Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Psalm 91:5

Posted on August 2, 2023

Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day. – Psalm 91:5

Every day we run into lots of opportunities to be afraid. We see some of the things going on in the world and it can cause us to fear. This Bible verse offers us good news, however, when it comes to fear. In this verse, God tells us to not be afraid of things that might happen in the day and at night.

If we don’t need to fear in the day or in the night, then we don’t need to fear at all. There’s no time in the day that is left out of this verse. See God tells us to not fear in this Bible verse for a reason. We don’t need to fear because God is there to protect us. We can trust God for His protection day and night.

That’s not always easy to do, but we can do it if we really focus on God. If you struggle, build yourself up by reading accounts in the Bible where God supernaturally helped and protected His people. Then know that He will do the same for you, if you’ll believe Him and ask Him to help you too!

So challenge yourself like this daily Bible verse says to not fear all day long. Instead, put your trust in God that He will protect you and keep you safe!

Today’s Truth: We don’t have to fear all day long because God will protect us!

Daily Devotion and Bible Verse – Zechariah 4:6

Posted on July 31, 2023

So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. – Zechariah 4:6

God never designed us to do things independently of Him. He designed us to know Him and out of that relationship, accomplish great things with His strength working in and through us.

That’s what today’s Bible verse is saying. Zerubbabel was challenged not to fight a normal battle but to fight trusting God. He believed God that He would work on their behalf in a powerful, supernatural way.

God wants the same for us. Instead of us just jumping out and accomplishing things in our own strength, God wants us to get Him involved in your situation. He has a better way to accomplish what you need. And when God is on your side, it’s better than what you could accomplish alone.

Today’s Truth: With God on your side, you can accomplish more than you could on your own.

This doesn’t mean that we sit and do nothing, simply waiting on God to move us to try something. Rather, what it means is that when we do step out, we are listening to Him and His direction. That means that when He speaks to us or gives us an idea, we follow it no matter how weird it might seem in the natural.

It’s when we do this that we see God move mightily on our behalf. So regardless of the battle, you face today, be encouraged, you’re not fighting it alone. If you’re willing God will fight for you!

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Genesis 6:9

Posted on July 28, 2023

I can’t even begin to tell you all the times I’ve felt alone in my faith. How many times I’ve said no to peer pressure because what my friends were doing wasn’t right. Time after time, it’s felt like I’ve been alone in my stand for my faith.

Now, me saying that isn’t to say, look at me, look how good I am. Not at all. I still deal with sin. I still lie, mess up, don’t honor my parents and do all kinds of bad things. But what I’m saying is, I can understand a little bit where Noah was coming from in Genesis 6:9.

This is the account of Noah and his family. Noah was a righteous man, the only blameless person living on earth at the time, and he walked in close fellowship with God. – Genesis 6:9 (NLT)

Noah was a righteous man. He was saying no to the bad things going on in the world at the time. Was he perfect? No. But his heart was faithful after God and God counted Noah righteous.

So what about you? Do you follow after God? Even when it might mean that you’re standing all alone? Or do you cave to the pressures of the world?

As a child of God, you should be living your life to please Him. You should be striving after Him in all you do. So challenge yourself today, to make any changes you need to make to live for Him. Yes, there will be times when you’ll feel that you’re all alone. But stand strong. Let God fill you and stand up for Him in the world.

Today’s Truth: Stand for God, even if it means standing alone.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Psalm 37:21

Posted on July 27, 2023

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The wicked man borrows and does not repay, but the righteous one is gracious and giving. – Psalm 37:21 (HCSB)

How do you handle your money? Are you always asking others for money to go to the movies? Or are you someone who is looking for opportunities to give?

This Bible verse really shows us how much better it is to be a person who gives. Giving to your church and to others is a great habit to get into while you’re young. Many people put off giving thinking that they will give when they’re making more money. The problem with that thinking is that it doesn’t matter how much money you make. You’re always going to find something else to do with it. If you can’t find a way to give when you have a little, you’ll never give when you have a lot.

Today’s Truth: When you make giving a habit, you’ll always find you have enough to do the things you want to do

Giving is always worth it in the long run. You’ll find that God will really bless you as you give into your church and the lives of others. So don’t give into the lie that tells you if you give you won’t have enough. That is not the case. When you make giving a habit, you’ll find you’ll always have enough to do the things you want to do.

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Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Hebrews 10:23

Posted on July 26, 2023

We must continue to hold firmly to our declaration of faith. The one who made the promise is faithful. – Hebrews 10:23 (GW)

I remember one time I was completing a ropes course to train for a missions trip. The final obstacles was to climb up a huge climbing wall. About halfway up the wall and I began thinking to myself this was a lot harder than I had imagined.  Honestly, I wanted to give up. My body was so tired, and it was so hot. However, in that moment, I hung on to the side of that wall with all my might. I wasn’t going to let go or give up.

That’s a lot like what we are told to do in this verse. We’re told to hang on to our faith. Whether its faith in Jesus, or believing for a promise that’s found in God’s word. We are encouraged to hold on to those things, and not let go even when things get tough.

The reason we can hold on so tightly is that we know that God is faithful.  The dictionary online defined faithful like this: deserving trust : keeping your promises or doing what you are supposed to do. That’s why we can hold on to our faith in God. He is a good God who deserves our trust and who keeps His promises.

Today’s Truth: We can trust in God because He keeps His promises to us.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – James 4:5

Posted on July 25, 2023

Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him. – James 4:5 (NLT)

Wow, today’s verse is really powerful. First of all, it challenges our love for scripture. Do we place value on scripture? Is the Bible your main guide in life? Or do you seek approval of others, or what the world says for how you live your life?

That’s a powerful thing to consider. Who do I love most? Do I love the world, it’s flashy fun, it’s draw? Or do I love the Bible? Is the Bible where I spend my time and attention?

Here’s the second thing about this verse. The Spirit is jealous of us.

That’s so exciting to me. I feel like we all want to be wanted. We want our crush to notice us, and like us. We want them to chase after us, spoil us, and show us how special we are to them. And yet, that’s exactly what the Holy Spirit will do for us.

The Holy Spirit is jealous for us. He wants our hearts, He wants our attention, He wants all of us. He wants us to be faithful to Him. Just like we want our crush to be jealous of us, the Holy Spirit already is. He wants your whole heart.

So today, ask yourself, am I faithful to the things of God? Do I love spending time with God in prayer, worship, and the Bible? Or do I seek the approval of others and the world? It’s important to decide for whom you’re living. Though it’s not always the easiest way, living for God will always pay rewards in the end!

Today’s Truth: Don’t love the world

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Galatians 1:15

Posted on July 24, 2023

But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased – Galatians 1:15

Have you ever thought about the fact that God has a call on your life? That’s what Paul was talking about in this verse, how God knew you in your mother’s womb. He created you and called you for a purpose. You are not an accident, and you have a unique purpose to fulfill.

The good news is that God loves you and is pleased with you. He wants to develop a closer relationship with you and show you the awesome plan and call for your life. You’ve just got to put in the time to get to know Him so He can reveal it to you.

So be encouraged by today’s Bible verse. God has created you to do good things. Don’t let yourself be discouraged or feel like you’re not important. You’ve been created by God for greatness! So go out and make a difference in your world.

Today’s Truth: You’re important. You’ve been created by God for greatness

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Posted on July 21, 2023

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 Now, if anyone is enfolded into Christ, he has become an entirely new creation. All that is related to the old order has vanished. Behold, everything is fresh and new. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 (TPT)

Have you ever made a really tasty treat? One time I made a batch of brownies that tasted so good. In fact, you couldn’t just have one. I made them one afternoon and by the next morning, everyone in my house had eaten them all up. Those brownies had vanished. They were completely gone.

That’s a lot like what happened to you in Christ. Just like those brownies were gone, Jesus made your old nature vanish. When you accept Jesus as your savior, you become entirely new. There’s no trace or crumb of your old nature left in you. That old nature has been swapped for a new nature.

The sin nature is done. It’s gone. Now we have a new nature. And while we are still tempted to sin, our new nature desires to do the right thing. If we stay sensitive to what our new spirit desires, we’ll make godly choices. And when old habits of our old nature pop up, it’s just up to us to say no to those things.

So today, choose to thank God that He has made us fresh and new. Our spirit is recreated and free from sin. Determine to make decisions in light of that new nature. Choose to let that nature rule the things you think, say and do.

Today’s Truth: Your Sin Nature is Gone

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Psalm 16:8

Posted on July 20, 2023

I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. – Psalm 16:8 (NLT)

When you’re faced with a difficult situation, it’s comforting to know that the Lord is always with you. You might be uncertain about your future. You might be wondering who to date or how to handle someone who is mean to you. Regardless of what you’re facing right now, it’s nice to know that the Lord is always with you.

That means that if you need help knowing how to deal with a situation, God is ready to help you. If you need peace about your future, God can give that to you. Whatever it is that you need, God is ready and willing to help you, if you’ll ask Him.

You can walk through life at peace and unshaken because you know that God is with you. He’s right beside you helping you through each challenge that you face. So today, choose to thank God for always being with you. Determine to not be discouraged if you’re facing something tough. Instead, be encouraged, you’re not facing it alone.

Today’s Truth: You’re Not Facing Life Alone

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 15:26

Posted on July 19, 2023

When we’re talking about the Holy Spirit, it’s good to be reminded what He speaks. First, He speaks about Jesus. He tells you who Jesus is and reveals Him to you.

Why is that helpful? When you wonder does Jesus really care? Does He indeed take care of my needs and really understand what I’m facing? The Holy Spirit can show you that Jesus does. He reminds you of scriptures that speak of who Jesus is. The Holy Spirit can show you all about Jesus because He knows Jesus and the Father.

“But I will send you the Advocate—the Spirit of truth. He will come to you from the Father and will testify all about me. – John 15:26 (NLT)

So if you haven’t, determine today to get to know the person of the Holy Spirit. Learn who He is. Read these chapters in John we’ve been discussing the last few days. Realize that Jesus can be known and understood. The Holy Spirit will help you to “get it” and understand the person of Jesus better.

Today’s Truth: The Holy Spirit Testifies of Jesus