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.
September 2
“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29).
Words are powerful; as believers, we must realize the authority of what we say. We can bring good or evil to pass, depending on what comes out of our mouth. Our words should therefore line up with God’s Word.
September 1
“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour” (Ephesians 5:1, 2).
If we’re to demonstrate God’s love to the world in the same manner as Jesus did, we must be willing to take action and let God order our steps in our Christian walk. Following God goes beyond simply trusting what we think intellectually or feel emotionally is right; it involves studying His Word and letting the Holy Spirit reveal the way we should go.
August 31
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13, NKJV).
In the Old Testament, the people were far from God; even touching the mountain where He lived meant certain death. Now, we can confidently come into His presence because of the blood Jesus shed on the cross.
August 30
“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:8, 9, NIV).
Letting the Holy Spirit guide our every thought unites us, according to the will of God. His plan is for us to act toward others as Jesus did toward those He came in contact with during His earthly ministry. Behaving like this supernaturally opens the door to God’s blessings in our lives.
August 29
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24).
True joy—the kind that’s so deep, so high, so wide, and so all-encompassing that it permeates our very being—comes from God. When we reach that point on our Christian walk where we feel it resonate through us, we’ll know it comes directly from Him. His plan is for us to be happy and glad-hearted in Him.
August 28
“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, rejoice” (Philippians 4:4).
When we think about all the good things God has done for us and all the miracles He continues to work in our lives, we can’t help but rejoice and give thanks for His mercy and love. Having glad and thankful hearts is one indication that we’re beginning to exhibit the spiritual fruit that God wants for us.