Posts with the category “daily-devos”

Ephesians 6:18-20Pray  at all times in the Spirit  with every prayer and request, and stay alert  with all perseverance and intercession for all the saints. Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness  the mystery of the gospel. For this I am an ambassador  in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should....  Read More

Psalm 34:1-8I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will boast in the Lord;the humble will hear and be glad.Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears.Those who look to him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed.This poor man cried, and the Lord he...  Read More

1 John 1:5-10This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light,  and there is absolutely no darkness in him.  If we say, “We have fellowship  with him,” and yet we walk in darkness,  we are lying and are not practicing the truth.  If we walk in the light  as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus  his Son cleanses us from a...  Read More

Mark 5:24-34After Jesus crossed over by boat, a large crowd met him at the seaside. One of the meeting-place leaders named Jairus came. When he saw Jesus, he fell to his knees, beside himself as he begged, “My dear daughter is at death’s door. Come and lay hands on her so she will get well and live.” Jesus went with him, the whole crowd tagging along, pushing and jostling him. A woman who had suff...  Read More

James 5:13-18Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.  Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.  The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.  Therefore, confes...  Read More

Romans 5:6-11For while we were still helpless, at the right time,  Christ died for the ungodly. For rarely will someone die for a just person, though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. But God proves  his own love for us  in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. How much more then, since we have now been justified by his blood,  will we be saved through him f...  Read More

Ephesians 2:14-22For he is our peace, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh, he made of no effect the law consisting of commands and expressed in regulations, so that he might create in himself one new man from the two, resulting in peace.  He did this so that he might reconcile both to God in one body through the cross by which he put the hostility to...  Read More

Ephesians 6:19-20Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness  the mystery of the gospel. For this I am an ambassador  in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should....  Read More

2 Corinthians 5:17-21Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation;  the old has passed away, and see,  the new has  come!  Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.  That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world  to himself,  not counting their trespasses against them, and he has committed the message of ...  Read More

Romans 5:1-5Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,  we have peace  with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.  We have also obtained access through him  by faith  into this grace in which we stand,  and we boast  in the hope of the glory of God. And not only that,  but we also boast in our afflictions,  because we know that affliction produces endurance,  endurance produces proven characte...  Read More

1 Corinthians 10:23-33“Everything is permissible,”  but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,”  but not everything builds up. No one is to seek his own good, but the good of the other person.  Eat everything that is sold in the meat market, without raising questions for the sake of conscience, since the earth is the Lord’s,   and all that is in it.   , If any of the unbelievers...  Read More

Luke 22:39-4639 He went out and made his way as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 When he reached the place, he told them, “Pray that you may not fall into temptation.” 41 Then he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, knelt down, and began to pray, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me—nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” 43 Then a...  Read More

Mark 10:35-45James and John, the sons of Zebedee, approached him and said, “Teacher, we want you to do whatever we ask you.” “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked them.They answered him, “Allow us to sit at your right and at your left in your glory.”Jesus said to them, “You don’t know what you’re asking. Are you able to drink the cup I drink or to be baptized with the baptism I am baptized...  Read More

Philippians 2:1-11"If, then, there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love,  if any fellowship with the Spirit,  if any affection and mercy,  make my joy complete by thinking the same way,  having the same love,  united in spirit, intent on one  purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition  or conceit,  but in humility  consider others as more important  than yourselves. Everyone...  Read More

Matthew 6:9-13The Lord’s Prayer9 “Therefore, you should pray like this:Our Father in heaven,your name be honored as holy.10 Your kingdom come.Your will be doneon earth as it is in heaven.11 Give us today our daily bread.12 And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.13 And do not bring us into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one....  Read More

1 Peter 3:13-1713 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated, 15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 16 Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear c...  Read More

Acts 1:1-81 I wrote the first narrative, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up, after he had given instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After he had suffered, he also presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 While...  Read More

Ephesians 1:15-2315 This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that yo...  Read More

Matthew 28:16-2016 The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of] all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 te...  Read More

Matthew 5:13-1613 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in ...  Read More

Philippians 2:9-11For this reason God highly exalted himand gave him the namethat is above every name,10 so that at the name of Jesusevery knee will bow—in heaven and on earthand under the earth—11 and every tongue will confessthat Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father....  Read More

Romans 1:16-1716 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith....  Read More

Philippians 2:9-11For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth 11 and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.Colossians 1:13-2015 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.16 For everything w...  Read More

Matthew 4:18-22As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter), and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. 19 “Follow me,” he told them, “and I will make you fish for people.” 20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee, and h...  Read More

Matthew 5:13-1613 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in t...  Read More

Romans 5:1-55 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 We have also obtained access through Him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4 endurance produces proven character,...  Read More

Colossians 4:2-62 Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains, 4 so that I may make it known as I should. 5 Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may ...  Read More

Ephesians 6:10-1810 Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. 11 Put onthe full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens. 13 For this reason take up the full ar...  Read More

1 Peter 3:13-1713 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated, 15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 16 Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear c...  Read More

Matthew 17:14-21"When they reached the crowd, a man approached and knelt before him. 'Lord, have mercy on my son because he has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn’t heal him.'  Jesus replied, 'You unbelieving and perverse generation, how long will I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him h...  Read More

Staying Connected: The Key to a Strong Spiritual LifeAs we embark on a new year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on our spiritual journey and seeking ways to deepen our faith. One powerful analogy that can guide us in this pursuit is that of a vine and its branches. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains connected to the vine, we too cannot thrive spiritually unless we remain co...  Read More

1 Corinthians 15:58"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." In the 1968 Olympics, Tanzanian runner John Stephen Akhwari became famous—not for winning—but for how he finished the marathon. Injured early in the race, he limped the remaining 26 miles with a bloodied knee and ob...  Read More

Matthew 1:23“See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.”Merry Christmas!  I hope and pray that today you are encouraged as we celebrate the birth of Jesus!  At Christmas, we often think about presents, decorations, and festive meals, but the heart of Christmas is much deeper. It's the celebration of God’s ulti...  Read More

Don't Miss Jesus This Christmas: Finding True Peace and JoyAs the festive season envelops us in its warm glow, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of activities, gifts, and celebrations. Yet, amidst all the hustle and bustle, we risk missing the very essence of Christmas – Jesus Himself. This year, let's take a moment to reflect on how we can truly embrace the meaning of the season and avo...  Read More

1 Corinthians 9:19 “Although I am free from all and not anyone’s slave, I have made myself a slave to everyone, in order to win more people.”In 1940, Dunkirk, France, became the site of an extraordinary rescue mission. As British troops were cornered by advancing German forces, hundreds of fishermen, yacht owners, and everyday citizens mobilized a makeshift fleet to bring the stranded soldiers hom...  Read More

Luke 9:57-62 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.  And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” 59 To another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father.” 60 And Jesus[g] said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as f...  Read More

A Tale of Two Kingdoms: Choosing Between Our Crown and Christ'sAs we reflect on the Christmas story, we're drawn to a powerful juxtaposition that goes far beyond the nativity scene. It's a tale of two kingdoms - one built on earthly power and personal glory, the other founded on heavenly authority and sacrificial love. This contrast is vividly illustrated in the account of King Herod and the wise ...  Read More

1 Corinthians 5:12-13“For what business is it of mine to judge outsiders? Don’t you judge those who are inside? God judges outsiders. Remove the evil person from among you.”One of the biggest challenges we face as believers is navigating how we interact with the world around us. It’s tempting to expect everyone, inside and outside the church, to live by the same standards. But Paul, in his letter ...  Read More

Romans 10:15“...As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.”“It’s snowing outside!”  my two girls Zayda and Rachel exclaimed in delight as they ran down the street in our neighborhood.  We were outside just after Thanksgiving putting up some Christmas lights when the flurries started to fall.  As I watched how happy my girls were to “spread the good news” of the chan...  Read More

Grace: The True Gift of ChristmasAs the holiday season approaches, we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of gift-giving and receiving. The age-old question echoes through homes and shopping malls: "What do you want for Christmas?" While material presents can bring temporary joy, there's a far greater gift available to us all – the gift of God's grace.This Christmas, let's take a momen...  Read More