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Would you like to read the Word daily, but don’t know how to begin? Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the scriptures. Visit this page to find a scripture for every day of the year, complete with practical advice for applying the principles to your everyday life. It is possible to enjoy reading the Bible. Simply set time aside each day, and soon daily Bible reading will become a lifestyle!
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11).
God assures us that His plans for us are rooted in peace and hope. He desires to bring us to a purposeful and promising future.
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17).
All truly good and perfect things come from God, who is consistently faithful and unchanging. His light never dims, and His nature remains the same forever.
“There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again—it leads straight to hell” (Proverbs 14:12, MSG).
Some choices may appear right at first glance but have destructive outcomes. God warns us not to trust appearances without discernment.
“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace” (Romans 8:5, 6).
“The flesh” is a mindset hostile to God. Those with this kind of mindset focus on worldly things; conversely, those led by the Holy Spirit pursue what pleases God. A flesh-driven mindset leads to death, while a spiritual mindset brings life and peace.
“And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die” (Genesis 2:16, 17).
God gave Adam permission to enjoy everything in the garden except one tree. Disobedience to this single command brought death and separation from life; thankfully, Jesus came and restored what was lost.
“Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Hebrews 1:3).
Jesus perfectly reflects God’s nature and sustains all things through His powerful Word. After cleansing us of all sin, He took His rightful place in heavenly authority.
“And Moses stretched forth his hand toward heaven; and there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings” (Exodus 10:22, 23).
When God sent darkness over Egypt, immobilizing its people for three days, His people in Israel remained in light. This demonstrates His sovereign protection He extends to those who trust Him, even today.
“And the next day the Lord did it: All the livestock of the Egyptians died, but not one animal belonging to the Israelites died” (Exodus 9:6, NIV).
God executed judgment on Egypt by killing their livestock, while sparing the animals of Israel. This miracle demonstrated His justice and favor toward believers, His covenant people.
“If you do not let my people go, I will send swarms of flies on you and your officials, on your people and into your houses. The houses of the Egyptians will be full of flies; even the ground will be covered with them. But on that day I will deal differently with the land of Goshen, where my people live; no swarms of flies will be there, so that you will know that I, the Lord, am in this land” (Exodus 8:21, 22, NIV).
When the children of Israel were in bondage in Egypt, God warned Pharaoh of a plague of flies but promised to protect His people in Goshen. This distinction reveals His presence and power over the land.
“…My righteous ones will live from my faith. But if fear holds them back, my soul is not content with them!” (Hebrews 10:38, TPT).
God calls the righteous to live by unwavering faith, trusting Him fully. Shrinking back in fear displeases Him and disrupts the faith relationship.
“For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh [craving for sensual gratification] and the lust of the eyes [greedy longings of the mind] and the pride of life [assurance in one's own resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not come from the Father but are from the world [itself]” (1 John 2:16, AMPC).
Worldly desires and pride aren’t from God, but are rooted in the fallen nature of the world. Believers must reject these influences to walk in true fellowship with the Father.
“That you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel” (Luke 22:30, AMPC).
Jesus promises His faithful followers a place of honor and authority in His kingdom. As His people, we’ll share in His reign and participate in the things of heaven.
“Jesus answered, My kingdom (kingship, royal power) belongs not to this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My followers would have been fighting to keep Me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, My kingdom is not from here (this world); [it has no such origin or source]” (John 18:36, AMPC).
Jesus declares that His kingdom is spiritual and not rooted in worldly systems. His authority transcends earthly power, revealing a supernatural realm governed by heaven’s principles.
“So we are Christ’s ambassadors, God making His appeal as it were through us. We [as Christ’s personal representatives] beg you for His sake to lay hold of the divine favor [now offered you] and be reconciled to God” (2 Corinthians 5:20, AMPC).
Believers are appointed as Christ’s ambassadors, carrying His message of reconciliation. God works through us, inviting the world to receive His grace and be restored to Him.
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Philippians 3:20, NIV).
Our true identity is rooted in heaven, not earth. As citizens of God’s kingdom, we live in anticipation of Christ’s return and eternal transformation.
“But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides” (Matthew 6:33, AMPC).
God promises provision when we prioritize His kingdom and righteousness above all else. Seeking Him first aligns us with divine order and unlocks supernatural supply.
“I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place” (Psalm 118:5).
Life seems to have plenty of opportunities for trouble and distress, but God is always willing to come to our rescue. When we feel trapped and hemmed in by a situation, we can go to Him in prayer, ask for His help, and He’ll deliver us.
“Jesus said, ‘If God were your father, you would love me, for I came from God and arrived here. I didn’t come on my own. He sent me. Why can’t you understand one word I say? Here’s why: You can’t handle it’” (John 8:42, 43, MSG).
Jesus confronting the religious leaders revealed their inability to understand Him; this stems from spiritual blindness. Their rejection of truth showed they weren’t aligned with God’s heart or voice.
“These are all warning markers—danger!—in our history books, written down so that we don’t repeat their mistakes. Our positions in the story are parallel—they at the beginning, we at the end—and we are just as capable of messing it up as they were” (1 Corinthians 10:11, MSG).
The failures of Israel were recorded as warnings for us today. We must remain vigilant and humble, knowing we’re just as capable of falling if we ignore God’s guidance.
