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Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 1:14

Posted on December 21, 2023

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. – John 1:14

Think about your school’s lunch room for a moment. In that room, is there a group of students that are more popular than the others? Is there a table that you just wish you could eat at? Or a group of students that won’t talk to you because you’re less popular than they are?

Jesus could have done what many popular people do. He could have only hung out with those who were as popular as He was. Instead, he did something different. Today’s Bible verse says that he became human and made his home among us. He was full of love and faithfulness.

It sounds like Jesus didn’t have an exclusive lunch table or friends. Instead, He made himself at home with us. He showed many people love and kindness who had never experienced it before. Jesus’ actions should make us so thankful that He chose to show us love and faithfulness. He didn’t ignore us, or hang out with the people who had it all together. Instead He poured His love out so that we could get to know the Father.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 8:12

Posted on December 20, 2023

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” – John 8:12 (NLT)

Have you noticed how bad it seems like our world is? The news tells us about kids being abducted. People are killing each other. Others are fighting for freedom and justice. In the middle of all this, it can be easy to feel like our world is dark.

However, Jesus came into our world to bring us light.

Today’s Truth: Jesus Came To Bring You Light

Even when it feels like everything is hopeless, Jesus says He came to be light. When your situation seems dark, Jesus is there.

So regardless of how dark it may seem around you, know that you have light in Jesus. And you can be a light to others this Christmas season.

So spend some time today asking Jesus how you can be light to those around you. Maybe you can encourage a friend. Perhaps you can give a gift to your neighbor. Whatever it is, God can use you to be light to others in your world today.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Matthew 1:23

Posted on December 11, 2023

Do you feel alone sometimes? Misunderstood? It’s easy to feel like no one really gets you and that you’re all alone.

Don’t believe that lie. You’re not alone. Jesus is with you.

When you’ve got God on your side, you’re never alone. Yes, people may not get you, but the most important person does. His name is Jesus. He is with you always. So no matter what you’re facing, you’re never alone.

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). – Matthew 1:23 (NIV)

The Bible tells us that God is with us. That’s part of what Jesus came to the earth to provide to us. He came so that we wouldn’t be alone and without purpose in life.

Jesus came to be with you. That means that when you walk through the doors of your school, you’re not alone. When you go to dance class, Jesus goes with you. Those days you have to go and take a spelling test, Jesus is there. In all things, Jesus goes with you.

So even when things seem hard. Even when you feel like people don’t get you, be encouraged. You’re not alone. Jesus came so that you can have a relationship with Him. You don’t have to walk through life by yourself. You’ve got Jesus on your side!

Today’s Truth: Jesus is with you.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Isaiah 9:6

Posted on December 22, 2022

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6

This Christmas season, challenge yourself to think about what Jesus is to you. He’s done many amazing things, but what is He to you? Is He your savior? Your friend? Today’s Bible verse outlines some of the great things about who Jesus is.

Don’t just glance over today’s Bible verse and not let it affect you. Jesus is so many things. He’s powerful, yet He’s a counselor when we need it. He’s everlasting, and yet He’s also the prince of peace. There’s so many things that Jesus is. So don’t just chalk Him up to savior, or friend and leave Him at that.

Ask Jesus to show you a new part of himself this Christmas season. Ask Him to make himself more real to you than ever before.

We wanted to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas! We will be taking a few days off from writing Bible verses to celebrate Christmas as a family. We thank God for each one of you and pray blessings over you this Christmas!

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Matthew 1:21

Posted on December 23, 2019

And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21 (NLT)

We are so thankful for Jesus and what His coming to the earth means for our lives. It’s so great to be able to enjoy a relationship with God, freedom from sin, and all of the benefits Jesus has brought into our lives.

We are so thankful to you for your support and for reading the devotions.

StudentDevos will be taking the next few days off from writing to enjoy the Christmas season. We wish blessings to everyone and that you have a great holiday celebrating Jesus!

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – 1 Peter 1:8

Posted on December 19, 2019

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, – 1 Peter 1:8 (NIV)

I remember as a kid one Christmas, it felt like all my cousins got more presents than I did. I spent the whole holiday pouting because I felt like I didn’t get my fair share of presents. Now, I’m sure that wasn’t the case and that we all got the same amount of gifts, but from my 6-year-old perspective, I was treated unfairly.

That Christmas day was no fun for me because I chose to be unhappy and sad. I could have been thankful that I got presents, but instead I chose to look at what I didn’t have and as a result became very unhappy.

Jesus wants us to experience joy this Christmas. And while you may not get every present you wanted for Christmas, you can still choose to be happy.

Today’s Truth: Jesus came to bring joy to your life

When we let Jesus into our lives, we are filled with joy. But sometimes, we let that joy be silenced by circumstances and things that are going on around us. So today, if you’ve allowed yourself to become unhappy, choose to focus on joy.

Realize that Jesus loves you, and knowing Him is the best present of all. So regardless of the things going on around you and in your life, make this Christmas a season of joy!

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – John 16:33

Posted on December 17, 2019

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 (NIV)

Have you noticed how crazy life can get sometimes? Maybe you’re concerned about your family gatherings this Christmas. You know that Uncle Henry will probably tell that story about you that is so embarrassing and you just wish that Christmas was already over!

Maybe you’re stressed out about finals, or something going on at school. It’s true, life gets crazy sometimes. And in the midst of the craziness, how do you keep your calm?

Today’s Truth: Jesus Came to Bring Peace to Your Storm

Where do you go in the middle of all the unrest around you? Today’s Bible verse helps us out. It shows us that in Jesus we can find peace. Jesus didn’t deny that we would have trouble. No. He told us there would be trouble in the world. But in the middle of trouble, we could find peace in Him.

Jesus came to bring peace into your life and into your situation.

What are you going through that is bringing you trouble? Take it to Jesus. Ask Him to show you how to find peace in the middle of all the craziness of life. He won’t make your trouble go away, but He will show you a way to go through the midst of it and still have peace in Him.

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Joshua 1:9

Posted on December 16, 2019

This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 (NLT)

Want to know the great thing about God? It’s that he is with you. There’s a difference between someone being for you and someone being with you. If someone is for you, it means they cheer for you. They like the stuff you post online.

But those people like you from a distance. They cheer for you when things are good, but they’re not there day in and day out. They aren’t there when you can’t sleep at night or when things are hard.

But that’s what is so great about Jesus. He’s not just a fan, liking a few things you put online. No, He’s there with you.

Today’s Truth: Jesus Came to Be With You

Jesus is with you when things are hard. When you don’t know what to do, He’s there. He’s not just a God that is for you, He’s with you. Each step of the way. Every day.

So today even if things feel hard. Even if you feel like you can’t keep going on, know this. Jesus is with you. That means you’re never alone!

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Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Galatians 4:4-5

Posted on December 13, 2019

But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. – Galatians 4:4-5 (NLT)

You are a child of God. It doesn’t matter what has happened to you. It doesn’t matter whether people like you at school or not. To God, you’re important because you’re His child.

God wanted a relationship with you. The Bible is a story of God’s great love for you.

Even when you didn’t deserve it. In those moments where you were far from God, even in those moments that you might have cursed God’s name, God looked at you and choose you. He chose to adopt you into His family.

Christmas is a time where we can think about Jesus and realize how lucky we are to have a God who came down to us. Not because we deserved it in any way. No. Just because He loved us.

So no matter how hard it’s been with your friends and family. No matter how badly you’ve been treated by others, you can know that in the end, God loves you. It’s His love that gives you your worth. People won’t always do the right thing by you, but God will.

So today, challenge yourself to believe God’s love. Challenge yourself to see you how God sees you. Realize that you’ve been adopted in the family of God. God loves you, wants you and thinks you’re His best!

Daily Bible Verse and Devotion – Luke 1:37

Posted on December 12, 2019

For with God nothing will be impossible. – Luke 1:37 (NKJV)

Has God spoken something to your heart about your future? Maybe as a child, you had a dream of doing something great for God. But perhaps you’ve let that dream become dormant and become focused on other things.

God wants to bring good things to pass in your life. But you’ve got to believe Him. Mary believed in God. In today’s verse, we see that the angel tells Mary that with God nothing will be impossible. There are going to be times in your life when it seems like the things God has spoken to you will never happen.

It’s easy to get discouraged, lose hope, and just give up on your god-inspired dreams.

God is not finished with you yet. Even though you haven’t seen your dreams happen yet, don’t give up. God will bring them to pass. The crazy thing is, it always takes longer than you’d like. But God does not fail. Nothing He has spoken to you is impossible of happening if you’ll just believe.

It takes faith though, to believe that what God has spoken will happen.

Today’s Challenge: Believe What God Says

So today, challenge yourself to believe what God says. When He speaks it comes to pass. Trust Him with your dreams and your future, and in time, you’ll see great things happen as you trust Him.

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