Daily Devotions (Page 18)

CAUSE FOR FAITH

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith. HEBREWS 12: 1–2 Whenever you struggle with your faith in a particular situation, remember: you can place your trust in Jesus because of who He is and what He’s done. He is…

OVERCOMING FAULTY FAITH

The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” ROMANS 1: 17 The greatest barrier to your faith is not circumstances, your past, or anyone’s actions. Rather, it’s your lack of belief in God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and love. You don’t trust Him.…

WHEN YOU’RE DRY

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. PSALM 42: 2 Do you feel discouraged, dry, and weak—as if God has disappeared and you’re merely surviving? At times, the Father allows you to face a season when you feel defeated and spiritually parched in order to draw you closer to Himself. Although you might…

HE WILL

” I am God Almighty: walk before Me, and be blameless. I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” GENESIS 17:1-2, EMPHASIS ADDED Do not miss the pivotal words in the covenant between the Lord and Abraham: “I will.” From the beginning, God took the full responsibility for fulfilling…

COUNT ON HIM

He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? ROMANS 8:32 NKJV You can depend on God. You can count on His loving provision as a fact because you know how much He gave to solve the greatest…

KNOWING GOD’S WILL

Ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. COLOSSIANS 1:9 NIV Do you find that knowing God’s will feels like a constant struggle? Do you weigh the pros and cons of your decisions, look for signs of His direction, but then continue to…

First

I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. PHILIPPIANS 3:8 What is it that consumes your thoughts today? What holds the utmost place of prominence in your life? Your answer will say a great deal about what’s truly important to you. But be warned, the…

MAKING EXCUSES

I heard Your voice in the garden, and was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself. GENESIS 3:10 NKJV Why did God call to Adam after he ate the forbidden fruit? Didn’t the Lord know where Adam was? Of course He did. But Adam was hiding out of fear and shame—just as many of us…

THE CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEDIENCE

The LORD God sent him out of the garden of Eden to till the ground from which he was taken. GENESIS 3: 23 NKJV When Adam and Eve gave in to temptation, they lost their intimacy with God and their home in the garden of Eden. Hardships began to assail them. Ultimately, all of their…

GRACE TO FORGIVE

Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 PETER 4: 8 NIV Whenever someone wounds you, it’s common to think about what they’ve done and nurture your hurt feelings. This is normal, but it’s not God’s will for you. The Father wants you to forgive. And He gives you an…

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