Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14, ESV

Theme: Our attempt to reach God through our own effort is religion; God reached out and revealed Himself to us in His Son, Jesus.

Today's Scripture: “But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go unless you bless me.’ Then he said, ‘Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.’” Genesis 32:26b, 28, ESV

Theme: When we get in the presence of God, we are forever changed.

Today's Scripture: “And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, ‘I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring.’” Genesis 28:12-13, ESV

Theme: The God of Abraham and Isaac revealed Himself to Jacob in a dream. He also wants to be in a personal relationship with us, not just be known as “our fathers’ God.”

Today's Scripture: “‘Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another's speech.’ So the LORD dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city.” Genesis 11:7-8; ESV

Theme: Although the Lord frustrated the prideful plans and turned them into babble, He brought healing to us when Jesus came and gave us His Spirit.

Today's Scripture: “Then they said, ‘Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.’” Genesis 11:4, ESV

Theme: The desire for fame, for legacy, and purpose is human. The desire to take the place of God started in the Garden and continues to this day.