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.
December 9
“Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity. Let your speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned [as it were] with salt, [so that you may never be at a loss] to know how you ought to answer anyone [who puts a question to you]” (Colossians 4:5, 6, AMPC).
As Christians, how we behave and conduct ourselves has a great impact on the way others perceive our faith. While we live in the world, we are set apart from it. When our words and actions are above reproach, we can be the beacon of light and hope that others need.
December 8
“For ‘who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?’ But we have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16, NKJV).
When we meditate on the Scriptures, we can see the mind of Christ reflected in each and every Word. Studying God’s Word and internalizing it transforms us into His image. The change begins in the mind and gradually moves into the heart.
December 7
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8).
We can focus on the evil, destructive things of the world or focus on the holy, uplifting things of God. The mind is a powerful tool. Whatever thoughts we harbor in our minds will eventually find their way into our hearts.
December 6
“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him” (1 John 5:14, 15, NKJV).
When we pray, we directly communicate with God, who promises to hear us. Prayer includes not just asking, but giving thanks for what He’s already done and praising Him for who He is.
December 5
“It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him” (Hebrews 11:6, MSG).
In these last days, large numbers of people don’t believe in God; however, if we simply look around us, the evidence of His existence is overwhelming. The world’s spiritual eyes have been closed, but when believers have enough faith to seek Him, we’re able to see Him plainly in our mind’s eye.
December 4
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage” (Galatians 5:1).
True freedom and independence come from relying on Jesus and what He did for us on the cross. Because of Him, we’re free from the sin that once imprisoned us, and we can overcome the world.
