WELS Daily Devotions

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw…

John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 Certainty in Uncertain Times Daily Devotion – April 19, 2020 Devotion based on John 1:29 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200419dev.mp3 See series: Devotions I recently checked out some survey data for a community here in my…

“When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God’s love for them. But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say,…

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 Glorious Life Daily Devotion – April 17, 2020 Devotion based on Colossians 3:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200417dev.mp3 See series: Devotions You wouldn’t think that Easter would be a time for “hard to hear” words from our God. But in Colossians…

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:4 Your Life Daily Devotion – April 16, 2020 Devotion based on Colossians 3:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200416dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “He lives all glory to his name. He lives, my Jesus, still the same.” These lines are from one of…

For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3 Hidden Life Daily Devotion – April 15, 2020 Devotion based on Colossians 3:3 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200415dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Did you know that R2D2 and C3PO make a brief appearance as hieroglyphs in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”? Or that “Boo”—the little…

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1,2 Higher Life Daily Devotion – April 14, 2020 Devotion based on Colossians 3:1,2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200414dev.mp3 See series: Devotions I know…

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 New Life Daily Devotion – April 13, 2020 Devotion based on Colossians 3:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200413dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “Your whole life can change in an instant.” Usually, we hear that…

The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:5,6 Easter Morning Changed Everything Daily Devotion – April 12, 2020 Devotion based…

“[Christ Jesus] became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:8 Even Death on a Cross Daily Devotion – April 11, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200411dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Even death on a cross: That’s all that the Apostle Paul had to say as the Holy Spirit moved him to write this…

When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 Finished Daily Devotion – April 10, 2020 Devotion based on John 19:30 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200410dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Don’t you love that feeling of accomplishment when you complete a big project? You click…

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11…

He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Philippians 2:8 The Immortal Came to Die Daily Devotion – April 8, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200408dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Science and technology strive to extend life and avoid death. If you believe the ads, you might think, “If I just…

“He made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.” Philippians 2:7 The King Came to Serve Daily Devotion – April 7, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200407dev.mp3 See series: Devotions A sign of success in our society is having more people serve you, climbing the corporate ladder to the top, never…

Christ Jesus…, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing. Philippians 2:5-7 The Almighty Came in Weakness Daily Devotion – April 6, 2020 Devotion based on Philippians 2:5-7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200406dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Jesus was there at Creation. He was…

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah 9:9 A Servant King Daily Devotion – April 5, 2020 Devotion based on Zechariah 9:9 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200405dev.mp3 See series: Devotions These…

The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones…

Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. John 11:43,44 Jesus Conquers Death Daily Devotion – April 3, 2020 Devotion based on John 11:43,44 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200403dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Death is not a pleasant subject….

Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. John 11:38 Deeply Moved by Death Daily Devotion – April 2, 2020 Devotion based on John 11:38 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200402dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Does death make you sad? Do you cry at funerals? If so, you’re in good company because Jesus did the same thing. Death hurts. The…

“Yes, Lord,” [Martha] replied, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.” John 11:27 The Savior You Need Daily Devotion – April 1, 2020 Devotion based on John 11:27 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200401dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In the midst of mourning the loss of her brother Lazarus, Martha…