devotionals (Page 6)

Be strong and very courageous … Joshua 1:7 The Lord’s charge and promise to Joshua apply to us as well: “Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (v. 9). Father, I’m bringing You myContinue Reading

Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love … Gen. 22:2 Abraham bound his son and laid him on an altar, but then God provided an alternate sacrifice. Hundreds of years later, God would supply another sacrifice—the final sacrifice—His own Son. Think of how agonizing it mustContinue Reading

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast … Hebrews 6:19 Like an anchor dropped at sea, preventing a ship from drifting away … Jesus anchors our souls, so that we will not drift away from our hope in God. Anchor your hope in JesusContinue Reading

In due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart … Galatians 6:9 Paul used the illustration of sowing and reaping because he knew that doing good can be tiring. However, reaping the good we have sown isn’t tedious! What a joy when we do get to seeContinue Reading

The Lord shall reign forever and ever … Exodus 15:18 When we’re discouraged from challenging circumstances we need to remember that He is still on the throne! Go through this day knowing that the Lord is our strength, our song, and our salvation … LeroyContinue Reading

The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch … Acts 11:26 Those who bear Christ’s name identify with Him because we have been changed by His love and grace. We declare to the world that He has made an eternal difference in our lives  Be the difference today as aContinue Reading

One thing I do . . . I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus … Philippians 3:13-14 The apostle Paul never forgot the essence of what God wanted him to be and do. Focus and enthusiasm were at the heartContinue Reading

We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed … 2 Cor. 4:8 Our power to survive challenges resides not in us but with God, who dwells within us. We’re not exempt from the punches that life throws at us nor from the storms that inevitably threaten our stability. ButContinue Reading

But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength … Isaiah 40:31 When at the end of ourselves our God offers us comfort. A surprise rises up to meet those who wait on the Lord. In His time and ways, He can renew our strength. By His Spirit He canContinue Reading

The Lord repay your work, and a full reward be given you by theLord God of Israel … Ruth 2:12 Drew, a young and enthusiastic young man, was leading the singing for the first time in a large church. Lois, a long-time attender, wanted to encourage him, but she thought it would beContinue Reading