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 16
“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence?” (Psalm 139:7).
No matter where we go in life, we can’t escape God. He loves us so much that He promises to stick by us, no matter what happens. We can try to run away from Him, but there’s nowhere to hide. Regardless of the situation, when we get in trouble and call to Him for help, He’ll be there.
March 15
“But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him” (1 Corinthians 2:9).
There’s more—much more—to life than what we see and experience here on earth. For those who wonder if this is all there is, we have God’s promise that He has an eternal reward waiting for His children. Living in heaven with the one who is perfect love means unimaginable joy.
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.