Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “Jesus said to them, ‘Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.’ And they marveled at him.” Mark 12:17, ESV 

Theme: When we get caught up in debating or trying to conquer our opponents, remember God doesn’t ask us to win the culture war. 

Today’s Scripture: “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in another way, that man is a thief and a robber.” John 10:1, ESV 

Theme: The humble imagery of sheep and shepherds does not seem like the imagery of a conqueror – yet it is the humble way our LORD and Savior describes Himself and us. 

Today's Scripture: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10, ESV  

Theme: Jesus came to find and befriend lost people. He instructed us to do likewise.  

Today's Scripture: “And when they saw it, they all grumbled, ‘He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.’” Luke 19:7, ESV  

Theme: Don’t let judging, grumbling, and disapproval keep you from loving people.  

Today’s Scripture: “Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matthew 9:13, ESV  

Theme: We should be concerned with loving people rather than appearing self-righteous.