WELS Daily Devotions

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law. Matthew 7:28,29 Amazing Teaching Daily Devotion – June 16, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 7:28,29 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200616dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Some religious leaders teach a list…

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But…

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation. Colossians 1:21,22 A Wrong Relationship Made Right Daily Devotion – June 14, 2020…

The God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 To the Anxious Daily Devotion – June 13, 2020 Devotion based on 2 Corinthians 13:11 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200613dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Scott Stossel is a highly respected journalist. He is a graduate of Harvard. His abilities and work ethic have brought him to the…

By the seventh day, God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. Genesis 2:2,3 A Day of Rest…

So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them. Genesis 1:27 Created by God Daily Devotion – June 11, 2020 Devotion based on Genesis 1:27 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200611dev.mp3 See series: Devotions What a blessing it is to be created by God! And how humbling it is to realize how far…

And there was evening, and there was morning. Genesis 1:31 A New Day Daily Devotion – June 10, 2020 Devotion based on Genesis 1:31 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200610dev.mp3 See series: Devotions As we read through Genesis chapter one, we are greeted with this comforting refrain. “And there was evening, and there was morning.” So much happened in that…

God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. Genesis 1:31 Perfect Daily Devotion – June 9, 2020 Devotion based on Genesis 1:31 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200609dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Can you even imagine what perfection looks like? We often speak of having the perfect wedding, the perfect gift, or the perfect vacation. But let’s…

Then God said, “. . . and it was so.” Genesis 1:29,30 God Speaks with Authority Daily Devotion – June 8, 2020 Devotion based on Genesis 1:29,30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200608dev.mp3 See series: Devotions We crave words that come with authority. We seek definitive answers. We want assurance, comfort, and confidence. And all those things are so hard…

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14 God Is Always With You Daily Devotion – June 7, 2020 Devotion based on 2 Corinthians 13:14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200607dev-2.mp3 See series: Devotions It’s not easy getting up in the…

“And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days.” Joel 2:28,29 Spirit in Abundance Daily Devotion – June…

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 Devoted to the Word Daily Devotion – June 5, 2020 Devotion based on Acts 2:42 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200605dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The members of the Jerusalem church had heard the apostle Peter proclaim the good news…

When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy…

“God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it. . . . Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.” Acts 2:32,36 Christ Lives to Reign Daily Devotion – June 3, 2020 Devotion based on Acts 2:32,36 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200603dev.mp3…

“This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.” Acts 2:23 An Important Job to Do Daily Devotion – June 2, 2020 Devotion based on Acts 2:23 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200602dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The world…

“How is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?” Acts 2:8 A Different Language Daily Devotion – June 1, 2020 Devotion based on Acts 2:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200601dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Learning a foreign language is a long process and hard work. If you have ever tried it, you know. But a…

Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?” Acts 2:12 The Perplexing Work of the Spirit Daily Devotion – May 31, 2020 Devotion based on Acts 2:12 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200531dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The crowd didn’t know what to think. Picture it this way: You are in this crowd. You are a member of…

[Jesus said] “I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.” John 17:4 Give Glory to God Daily Devotion – May 30, 2020 Devotion based on John 17:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200530dev.mp3 See series: Devotions When our favorite team enjoys success, isn’t it great how we get to share in that…

After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the…

Our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17,18 An Eternal Perspective Daily Devotion – May 28,…