Jesus Fulfilled The Law And Set Us Free Greetings Reader All who trust in Jesus can live by grace because Jesus set us free when He fulfilled the law. Discover how the Apostle Paul showed us what that freedom means. Today's devotion is built around Galatians 2:18-19, which says; I am a sinner if I rebuild the old system of law I already tore down. For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Light Shines In The Darkness For The Godly Greetings Reader Psalm 112 tells us that "Light shines in the darkness for the godly. They are generous, compassionate, and righteous." Who are the godly? The Psalmist opens with the first few verses, telling us. He said, They are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. He didn't stop there; he went to the next generation. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. He...
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Jesus Paid the Full Ransom For All People Greetings Reader Sometimes, when reading prophetic verses in the Old Testament, we struggle to understand what the writer was referring to. However, in other places, such as Psalm 111, we know exactly who the Psalmist referred to. He opened up the Psalm with the exaltation of "Praise the Lord," followed by an exclamation point. Then, he ended this Psalm with "Praise Him forever," accompanied by the same punctuation. After praising the Lord, the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
How To Know God’s Will For Your Life Greetings Reader Hebrews 9 focuses on ancient worship practices, covering the furnishings of the tabernacle and the sacrifices. Yet beneath those details rests a powerful truth about how God works. We see a glimpse of how He prepares His people and reveals His will. Some of the highlights in today's devotion include: Knowing God’s will begins with knowing Christ. Reflect on the abilities God has developed in you. Write them down and thank Him for each one....
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Exalt The Lord Our God Who Reigns Forever Greetings Reader The Psalmist in Psalm 99 encourages us to not only exalt the Lord but also to bow before Him. Why? The first four verses point to His holiness. Then the fifth verse sums up how we should respond. It says, "Exalt the Lord our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy!" We can apply this Psalm by following these steps. Revere God in Worship. Pursue Justice in Daily Life. Embrace Both Mercy and Discipline. Exalt the Lord Publicly and...
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Find Hope Even When God Seems Far Away Greetings Reader In Psalm 102, we discover encouragement and find hope when God feels far away. The Psalmist showed us how to trust His presence in seasons of distress while uncovering hope for future generations. As we live with an assurance of God's presence, the foundation of our faith strengthens, which changes our perspective. · When fear says, "God left you," Faith answers, "He reigns forever." · When guilt says, "Your sin separates you." Grace...
23 days ago • 1 min read
How To Overcome Your Sinful Desires Greetings Reader We can’t classify all our desires as sinful, but we may have some sinful ones lurking within us. 1 Samuel 12 records one of Israel’s desires so sinful that they begged Samuel to pray for them. Samuel taught Israel how to overcome their sinful desires through remarkable wisdom. We can also draw on his wisdom to help us navigate questionable choices. Don't forget to examine the life application to help us overcome our sinful desires. God...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Make Commitments To The Lord And Keep Them Greetings Reader Commitments we make carry a lot of weight. While people often start strong with fresh determination, many promises collapse under pressure, distraction, or self-interest. God, however, expects us to honor any commitment we make. In Psalm 101, David committed to the Lord by using the term "I will" 11 times in the eight verses that make up this chapter. They serve as samples and templates for us as we commit ourselves to God. Enjoy...
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Rejoice In The Lord, All You Who Love Him Greetings Reader Many Psalms focus on rejoicing in the Lord, like the one we will look at today. The opening verse of Psalm 97 begins with a powerful declaration. It places the majesty of the Lord on display, and the last verse calls His people to rejoice in Him. This Psalm challenges us to rejoice in the Lord by loving Him and hating evil, by trusting in His protection, and living in His light. God reigns with unmatched power and mercy. Even though...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read