Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. (Psalm 39:7 NLT)

For many people, voting is an act of hope. Their candidate’s campaign vision and promises for the future of the country resonate with them. They imagine living in a vastly improved nation where the major issues that they care deeply about are resolved. And they see their candidate as the bright, shining hope for making such a future possible.

People who are a little more cynical might suggest that a candidate’s campaign vision and promises for the future should be taken with a heaping teaspoon of salt. And they might point out that, even in a best-case scenario, the changes that a politician can make are temporary at best.

Even if the cynics are right, that doesn’t excuse believers from participating in the electoral process. As Christians, it’s our duty to be the salt and light in the world, actively spreading the gospel and praying fervently for a spiritual revival in our country. As part of that duty, it’s essential that we exercise our right to vote and to support candidates who we believe will uphold the values we find in Scripture.

Of course, there is no perfect candidate. Let’s make that clear. Our task is to find the one whose views are as close to a biblical worldview as possible. That may be difficult sometimes, but we must do it. Because I do believe—and I say this with as much emphasis as I can—that it is our responsibility to vote as Christians. If you want to do your duty as an American citizen and as a follower of Jesus Christ, inform yourself on the issues and vote wisely.

But keep your hope where it belongs—in God. Hebrews 13:5–6 says, “For God has said, ‘I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.’ So we can say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?’” God didn’t fail Elijah in his contest with the prophets of Baal. He didn’t abandon Daniel in the lions’ den or Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. And He will not fail or abandon you in your darkest hour.

God has never broken a promise. His record is spotless. He knows better than we do what is ultimately best for us. Hebrews 10:23 tells us, “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise” (NLT). God can be trusted, and He keeps His promises. If you believe that, you can vote—or make other important decisions in life—with confidence, knowing that your hope is in God, not in the government or anything else.

That’s why we can say with the psalmist, “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone” (Psalm 33:20–22 NLT).

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“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” (Matthew 6:33–34 NLT)

Presidential elections are big events. Billions of dollars are poured into campaigns that run for two years or more. Candidates become fixtures on our television screens and social media feeds. And we start to invest ourselves in the process. We develop a rooting interest. Sometimes, that means rooting for a candidate; sometimes, it means rooting against one.

The more of a stake we have in the outcome of an election, the more likely we are to be anxious about it. The doom-and-gloom predictions about what will happen “if X becomes president” feed that anxiety.

Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:33–34 are a reality check: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (NLT). The things that may change following an election are insignificant compared to the things that absolutely will not change. God still sees the future. He knows the outcome of every decision. His hand is on the steering wheel. He cares about you. And He will always be with you.

Faith and worry cannot coexist. One drives out the other. They’re bad roommates. When faith comes in, worry says, “I’m out of here.” When worry comes in, faith says, “I can’t live here.” That’s why Paul says in Philippians 4:6–7, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (NLT).

Jesus told His followers not to worry. If you are struggling with worry in your life, ask God to help you to trust Him and give you peace. If you’re not sure how to pray for God’s peace—in your life and in the lives of others who are worrying now—here’s a prayer to get you started:

God, I pray that You will help us. I know there are people in trouble right now, people who need divine intervention, people who need You to come through. You are all-powerful. You are bigger than our problem. And You’ve told us to pray about everything and not to worry about anything. But, Lord, You know that’s easier said than done. Even so, we’re going to cast our burden on You. We’re going to offer our questions to You. And we’re going to trust an unknown future to a known God with the confidence that You will get us through whatever we’re facing. You may answer our prayers at an unexpected time or in an unexpected way. So help us recognize the work of Your hand. And we will say, “Lord, that was You.” And we will give You the glory. So we cast all of our burdens and cares on You now, and we thank You that You’re a God who hears and answers prayer.

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Some Christians try to stay above the fray of politics. They point to Jesus’ words in John 17:16, “They do not belong to this world any more than I do” (NLT), to emphasize that believers are to be in the world but not of the world. That is, they take these words of Jesus to mean that believers should not participate in earthly government matters. They cite Paul’s words in Philippians 3:20, “We are citizens of heaven” (NLT), to suggest that we don’t have the spiritual credentials or the calling to try to influence election outcomes.

 

But is staying away from politics really God’s will for His people? There’s an interesting detail in a New Testament story that shines some light on the issue. The story is found in Acts 27. The apostle Paul was a prisoner, being transported by boat to Rome for his trial. The journey was slow-going at first. The winds were against them.

 

With great difficulty, the ship made it to the island of Crete and docked at the port of Fair Havens. It was there that the passengers and crew faced a crucial decision: Should they stay docked or continue sailing? The date was around October 5, which was late for sailing. The dangerous winter season in that region, when waves grew treacherous, ran from about September 14 to November 11.

 

A vote was taken to decide whether the ship would continue on to Phoenix, a more suitable harbor on Crete, or wait out the winter in Fair Havens. Paul voted to stay in Fair Havens. He was a veteran seafarer who had traveled some 3,500 miles on the Mediterranean Sea. On top of that, he’d already been shipwrecked three times.

 

But Paul was outvoted. The ship set sail—and wrecked on the island of Malta.

 

But the interesting detail of the story is that Paul cast a vote. He spoke up. He got involved in the process. He knew what was right. He made his case based on what would be best for everyone aboard the ship. Unfortunately for everyone aboard the ship, his vote was outnumbered, and his opinion was ignored. But the responsibility that Paul felt to vote—to get involved in the process by voicing his opinion—can apply to all Christians today because we have a biblical worldview.

 

We have a book that tells us what’s right and what’s wrong. And it’s absolute truth. Because of it, we know what’s helpful and what’s damaging not only to ourselves but to our country. That’s why it’s important for us to cast our vote. We must apply our understanding of Scripture to the issues facing our nation, our state, and our local community. We must work to elect leaders who align with what we find in God’s Word.

 

We may not always be in the majority, just as Paul wasn’t. But our input is essential. Because “when the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan” (Proverbs 29:2 NIV).

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So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for people in this world than to eat, drink, and enjoy life. That way they will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 8:15 NLT)

 

Of all the misconceptions about God, one of the most unfair is that He’s a cosmic killjoy. That He regulates the fun out of everything. That we have a choice between following Him or enjoying life. But that’s just not the truth—and never has been.

 

God gave Adam and Eve a literal Paradise, radiant beauty at every turn, exotic wildlife, the perfect temperature, and, best of all, no sin, guilt, or shame. God said, “Here you go. Enjoy everything that I’ve created.” How many types of trees, plants, and vegetation do you suppose that included? Hundreds? Thousands? Tens of thousands? All for Adam and Eve to taste, savor, explore, and enjoy.

 

And in that garden full of tasty delights, how many trees, plants, or vegetation were off-limits? Only one—the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Hardly the work of a cosmic killjoy.

 

In His work of creation, God filled the heavens and earth with awe-inspiring beauty and wonders. He created oceans, lakes, and rivers to sail, swim, ski, scuba—and fish. He wired us with imagination so that we can create and enjoy music, literature, cinema, and more.

 

And for those who argue that the Lord’s instructions for godly living get in the way of “real” enjoyment, consider this: God knows the outcome of every life choice we make before we even make it. He sees clearly the paths that lead to guilt, shame, and addiction—things that eventually will make it impossible to enjoy life fully. Directing us away from those paths doesn’t make God the enemy of our enjoyment. It makes Him the perfect adviser for enjoying life to the fullest.

 

God also gives us access to joy that transcends circumstances. That’s why James was able to write, “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy” (James 1:2 NLT). On God’s path, nothing gets in the way of joy. We have the capacity to enjoy life regardless of what’s happening in our lives. Paul and Silas sang praises to God in prison (see Acts 16:25). Job praised God after he lost everything (see Job 1:21).

 

The secret is to stay hopeful and thankful. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” (NLT).

 

Being thankful for that and everything else God has done for you will make you a happier person. So savor the sunset. Enjoy your meal. Linger with family and friends. Live in the moment. Lighten up. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Criticize less. Compliment more. Enjoy life to the fullest, just as God wants you to do.

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For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7 NLT)

 

You don’t have to look hard to find reasons to fear. We live in a crazy world. I can’t think of a scarier time than the present, quite frankly. The 24/7 news cycle and social media amplify our sense of danger by bombarding us with images of the latest mass shooting, a Chinese hypersonic missile, or yet another strain of COVID. And that doesn’t even take into account our personal triggers. We all know what it’s like to wake up in the middle of the night and be gripped by panic, fear, or anxiety.

 

What we also need to know is that we serve a God who is eternal, sovereign, all-powerful, and loving. He is in control. That’s why Paul wrote, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6–7 NLT).

 

Mark 5 tells the story of a demon-possessed man who terrorized people in the region of the Gerasenes. He lived in the tombs and was so powerful that no chains could hold him. Day and night, he cried out and cut himself with stones. He was the stuff of nightmares. Yet when Jesus approached him, it was the demons inside the man who were terrified—because they realized they were powerless against the Lord.

 

You probably know that when the angel announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds in the field, his first words were “Don’t be afraid!” or “Fear not!” depending on your translation (Luke 2:10). But did you know that “Don’t be afraid”—or words to that effect—appears more than 350 times in the Bible? That’s almost one “Don’t be afraid” for every day of the year. Obviously, it’s a message God wants us to take away from His Word.

 

The angel’s next sentence explains why: “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people” (Luke 2:10 NLT). Our goal is to experience God’s joy to the fullest. But fear robs us of that joy. It prevents us from experiencing life as God wants us to. The condition of joy is to let go of fear.

 

First Peter 5:7 says, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you” (nlt). You choose to have joy. You don’t wait for it to come if and when your fears go away. It doesn’t matter whether you feel it. Paul was in prison when he wrote, “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4 NLT). He was able to say, “I’m choosing to rejoice in the Lord, regardless of my very scary circumstances.” You can make the same choice.

 

Are you struggling with fear or anxiety? Remember God’s words from Isaiah 43:2: “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you” (NLT).

 

Let go of your fear. Give it to God. Walk boldly and courageously in the path He’s laid out for you.

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“As long as it is day, we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” (John 9:4 NIV)

The daylight savings time change happens this time of year, when we’re reminded to “fall back” an hour. The idea is that we gain sixty minutes. What will you do with your extra hour?

The number one answer, of course, is sleep. But look again at the words of Jesus in John 9:4. There’s a time crunch ahead of eternity. As believers, we have a lot of work to do—and not a lot of time to do it.

God didn’t save you so that you would say, “Thanks for my salvation. I’m going to go live my life now, and I’ll see You later.” No, when you’re saved, you realize that God has a plan for your life. And your primary purpose for existence is to bring glory to Him.

Everything you do gives you an opportunity to bring glory to God. In 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, Paul says, “You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body” (NLT). Every waking moment is an opportunity to honor God.

Three chapters later, in 1 Corinthians 9:24, Paul says, “Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!” (NLT). Run to win. Not to conserve energy. Not to make a respectable showing. But to win. That calls for you to give everything possible. To be the best version of yourself.

In Matthew 6:4, Jesus says that when you do whatever you do for God’s glory, “your Father, who sees everything, will reward you” (NLT). He’s talking about even the smallest gesture. Jesus says in Matthew 10:42, “And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded” (NLT). There’s our motivation to work, to tackle with a sense of urgency the things God would have us do.

Not long ago, I talked to a man shortly after he had retired. Now that he was no longer pursuing his career, he said, “I’m not sure what I should do.”

I said, “Get busy serving the Lord! Find and develop your spiritual gifts and use them for the glory of God.” He had the luxury of not going to his 9-to-5 job anymore, and he had time on his hands. He just didn’t recognize the urgency of doing God’s work. He couldn’t see that it’s still day, but night is coming.

James 3:13 says, “If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom” (NLT).

And Hebrews 10:24 says, “Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works” (NLT). Consider this your motivation.

Do you have an extra hour this week? You could spend that hour in prayer. Or, in God’s Word, studying a passage that hits a little too close to home and letting God work on you through His Word. You could reach out to someone who would be pleasantly surprised to hear from you. You could speak the truth in love to someone who needs to hear it. You could share the gospel with a friend.

For followers of Christ, there’s always work to do. And not a lot of time to do it.

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Don’t participate in the things these people do. For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. (Ephesians 5:7–11 NLT)

 

One of the first things God did in creation was to separate light from darkness (see Genesis 1:4). That separation between light and darkness becomes a recurring theme in Scripture. Spiritually speaking, light represents God and His ways. Darkness represents evil.

 

In his Gospel, the apostle John wrote of Jesus: “The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it” (John 1:4–5 NLT). The lines are drawn. Jesus is the light. Everyone who follows Him does so in the light. The light can penetrate the darkness, but the darkness can never extinguish the light.

 

Not everyone is drawn to the light, of course. Jesus said, “And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed” (John 3:19–20 NLT). It’s not that people don’t believe that Jesus is the Son of God; it’s that they don’t want to follow Him because it means they must turn from their sin. And they don’t want to do that.

 

Christians ask, “Why do people attack us for our faith? Why do they oppose us for what we believe? Why do they want to cancel us, our message, our voice, and our culture?” The answer is that we’re bright lights in a dark place.

 

The gravitational pull of darkness is strong. We escaped it when we came to Christ. But it’s still there, trying to drag us back in. Darkness takes advantage of our curiosity. It exploits our boredom. It urges us to join the crowd. It appeals to our sense of adventure and our impulse to walk on the wild side.

 

In Ephesians 5, Paul counters darkness’s pull with a simple caution: Remember who you are. Remember all that you have in the light. Instead of allowing darkness to pull you in, shine your light on it. Expose it for what it really is.

 

If you find yourself in darkness, move to the light. Ask God to forgive you and set you back on the well-lit path. The Bible says, “The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires” (Romans 13:12–14 NLT).

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Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” (Genesis 2:18 NLT)

 

There is an epidemic of loneliness sweeping our nation. Social media hasn’t made us more sociable. It’s made us less sociable and more dysfunctional. It seems like many of us don’t even know how to have a conversation with each other anymore. I read that millennials prefer texting over talking in person. And I think we’ve forgotten how to interact with one another. Research reveals that more than one-third of adults struggle with loneliness. And loneliness and isolation create health risks, including anxiety, depression, and illnesses such as heart disease and dementia.[1] Yet they have found that one or two friendships can dramatically decrease loneliness.

 

An article on the Vox News site stated that 12 percent of Americans have no close friendships, compared with 3 percent in 1990.[2] The article concluded that we, as a society, have atomized. We’re working, shopping, and socializing online. Our phones have become the primary portal through which we view the outside world. That’s not good.

 

We’re missing something vital in our lives. We all need living, breathing friends, not anonymous people we play video games with across the planet. Not people who comment on our posts. We need human interaction. We’re not meant to do life alone.

 

God created us this way. In Genesis, after God made so many amazing things, He said, “This is good.” But when he saw the aloneness of man, God said, “This isn’t good.” So, He created Eve. The same holds true today. It’s not good for any of us to be alone. We need friends.

 

Not casual acquaintances but people who give us priority in their lives. People who care about what happens to us. People who want the best for us. People who will speak the truth to us in love.

 

Perhaps the best-known friendship in the Bible is the one between David and Jonathan, as recorded in 1 and 2 Samuel. They were loyal to each other. They looked out for each other. They risked their lives for each other. Not even the murderous rage of Jonathan’s father, Saul, toward David could interfere with their friendship.

 

Where can such friends be found today? You may be surprised to learn that several potential close friends are already in your circle of acquaintances. And the way to find a Jonathan among them is to be a David. Model the kind of friendship you’re looking for. Take the initiative to deepen your casual conversations. Ask questions. Show concern. Offer encouragement, support, and a listening ear. Share some personal things of your own. Make yourself vulnerable. Be patient through the awkward stages. Learn to enjoy each other’s company. And pray. Ask God to help you be the kind of friend who makes a difference in other people’s lives. And ask Him to bring difference-making friends into your life.

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Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. (James 1:2–4 NLT)

 

I became a Christian when I was seventeen years old. I’d never been to church, never read the Bible. I’d asked Christ to come into my life, but I knew nothing about the Christian walk. A fellow believer warned me that I would face trials and be tempted by the devil. I didn’t even know the devil existed.

 

Not long afterward, a pretty girl who I’d noticed but never had the courage to talk to walked up to me in class and said, “Hi, what’s your name?”

 

While I stumbled for an answer, I was thinking, “Why is this pretty girl talking to me? She’s never even acknowledged my existence before.”

 

She said, “You’re really cute. I was wondering if you’d like to spend the weekend with me and go to my parents’ cabin.”

 

And I realized, This is temptation. This is the devil. He doesn’t have a pointed tail. She has dark hair and blue eyes, and she’s looking at me. And I said no.

 

I wish I could tell you that as the years pass, trials and temptations grow fewer and farther between. But that’s not the case. Of course, I don’t need to tell you that. If you’re not facing a trial or temptation right now, you probably recently faced one. Or you see one on the horizon. And you can’t understand why they keep coming. You’re wondering, “What’s wrong with me? What have I done to deserve this?”

 

Here’s a better question: What’s right with you? You’re being attacked with trials and temptations because the devil sees you as a threat and wants to stop you. So God’s allowing these trials and temptations for a purpose. It’s said that Christians are a lot like tea bags: You don’t know what they’re made of until you put them in hot water. If you’re feeling the hot water of trials or temptation right now, you have a chance to show what you’re made of.

 

On the other hand, people who say “I’m not going through any trials, and I can’t remember the last time I was tempted” are revealing their spiritual ineffectiveness. The devil doesn’t waste his time with a neutralized Christian. He focuses his attacks on those who are threats to his stronghold.

 

But here’s the good news: Jesus said that “the gates of hell shall not prevail against” His church (Matthew 16:18 ESV). Have you ever seen a movie where an army storms a castle and uses a battering ram to smash the gates? Apply that image to Jesus’ words. Christians are the invading army. The gospel is our battering ram. And the gates of Hell—the devil’s strongholds in this world—can’t withstand it.

 

So, the devil will use the weapons at his disposal, including trials and temptations, to try to take out his most dangerous adversaries. If you’re going through trials and temptations, stay strong. And, congratulations, Satan considers you a threat.

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How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! (Psalm 139:17 NLT)

Have you ever had someone tell you they’ve been thinking about you and praying for you? If that person is important to you, then it’s a significant statement. The very thought of their thinking about and praying for you warms your heart.

The good news is that the Creator of the universe, the almighty God who knows every star by name and every thought that we think, has been both praying for and thinking about us as individuals.

If I knew right now that Jesus was in the next room praying for me personally, I think that would give me the strength to face any problem or obstacle. Yet the fact is that Jesus Christ is interceding for each of us in Heaven.

Hebrews 7:25 tells us that Jesus “is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him. He lives forever to intercede with God on their behalf” (nlt). And Romans 8:34 says, “Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us” (NLT).

Thus, in a very real sense, Jesus is praying for us. He is pulling for us. He is interceding for us.

And not only that, but God is thinking about us as well. The psalmist David wrote, “How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!” (Psalm 139:17–18 NLT).

God is omniscient, which simply means that He is all-knowing. He knows the end from the beginning and what will happen before it happens.

We, on the other hand, watch history as it unfolds. Yet God sees the big picture. He knows every thought that we think and will think. Earlier in Psalm 139, David wrote, “You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away” (verse 2 NLT).

Not only does God know every thought that we think, but He also knows every word that we speak. He sees every act that we commit. And He is thinking about us constantly.

We should be encouraged by the fact that God is paying attention to us. In fact, it becomes a litmus test of our relationship with Him. If the thought that God is watching us, is aware of us, and is thinking about us brings joy to our hearts, it would be an indication that our lives are right with Him. Of course, that is not to say we’re living perfect, flawless lives. But it is to say we take comfort in the knowledge that God is aware of us constantly.

God knows everything about us. He knows about our fears. He knows about our dreams. And He knows about the things that frighten us and excite us. He is aware of everything we’re facing in life.

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