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 17
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad” (Proverbs 12:25, NKJV).
Providing encouragement and a kind word to others when they need support is one of the ways we can show the love of Christ. When we sow the Word into the lives of others in this way, we never know what could come to fruition months, years, or even decades later.
December 16
“The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Ye are blessed of the Lord which made heaven and earth” (Psalm 115:14, 15).
God is love, and He wants to bless us, His people, so abundantly that the world can’t help but notice. There’s no escaping God’s relentless love—His grace and favor will pursue and overtake us.
December 15
“Understand [this], my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry” (James 1:19, AMPC).
The ability to truly listen is a gift from God that leads to wisdom and discernment. The wisdom to know when to keep silent and the discernment to resist the spirit of anger are pleasing to God.
December 14
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy” (James 3:17, NKJV).
True wisdom doesn’t originate from the world; it’s a gift from heaven. We mustn’t confuse book learning or worldly knowledge with God’s wisdom, which is perfect, righteous, and unchanging.
December 13
“The Lord hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more” (Zephaniah 3:15).
When Jesus went to the cross and established the covenant of grace, He removed the curse that had hung over humanity since Adam and Eve. The finished works of Jesus give us victory over the enemy and guarantees us success in Him. There’s no reason to fear anything because God promises to be with us always.
December 12
“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing” (Zephaniah 3:17, NKJV).
Believers are God’s beloved children. He’ll stop at nothing to protect us and keep us safe from harm. Our focus on His love drives out all fear and anxiety. Just as a mother rejoices over her children, so He rejoices over us.