Devotional
Are You On the Bottom Looking Up?
Trusting in God’s power and grace makes it possible to break the cycle of despair. 1 Samuel 30:1-20 Most of us know how it feels to be at rock bottom. Despair is a horrible condition because it continually feeds on discouragement, hopelessness, and failure. And the longer one dwells on these things, the greater despair…
Read MoreRelying on Christ
Instead of focusing on our self-esteem, let’s rely on Jesus in our inadequacy. 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Our world emphatically proclaims the importance of self-esteem, which is a favorable impression of oneself. It’s not unusual to hear that an individual who values himself will accomplish much. Yet Scripture warns us not to think too highly of…
Read MoreGod’s Plan for Our Life
We may wonder what God’s plan is for our life, but we can be certain it includes our spiritual development. Read: 1 Peter 2:1-12 Many Christians today want to find God’s plan for their life but, sadly, often overlook the one place it’s revealed—the Bible. His overall goal for each of us is that we…
Read MoreDiscovering Life’s Purpose
Sanctification, stewardship, and service are three aspects of God’s purpose for EVERY believer’s life. Reading: Ephesians 2:8-10 What is my purpose in life? Many people today are asking that question, but only those who have trusted Christ as Savior and Lord can ever discover the true answer. Today’s passage tells us that our salvation is…
Read MoreEl Tesoro Escondido de Dios
“En quien están escondidos todos los TESOROS de sabiduría y conocimiento.” Colosenses 2:3 Hace muchos, muchos años, la Armada Española navegaba frente a la costa de Florida cuando azotó un huracán. Esos barcos cargados con millones de dólares en lingotes de oro y plata se fueron al fondo del océano. El tesoro se había perdido…
Read MoreGod’s View of Our Sin
We should be careful not to downplay the seriousness of sin because it offends our wrathful God, and believers need to live in the light. Ephesians 5:1-17 Some people consider sin no big deal and think breaking biblical rules won’t have any effect on them. But they are actually deriding God with their attitude. What’s…
Read MoreAre You Planning God’s Way?
PRAY OVER THIS “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth…
Read MoreWhen God Is Silent
Like Mary and Martha, we can easily believe that God could have done better for us in difficult situations, but if we trust His timing, all will be good. Read John 11:1-44 In times of urgent need, our prayers become fervent and our desire for a quick answer intensifies. It seems that if the Lord…
Read MoreIf we never meet again
IN THIS FAST PACED WORLD, IT’S LIKELY OUR PATHS MAY NEVER CROSS AGAIN. So what if they don’t? In a world of cheap promises of wealth, health, and happiness, I’ve discovered something that has made a lasting difference in my life—and I’d like to share it with you. You don’t need to be somebody special…
Read MoreDoubting God’s Goodness
Our humanity can make us question what good God is working in a certain situation, but through faith and obedience we will find it. Genesis 3:1-7 Living in this fallen world can make us question God’s goodness. We might wonder why He doesn’t always fix our problems and give us what we want. For example,…
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