Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions. Even on the male and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit.” Joel 2:28-29, ESV 

Theme: The Apostle Peter quoted this prophecy of Joel’s on the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on all believers, ushering in the Church Age. 

Today’s Scripture: “But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5, ESV 

Theme: The prophets continually foretold the coming Messiah with hundreds of specific prophecies, all fulfilled in Jesus. 

Today’s Scripture: “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8, ESV 

Theme: The prophets continually pointed to right living and how to please God. 

Today’s Scripture: “’Yet even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.’” Joel 2:12-13a, ESV  

Theme: God’s people were repeatedly unfaithful, yet they longed for restoration, justice and hope; God is generous and faithful to provide.  

Today’s Scripture: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” Deuteronomy 6:4-5, ESV 

Theme: The Shema, a faith-affirming Jewish prayer recited every day, reminds God’s people who He is and of the first and greatest commandment.