Daily Devotionals

Read the Word daily

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!

Daily Devotionals - December 2016

25Dec

December 25

“And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life” (1 John 2:25).

Eternal life is God’s gift to everyone who accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
24Dec

December 24

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins (1 John 4:9, 10).

God sent His Son, who is love in a human form, to us. Jesus is love incarnate, and this love has conquered death itself.
23Dec

December 23

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:27, 28, 31, 36).

Loving others the way Jesus teaches us is different that the world’s definition of love. God’s brand of love goes much deeper than emotion – it actually involves a conscious decision to be more like Christ.
22Dec

December 22

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Matthew 6:14).

We are taught to let go of grudges and complaints against others, forgiving from the heart the way God forgave us for our sins when we were saved and born again. True forgiveness can be compared to letting go of heavy luggage weighing us down, thereby freeing us up spiritually.
21Dec

December 21

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14).

As Christians, we are the light this world needs. In ancient times, a city on a hill was easy for weary travelers to see from afar. Standing on God’s promises and sharing the Good News can make us like that town that is visible to all.
20Dec

December 20

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life’” (John 8:12).

Light was an important concept in the Bible, and it is just as important today. Trying to navigate life without Jesus can be compared to stumbling around in a darkened room in the dead of night.
19Dec

December 19

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path” (Psalm 119:105).

In a world filled with spiritual darkness, God’s word gives us the light we need to walk without stumbling.
18Dec

December 18

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:10, 11).

We are soldiers in a spiritual war between good and evil. On the battlefield, God equipped us with the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, and the gospel of peace to protect our feet.
17Dec

December 17

“So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:6, 7).

Walking along the path Jesus has outlined for us calls for courage and bravery when the devil tries to block your way. When trouble hits or we don’t understand something with our logical mind, we must walk in faith.
16Dec

December 16

“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith” (Matthew 21:22).

Prayer is a heart to heart conversation with God. He wants to keep the lines of communication open between Him and us, and He emphasizes the role faith plays in prayer.
15Dec

December 15

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” (Matthew 5:8, 9).

One of Jesus’ many names is the Prince of Peace. When we take to heart these teachings, we begin a transformation into God’s image.
14Dec

December 14

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5: 6, 10).

We are called to walk in Jesus footsteps, regardless of what the world thinks. God is watching us, and He knows the innermost secrets of our hearts.
13Dec

December 13

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love” (1 John 4:18).

The spirit of fear is running rampant on the earth, but when we live in Christ, His perfect love casts out all fear.  God offers us a new kind of freedom, which includes freedom from fear.
12Dec

December 12

“And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a father addresses his son? It says, ‘My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline,  and do not lose heart when he rebukes you,  because the Lord disciplines the one he loves,  and he chastens everyone he accepts as his son’” (Hebrews 12:5, 6).

We are God’s children, and like any earthly parent, He corrects and chastises His children as needed.
11Dec

December 11

“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.” (Proverbs 3:1, 2, 4:1, 2).

God, our heavenly Father, wants us to be obedient to His Word. Studying the Scriptures and living them will lead to a long and prosperous life.
10Dec

December 10

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28).

Bad things can happen to anyone, but how we interpret how they relate to our lives sets us apart from the world. We can be assured that God can turn what we see as failure or defeat into victory.
09Dec

December 9

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:8, 9).

When we try to make decisions based on our own perceived wisdom and limited knowledge, we can make mistakes. God has the big picture, and when we seek His counsel we won’t go wrong. 
08Dec

8 de diciembre

“Confía en el Señor de todo corazón, y no en tu propia inteligencia. Reconócelo en todos tus caminos, y el allanará tus sendas” (Proverbios 3: 5, 6, NVI).

Habrá épocas en nuestras vidas en cual no entenderemos nuestras circunstancias o lo que está ocurriendo a nuestro alrededor. Cuando estas cosas se presentan, confíe en Dios para guiarle correctamente.

08Dec

December 8

“There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling” (Psalm 91:10).

There will be times in our lives when we won't understand our circumstances or what’s going on around us. When these times come, trust God to lead us in the right direction.
07Dec

December 7

“If anyone hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge that person. For I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world” (John 12:47).

God sent us Jesus is to show us how much He loves us. Jesus preached peace, mercy, and reconciliation, not condemnation.
06Dec

December 6

“For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:17).

Christ came to bring an end to living under the Law and herald in the freedom to live under Grace. In His abundant love for us, God sent His Word to earth in the flesh, to show by example the meaning of true love.
05Dec

December 5

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.  It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 13).

The kind of love the Scriptures teach transcends any worldly attempts to describe it. Love came down at Christmas, and His name is Jesus.
04Dec

December 4

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17).

During the holiday season as well as all year long, remembering the One who blesses us with all good and holy gifts from above helps us keep our perspective during frenzied gift-giving sessions between family and friends. Jesus is the reason for the season, and He is the best gift of all.
03Dec

December 3

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed” (John 10:11, Isaiah 53:5).

At Christmastime the traditional red and white candy canes make an appearance, but there’s a Biblical meaning behind them. Its “J” shape looks like a shepherd’s crook, used to keep sheep from straying, and it can remind us that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. The red stripes represent Christ’s blood He shed for us, and the white stripes represent His purity.
02Dec

December 2

“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all of the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord’” (Luke 2:8-11).

No doubt when the angels appeared to the shepherds that night, it must have been frightening to see. But the first thing the angels uttered was a commandment not to let fear stop them from telling the world about the miracle they saw. Jesus Christ is the Good News we must spread to the ends of the earth.
01Dec

December 1

“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her first born, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn” (Luke 2:6, 7).

The greatest gift we can receive is not one wrapped in glittery paper or fancy boxes, but Jesus Himself. He humbled Himself and left His heavenly throne to come down to us, by being born on a cold night in the middle of winter, in a lowly stable surrounded by barn animals.
 
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