Daily Devotions (Page 99)

2 Corinthians 5:14-15  For the love of Christ compels us, because we came to this conclusion: One died for all; therefore, all died. And he died for all, so that those who live would no longer live for themselves but for him, who died in their place and was raised again. Dear Lord Jesus, It is all because of your love that believers do what they do. If we were left on our own without Christ’s death, nothing in us…

Galatians 5:1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not allow anyone to put the yoke of slavery on you again. Dear Lord Jesus, You freed us from the sins that had enslaved us; our lot was hell and eternal death. We were enslaved to sin; there was nothing we could do to remove those shackles that had us bound to our suffering. But you came to this earth to be like…

Matthew 16:13-18  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 blood…

Colossians 1:11-14 You are being strengthened with all power because of his glorious might working in you. Then you will have complete endurance and patience, joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. The Father rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you…

1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, the people who are God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Dear Lord Jesus, You have called us as your people; we are your chosen people through faith created in us by the Holy Spirit. Set apart from the rest of the world that does not believe in you. Peter…

Psalm 30:4-5 Make music to the Lord, you his favored ones, and give thanks when you remember his holiness, for we spend a moment under his anger, but we enjoy a lifetime in his favor. In the evening, weeping comes to stay through the night, but in the morning, there is rejoicing! Dear Heavenly Father, You encourage us, who are your favored ones, to sing and make a joyful noise to you today. Even in loss, we can still give you thanks.…

Revelation 7:9-10 After these things, I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing in front of the throne and of the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and with palm branches in their hands. They called out with a loud voice and said: Salvation comes from our God, who sits on the throne, and from the Lamb. Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for the forgiveness you have won for…

1 Peter 5:6-11 Therefore humble yourselves under God’s powerful hand so that he may lift you up at the appointed time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Have sound judgment. Be alert. Your adversary, the Devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Resist him by being firm in the faith. You know that the same kinds of sufferings are being laid on your brotherhood all over the world. After you have…

Psalm 34:18-19 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. He saves those whose spirits have been crushed. Many are the troubles of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all. Dear Heavenly Father, You know the pain we go through, the challenges, disappointments, sicknesses, and temptations that happen in our lives. There is a constant battle that daily rages against your believers, trying to crush us. Those who have been made right with you, Satan wants to destroy us by wearing…

Galatians 6:7-10 Do not be deceived. God is not mocked. To be sure, whatever a man sows, he will also reap. Indeed, the one who sows for his own sinful flesh will reap destruction from the sinful flesh. But the one who sows for the spirit will reap eternal life from the spirit. Let us not become weary of doing good, because at the appointed time we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have…