But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. — James 1:22 — David Robles: Berea Seminary | Spain Every believer is called to be a doer of the word of God and not merely a hearer. This is a huge warning, because if you are only a hearer, … Read More
Today's Devotional
Unashamed of the Gospel
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “But the righteous man shall live by faith.” … Read More
Whom Are You Trusting?
Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; yes, wait for the Lord. — Psalm 27:14 — Sergey M. | Russia When we, as believers, encounter more and more difficult trials, each one of us must have strong faith in the Lord and unshakeable trust in Him. Such was the … Read More
Plural Godly Leadership
For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you. — Titus 1:5 — Gideon Manda: Central African Preaching Academy | Malawi Paul asked Titus to set in order what remained and appoint leaders in the church so that ministry … Read More
God’s Love for the World
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. — John 3:16 — Astrit A. | Albania This is perhaps the most universally well-known Bible verse, and for good reason! God’s love for the world is truly a thing to … Read More
Gifts of Worship
After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11 — Adan Ruben Fuentes Barrera: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico I once received a surprise … Read More
The Word Incarnate
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. — John 1:14 — Giampaolo Natale: Italian Theological Academy | Italy This verse speaks of the Incarnation, and it is the climax of John’s prologue. There have … Read More
Exclusive Love for the One True God
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. — Deuteronomy 6:5 — Juan Antonio Ortega Montoya: Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico We cannot separate this verse from the one preceding it, which begins with the confession that the Lord … Read More
Sound Ministry Requires Love
If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. — 1 Corinthians 13:1 — Igor Bodun: Grace Bible Seminary | Ukraine When I was a young boy, before the collapse of the Soviet Union, I was part … Read More
Salvation Means Love in Action
Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. — 1 John 2:15 — Alois Klepacek: Czech Bible Institute | Czech Republic It is generally known that during the peak of communism, the Czech church grew stronger and was more … Read More
What’s Your Ministry Mindset?
But Jesus called them to Himself and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant.” — Matthew 20:25–26 — Oscar Villa: The Expositor’s … Read More
Fuel for Service
Not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord. — Romans 12:11 — S. W. | Asia Paul has been giving a series of exhortations focusing on our service in the body of Christ in Romans 12:4–13. Here he deals with the natural tendency we have as frail people to be exhausted and to … Read More
Loving without Delay
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. — Romans 12:10 — Cornelius Rivera: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Loving others as our own siblings is not easy. Even within the same household, taking the initiative to love can be difficult, as our human natures … Read More
A Word of Warning
He will say, “I tell you, I do not know where you are from; depart from Me, all you evildoers.”. — Luke 13:27 — Astrit A. | Albania Throughout history, during the time of the Old Testament and also now in the church age, the people of God have been accompanied by others who think such … Read More
Deeds That Deny
They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed. — Titus 1:16 — Jordan Standridge: Italian Theological Academy | Italy Do you know God? Do you actually know Him? Many people claim to know God but the question to ask is: Is … Read More
He Brought Us Forth
In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. — James 1:18 — Norman Sefala: Christ Seminary | South Africa All people are born separated from God and destined to destruction in hell’s fire, where … Read More
The Importance of Your Work to Missions
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth. — 3 John 8 — Eric Weathers: TMAI Headquarters | USA How important is your work to missions? Seeing my 20-year corporate career as through a rearview mirror, I wonder how much more fulfilling ministry could have … Read More
Take Courage
These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. — John 16:33 — Roman K. | Russia This verse contains the antidote to despair, depression, and weariness. Christ warns His disciples about the many … Read More
