Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, ...” Ephesians 4:11-12, ESV 

Theme: God never designed us to do ministry for people; rather, He designed all believers to do ministry together. 

Today's Scripture: “Moses' father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good.” Exodus 18:17, ESV 

Theme: Even servant leaders, as faithful and humble as Moses, can end up doing too many things, and become exhausted. This is not good. 

Today’s Scripture: “When Moses' father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, ‘What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone, and all the people stand around you from morning till evening?’” Exodus 18:14, ESV 

Theme: God doesn’t call us to minister or live life alone; sometimes it takes pointed questions from a trusted advisor to help us see the problem. 

Today’s Scripture: “For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’” Romans 8:15, ESV 

Theme: God’s desire is to release us from all anxiety and fear as we learn to trust Him. 

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: Even when we face anxieties and fears, God promises to be with us.