Holy Wednesday – April 17, 2019
NO BIBLE READING FOR TODAY Holy Wednesday Daily Devotion – April 17, 2019 Devotion based on Holy Wednesday https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190417dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Did you notice something missing? Yes—there is no Bible reading for today’s devotion. Why? Well, because we are walking through Holy Week, considering some of the things Jesus said and did on each…
God is in Control – April 16, 2019
When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” Then the chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,…
A Withered Fig Tree – April 15, 2019
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!” Mark 11:20-21 A Withered Fig Tree Daily Devotion – April 15, 2019 Devotion based on Mark 11:20-21 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190415dev.mp3 See series: Devotions During this Holy…
Expectations versus Reality – April 14, 2019
As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name…
Changed Hearts – April 13, 2019
The teachers of the law and the chief priests looked for a way to arrest him immediately, because they knew he had spoken this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people. Luke 20:19 Changed Hearts Daily Devotion – April 13, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 20:19 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190413dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It is…
Reach for the Finish Line – April 12, 2019
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 Reach for the…
Forget What is Behind – April 11, 2019
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 Forget What is…
Quality Relationships – April 10, 2019
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10 Quality Relationships Daily Devotion – April 10, 2019 Devotion based on Philippians 3:10 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190410dev.mp3 See series: Devotions This digital age…
Take Out the Trash – April 9, 2019
What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him. Philippians 3:8 Take Out the Trash Daily Devotion – April 9, 2019 Devotion based…
Hard to Let Go – April 8, 2019
What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him. Philippians 3:8 Hard to Let Go Daily Devotion – April 8, 2019 Devotion based…
Righteousness – April 7, 2019
What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that…
The Cobra Effect – April 6, 2019
The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. 1 Corinthians 1:25 The Cobra Effect Daily Devotion – April 6, 2019 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:25 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190406dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Back in the 1800’s, the city of Delhi, in India, had a troublesome problem…
Jesus is the Savior We Need – April 5, 2019
Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the…
The Living Water – April 4, 2019
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Isaiah 12:3 The Living Water Daily Devotion – April 4, 2019 Devotion based on Isaiah 12:3 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190404dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Throughout the Old Testament of the Bible, water is used as a picture for salvation. Think of the waters of the Red Sea which…
The Lord Himself Is My Salvation – April 3, 2019
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 The Lord Himself Is My Salvation Daily Devotion – April 3, 2019 Devotion based on Isaiah 12:2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190403dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Do you have any…
Comfort in Place of Punishment – April 2, 2019
In that day you will say: “I will praise you, LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me.” Isaiah 12:1 Comfort in Place of Punishment Daily Devotion – April 2, 2019 Devotion based on Isaiah 12:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190402dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Kaitlin knew her father was going…
United by Grace Not by Virtue – April 1, 2019
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. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the…
Wisdom – March 31, 2019
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom . . .” 1 Corinthians 1:25 Wisdom Daily Devotion – March 31, 2019 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 1:25 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190331dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Have you ever noticed that most people spend an entire lifetime trying to get smarter? Virtually everyone attends preschool, kindergarten, elementary school,…
Examples – March 30, 2019
These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. 1 Corinthians 10:11 Examples Daily Devotion – March 30, 2019 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 10:11 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190330dev.mp3 See series: Devotions General George Marshall served as President Roosevelt’s Chief of Staff during…
One More Year – March 29, 2019
“‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’” Luke 13:8-9 One More Year Daily Devotion – March 29, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 13:8-9 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190329dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Spring is on…