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 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.
- September 14
“And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work” (Romans 11:6). There’s a clear distinction between grace and works that we must understand if we’re to avoid being deceived. Salvation is a gift that can’t be earned or deserved; if human effort contributed to salvation, grace would cease to be grace.
- September 13
“And all the people answered together, and said, All that the Lord hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the Lord” (Exodus 19:8). When the people readily agreed to obey God's covenant before fully understanding the demands it would place on them, their response demonstrated good intentions but also the limitations of human commitment apart from God’s enabling grace. This serves as a reminder that obedience requires more than just enthusiasm, but also dependence on God.
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February 16
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding” (Proverbs 17:27, 28)
Some people seem to know when to keep quiet when others are opening their mouths and putting their foot in it. Spiritual discernment from the Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to know when to practice the vocabulary of silence and say nothing.
February 15
“Better is a dry morsel with quietness than a house full of feasting [on offered sacrifices] with strife” (Proverbs 17:1, AMPC).
Strife is a spirit that opposes the peace and harmony of the Holy Spirit. None of our self-efforts at projecting an outward appearance matter if our motives are wrong; what does matter to God is what’s in our heart.
February 14
“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)” (John 10:10, AMPC).
Jesus certainly offers eternal life to those who believe in His name and accept Him by faith, but we don’t have to wait until we get to heaven to take hold of this promise. Trusting Him enough to let Him guide us in every aspect of our lives fills us with immense peace and joy.
February 13
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones” (Proverbs 17:22).
There’s an unbreakable connection between what goes on in our hearts and what happens in our physical bodies. God’s presence does more for our good health than all the medicines and prescriptions in the world.
February 12
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him” (Psalm 28:7).
Our external environment is a dangerous place, and we’re not strong enough to handle every situation that comes our way. We can trust God to shield us from harm, keep us safe, and deliver us from evil. Knowing this gives us great joy.
February 11
“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee” (Psalm 9:10).
Developing a close personal relationship with God involves trusting Him in all things and in every situation; this is a trust He’ll never betray. When we seek God, we’ll find Him, and He promises never to leave us.
February 10
“For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (2 Corinthians 4:8, 9).
When we get born again, we’re spiritual infants who must learn the basics of the gospel teachings. As we continue to study God’s Word and partake of the spiritual nourishment it gives us, we grow spiritually and become stronger. Maturing in Christ and receiving the gift of discernment from Him enables us to handle the more advanced lessons He teaches us.
February 9
“Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law” (Romans 13:7, 8, NKJV).
God sees money differently from the world’s view. Love is the currency of heaven; it’s also the new law He gave us when He replaced the Law of Moses with the grace of Jesus Christ.
February 8
“But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves” (Malachi 4:2, NIV).
Those who choose to put God first in their lives receive His promise of healing and right standing with Him. In a sick and sinful world, the manifestation of this promise in our lives will be plain to see when we stand out from the crowd.