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.
January 13
“But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
Experiencing success in anything we put our hand to requires the right perspective. Seeing ourselves the way God sees us, and not the way the world sees us, turns things around.
January 12
“And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33).
How others see us is based on how we see ourselves. A negative self-image holds us back from success in life, which is why we must see ourselves as God sees us.
January 11
“Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name” (Deuteronomy 6:13).
In the Old Testament, the people were taught to be afraid of God. “Fear the Lord” in this context differs from the New-Testament context, which emphasizes respect and reverence.
January 10
“For this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many” (Matthew 26:28, NLT).
“For this is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many” (Matthew 26:28, NLT).
January 9
“Friends love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble” (Proverbs 17:17, MSG).
One way God blesses us is by placing family and friends who love and care about us in our lives. These godly people have our best interest at heart and are always willing to cheer us on when we go through tough times.
January 8
“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7).
Contrary to what religion says, we don’t have to die to be declared saints. All that is required is a heart turned toward God and a willingness to obey His law of love.