Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.” Jude 1:20-21, ESV 

Theme: Avoiding the negative is necessary. We do this by building something different: faith, prayer life, staying within God’s love, and remembering we don’t have anything without Jesus’ mercy. 

Today’s Scripture: “They said to you, ‘In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.’ It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.” Jude 1:18-19, ESV 

Theme: Negative, complaining, and/or sarcastic comments cause trouble and division. Don't be distracted or join in the negativity; follow the Holy Spirit’s leading instead. 

Today’s Scripture: “I also persevered in the work on this wall, and we acquired no land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.” Nehemiah 5:16, ESV 

Theme: Work diligently alongside those you lead because of your integrity and love for God, not in pursuit of affluence or respect. 

Today’s Scripture: “ A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35, ESV) 

Theme: Being a disciple maker is only possible through love. 

Today’s Scripture: “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.’” (Luke 9:22-23, ESV)  

Theme: Being a disciple-maker requires you to be willing to count the cost.