Determined to Save – February 28, 2019
At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any…
Do not Shoot the Messenger – February 27, 2019
Then the priests and the prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man should be sentenced to death because he has prophesied against this city. You have heard it with your own ears!” Then Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people: “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this…
The End of Guilt – February 26, 2019
“He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Acts 10:42-43 The End of Guilt Daily Devotion –…
Chosen by God – February 25, 2019
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” Luke 9:34-35 Chosen by God Daily Devotion – February 25, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 9:34-35 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190225dev.mp3 See…
Choose Your Battles – February 24, 2019
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to…
Keep It Simple – February 23, 2019
“Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” Matthew 5:37 Keep It Simple Daily Devotion – February 23, 2019 Devotion based on Matthew 5:37 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190223dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Stan had a problem with the truth. It wasn’t that he was a blatant liar. He just…
A Citizenship to Treasure – February 22, 2019
Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny…
Mission Accomplished – January 30, 2019
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. Isaiah 61:1-3 Mission Accomplished Daily Devotion – January 30, 2019 Devotion…
All the Right Parts – January 29, 2019
The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink….
An Amazing Claim – January 28, 2019
The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for…
Outsider – January 27, 2019
Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism.” Acts 10:34 Outsider Daily Devotion – January 27, 2019 Devotion based on Acts 10:34 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190127dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The bus was crowded. But it was a good kind of crowded. The bus was full of young Christians…
Not Fair – January 26, 2019
Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. Mark 15:15 Not Fair Daily Devotion – January 26, 2019 Devotion based on Mark 15:15 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190126dev_1.mp3 See series: Devotions “It’s not fair!” the five-year-old pleads as his mother takes away his toy truck. “It’s…
Loved by God – January 25, 2019
If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Loved by God Daily Devotion – January 25, 2019 Devotion based on 2 Corinthians 5:17 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190125dev_1.mp3 See series: Devotions A woman got a new job in customer service. All day, every day, she answered…
Crazy – January 24, 2019
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.” Luke 1:35 Crazy Daily Devotion – January 24, 2019 Devotion based on Luke 1:35 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20190124dev_1.mp3 See series: Devotions When God first…
You make God Smile – January 23, 2019
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD…
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…