Daily Bible Devotions
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James 5:11
Protected in His Love
When you realize that the only reason why you are still standing, unscathed, with a glorious future ahead of you, is because of the mercies of God, it will humble you. If it weren't for Jesus Christ
Reviewed August 7, 2025
Zechariah 14:1
Justified By Faith
During this early time of preaching the Good News to the Gentiles, a debate was raging over whether the Gentile converts needed to be circumcised and follow the dietary laws of the Jews. The council o
Reviewed August 7, 2025
Song of Solomon 8:1
No Exclusions
This parable is representative of what God tried to do with the children of Israel. God tried to bring the children of Israel to the Promised Land where they would rest. He had made them the chosen na
Reviewed August 6, 2025
Deuteronomy 5:1
Can't Complain
Cant' complain! I hear this phrase almost everyday, saying it quite often as well. Nobody likes to hear another person complaining, and when things are going well it is easy to oblige with the desire
Reviewed August 6, 2025
Malachi 4:6
Lord, That I May See
If Jesus were standing in front of you, and asked you what you wanted him to do, what would you ask for? The blind man asked that he might see again. He wanted Jesus to heal his blindness physically.
Reviewed August 6, 2025
Genesis 14:22
Keeping our Eyes on Christ
Fear and doubt are two of the major things that will interfere with our relationship with God if we give them the room to do so. In this scenario, in Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus had just show the discipl
Reviewed August 4, 2025
2 Peter 3:14
I Will Teach You All Things
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Have you ever said anything nearly as nice as the words that are said in these verses? I honestly don't think that I have ever been so nice to any pe
Reviewed August 4, 2025
James 5:1
Don't Be Led Astray
It seems as though every few years, there is a new report of when the world will end. In the beginning, the apostles and their disciples thought that it wouldn't be long before Jesus returned. They we
Reviewed August 4, 2025
Mark 16:1
Called into Confidence
Time and time again, we are exposed to the profound love of God. One can never get used to it. One can never understand the depths of the love that God has for His children. Because of who God is, we
Reviewed August 3, 2025
Numbers 1:3
Unchanging Goodness
Have you ever stopped and noticed some grey hairs? Maybe some back pain or a lingering injury that just never seems to get better? People get old and we die. People change: our bodies, our moods, our
Reviewed August 3, 2025
Genesis 1:1
Saved by Grace
It is by grace you have been saved. A timely reminder that we should always be conscious of. My heart falls whenever I come across Christians who are caught up in their own pride, believing that thei
Reviewed August 1, 2025
Proverbs 20:2
He is Always There
There were many times were God was hurt by the actions of His people. The Old Testament is filled with instances where the Israelites turned away from God and tried to do their own thing. They gave i
Reviewed July 31, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
Commitment in Friendship
Commitment is a major part of friendship. You cannot have a meaningful, fruitful friendship with anybody if there is no commitment. Friendships is more than just talking about things you share in com
Reviewed July 31, 2025
John 21:10
Defend the Defenseless
What does God call us to do? The above says it all, so why are things as they are? My answer is, selfishness, lack of caring, wearing blinders, and sometimes fear. There will be times when helping o
Reviewed July 31, 2025
Numbers 3:1
We are Representatives of God's Love
The way we love God is reflected in the way we love the people around us. The Christian life is not a life of selfishness or pickiness, where we choose to stick to ourselves or hang around select peop
Reviewed July 29, 2025
Joel 3:2
Qualified by Grace
When God told Moses that He was going to use him to set the Israelites free from the oppression of the Egyptians, Moses was filled with much protesting. It's not that He didn't believe in what God wa
Reviewed July 29, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
We Have Done Our Duty
If you work the hours you are paid for and complete the tasks you are asked to do, do you think you deserve praise, or just your paycheck? This is what Jesus is trying to tell us. Do we deserve praise
Reviewed July 29, 2025
John 21:10
You Are Never Alone
How comforting it is to know that God is always with us. Sometimes, the journey can become very challenging when you are a Christian. Setting out to preach the gospel is no easy feat, especially when
Reviewed July 28, 2025
2 Peter 3:11
The Resurrection of the Dead
You are well aware, I'm sure, of the people who ask questions that are so outside the norm that there are no answers. This was the case with the Sadducees who asked Jesus whose wife a woman would be i
Reviewed July 28, 2025
1 Kings 11:4
He Will Strengthen Us
When we look at the world around us, it can become very easy to become discouraged by what we see. The amount of hatred that runs deep in the hearts of many people, and the constant agony that we see
Reviewed July 26, 2025
Genesis 1:22
The Price of Profit
Often the most materially wealthy are the most spiritually empty. What is real wealth if your soul is poor? The Scriptures are filled with examples that reflect this verse, but I am immediately remind
Reviewed July 26, 2025
James 5:11
To Each According to His Deeds
In this passage, God is telling us that we are responsible for our actions and we will be punished or rewarded accordingly. Parents are not held accountable for the actions of their children and child
Reviewed July 26, 2025
James 5:8
How Great is His Goodness Towards Us
God is good and that will never change. It who He is. Time and time again we are reminded in the Bible, God's Word, that his mercy is everlasting. It will never run out. It will never forsake us. Go
Reviewed July 25, 2025
Isaiah 3:18
Speak the Truth in Love
Have you ever had someone tell you the truth and had it hurt? Sometimes the truth hurts. Sometimes love does too. 1 John 3:18 - My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in
Reviewed July 25, 2025
Genesis 1:19
Is There A God Besides Me?
God is very definite in this passage from Isaiah. I am God and there is no other! I am the first and the last, the Alpha and the Omega, as is written in the book of Revelation. Since we declare that
Reviewed July 25, 2025
James 5:5
In His Hands
Trust is a hard thing to come by in the world. When you are surrounded by people who only have their best interests at heart, it can be very hard to find someone you can confide in. The thought of giv
Reviewed July 23, 2025
Judges 7:15
He Gave It All
There is no greater love than the love that Jesus Christ has for us. Jesus laid down his life for every single person in the world, regardless of who they are or what they have done in their lives. I
Reviewed July 23, 2025
Zechariah 14:1
We Walk By Faith
One day, we each will stand before the judgment seat of God who knows both our good deeds and our sins. We will have to answer for those sins. This makes me wonder just how much like Paul we are. Wou
Reviewed July 23, 2025
Psalm 10:18
A Sincere Relationship
We need to be sincere in our hearts when it comes to our relationship with God. There is no need for us to feel as if we need to pretend in God's presence. God knows us more than we know ourselves. W
Reviewed July 22, 2025
Joshua 6:8
Put Anger Aside
When we interact with one another, the last thing that we should every consider resorting to is anger and any negative reaction. When it comes to conflict or disagreements we are to be like Jesus - wh
Reviewed July 22, 2025
1 Chronicles 13:5
Wake and Take Time to Thank Him
How do you wake up and start your day? I have my morning ritual and many of you probably start your days in a similar fashion. I like to wake up early and try hard to get out of bed right away, altho
Reviewed July 20, 2025
2 Kings 12:3
One Body, Many Members
The message here is that we all need one another. If a body is to work properly, all the parts need to work together. Just think about the last time you had a headache or stubbed your toe. For me, th
Reviewed July 20, 2025
Joshua 6:13
We Have Hope
We all have lost someone we loved. Because of our faith in Jesus, we have hope. There must have been people in Paul's time who questioned the resurrection of the dead since Paul made such a point of
Reviewed July 20, 2025
Genesis 20:7
Speak Softly
Most of us have probably heard this: "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all." This phrase has been passed down for generations. Who was the wise man that said it? Paul? Solomon? J
Reviewed July 19, 2025
Joshua 6:8
Who Has Known the Mind of God?
If we had any understanding of the mind of God, we wouldn't be so surprised when things happen that we can't comprehend. I have a feeling that the question we ask God the most is, "Why?" Why this dis
Reviewed July 19, 2025
2 Peter 3:15
How Do You Choose Your Friends?
How do we choose our friends? This week's gospel is about this question as much as it is about humility. I'm sure that when we make up an invitation list for a party or other special event we conside
Reviewed July 18, 2025
1 John 5:16
Choose God, Choose Life
In this verse we are given two choices: the blessing of life and the curse of death. We are urged to choose life. This verse comes at the very end of the life of Moses, some of the last words that Go
Reviewed July 17, 2025
Joshua 6:6
The Gift of Talents
We all know this parable. The man gives each of his servants goods "according to his ability" and expects them to do something with them. The first two servants increase the value of the property, but
Reviewed July 17, 2025
James 5:20
Sharper Than Any Two-edged Sword
Once God has spoken, there is nothing and no one else who can speak to counter the word of God. It is impossible for any man, principality, or ruler to try and reverse what God has said over anyone's
Reviewed July 16, 2025
Judges 7:4
Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love
This is a very popular reading at funerals because of the hope that it brings to those who are grieving. It should also give us hope in knowing that God will always love us, as a loving Father, even w
Reviewed July 16, 2025
Genesis 20:7
Are You Wise or Foolish?
Today's gospel concerns a group of bridesmaids waiting for the bridegroom to come and whether or not they will be prepared. Five are pretty sure that the bridegroom will show up when expected and so d
Reviewed July 15, 2025
2 Peter 3:14
The Holy Spirit Intercedes For Us
Have you ever tried to pray but couldn't find the words? Or, perhaps you wanted to pray but you didn't know what to pray for. I remember when my father, and later, my mother were suffering and I knew
Reviewed July 14, 2025
Joel 3:4
Try Something New
First, I want to give this verse a little context: Isaiah was a prophet during the time of Judah, when the Jews were exiled from Babylon and forced to wander the desert. Times were tough and you can
Reviewed July 13, 2025
Genesis 1:6
The Kingdom of God is Like…
It makes me wonder which kingdom Jesus is speaking about – the kingdom on earth or the Kingdom of Heaven. The mustard seed could be likened to the teaching of Jesus which takes place in a small part
Reviewed July 13, 2025
James 5:20
The Word of God
If there's one thing I know about Christians and the Bible, is that there is an ongoing debate about whether it is the word of God or the word of men, and what that means. We all agree that the Bible
Reviewed July 12, 2025
Joshua 6:8
We Are God's Children
We are God's children and heirs to the Kingdom, but Paul tells us that there's a hitch. If we suffer with him, we will be glorified with him. We want the glory, but probably don't want the suffering
Reviewed July 11, 2025
Joshua 6:5
Pleasing God, Not Man
Paul didn't preach for his own gain. He wasn't trying to win friends. Actually, he made many enemies because of his preaching. The Jews weren't happy that he preached Jesus as the Christ, the Messia
Reviewed July 11, 2025
John 21:25
God Always Comes Through
In Genesis 15, just before verse 14, God had spoken to Abram about what his future generations were going to go through. He spoke of the alienation they would experience, He also spoke of the enslavem
Reviewed July 10, 2025
Genesis 1:6
We Pray For You
Paul is praying for the people in Thessalonica who had accepted the Good News and had become Christians. Paul praised them for their kindness and acceptance of Gospel and how they were spreading their
Reviewed July 9, 2025
Joshua 6:8
The Law of Life
The law of the Lord was a law of perfection. In the many tablets that were given to the people, every law was a description of what man would need to do in order to meet the standard of God. God's na
Reviewed July 8, 2025