Live as Light in the World – February 13, 2020
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 Live as Light in the World Daily Devotion – February 13, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Peter 2:9 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200213dev.mp3 See…
Someone who will Never Disappoint – February 12, 2020
When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified . . . so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on…
Serve the Lord – February 11, 2020
Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15,16 Serve the Lord Daily Devotion – February 11, 2020 Devotion based on…
Finding God – February 10, 2020
Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: . . . to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn,…
A City on a Hill – February 9, 2020
[Jesus said] “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14 A City on a Hill Daily Devotion – February 9, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 5:14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200209dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The Sea of Galilee sits down in a “bowl,” with ridges rising all around it. Jesus…
Our Delight – February 8, 2020
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. Psalm 1:1,2 Our Delight Daily Devotion – February…
Go Ahead and Boast – February 7, 2020
Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:31 Go Ahead and Boast Daily Devotion – February 7, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:31 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200207dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Boasting is frowned upon in polite society. No one likes a braggart. Jesus himself once warned that “all…
Being Something You Are Not – February 6, 2020
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 1 Corinthians 1:30 Being Something You Are Not Daily Devotion – February 6, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200206dev.mp3 See series: Devotions I was never going to be…
Making Something Out of Nothing – February 5, 2020
God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are so that no one may boast before him. 1 Corinthians 1:28,29 Making Something Out of Nothing Daily Devotion – February 5, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:28,29 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200205dev.mp3 See series: Devotions What…
God Chooses the Opposite – February 4, 2020
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 God Chooses the Opposite Daily Devotion – February 4, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:27 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200204dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When I dish out ice cream for…
Your Worth – February 3, 2020
Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 1 Corinthians 1:26 Your Worth Daily Devotion – February 3, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:26 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200203dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Like me, you’re…
Love Like the Lord – February 2, 2020
[Jesus said] “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain…
Free and Full Forgiveness – February 1, 2020
If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, LORD, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness; so that we can, with reverence, serve you. Psalm 130:3,4 Free and Full Forgiveness Daily Devotion – February 1, 2020 Devotion based on Psalm 130:3,4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200201dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Imagine you are taking a look at your…
Miraculous Change – January 31, 2020
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Matthew 4:23 Miraculous Change Daily Devotion – January 31, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 4:23 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200131dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Isn’t it interesting how Matthew writes about Jesus’ miracles? These works that…
Miraculous Response – January 30, 2020
Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. Matthew 4:21,22 Miraculous Response Daily Devotion – January 30, 2020 Devotion…
Miraculous Call – January 29, 2020
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed…
Miraculous Comeback – January 28, 2020
“Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.” From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom…
Miraculous Courage – January 27, 2020
When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Matthew 4:12 Miraculous Courage Daily Devotion – January 27, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 4:12 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200127dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Drama draws us in. Tension gets our attention. In an iPad, Netflix, Hulu world, we want life and death, happiness and sadness,…
Whom Are You Following – January 26, 2020
The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the…
Priceless – January 25, 2020
I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way. 1 Corinthians 1:4,5 Priceless Daily Devotion – January 25, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:4,5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200125dev.mp3 See series: Devotions A few years ago, a series of commercials from…