Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.” Luke 2:51, ESV

Theme: Jesus submitted to imperfect parents. Likewise, we can honor imperfect family members, authority figures, and bosses.

Today's Scripture: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24, ESV

Theme: Honoring authority isn’t based on merit but on obedience to God.

Today’s Scripture: “But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.” 1 Timothy 5:4, ESV

Theme: Provide for your parents and close family in their old age in order to please God.

Today's Scripture: “He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” Genesis 39:9, ESV

Theme: Respect and honor your boss (and organization) as an act of worship to God.

Today's Scripture: “‘Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.’” Ephesians 6:2-3, ESV

Theme: Obey and appreciate your parents because you are obedient to God first.