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.
October 19
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints” (Ephesians 1:18).
Letting the Holy Spirit minister to us opens our spiritual eyes and ears to what God planned for us since before the beginning of time. He called each of us to complete a particular task for the glory of His kingdom; this calling gives us hope and joy. God richly equips us to get the job done and sets aside a glorious inheritance for us.
October 18
“For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [because it pleased Him and was His kind intent]” (Ephesians 1:5, AMPC).
Christians are no ordinary mortals, but children of God; this makes us brothers and sisters with Jesus, which is an amazing blessing. We can’t help but rejoice and give thanks when we meditate on the knowledge that we have a divine inheritance as members of God’s own family.
October 17
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world” (1 Peter 5:8, 9, NKJV).
The enemy is always looking for a way into our lives, to see if he can pounce and devour us like a lion takes down its prey; all believers face this same type of spiritual danger. Thankfully, God’s Word is stronger than our adversary.
October 16
“Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24).
Grace is God’s unearned, unmerited, undeserved favor toward us; it’s also Jesus, who is grace packaged in human form. Accepting Grace, and what He did for us on the cross, saves us from sin and puts us in right-standing in God’s eyes.
October 15
“Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [you] and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil [one]” (2 Thessalonians 3:3, AMPC).
We can lean on God for strength and safety when we feel weak and vulnerable. When everyone else scatters and runs in fear, He’ll stand with us and remain faithful; trusting Him keeps us safe.
October 14
“My God, my Rock, in Him will I take refuge; my Shield and the Horn of my salvation; my Stronghold and my Refuge, my Savior—You save me from violence. I call on the Lord, Who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies” (2 Samuel 22:3, 4, AMPC).
This is an example of one of the promises we have from God for protection against violence and attacks of any kind. Peace, safety, security, stability, and deliverance are all from the Lord; we can rest easy when we take refuge in Him.
