Daily devotion

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.” — GENESIS 1:1-2 If you think you have a formless and void situation, you are not […]

“For a just man falls seven times, and rises up again: But the wicked shall fall into mischief.” — PROVERBS 24:16 If you have fallen, or maybe you are feeling down right now, God is saying to you, “It is not over for you. Rise up again.” God does not abandon the righteous when they

“I, even I, am he that blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and will not remember your sins.” — ISAIAH 43:25 Guilt is when you feel that you have not been forgiven. Many Christians live with a sense of self-condemnation; they are constantly reminding themselves of things they did in the past. There

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your Heavenly Father will also forgive you.” — MATTHEW 6:14 You must try as much as possible to forgive people, no matter their offenses. Remember, Jesus forgave all of our sins, so you have no right to hold anything against anybody. If you find it difficult to forgive

“But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.” — ISAIAH 59:2 The purity of heart establishes a reliable communication link with God. As long as you live in sin, you are out of touch with God.

“But the Lord said unto Samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” — I SAMUEL 16:7 Sometimes, the way we see things

“Making the word of God of no effect through your tradition, which you have delivered: and many such things do you.” — MARK 7:13 Jesus Christ said, “You make the word of God of no effect by the tradition of your fathers.” God is not against culture; He is against wrong traditions. The difference between

“Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” — ROMANS 12:2 Apostle Paul said, “Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Why do you have

“Come now, and let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” — ISAIAH 1:18 The state of your mind determines the state of your life. If there is anything about you that

“Finally, my brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” — PHILIPPIANS 4:8 In our reference text today, Paul is admonishing us to think about