Daily Devotions (Page 4)

Isaiah 42:5-7 This is what the true God says, the Lord who creates the heavens and stretches them out, who spreads out the earth and everything that it produces, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk on it. I am the Lord. I have called you in righteousness. I will hold on to your hand, and I will guard you. I will appoint you to be a covenant for the people, to be a light for…

Luke 21:25-28 “There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And on the earth, nations will be in anguish, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the surging waves, people fainting from fear and expectation of the things coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. But when these things begin to happen,…

Mark 13:3-8 As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be fulfilled?” Jesus began by telling them, “Be careful that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. “Whenever you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do…

Mark 13:33-37 [Jesus said] Watch! Be alert and pray, because you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going away on a journey. When he left his home, he put his servants in charge and assigned what each one was to do. He also commanded the doorkeeper to keep watch. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the owner of the house is coming: whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when…

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always! I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace, which surpasses understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Applying God’s Word for today: Don’t worry about anything! Life can be challenging with many events and obstacles, leaving…

Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Applying God’s Word for today: Living in the Present, Present. We are never assured of more than what we have right now. The very second before us is a blessing, an opportunity to know God more deeply. How are you using this moment? Is it spent in frustration or anger because things did not go as you hoped? Are your pride…

Psalm 28:6-7 Blessed be the Lord, because he has heard the sound of my plea for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield. In him my heart trusts, and I am helped. My heart also celebrates. With my song, I will give thanks to him. Applying God’s Word for today: The Lord Has Heard Us It’s frustrating when you want to be heard, but it feels like no one listens. A group text message you consider important goes unanswered by those…

Psalm 25:4-5 Make known to me your ways, O Lord. Teach me your paths. Make me walk in your truth and teach me, because you are the God who saves me. In you, I hope all day long. Applying God’s Word for today: When your only hope is in the Lord The challenge of living in this world is understanding what the truth is. Some say there is no truth, while others argue that truth depends on a person’s opinion. When…

Psalm 121  I lift up my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot stumble. He who watches over you will not slumber. Yes, he who watches over Israel will not slumber. He will not sleep. The Lord watches over you. The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun will not strike you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will watch…

Isaiah 55:10-11 Just as the rain and the snow come down from the sky and do not return there unless they first water the earth, make it give birth and cause it to sprout, so that it gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater, in the same way my word that goes out from my mouth will not return to me empty. Rather, it will accomplish whatever I please and it will succeed in the purpose for…