Daily Devotions (Page 16)

Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose. Dear Heavenly Father, It is no secret that we often face many challenges and wonder how anything good can come from our loss or suffering. When we become so enamored by our problems, we can lose focus on your love and mercy. We live in a sinful world that accosts and tempts us regularly,…

Romans 10:14-17 So then, how can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one about whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news of peace, who preach the gospel of good things!” But not all obeyed the gospel. For…

Matthew 16:13-17 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But you, who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for flesh and…

John 5:39 You search the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them. They testify about me! Dear Lord Jesus, In your standoff with the Jewish leaders, they were troubled by you for many reasons, but it seemed they were most troubled by your healing on the Sabbath. Their concern lay in outward appearances and keeping the law rather than living the law of love. They even criticized you for healing souls by declaring the forgiveness of sins.…

Matthew 10:27-33 [Jesus said] What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops. Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, fear the one who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. “Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground without the knowledge and consent of your…

1 John 1: 9 – 10 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar, and his Word is not in us. Dear Lord Jesus, Your forgiveness of our sins is the key to salvation. By faith alone, we know and trust You suffered on the cross to pay our debt of…

John 8:12 When Jesus spoke to them again, he said, “I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending us your Son to be the light of the world. In everything Jesus did, he offered the path to repentance and forgiveness. Jesus pointed out Judas and Peter’s sins, shedding light on what they had done so that they would have…

Psalm 1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in a meeting with mockers. But his delight is in the teaching of the Lord, and on his teaching, he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted beside streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and its leaves do not wither. Everything he does prospers. Not…

Ephesians 2:17-22 He also came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him, we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. So then, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household. You have been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the Cornerstone. In him, the whole building…

Isaiah 64: 1 – 4 Oh, that you would rip open the heavens and come down. Mountains then would quake because of your presence. As fire ignites stubble and as fire makes water boil, make your name known to your adversaries. Then nations would quake in your presence. You did amazing things that we did not expect. You came down. Mountains quaked because of your presence. From ancient times, no one has heard. No ear has understood. No eye has…