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.
December 21
“All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away” (Isaiah 64:6, NIV).
We fail miserably when we depend on self-effort to make us righteous. On our own merits, we can’t possibly stand in God’s presence; we need Jesus to clean us up and keep us rooted in His righteousness in order to be presentable to the Father.
October 30
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding” (Proverbs 17:27, 28).
Sometimes the best indication of a foolish person is when they open their mouth and begin to speak. Knowing when to talk and when to keep silent is part of godly wisdom.
October 29
“And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, ‘Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid’” (Mark 6:49, 50, NKJV).
When the storms of life hit and threaten to drown us, our natural response is to be afraid; however, God tells us to respond supernaturally and to resist fear. When we focus solely on Jesus, we find shelter, protection, and deliverance.
October 28
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20).
Thankfulness from the heart, regardless of the situation at the moment, pleases God. It’s easy to say “thank you” when things are going well but more challenging to be thankful when we experience trouble or something goes wrong in our lives.
October 27
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NKJV).
A thankful attitude is important to God; when we contemplate all that He has done in our lives, and is still doing, it’s hard not to give thanks. God’s will is to bless us so generously that we realize without a doubt that all the good things we experience aren’t from our hand, but from His.
October 26
“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners” (1 Corinthians 15:33).
God created us with a mouth to enable us to speak His Word and worship Him. Evil communications can have a pervasive effect; if we’re not careful to guard our mouths against worldly influences, we can sin through what we say.
