For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. — 2 Corinthians 8:9 — Aleksander G. | Russia The Incarnation of the Son of God reminds us of the amazing grace which … Read More
Today's Devotional
Banking on Contentment
Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU” — Hebrews 13:5 — James Donald Dowdy: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico It is easy to love money. … Read More
What Does the Lord Require of You?
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? — Micah 6:8 — Mojmir Adamek: Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic It has been suggested that this text is one of the … Read More
Draw Near in Prayer
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. — Hebrews 4:16 — Aleksander G. | Russia J. C. Ryle once pronounced these sobering words: “In the Christian life there is no more neglected duty than … Read More
Spiritual Boldness in Evangelism
And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. — Acts 4:31 — Robert Kensinger: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras My adopted country of Honduras is known for … Read More
Spiritual Fruitfulness
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. — Galatians 5:22-23 — S. R. | Asia We all want to overcome sin and live a spiritually fruitful life. Many times, we devise strategies and make resolutions but fail to … Read More
Love One Another
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. — 1 John 4:7 — Alex Chirwa: Central African Preaching Academy | Malawi I often hear people complaining that no one loves them. Spouses, children, students, professionals— many people feel unloved. Love … Read More
The Compassionate Shepherd
Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. — Matthew 9:36 — Vitaliy Pelikhatyy: Word of Grace Bible Institute | USA A.W. Tozer wrote that what we think of God is the most important thing about us. Tozer rightly perceived that our view … Read More
Living Up to Your Transformed Life
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and be- loved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12 — Jose Alcivar: Instituto de Expositores | USA A well-known preacher once shared that it was impossible to be hit by a truck and leave the scene … Read More
Proven Love
I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. — John 17:23 — Jose Manuel Robles Santos: Berea Seminary | Spain The church I attend is constructing a new building. … Read More
Faithful Perseverance in Afflictions
Therefore, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure. — 2 Thessalonians 1:4 — Thomas Hochstetter: European Bible Training Center | Germany What comes out when God turns up the heat in your life … Read More
Don’t Wait for a Bolt from Heaven
Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been … Read More
Caring for our Spiritual Siblings
Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions. — Romans 14:1 — John Hughes: TMAI Headquarters | USA This verse reminds me of parents who are constantly challenging older siblings to treat their younger siblings with kindness and care. They say things … Read More
The Gospel of Peace
The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all). — Acts 10:36 — Kgomo Thomas Makgabo: Christ Seminary | South Africa Perhaps you have not heard the word of God and your life is in a mess; you are discouraged, you went everywhere … Read More
How to Encourage and Build Up
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Matthias Frohlich: European Bible Training Center | Germany In order to finish the race well which is set before us (Heb. 12:1), we need the fellowship of believers. Believers do not flourish apart from … Read More
The True and Perfect Standard of Love
This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. — John 15:12 — Raffaele Spitale: Italian Theological Academy | Italy This verse introduces us to a key truth of the gospel. We, Christ’s disciples, are called to love one another in the same way Christ loved us. In … Read More
The Right Investment
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake, he is the one who will save it. For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself? — Luke 9:24–25 — Stanley Dumanig: The Expositor’s Academy | Philippines In … Read More
Our Great High Priest
Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. — Hebrews 4:14 — Aleksander G. | Russia The Russian Orthodox Church instructs people to pray to the saints, who are looked upon as advocates and intercessors able to … Read More
