WELS Daily Devotions

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the people, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Isaiah 60:1,2 Life In the Light Daily Devotion – January 6, 2021 Devotion based on…

Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity… Hebrews 2:14 He Shared Our Humanity Daily Devotion – January 5, 2021 Devotion based on Hebrews 2:14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20210105dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Does the name Ingvar Kamprad sound familiar? He died some years ago, but while he was alive he lived a very…

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times. Micah 5:2 Why Bethlehem Daily Devotion – January 4, 2021 Devotion based on Micah 5:2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20210104dev.mp3 See series: Devotions…

Because [Jesus] himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Hebrews 2:18 Jesus Knows What It Is Like Daily Devotion – January 3, 2021 Devotion based on Hebrews 2:18 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20210103dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Of all the temptations that hit you on a regular basis, which one is…

When the set time had fully come, God sent his Son. Galatians 4:4 Timing Daily Devotion – January 2, 2021 Devotion based on Galatians 4:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20210102dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Picture a choir singing, “Silent Night.” Each choir member knows the words and melody. They even know when to sing loudly and softly. But imagine if…

And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Luke 2:40 Our Brother Daily Devotion – January 1, 2021 Devotion based on Luke 2:40 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20210101dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Can God grow? If you were to measure God today and then measure him a month…

“My eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” Luke 2:30-32 A Savior for All People Daily Devotion – December 31, 2020 Devotion based on Luke 2:30-32 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201231dev.mp3 See series: Devotions We human beings…

Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation.” Luke 2:28-30 Ready to Die Now Daily Devotion – December 30, 2020 Devotion based on Luke 2:28-30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201230dev.mp3 See series: Devotions What will it…

The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:27 Living Perfectly in Our Place Daily Devotion – December 29, 2020 Devotion based on Luke 2:27 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201229dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The Bible tells us that if we are to spend eternity with God in heaven,…

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Luke 2:25,26 Waiting to…

When your days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 2 Samuel…

Be joyful always. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Lasting Joy Daily Devotion – December 26, 2020 Devotion based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201226dev.mp3 See series: Devotions If you’re looking for a good biography to read over the Christmas break, consider picking up a copy of Mark Twain: A Life by Ron Powers. It’s a fascinating book. For…

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:6,7 The Hero We Needed Daily Devotion – December 25, 2020 Devotion…

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,…

“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have…

You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end….

The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:28-30 You Have…

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’S favor and the day…

Now the Pharisees who had been sent questioned [John], “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” “I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the straps of whose sandals I am…

“I baptize with water,” John replied, “but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.” John 1:26,27 The Real Star Daily Devotion – December 18, 2020 Devotion based on John 1:26,27 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20201218dev.mp3 See series: Devotions With…