Daily Devotions (Page 50)

1 Peter 2:1-5  Therefore, rid yourselves of all evil, all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all slander. Like newborn babies, crave the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow up with the result being salvation. Certainly you have tasted that the Lord is good! As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a…

1 Timothy 2:1-4 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we might live a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Dear Heavenly Father, We pray today for…

1 Corinthians 1:22-25 Yes, Jews ask for signs, Greeks desire wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified—which is offensive to Jews and foolishness to Greeks, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. We preach Christ crucified, because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Dear Heavenly Father, Not much has changed since Paul’s time. The world considers…

Revelation 1:8  “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, the one who is, and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty. Dear Lord Jesus, You are with us now, so please forgive us today according to your love and mercy; give us your assurance of peace in this forgiveness. You are our God and ever-present help in times of trouble. With the Father, you sustain our every need. With the Holy Spirit, you ensure our faith…

Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for today’s words; they are a reminder that You are the one who blesses each of us with another day of grace, and we live under Your care in Your mercy. You provide for all people; You cause the sun to shine and the rain to fall on believers and unbelievers alike, but there is special care for those…

Acts 4:11-12 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you builders, which has become the cornerstone. “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.” Dear Lord Jesus, Even though you fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies that you were to be the one chosen to save mankind from sin’s fate, you were rejected by the religious leaders who should have recognized you. You…

Job 5:17 Consider this: How blessed is the man whom God corrects! Do not reject the discipline of the Almighty! Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for this reminder through Job and for disciplining us when needed. From our earthly perspective, we know that when a child does something dangerous like playing with fire, walking too close to a steep drop-off, or saying something inappropriate. A parent is responsible for correcting the child even though they will get upset. When someone…

Matthew 11:28-30 [Jesus said] “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Dear Lord Jesus, We come to you today for your rest. The burden of what we have done or said weighs our consciences, leaving us with…

Hebrews 1: 1 – 2 In the past, God spoke to our forefathers by the prophets at many times and in many ways. In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. Dear Heavenly Father, We thank you for the immense grace you have given us and for all the ways you have communicated with us. It is no small thing that you…

Psalm 19:7-11 The law of the Lord is perfect. It revives the soul. The testimony of the Lord is trustworthy. It gives wisdom to the inexperienced. The precepts of the Lord are right. They give joy to the heart. The commandment of the Lord is bright. It gives light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure. It stands forever. The just decrees of the Lord are truth. They are altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold, even better than much pure gold. They are sweeter than honey, even…