Essential Shema Confession (Deuteronomy 6:1–9). Listen to the voice of God Israel. The core confession is that the LORD is our God. We are to be devoted to God with all our lives. Even more, we are to teach the faith to our children from sun-up to sundown. Our thoughts and deeds bound to His Word.#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Wise Living Nation (Deuteronomy 4:1–9). Moses helps Israel to understand that the teaching of LORD is a gift. They will be seen as a wise, right living nation not governed by their passions and strife, but principles and values that guide them to live honoring God and honoring one another. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Seeing From Afar (Deuteronomy 3:18–28). Moses tells Joshua God is fighting for you and giving you victory. Moses asks the LORD to reconsider now that things are coming together. Who does he blame when God says not to bring up the matter again? Often we sow for others to reap. (cf. Deut 2:14-14, Mt 13:17)#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Retelling Faith Failure (Deuteronomy 1:1–18). Moses expounds upon the Torah, which means teaching, not law. An eleven day trip took more than 40 years because they doubt God and accuse God of hating them! The LORD lets them have their cowardly way. Moses retells it as a warning to the new generation. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #Deuteronomy

Faith Praying Life (James 5:13–20). Our misfortunes and our victories are to go through the prism of prayer. Don’t live your life on your own. All of your life is in God’s hands. Sin impairs our lives, so we end up getting sick. Don’t hold onto sin. Repent, be forgiven and be healed. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Lord’s Coming Confidence (James 5:7–12). Everything is defined by the Lord’s return. Our patient suffering is encouraged by his return. We have an unshakeable confidence in God’s faithfulness to his promises. He is the one who determines the future and the end. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Present Gospel Certainty (James 4:13–5:6). Rather than relying on our hallucinatory striving to produce the future, the present is given to us as a gift where we can live in God’s will. Do you live your life by faith or by striving? Hoarding wealth by defrauding others will be punished by God. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Doubleminded Believers Humbled (James 4:1-12). Fights and quarrels among believers shows they are slaves to their passions. We are adulterous if we love the world and ourselves more than God. Repent and turn from the devil and turn towards God, you recovering sinners!#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Spiritual Wisdom Manners (James 3:13–17). The world is neither wise or understanding. The wisdom of God is shown in our lives (Mt 11:19). Whereas earthly wisdom results in disorder and wickedness, a Christ-centered faith has the power to transform our lives to make us holy, kind, humble and obedient. #dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames

Goes For The Mouth (James 3:1–12). We all stumble in many ways and cannot conquer our bodies or wills. Our tongues spew deadly poison. We blaspheme against God when we curse other people. When Christ is the spring of our life we produce freshness. What fruit is being produced? (cf. Mt 7:16-20)#dailydevotion, #Lutherandevotional, #DailyPlunge, #DailyLectionary, #DailyScripture, #LetterofJames