Daily Devotions

Psalm 33:20-22 Our souls wait for the Lord. He is our help and our shield. Yes, in him our heart rejoices, because we trust in his holy name. May your mercy, O Lord, be on us, even as we wait confidently for you. Applying God’s Word for today: Waiting with confidence and patience A lack of patience and a lack of confidence often challenge many people; they almost work hand in hand against us. We like to know “right now” the results…

James 3:16-18 In fact, where there is envy and selfish ambition, there will also be disorder and every bad practice. But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then also peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who practice peace. Applying God’s word for today: Do you ever get frustrated by the world? There seems to be so much chaos, disorder, and…

Luke 13:29-30 People will come from east and west, from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. And note this: Some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last. Applying God’s Word to our lives today: Who doesn’t want to be part of God’s kingdom? It’s hard to understand why anyone would turn away from the gift God freely offers and not want to recline at the…

Matthew 17:14-20 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt in front of him. “Lord,” he said, “have mercy on my son because he has seizures and is suffering terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they were not able to cure him.” Jesus answered, “O unbelieving and perverse generation! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you?…

Luke 10:38-42 As they went on their way, Jesus came into a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who was sitting at the Lord’s feet and was listening to his word. But Martha was distracted with all her serving. She came over and said, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me.” The Lord answered and told her, “Martha,…

Colossians 1:21-23 At one time, you were alienated from God and hostile in your thinking, as expressed through your evil deeds. But now Christ reconciled you in his body of flesh through death, in order to present you holy, blameless, and faultless before him—if you continue steadfast and firm in faith, without being moved away from the hope of the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven. Applying God’s Word…

1 Peter 3:15-17 But regard the Lord, the Christ, as holy in your hearts. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that is in you. But speak with gentleness and respect, while maintaining a clear conscience, so that those who attack your good way of life in Christ may be put to shame because they slandered you as evildoers. Applying God’s Word for today: Consider your reason for…

Psalm 69:13 But I direct my prayer to you, O Lord, for a time of favor. God, in the greatness of your mercy, answer me with the certainty of salvation from you. Applying God’s Word for Today: When all else fails, pray! As humans, we often find ourselves a mess. We tend to handle issues alone, and when frustration arises because things aren’t going as planned, we eventually kneel, bow our heads, and pray. God not only invites us to pray…

Psalm 119:130 The doorway to your words lets in light. It gives understanding to the inexperienced. Applying this today, true understanding comes solely from God’s Word. Just as a door opening in the morning floods a dark room with light, waking up can be difficult as your eyes adjust. As the light floods in, clarity emerges—much like hearing God’s Word brings clarity. In God’s Word, light overcomes darkness, and God’s love overcomes the depravity of our sins.  Humans naturally seek…

Revelation 21:1-4 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. And the sea no longer existed. And I saw the Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And from the throne I heard a loud voice that said, “Look! God’s dwelling is with people. He will dwell with them, and they will be his…