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.
March 14
“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16).
Unlike what religion teaches us, we don’t have to cringe fearfully when coming into God’s presence. Grace is the unearned, undeserved favor He has for us; knowing that He wants to extend that grace to us allows us to approach Him boldly.
March 13
“Let all bitterness and indignation and wrath (passion, rage, bad temper) and resentment (anger, animosity) and quarreling (brawling, clamor, contention) and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blasphemous language) be banished from you, with all malice (spite, ill will, or baseness of any kind). And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you” (Ephesians 4:31, 32, AMPC).
To banish something is to forcefully reject it, as in a king banishing an evil enemy from the kingdom. We must forcefully reject any evil issues that can afflict us and keep us in bondage to anger and unforgiveness. Jesus has already forgiven us; we’re therefore to extend that same forgiveness to others.
March 12
“Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1:21, 22, NIV).
Evil and immorality are all around us in the world, but believers are to back away from it. God’s Word, which has been planted in us like a gardener plants a garden, keeps us safe. We’re commanded to act on the Word, not just to listen passively.
March 11
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:13, 14, NIV).
As Christian soldiers fighting a spiritual battle, we’re urged to stand strong and be on guard against the enemy’s attack. The devil wants us to be afraid; however, when we act out of the perfect love Jesus exhibited, it pushes out all fear.
March 10
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you” (John 14:26, NKJV).
Life can be confusing, but we have divine help in making the right decisions. When we receive a prompting from the Holy Spirit, it’s wise to heed that prompting, whether or not we understand it at the moment. He teaches us things the world can’t, because His knowledge and wisdom are infinite.
March 9
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27, NIV).
Contrary to what the world tries tells us, the church is not a physical building or even a particular denomination, but rather the believers who are part of God’s universal, global church. He has blessed each of us with individual gifts which we use collectively to serve Him.
