Category: Daily Devotion

19
Oct

Deepening Your Dependence

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mathew 5:3 (NIV) In these fast-paced, self-sufficient times, it can be easy to fall into the trap of self-reliance. We often find ourselves turning to our own strength, wisdom, and resources to navigate the challenges of life. Yet, in God’s Word, we […]

18
Oct

The Unfailing Gaze of Our Loving God

For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 (NIV) In 2 Chronicles 16:9, we are offered a breathtaking glimpse into the character of our God: “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to […]

15
Oct

Our God Saves 

2 Samuel 22:4“I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and have been saved from my enemies.”  Who is an enemy? Anything or anyone who is hostile towards us and may harm or weaken us is our enemy. They may not necessarily be people, they can also be our weaknesses and addictions. We […]

14
Oct

Jesus- Our Living Hope 

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.”  What brings hope? The world has taught us that hope comes from finances, good health, education, status […]

13
Oct

The Righteous Judge 

Isaiah 30 :18“Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!”  The dictionary describes the word mercy as compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to […]

12
Oct

The Immeasurable Goodness of God

Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”  Throughout the Holy Bible, we see numerous instances where ordinary people have overcome extraordinary challenges and hardships, through the goodness of the Lord. God’s goodness is constant and does not change.   This same God who worked […]

11
Oct

Justified by Christ Jesus

Hebrews 4:16″“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”  It may come as a surprise to some that the same Holy Bible that commands us to fear the Lord, also encourages us to approach His throne […]

10
Oct

Freedom from Bondage

Romans 8:15 NKJV “For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’” Freedom – it’s what we all long for. Wars have been fought and revolutions have happened in the quest for freedom. Slaves used to be literally […]