Category: Devotional

April 15, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Natural Man Understands Not

Opening Verse

“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”
—1 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV)

Introduction

There’s a difference between hearing God’s Word and truly understanding it. Many hear sermons, read Scripture, and even quote verses—but without the Holy Spirit, the truth remains hidden. The Bible tells us plainly: the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit. It’s not a matter of intelligence or education. It’s about the heart.

Devotional Story

A man once walked into a revival meeting, drawn in by curiosity. He had read the Bible before but saw it only as literature, not life. As the preacher spoke of sin, repentance, and the blood of Christ, the man scoffed. “Foolishness,” he muttered under his breath. He couldn’t understand why people around him were weeping, raising their hands, crying out for mercy.

Later that week, a co-worker gave him a Bible and shared her testimony. He tried reading again, but it still didn’t make sense. “I don’t get it,” he told her. She replied gently, “Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes.”

That night, something changed. Alone in his room, he prayed—not with eloquence, but with desperation. “God, if You’re real, show me.” The Word of God, once dull and confusing, suddenly pierced his heart. He saw his sin, he saw Christ, and he wept.

It wasn’t logic that saved him. It was the Spirit of God.

What This Means

Without the Holy Spirit, the Bible will seem strange, even foolish. The “natural man” tries to understand divine truth through human reasoning, but God’s truth is spiritually revealed. That means only those who are born again can grasp the things of God.

This verse is a warning and a wake-up call. If the Word of God feels lifeless to you, ask yourself—have you truly been born of the Spirit? Because until that happens, the truth will remain locked, like a sealed book.

Think About This

Are you trying to follow Christ with a natural mind? Do the things of God seem foolish or boring to you? If so, you must be born again. The Spirit brings light, conviction, and understanding. Ask Him to open your eyes before it’s too late.

Prayer

Lord, I don’t want to live blind to Your truth. If I’ve been walking in the flesh, forgive me. I ask for the Holy Spirit to reveal Your Word to me. Let me not be a natural man who rejects Your wisdom. Change my heart. Give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a spirit that trembles at Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”
—John 3:6 (KJV)

April 14, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Faith That Led Someone Home

Opening Verse

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
Matthew 5:14 (KJV)

Introduction

Sometimes we think our faith is just for us. We struggle, we pray, we keep going—and we assume it’s all personal. But what if your faith was exactly what someone else needed to see? What if your obedience was the signpost pointing them to Jesus?

Devotional Story

There was a man who never missed church, even when life wore him down. He’d sit in the same pew, sing the same hymns, and pray the same prayers. Nothing flashy. Just steady, quiet faith.

One Sunday, a younger man walked in, worn by life and heavy with sin. He didn’t come for the sermon—he came because he had seen this man walking through the rain one morning, suit soaked, Bible in hand. That image had stuck with him. The kind of faith that moves even when it’s inconvenient.

That day, the younger man stayed through the service. He didn’t say much. But at the altar call, he stepped forward. He later told the older man, “Your faith showed me God was still real.”

All that time, the older man thought no one noticed.

What This Means

Your faith might be the very thing that breaks the chains on someone else’s soul. Your endurance might plant the seed that leads someone to salvation. The way you pray, how you handle storms, how you keep showing up—someone is watching. And they’re not watching to see you fail. They’re watching because deep down, they’re hoping you make it. Because if you can, maybe they can too.

Think About This

Has your walk with Christ become so routine you forgot others might be learning from it? Are you willing to keep shining even when it feels unseen? Someone may be standing at the edge of belief, and your light might just be what leads them in.

Prayer

Lord, help me to live a life that points others to You. Let my faith speak louder than my words. Use my obedience to stir hearts that are lost and wandering. Make me aware that I’m not walking alone—someone might be following me to find You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 5:16 (KJV)

April 13, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Beware the Leaven

Opening Verse

“Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.”
Matthew 16:6 (KJV)

Introduction

Jesus spoke in ways that pierced the heart. When He warned about “leaven,” He wasn’t giving a baking lesson. He was exposing the quiet spread of false teaching, pride, and sin. That warning is louder than ever today. If we ignore it, we risk being slowly overtaken by corruption that looks religious but denies Christ’s power.

What Jesus Said About Leaven

Jesus said a little leaven leavens the whole lump (Galatians 5:9). That’s how sin works. That’s how pride spreads. That’s how false doctrine seeps in. The Pharisees were religious on the outside, but their hearts were hard. Their teachings looked clean but led people away from repentance and truth.

This leaven is still active. It’s in churches that downplay sin. It’s in pulpits that preach prosperity over purity. It’s in lives that look godly but don’t surrender to Christ. Jesus warns us, because a little lie can destroy a whole life.

What This Means

If we don’t deal with the “little” things—jealousy, pride, compromise—we’ll be filled with the leaven of self instead of the Spirit of God. We must examine what we’re listening to. We must ask, “Is this leading me to the cross, or is it just making me feel good?” If it doesn’t bring conviction, it’s likely leaven.

Jesus never spoke lightly. His warning to beware the leaven is a call to cut out anything that contaminates the Gospel. It’s a call to return to the truth, even if it offends. Better to be offended and saved than comfortable and lost.

Think About This

  • What teachings have I accepted that aren’t grounded in Scripture?

  • Have I allowed pride or spiritual laziness to rise in my heart?

  • Am I following the voice of Christ or the voice of culture?

Prayer

Lord, open my eyes to any leaven I’ve allowed in my life. Show me where I’ve compromised, even a little. Burn away falsehood and cleanse me with Your truth. I want to follow You fully, not halfway. Make me holy. Make me bold. Keep me close to You, even when the world pulls away. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.”
1 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

April 12, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Command Your Soul to Bless the Lord

Opening Verse

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
Psalm 103:1 (KJV)

Introduction

Sometimes, our spirit knows what to do, but our soul lags behind. Psalm 103 is not just a declaration—it’s a command. David wasn’t asking his soul to bless the Lord—he was telling it to. That’s what we must do, especially when we don’t feel like it.

Devotional Story

A man stood in his kitchen, worn out. His week had been full of disappointments, bills, arguments, and a deep sense of heaviness. The last thing he felt like doing was praising God. But instead of sitting in silence, he lifted his voice and said, “Bless the Lord, O my soul!”

He kept saying it, louder each time. Not because he felt it, but because he believed it. And little by little, his heart caught up with his faith. His sorrow didn’t vanish in a moment, but his spirit grew stronger. That morning, he didn’t live by what he felt—he lived by what he knew: God is always worthy of praise.

What This Means

We don’t live by feelings. Feelings can lie. They come and go like the wind. If you follow feelings, you’re following the flesh. But if you speak truth to your soul, you’re walking in the Spirit. David commanded his soul to bless the Lord, even when he didn’t feel like it. So must we.

Faith is not about waiting to feel inspired. It’s about praising God because He is worthy—whether we feel it or not. Faith leads. Feelings follow.

Think About This

  • Are you letting your feelings lead your faith?

  • Have you ever told your soul what to do, instead of listening to it?

  • What would change in your life if you praised God by faith, not emotion?

Prayer

Lord, teach me to command my soul to bless You. Help me not to live by my feelings, but by faith in Your truth. When I feel weak, remind me of Your strength. When I feel down, remind me of Your goodness. You are always worthy of praise. Amen.

Closing Verse

“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)

April 11, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Chosen and Pressed

Opening Verse

“And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
(Esther 4:14, KJV)

Introduction

When God calls His children—men, women, and even youth—He does so with purpose. The world may overlook them, but Heaven puts them in demand. The demand increases in moments of pressure. It’s not comfort that reveals our calling, but crisis. We are called not only to believe, but to act when the moment comes.

What This Means

The story of Esther reveals a young woman who was placed in a royal position not for her own luxury, but for the preservation of God’s people. She did not volunteer for this assignment. It came with risk, uncertainty, and real danger. Yet when the moment of pressure arrived, Mordecai’s words shook her into divine clarity: “Who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

This is what it means to be in demand by God. Your presence on earth, in your family, in your community, or in your workplace, is not random. You are the answer to a crisis. You are God’s response to a need. But with this calling comes the press. Just as Esther had to decide whether to approach the king and risk her life, we too must act when it would be easier to stay quiet.

Pressure reveals your position. It brings out who you trust. Esther chose faith over fear. She fasted, prayed, and then acted. She didn’t let her emotions or environment determine her obedience. That’s what it means to be God’s chosen vessel—you move not when it’s safe, but when it’s time.

Think About This

  • Are you hiding when you should be standing?

  • Has God placed you in a position that you’re afraid to act in?

  • Are you letting pressure silence your purpose?

God is not looking for the most qualified. He is looking for the most obedient. If you know you’re His, then know this: you are in demand. Don’t let fear stop you. Step forward. Speak up. Fast. Pray. Move when He says move.

Prayer

Lord, I know I was created for more than comfort. You’ve called me for such a time as this. When pressure rises, give me courage. When fear whispers, let faith speak louder. Remind me that I am not forgotten or overlooked—I am in demand because You’ve placed something in me that this world needs. I surrender to Your timing and purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
(Philippians 3:14, KJV)

April 10, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Are You Playing to Win or Playing to Learn?

Opening Verse

“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Hebrews 5:14 (KJV)

Introduction

Some kids just want to score. They run straight for the goal every time the ball touches their feet, ignoring their teammates, the coach’s directions, and the basics of the game. Their eyes are on the scoreboard, not the practice. They want glory without the grind. Spiritually, we often do the same.

Devotional Story

Imagine a group of children playing soccer. From the kickoff, one boy charges with all his might toward the goal. He’s fast. He’s loud. He scores. But what no one sees is that he never passed, never learned to dribble, and never listened to the coach’s instruction. He got the point, but missed the point.

After the game, his teammates are frustrated. The coach is disappointed. And though he scored, he didn’t really grow. He never learned how to play the game well—just how to chase a score.

We do this with our faith. We rush for blessings. We want breakthroughs. We want quick wins and loud victories. But we don’t spend time learning God’s Word, listening to His voice, or practicing obedience in the quiet moments. We want to look like winners but not train like disciples.

What This Means

God is not looking for people who just want to “score points” with Him. He’s looking for children who want to be coached by His Word, shaped by His Spirit, and trained by His discipline. Scoring is good. But without skill, it’s just a show.

We need to stop asking, “How can I win today?” and start asking, “How can I grow today?” The Kingdom of God is not about performance—it’s about obedience.

Think About This

  • Are you chasing spiritual appearances or true spiritual growth?

  • Do you want the reward without the training?

  • When was the last time you sat under God’s instruction, not for a miracle, but for maturity?

Prayer

Lord, forgive me for rushing past Your instruction just to chase a quick blessing. Teach me how to be trained by You, shaped by You, and corrected by You. Help me to stop seeking the scoreboard and start seeking Your heart. Make me a faithful student, not just a fast striker. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;”
John 8:31 (KJV)

April 9, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Shake the Dust Off

Wordcast

Opening Verse

“And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.”
— Luke 9:5 (KJV)

Introduction

Jesus didn’t say to beg or argue. He said, “shake off the dust.” When the message of the Gospel is rejected, we are not called to linger in disappointment. We are called to move forward with urgency and obedience. The work is too great, the time too short.

Devotional Story

There was a young believer who began sharing Christ in his workplace. He handed out tracts, invited coworkers to church, and tried to live out his faith boldly. But day after day, they mocked him. One coworker even tore up a Bible tract in front of him.

At first, he was crushed. He wanted so badly for them to believe. But then he remembered Luke 9:5. Jesus didn’t say, “Keep trying until they break down.” He said, “Shake the dust off.” So the young man stopped pushing and started praying. He refocused on those who were open and hungry. Eventually, a quiet janitor approached him after weeks of silence and whispered, “I’ve been listening. Can you pray for me?”

Sometimes, obedience means letting go.

What This Means

Jesus gives us a strategy for spiritual rejection: don’t dwell on it. Don’t let discouragement root in your heart. Not everyone will receive the Gospel, but the mission doesn’t stop. We are not the Savior — He is. Our job is to preach, not to persuade by force. When hearts are hard, we must trust the Holy Spirit and move on to the next soul who needs Christ.

Think About This

  • Are you stuck trying to convince someone who keeps rejecting Christ?

  • Have you mistaken their resistance as a sign to try harder, instead of to obey faster?

  • Are you willing to walk away when Jesus says move on?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, give me the wisdom to know when to stay and when to go. Help me not to be discouraged when Your message is rejected. Remind me that I am a messenger, not the Messiah. Give me boldness, but also obedience. Let me walk in step with Your Spirit and not waste time where hearts are closed. Open new doors. Prepare fresh soil. And keep me moving for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
— 2 Timothy 4:2 (KJV)

April 8, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Spiritual Bank Accounts

Wordcast

Opening Verse

“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2 (KJV)

Introduction

Relationships are like spiritual bank accounts: you can’t keep withdrawing without making deposits. Encouragement, prayer, and truth are the deposits we all need. If you surround yourself with people who only take and never pour into you, your strength will run dry.

Devotional Story

Marcus was always the strong one. People called him when they were down, and he never turned them away. He’d pray with them, give advice, even pull out his wallet when they were in need. He kept giving, pouring out again and again.

But one day, Marcus broke.

He sat in his car, exhausted and frustrated. “Lord, why do I feel empty when I’m doing so much for others?” In that moment, he felt the Holy Spirit whisper: “You’ve been making withdrawals with no deposits. Even a bank account will run dry.”

That moment hit him hard. Marcus realized he had no one praying for him. No one checking on him. No one speaking life into his soul. He had surrounded himself with people who needed him—but not people who could help him stand.

So he made a change. He asked God to send him brothers who could walk with him, not just lean on him. And God did.

Now, Marcus still gives—but he also receives. He’s no longer running on empty.

What This Means

You need people who speak life into you. Who check on your soul. Who make spiritual deposits when life is draining you. That’s not weakness—that’s wisdom.

God calls us to support one another, not carry the burden alone.

Think About This

Who pours into your spiritual life?
Are your relationships balanced—or are you spiritually overdrawn?
Have you asked God to place true encouragers in your corner?

Prayer

Lord, help me to build relationships that are rooted in You. Show me who You’ve called to walk beside me, and give me wisdom to step away from what drains me. Teach me to give, but also to receive. Keep my spirit full, and surround me with those who carry truth, prayer, and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”
— Hebrews 10:24 (KJV)

April 7, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Curse That Isn’t There

Opening Verse

“The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.”
— Ezekiel 18:20 (KJV)

Introduction

There’s a growing teaching that believers must go through “deliverance ministry” to break free from generational curses. But the Bible teaches something different—truth that brings real freedom. You are not cursed because of your family line. You are accountable for your own walk with God. What Christ did on the Cross is enough.

Devotional Story

A young woman named Elise lived under the weight of fear. Her grandfather had been abusive, her mother wrestled with addiction, and people told her these were signs of a generational curse. One day, a well-meaning friend even said, “You need deliverance. You need to go through a session to break that curse off your life.”

That shook Elise. She was a believer, yet felt like she was being told Jesus wasn’t enough. That He had saved her, but somehow left her bound.

So she went to the Bible. And there it was—in Ezekiel 18:20. “The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father.” Clear. Final. Truth.

Then she read Galatians 3:13. “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse.” Not partly. Not maybe. Fully.

That day, Elise rejected the lie. She didn’t need deliverance—she needed discernment. She didn’t need a man to cast something out of her—she needed to stand in the finished work of Jesus Christ. And when she did, she found peace.

What This Means

Deliverance ministries that claim you need to be freed from your ancestors’ sins are not teaching the gospel. The Bible never commands Christians to go through sessions to break curses. Jesus already did that at the Cross. The only deliverance we need is from sin through repentance and faith.

You don’t need to trace your family tree—you need to cling to the tree where Jesus died. If you are born again, you are not cursed. You are free.

Think About This

  • Are you trusting in Christ alone, or in religious rituals to make you clean?

  • Have you allowed false teaching to plant fear instead of faith?

  • Are you walking in freedom, or still waiting for someone else to deliver what Jesus already paid for?

Prayer

Father, I repent for believing lies that You never spoke. I reject the false teaching that I am cursed or in need of deliverance beyond what Christ already finished. Thank You, Lord, that I am redeemed, washed, and made new by the blood of Jesus. Help me walk in truth and call others out of deception. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:”
— Galatians 3:13 (KJV)

April 6, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

A Kingdom Divided

Matthew 12:25

“And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” (KJV)

Introduction

Jesus never wasted words. When He spoke, His words cut through noise and confusion. In this moment, He wasn’t just speaking about kingdoms or cities—He was sounding an alarm for every heart, every home, and every soul that dares to live divided.

Devotional Story

There was a man who claimed to follow Christ but still entertained the world. He would lift his hands in worship on Sunday, then curse under his breath on Monday. He’d speak of grace, yet hold grudges. He’d pray for guidance, yet chase selfish desires. Over time, things began to fall apart. His peace turned into stress. His family grew cold. His heart became restless.

One night, while lying awake, his eyes landed on a dusty Bible on the shelf. He hadn’t touched it in months. Guilt crept in. He remembered the verse: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” That was him. Trying to serve two masters. Trying to stand while being split in half. That night, he got on his knees and repented. Not just with words, but with surrender.

And God met him there—not with condemnation, but with cleansing.

What This Means

You can’t serve Jesus and cling to sin. You can’t love God with half your heart. A divided life leads to a broken life. Jesus is calling for full surrender. Unity within your heart starts by choosing Him—completely. Otherwise, the cracks will grow until everything falls apart.

Think About This

What areas of your life are pulling in the opposite direction of Christ? Is your heart united in its loyalty to Him? Or are you trying to keep a foot in two worlds?

Prayer

Lord, I don’t want to be divided anymore. I don’t want to pretend. Help me give You all of me. Remove what pulls me away from You. Heal the cracks in my soul and bring peace where there has been chaos. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24, KJV)