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 21
“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 2:1).
In times when we’re weak and need strength to face a tough situation, relying on our own strength doesn’t work. We succeed only when we lean on Jesus, who is grace in the flesh. Life will always haves its challenges, but He makes us strong.
October 20
“Thus says the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: ‘Ask Me of things to come concerning My sons; and concerning the work of My hands, you command Me’” (Isaiah 45:11, NKJV).
God has established His own set of spiritual laws, which are eternal and will stand forever, and has declared that we are to command the works of His hands. This means that on the spiritual level we have the right to command things into or out of existence.
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.