/19, Give Thanks for The Reckless Love of God! The glory of the God of Israel answered me, “The sin of the house of Israel and Judah is exceedingly great; the land is full of bloodshed and the city is full of injustice. They say, ‘The Lord has forsaken the land; the Lord does

Devotion 11/18, Our Refuge and Strength God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  Psalm 46:1 God offers us even more effective security and safety from the storms of life when pain flashes through our hearts and crises rattle us to the bone. Like a great comforter and yet stronger than a

Devotion 11/17, Blessed To Be A Blessing! And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.  2 Corinthians 9:8 Philip Ware: “What a powerful promise! If we are willing to generously share with

Devotion 11/16, On the Sabbath, STOP! the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God.   Exodus 20:10 This is a reminder that we are not designed to stay busy all the time. God declared long ago that we need a good rhythm of rest and work. Then, to honor the day of Jesus’

Devotion 11/15, Nearer My God to Thee In all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith. For now we really live, since you are standing firm in the Lord.   1 Thessalonians 3:7-8 Paul thanked God for his Thessalonian friends, who, despite knowing they would suffer for their faith in

Devotion 11/14, Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me When the light from heaven flashed around him, Saul fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” he replied.  Acts 9:4-5

Devotion 11/13, Open My Eyes Lord “Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God.” Exodus 34:29 Moses serves as an important example for you and me. Moses was a man chosen to go before God on behalf of his people and relay the will and

Devotion 11/12, I Believe in the One He Has Sent Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  John 9:3 Philip Ware: “Let’s ask God to help us view people through the eyes of Jesus so that we will

Devotion 11/11, Blessed Beyond All Measure Even as [Jesus] spoke, many put their faith in him.     John 8:30 John 8:30-32 Even as He spoke, many put their faith in Him. To the Jews who had believed on Him, Jesus said, “If you hold to My teachings you are really My disciples. Then you will