O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; my soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 — Anibal Eleazar Aguilar: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras King David found himself in the Judean wilderness, fleeing … Read More
Today's Devotional
Submission to Authorities
Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. — ROMANS 13:1 — Jurem Ramos: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines A number of political events have recently shocked the world. Underdog candidates and secession votes in America and … Read More
Near to the Brokenhearted
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. — Psalm 34:18 — Astrit A. | Albania God never rejects a person who is humble before Him. Those who are brokenhearted should be greatly encouraged that God is near to them. Those who are crushed in spirit should expect … Read More
The End Is Glory
… through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. — ROMANS 5:2 — Filiberto Angeles Dorantes: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico It is only by Jesus Christ’s work that we have unrestricted access, through faith, … Read More
The Gospel of First Importance
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. — 1 Cor 15:3–4 — R. N. | Middle East “Warning! Danger Ahead!” Have you … Read More
The Essence of God’s Law
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. — ROMANS 13:10 — Timur R. | Russia What is the essence of God’s law? How would you define it in one sentence? According to our verse, the essence of the law and all of its rules comes down to learning … Read More
Spiritual Recorder
For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having the Law, are a law to themselves, in that they show the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience bearing witness and their thoughts alternately accusing or else defending them. — ROMANS 2:14-15 … Read More
The Blessing of the Persecuted
But as for me, I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. — PSALM 71:14 — S. W. | Asia The author of this Psalm is unknown but revealed as an older man (Psa. 71:9), who faces wicked men that seek to destroy his reputation and life (Psa. 71:4, 10–11). In the midst … Read More
Moving beyond Friendly Nods and Smiles
Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God. — ROMANS 15:7 — Alberto Solano: Instituto de Expositores | USA One of the major themes of Romans is acceptance. Acceptance goes beyond a friendly nod and a smile. It means to open your home and invite others in. It means … Read More
He Sees Your Service
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints. — HEBREWS 6:10 — Edwin Makiwa: Christ Seminary | South Africa The book of Hebrews was written to help Christians grow in the faith. The … Read More
Turn Back and Repent
Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away. — ACTS 3:19 — David González: Berea Seminary | Spain Repentance is a term that is increasingly rejected in our society. Talking about the need for repentance is antagonistic and offensive in our culture. Most people think that they are right, and they do … Read More
A Christian Paradox
At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. — MATTHEW 11:25 — Thomas Hochstetter: European Bible Training Center | Germany In God’s economy, there exists a number of paradoxical realities: that God is … Read More
The Source of Motivation
But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. — ACTS 20:24 — Vitali Rozhko: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA Someone … Read More
Evangelism Requires an Excellent Refutation
Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation. — 1 PETER 2:12 — Oleg Kalyn: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine When Jesus gave the Great Commission to … Read More
Help from the Hills
I lift up my eyes to the mountains. From where shall my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. — PSALM 121:1-2 — Gideon Manda: Central African Preaching Academy | Malawi Life is a journey one begins at birth. The journey comes to an end when one’s final breath is … Read More
Purified by God’s Word
Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Examine me, O Lord, and try me; test my mind and my heart. For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth. — PSALM 26:1–3 — Julio Pacheco: Evangelical Ministries of the … Read More
The Silent Symphony
The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. — PSALM 19:1 — Aaron Darlington: TMAI Headquarters | USA The universe is filled with wonder. We are awestruck by the ocean’s magnitude, fascinated by ingenuity, and allured by the intoxicating aroma of fresh-roasted coffee. … Read More
God’s Word Is Important for Your Soul
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. — COLOSSIANS 3:16 — Timur R. | Russia It’s impossible to count the number of words that pass into our minds in the course … Read More
