Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9, ESV 

Theme: Follow God even when we are afraid; do it anyway. 

Today's Scripture: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7, ESV   

Theme: Be willing to get access to the treasure of obeying and serving out of God’s power and not our own. 

Today’s Scripture: “Now an Angel of the Lord said to Philip, 'Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.' This is a desert place. And he rose and went.” Acts 8:26-27a, ESV 

Theme: Be willing to get up and go to uncomfortable places, particularly when we have been sent by God.  

Today's Scripture: “I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf.” Romans15:30, ESV 

Theme: Stretch yourself to work and pray together with God’s family whenever you are asked. 

Today's Scripture: “If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?” James 2:15-16, ESV 

Theme: Taking the Bible seriously means living it out and helping hurting people.