August 18, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"Stand Still"

Exodus 6:2–6

“Therefore, say to the people of Israel: ‘I am the LORD. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you from your slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment.'"

So many times you and I miss the opportunity to watch the Lord work in mighty and miraculous ways. Why? Because instead of "standing still" and watching Him pull off our deliverance, we seek out the carnal alternative. We look for the back-door

Notice how God handled His man, Moses. Without rebuke, the Lord gave Moses two pieces of counsel. One related to His person; the other related to His work. He told Moses who He was, and then He told him what He was going to do. And the order in the Lord's response is as important as the facts themselves.

August 17, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"Lift Someone Up in Prayer"

Colossians 1:9-10

New International Version

9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask

One of the greatest things we can do is lift a person up in prayer. And there is no more powerful way to do this than to speak Scripture on his or her behalf.

The apostle Paul wrote today’s passage to the church at Colossae. From this, we know the specific requests he brought before God concerning his brothers and sisters in the faith. Paul asked for the believers to understand God’s plan for their lives. We must remember that the Lord often does not reveal everything at once, but He

August 16, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"Being Misunderstood Hurts"

2 Corinthians 1:12-14

New International Version

12 Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity[a] and godly sincerity. We

Being misunderstood hurts all the way to the bone. Maybe you've felt that sting recently. You did the right things in the right way but someone misjudged you, reading motives into your acts or words that you never intended. And now you live under that cloud, unable to change the minds of those who have turned against you.

Moses came before the Lord asking those two questions most of us ask when we find ourselves under intolerable pressure: Why? and How? We begin by saying, "Why? Why me? Why

August 15, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"The Wise of Heart Will Receive Commands"

Proverbs 10:8

English Standard Version

8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

Nobody likes criticism, but we should remember that God can use it to tell us something important. We are wise to pay attention when people critique us. Their words—whether invited or not—should encourage us to examine ourselves and discover who we really are. If we fail to listen, we might miss out on something essential.

That’s why it’s important to respond well and evaluate criticism correctly. Instead of immediately becoming defensive or assuming you’re without fault, ask yourself, Is the Lord trying to

Today’s passage reminds us: “The wise of heart will receive commands” and the “one who is on the path of life follows instruction” (vv. 8, 17). If we wish to continue growing in

August 14, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"The Sense of Inner Assurance"

Exodus 4:22-23

New International Version

22 Then say to Pharaoh, ‘This is what the Lord says: Israel is my firstborn son, 23 and I told you, “Let my son go, so he may worship me.” But you refused to let him go; so I will kill your firstborn son.’”

We could call any work done in the will of God "the work of righteousness." And in doing that work, you will be surrounded by peace. Deep within you, in the very outworking of that service and that obedient walk, you will enjoy quietness and

In other words, there will be a quiet, secure confidence when you are walking in His will. There will be an invincible sense of inner assurance, gently and humbly accepted. Every believer

August 13, 2023

Daily Devotion:

“Sow Goodness Reap Rewards"

Galatians 6:7-10

New International Version

7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit,

Satan wants us to believe the lie that our actions have no natural results or consequences. But the truth is that you can’t rebel against God without reaping the fruit of that choice

The heart of this principle is that all our choices are important. How we think and act matters. At some point, we all have made choices we’ve regretted. Since consequences never simply evaporate, you may find yourself harassed or even governed by things you’ve seen, said, or participated in. Yet God will forgive everything you genuinely repent of, and He will work with you to redeem those past choices. The road to redemption often includes obstacles, but His Spirit can enable you to overcome. If consequences from your past are weighing on you, lay those

August 11, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"The Sword of Spirit"

Hebrews 4:12

New International Version

12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

The word of God is living and active.” We can observe that the Bible is miraculously complex enough to satisfy both the intellectual and simple; to nourish adult and child alike.

The gospels introduce us to Jesus Christ and His love for us. Every book leaves its unique mark on us. When we take the time to engage with Scripture, it’s not merely our own soul we

August 10, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"Timeless, Infallible, Trustworthy - Word of God"

2 Timothy 3:16-17

New International Version

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

We often come up empty because those sources lack ultimate, eternal knowledge. And so, the guidance and peace we desperately seek remain elusive. We need something better—we need truth. The Bible meets this need because, from beginning to end, it reveals God to us, assures us of His love, leads us to salvation, and shows us how to live. The Bible is much more than a history text or story book. It’s more than a

The Lord can and does use people and resources to help us grapple with life’s complexities, yet the wisdom we receive from them should always line up with the Bible’s teachings.

August 09, 2023

 Daily Devotion:

 "The Fruits of the Spirit"

Galatians 5:22-25

New International Version

 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who

Fruit in our spiritual life indicates health and maturity in a believer. And today’s passage lists traits that show up in our life when God dwells in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,

Most of the people we interact with on a daily basis won’t see our efforts, but they will notice the Lord’s character forming in us.

July 26, 2023

Daily Devotion:

"The Same God"

Colossians 1:25-27

New International Version

25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— 26 the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people. 27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Today, realize that He is the same God who from slavery to a ministry with worldwide influence. She learned that the key was depending on God. That same power is available to you. Through