The Right Tool for the Right Job – January 22, 2019
Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and…
Remember the Relationship – January 21, 2019
When the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Titus 3:4-5 Remember the Relationship Daily Devotion – January 21, 2019 Devotion based on Titus 3:4-5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190121dev_1.mp3 See series: Devotions The old story goes something like this. A little…
A Beautiful Promise – January 20, 2019
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30-31 A Beautiful Promise Daily Devotion – January 20, 2019…
Mistaken Identity – January 19, 2019
Now Jesus himself was about thirty years old when he began his ministry. He was the son, so it was thought, of Joseph. Luke 3:23 Mistaken Identity Daily Devotion – January 19, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 3:23 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190119dev1.mp3 See series: Devotions “I’m sorry, I thought you were someone else.” It is a mistake and…
Jesus is Our Humble Servant – January 18, 2019
The LORD says, “It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 49:6 Jesus…
Your After Picture – January 17, 2019
I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.… For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,…
God’s Choice – January 16, 2019
The LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” … Samuel did what the LORD…
A Most Important Question – January 15, 2019
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he…
The Voice in the Desert – January 14, 2019
And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. John wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a…
A Bad Day – January 13, 2019
Because of the LORD’S great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 A Bad Day Daily Devotion – January 13, 2019 Devotion based on Lamentations 3:22-23 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190113dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “I just need this day to end!” Ever felt that way?…
Who is Jesus – January 12, 2019
On hearing his words, some of the people said, “Surely this man is the Prophet.” Others said, “He is the Christ.” Still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee? Does not the Scripture say that the Christ will come from David’s family and from Bethlehem, the town where David lived?” Thus the people…
Sing a New Song – January 11, 2019
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. Psalm 98:1 Sing a New Song Daily Devotion – January 11, 2019 Devotion based on Psalm 98:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190111dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Have you ever noticed how much music and singing…
Making Everything New – January 10, 2019
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard…
Light of the World – January 9, 2019
“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 peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift…
Privilege – January 8, 2019
Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ. Ephesians 3:8 Privilege Daily Devotion – January 8, 2019 Devotion based on Ephesians 3:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190108dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In the world of classical music, a contralto singer by the…
Further Instruction Required – January 7, 2019
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1-2 Further Instruction Required Daily Devotion – January…
How Long Have You Been Waiting – January 6, 2019
Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” Luke…
The Perfect Christmas Present – January 5, 2019
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 upon him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Moved by the Spirit,…
A Promise Kept – January 4, 2019
He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago), salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us—to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant, the oath he swore…
A Lasting Joy – January 3, 2019
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people.” Luke 1:68 A Lasting Joy Daily Devotion – January 3, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 1:68 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190103dev_1.mp3 See series: Devotions For most of us, Christmas is over. In all likelihood, the presents are unwrapped; the pretty paper…