Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.” Philippians 2:17, ESV 

Theme: Acknowledging that sacrifice comes at a cost, the believer sees beyond the temporary pain and is able to rejoice. 

Today's Scripture: “So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured.” Hebrews 13:12-13, ESV  

Theme: Sacrifice can feel like a death to what we want or desire, yet Jesus showed us how to persist beyond the temporary pain for what is eternal.   

Today’s Scripture: “When you offer blind animals in sacrifice, is that not evil? And when you offer those that are lame or sick, is that not evil? Present that to your governor; will he accept you or show you favor? says the LORD of hosts.” Malachi 1:8, ESV  

Theme: When we try to offer our leftovers instead of our first and best gifts, God is not deceived.  

Today's Scripture: “In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, but for Cain and his offering he had no regard.” Genesis 4:3-5, ESV  

Theme: To us offerings may look the same, but God sees true sacrifice and acceptable offerings.  

Today’s Scripture: “The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” John 1:29, ESV 

Theme: Jesus, the Lamb of God, defeats sin by His sacrifice.