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…
Our Brother Frees Us Forever – January 2, 2019
Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Hebrews 2:14-15 Our Brother Frees Us…
Stop Working So Hard – November 20, 2018
Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time he waits for his enemies…
The Life-Giving Voice – November 19, 2018
John 5:25,28,29 “…the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live…all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out.” John 5:25,28,29 The Life-Giving Voice Daily Devotion – November 19, 2018 Devotion based on John 5:25,28,29 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20181119dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Various voices vie for…
The Circle of Life – November 18, 2018
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord’s…
Just Wait – November 17, 2018
Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength. Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again. Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion. For this is what…