When Paul writes to the Galatians, he wastes no time: there is only one Gospel, and it’s all about Jesus. Today’s devotion reminds us why any other message—no matter how flashy or popular—will only leave us empty. Christ alone saves.

When Paul urges the Corinthians to “examine themselves,” it’s easy to hear it as one more impossible test, another way to measure up and fall short. But that’s not his point. The heart of the message isn’t about proving your own strength—it’s about recognizing that Christ is living in you. His presence, not your performance, is what matters most. In today’s devotion from 2 Corinthians 13, we pause to rest in that promise and remember that the very places we feel weak are the places where God’s power shines brightest.

When everything looks polished on the outside, it’s easy to start comparing and wondering if we measure up. Paul warns the Corinthians—and us—that appearances can be deceiving. False teachers may look the part, but only Christ crucified and risen gives life. In today’s devotion from 2 Corinthians 11, we’ll rest in the truth that our worth isn’t in achievements or appearances, but in Jesus who has already crushed the serpent’s lies and secured our hope forever.

What strongholds weigh heavy on your mind? Is it worry that gnaws at you, shame that echoes in your heart, or the pressure to prove yourself over and over again? Paul reminds us that in Christ, our weapons are not weak but mighty—powerful enough to demolish the strongest walls we build in our minds. Today we’ll slow down to hear how the Gospel tears down lies, pulls apart the fortress of fear and pride, and builds us up in the steady truth of Jesus crucified and risen for us.

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Generosity isn’t about the size of your gift but the posture of your heart. It’s not a math equation but a matter of trust and gratitude. Today in 2 Corinthians 9, Paul reminds us that God loves a cheerful giver, someone who gives not under compulsion but out of joy. And our giving is rooted in Christ’s own generosity toward us—His life poured out, His grace given freely, His blessings that overflow. In Him, generosity becomes less about duty and more about reflecting the abundance we’ve already received. So when we open our hands to give, we are mirroring the open hands of Christ on the cross and the open tomb that now gives us eternal life.

In a world that runs on scarcity and competition, Paul points us to the overflowing generosity of Christ. Everywhere we look, the message is to hold on tighter, protect what is yours, and measure worth by what you can accumulate. Yet Paul flips that script by reminding us that real security isn’t in grasping more, but in receiving the grace of Christ. Today’s devotion from 2 Corinthians 8 reminds us that the cross is not about what we can spare, or what’s left at the end of the month, but about the Savior who gave it all—lavishly, freely, and fully, so that in Him we might find an abundance that no economy or competition can ever diminish.

Not all grief destroys. In 2 Corinthians 7, Paul shows us the difference between the sorrow that drags us down and the sorrow that God uses to lift us up. Today, we’ll talk about repentance, comfort, and the joy of being restored in Christ.

Paul describes our lives as fragile jars of clay holding an eternal treasure. In today’s devotion from 2 Corinthians 4, we hear how Christ’s power shines through our weakness and why that’s good news for weary hearts.

The old covenant came with glory, but the new covenant in Christ shines with even greater glory. In today’s devotion from 2 Corinthians 3, Paul reminds us that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

Paul describes believers as the “aroma of Christ” in the world. In today’s devotion from 2 Corinthians 2, we hear how Christ’s victory shapes our lives, spreading the fragrance of His grace wherever we go.