Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “Now the point in what we are saying is this: we have such a high priest, one who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven, a minister in the holy places, in the true tent that the Lord set up, not man.“ Hebrews 8:1-2, ESV 

Theme: At Christmas, we thank God for a High Priest—and not just any High Priest, but Jesus Himself —Who ministers to us in the holy places and invites us into holiness only available through Him. 

Today's Scripture: “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” Colossians 1:16, ESV  

Theme: Remembering that Jesus isn’t just God’s manager but is God with us – Creator, Redeemer, and King on the throne.  

Today's Scripture: “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” John 10:45, ESV  

Theme: From the very start, Jesus showed us that His place (and ours) is humble–in a manger, then as a servant, finally on the cross.  

Today’s Scripture: “And they said to him, ‘Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.’” Mark 10:37, ESV 

Theme: We (like the sons of Zebedee) often ask God to give us glory. He reminds us that He wants humble servants, not masters. 

Today's Scripture: “Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” John 13:5, ESV 

Theme: During the Christmas season, we can bless and serve others as Jesus did when He knelt to wash the disciples’ feet, including Judas’ traitorous feet.