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Devotionals
Grace That Gives (2 Corinthians 8:7)
Paul encouraged the Corinthian believers to complete their collection for the needy Christians in Jerusalem. He urged them to excel in generous giving just as they excelled in faith, speech, knowledge, earnestness, and love. Their giving was not merely a financial obligation but an act…
When God Moves the Stone (Mark 16:3–4)
The women came to Jesus’ tomb devoted to honoring Him, yet they knew they could not move the massive stone blocking the entrance. Even so, they faithfully did what they could and continued toward the tomb. Before they arrived, God had already removed the stone…
Strength for the Weary (Jeremiah 31:25)
Jeremiah 31 promised God’s restoration for Judah after the hardship of exile. The LORD declared that He Himself would satisfy the weary and replenish the faint. Only God could fully restore what prolonged suffering had drained from His covenant people. This promise ultimately finds its…
Beyond Our Understanding (Job 36:26)
Elihu reminded Job that God is infinitely great and beyond human understanding. His eternal nature and limitless wisdom surpass everything we can fully comprehend. Yet God has graciously revealed enough of Himself for us to trust and obey Him. Our inability to understand His ways…
Waiting with Confidence (Psalm 52:8–9)
David wrote Psalm 52 after Doeg’s betrayal and the slaughter of the priests of Nob. While Doeg trusted in wealth and deceit, David trusted in God’s steadfast love. His confidence enabled him to thank God even before deliverance came and to wait expectantly for Him…
When the LORD Breaks Through (2 Samuel 5:20)
When the Philistines opposed David, he first sought the LORD before entering the battle. God promised victory, and David obeyed His command with confidence. After the battle, David gave all the credit to the LORD, who had broken through the enemy like a mighty flood.…
God’s Treasured People (Exodus 19:5–6)
After redeeming Israel from Egypt, God brought them to Mount Sinai and called them into covenant relationship with Himself. He declared that they were His treasured possession, a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. Their obedience was to flow from redemption, not earn it.…
Live to Please Christ (2 Corinthians 5:9)
Believers have the certain hope of being at home with Christ forever. That confidence should shape how we live today. Paul declared that his highest ambition was to please Christ whether living or dying. Every decision, responsibility, and relationship should be measured by what honors…
A Beautiful Act of Devotion (Mark 14:6)
A woman poured out an expensive perfume upon Jesus while others criticized her for wasting it. Jesus defended her because He saw the beauty of her wholehearted devotion. He commended her for doing what she could with what she had while the opportunity remained. Christ…