Daily Devotionals for Spiritual Inspiration and Guidance
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Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures. Browse our daily devotionals below and make reading the Bible part of your lifestyle.
Daily Devotionals
- September 24
“Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth” (2 Timothy 3:7). Knowledge alone isn’t enough if it never results in embracing the truth of the gospel; a person can continually accumulate information while remaining spiritually unchanged. Genuine growth occurs when God's truth moves from the mind into the heart and transforms the way we think and live.
- September 23
“For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:21, NLT). Jesus took upon Himself what belonged to us so that we could receive what belongs to Him—right standing with God. Our righteousness isn’t based on our performance but on our union with Christ.
- September 22
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death” (Exodus 19:12). The Mosaic Law resulted in awe of God but also a strictly enforced distance from Him. In contrast, through Jesus Christ, believers now have confident access to God because His finished works removed the barrier that once separated humanity from Him.
- September 21
“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed” (Romans 13:11). Time has a spiritual urgency, and believers must live with a sense of expectation. Every day brings us closer to the full realization of our salvation; therefore, complacency has no place in the life of faith.
- September 20
“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Repentance is more than feeling sorry for sin—it’s a change of mind that leads us to place our trust in Christ. When our thinking changes, our lives begin to reflect the reality of God’s kingdom.
- September 19
“So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death” (Romans 8:1, 2, NLT). The freedom that God’s grace offers us isn’t something we strive to earn, but something we receive by faith. Living with this understanding empowers us to walk boldly in the liberty Christ has provided.
- September 18
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2, NLT). God changes our lives by first changing the way we think, enabling us to reject the world's patterns and embrace His truth. Aligning our thinking with His Word better equips us to recognize His will and experience the peace and wisdom that come from walking in it.
- September 17
“Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes” (Ephesians 1:4, NLT). God's plan for our lives began long before we were ever born. He chose us in Christ based on His love and grace, not on our works or qualifications.
- September 16
“So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while” (1 Peter 1 6, NLT). Life brings us more than our share of trials; suffering doesn’t negate God's promises but becomes part of the process through which faith is strengthened and refined. We can endure hardships with confidence because our ultimate hope rests in God's eternal salvation.
- September 15
“God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant” (Romans 5:20, NLT). This highlights both the seriousness of sin and the surpassing greatness of God's mercy. Instead of leaving us condemned because of our sins, He responds to our need with an overflowing supply of grace through Jesus Christ.
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May 18
“Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. He saw that there was no one, he was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm achieved salvation for him, and his own righteousness sustained him” (Isaiah 59:15, 16, NIV).
God is merciful, but He’s also just. He loves us with an infinite, unending love, and makes those who believe in Him His children, but He will also deal with evil and injustice. His Word is truth, and it will prevail.
May 17
“For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed” (Malachi 3:6).
Recompense and justice, as well as mercy and kindness, come from God. The world doesn’t understand God’s true nature, but as Christians, we know that He does everything out of love for us.
May 16
“But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).
The world sizes us up according to external appearances, but God sees into our hearts and analyzes what He finds there. We may be able to put on an act for others, but we can never fool God.
May 15
“Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit’” (Acts 2:38, NKJV).
It’s no coincidence that the Bible uses the word “remission” when discussing forgiveness of sin. Not only is sin contrary to God’s Word, it’s a spiritual sickness that is as deadly to our souls as cancer is to the human body. Jesus, the Great Physician, heals the body, soul, and spirit.
May 14
“In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise” (Proverbs 10:19, NKJV).
Many of us may remember our mothers saying “If you can’t say anything nice, then don’t say anything at all,” but the origins of this phrase are biblical. Words are powerful; having the wisdom to know when to keep silent is pleasing to God.
May 13
“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the Lord. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord” (Jeremiah 23:24).
When God calls us and gives us a set of instructions for our lives, it’s best for us to obey. We can learn a lesson from Jonah, who tried unsuccessfully to run from God. God’s presence is everywhere, and there’s nowhere to go to escape His love.
May 12
“The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, and he who begets a wise child will delight in him” (Proverbs 23:24, NKJV).
Godly parents raise their children according to God’s Word. When they succeed, their sons and daughters grow up to be righteous men and women who bring great joy to their parents. This is a blessing from God.
May 11
“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it” (Matthew 16:25).
Jesus lost His life for our sake when He was crucified, so that our sins could be washed away and we could inherit the promise of eternal life. Considering the example we have in this, when we put Jesus first before everything else—even our own life—we receive that promise.
May 10
“As for God, his way is perfect: The word of the Lord is tried: He is a buckler to all those that trust in him” (Psalm 18:30).
The Word of God has been tested and found to be true. When we need something trustworthy to rely on in our daily lives, we can trust Jesus, who is the Word in human form.