Daily Devotions (Page 2)

Psalm 34:19 Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. Applying God’s word for today: We often believe that knowing God means there should never be problems in our lives. The world also raises questions about our challenges: if you have a loving God, why does He not stop these things from happening? The confusion arises because He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and yet allows the events of the world to unfold. For believers,…

Luke 12: 27-31 [Jesus said] “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. But I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was dressed like one of these. If this is how God clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will he clothe you, you of little faith? Do not constantly chase after what you will eat or what you will…

Psalm 34:15-18 The eyes of the Lord watch over the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. The face of the Lord is set against those who do evil, to cut off memory of them from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears. From all their distress, he delivers them. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed. Let’s apply God’s Word to your life today! How often are you backed into a corner by something you can’t…

Colossians 3:1-4 Therefore, because you were raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Applying God’s Word for our lives today: There’s no denying we can get busy with all our…

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 in God’s kingdom? It’s hard to understand why anyone would turn away from the gift God freely offers. Some think, “there must be a catch; nothing…

Psalm 24:1-2 The earth is the Lord’s and everything that fills it, the world and all who live in it, because he founded it on the seas, and he established it on the rivers. Apply God’s love for ourselves today: Have you ever wondered, “How am I going to make it to the end of the month?” I still have part of the month left, and my last paycheck is already spent. We’ve all been there at one time or another;…

Colossians 2:13-15 Even when you were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ by forgiving us all our trespasses. God erased the record of our debt brought against us by his legal demands. This record stood against us, but he took it away by nailing it to the cross. After disarming the rulers and authorities, he made a public display of them by triumphing over them in Christ. Apply God’s Word today!…

John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him everything was made, and without him not one thing was made that has been made. In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind. The light is shining in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Dear Heavenly Father, These words of John show that You were not alone…

Matthew 13:44-46  “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again. In his joy, he goes away and sells all that he has and buys that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. When he found one very valuable pearl, he went and sold all that he had and bought it. Dear Heavenly Father, Forgive us when we fail to recognize the treasure of…

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 So let him who thinks he stands be careful that he does not fall. No testing has overtaken you except ordinary testing. But God is faithful. He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability, but when he tests you, he will also bring about the outcome that you are able to bear it. Dear Heavenly Father, Hearing these words is like watching someone walk along a path unaware that water is eroding the bank below…