Daily Devotionals
Would you like to read the Word daily, but don’t know how to begin? Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures.
January 31
“The word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.’ ‘Alas, Sovereign Lord,’ I said, ‘I do not know how to speak; I am too young.’ But the Lord said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord” (Jeremiah 1:4-8, NIV).
Regardless of our age or who we are, God loved us even before we were born. He has a calling for each of us, and we mustn’t be afraid to embrace and accept that call. When we go where He sends us and say what He tells us, He’ll protect and deliver us.
January 30
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” (Colossians 3:23).
Always doing our best is a commandment directly from God. Sometimes we see people doing a half-hearted job and putting no effort into the task. As Christians working and living alongside others who may not be believers, this is one way we stand out from the crowd.
January 29
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:36, NIV).
Perseverance is a godly trait that many people lack. Putting forth our best in everything we do, and refusing to give up when life gets tough, are both important qualities to develop. This mindset is critical when we encounter challenges on our Christian walk.
January 28
“Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves]. Let each of you esteem and look upon and be concerned for not [merely] his own interests, but also each for the interests of others. Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [let Him be your example in humility]” (Philippians 2:3-5, AMPC).
Jesus was the humble servant, yet was also God in human form. He could have held Himself in high esteem, but chose not to. When it came to relating to others, He embodied everything that we should aim to do in our relationships; He’s our perfect example.
January 24
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud” (Proverbs 16:18, 19).
A humble attitude pleases God. We live in an environment that exalts pride and self-centeredness; we therefore must beware of ungodly mindsets.
January 23
“Without counsel, plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established” (Proverbs 15:22, NKJV).
Seeking quality input before we begin something is the key to well-informed conclusions. Wise leaders never make decisions in a vacuum, but instead surround themselves with knowledgeable experts. This is true at any level of leadership.
