Category: Devotional

April 5, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

This is the Day

Opening Verse

“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

Introduction

Every new day is a gift. Not just another page on the calendar, but a chance—a holy invitation from God to live with purpose, joy, and obedience. Psalm 118:24 is more than a morning greeting; it’s a declaration of faith and decision.

Devotional Story

There was a man who used to dread mornings. Life felt heavy. One day, while sitting in silence before heading to work, he opened the Bible and his eyes landed on Psalm 118:24. “This is the day which the Lord hath made…” He read it over and over.

That moment changed everything. He started to rise each morning with a new mindset—not focused on his problems but focused on God’s purpose for that day. Whether it was hard or easy, sunny or stormy, he chose to rejoice, because God had made that day. Not by accident. Not randomly. But with purpose.

He began to say it aloud every morning, and over time, his heart followed his words. People around him noticed the change. He didn’t just survive his days. He lived them. With joy. With focus. With praise.

What This Means

We don’t make the day. We don’t control what it brings. But we do choose how we live it. God made today. That means it has meaning. That means it has grace. That means you’re alive for a reason right now. Choose joy. Choose praise. Choose to see God’s hand in every hour.

Think About This

  • Do you treat today like a gift?

  • What if today was your last—would you live it differently?

  • Are you rejoicing, or just rushing through?

Prayer

Lord, thank You for today. Help me to see it as Yours, not mine. Give me a heart that rejoices, even when life is hard. Teach me to live each day as a gift, not a guarantee. Let me walk in Your purpose and shine for You in every hour. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.”
Proverbs 27:1 (KJV)

April 4, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

It’s Not the Act, It’s the Intent

Opening Verse

“Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.”
— Proverbs 21:2 (KJV)

Introduction

Many people think that if their actions look good, that’s enough. But God doesn’t just look at what we do—He looks deeper. He sees why we do it. It’s not just the act that matters to God; it’s the heart behind it.

Devotional Story

There was a young woman who gave to the poor every month. She made sure to post about it online, tagging her church and using popular Scriptures as captions. Everyone thought she was generous, kind, and spiritually mature. But behind closed doors, her heart was far from God. She often mocked the very people she helped, seeing them as beneath her.

Across town, there was a man who quietly slipped envelopes of cash into struggling families’ mailboxes. He told no one. No hashtags. No photos. He even skipped church sometimes out of shame for his past. But every act of kindness came from a heart broken by his own sin and desperate to honor Christ in secret.

Which one did God approve of?

Jesus answered that very question in Matthew 6:1:

“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.”

What This Means

God doesn’t just want our hands—He wants our hearts. You can do the right thing for the wrong reason and miss the mark completely. You can preach, give, or serve, but if it’s done for attention, praise, or guilt, it doesn’t please Him. But even the smallest act, done with a heart that loves Jesus, is seen and rewarded by God.

This is urgent—because many will one day say, “Lord, didn’t we do all these things in Your name?” and Jesus will reply, “I never knew you” (Matthew 7:22-23). Why? Because their intent was never truly for Him.

Think About This

  • Are your actions for Christ or for credit?

  • If no one saw what you did, would you still do it?

  • What does God see when He looks past your deeds and into your heart?

Prayer

Lord, search my heart and show me the truth. Cleanse me from false motives. Let everything I do be for Your glory and not my own. Teach me to live with eternity in mind, not applause. I want to please You, not people. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.” — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (KJV)

April 3, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Repositioned to Be Fed

Opening Verse

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.”
—Psalm 23:2 (KJV)

Introduction

When life leaves you drained, unseen, or burdened by the expectations of others, it’s easy to believe you’re forgotten. But according to Scripture, the Lord is not distant—He’s the Good Shepherd, leading His sheep to rest, not ruin. When you feel overlooked, it may be the very moment God is guiding you into His care.

Devotional Story

A woman faithfully served in her local church for years. She prayed, fasted, and labored behind the scenes. Others depended on her, yet rarely asked how she was. She began to feel worn, like a branch that had given all its fruit but received no rain.

One evening, she opened her Bible and read these words: “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Convicted, she went to prayer and asked, “Lord, have I confused serving people with following You?”

That night, in a dream, she stood in a dry land. She was surrounded by people who kept pulling on her, but then she looked and saw a green pasture in the distance. A voice spoke, “Follow Me, and I will feed you.”

When she awoke, she realized it was time to realign her steps with Christ. She stepped away from empty obligations—not out of rebellion, but to sit at Jesus’ feet. Like Mary who chose the better part (Luke 10:42), she chose to be filled by the Word before pouring out again.

What This Means

The Bible shows that God cares deeply about the state of your soul. He doesn’t just call us to labor; He calls us to rest in Him (Hebrews 4:9-10). If you’ve been serving without being nourished, you are not following the Shepherd—you are following expectations.

Repositioning is not retreating. It’s returning—to Jesus, your source.

Think About This

Have you mistaken activity for obedience? Are you doing things for God while neglecting to be with God?

Where is He asking you to come aside and be refreshed?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, forgive me for working in Your name while forgetting to rest at Your feet. You are my Shepherd, and I shall not want. Lead me to the green pastures of Your Word. Help me to slow down, listen, and be nourished by You alone. In Your name I pray, Amen.

Closing Verse

“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.”
—Hebrews 4:9 (KJV)

April 2, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

You Need Bread, Not Blueberry Muffins

Opening Verse

“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35 (KJV)

Introduction

Blueberry muffins might taste good, but they won’t sustain your soul. They are sweet, soft, and made for comfort—not survival. Many today are feeding on spiritual blueberry muffins—things that appeal to emotion and flesh—but they are starving for the Bread of Life.

Devotional Insight

Jesus didn’t say, “I am your snack when you feel down.” He said, “I am the bread of life.” Bread is foundational. It feeds the soul. It holds weight. It brings strength. But blueberry muffins? They’re dessert—treats that give momentary pleasure and no lasting substance.

Too many churches are offering muffins instead of bread. Fluffy messages. Candy-coated truths. Motivational speeches dressed as sermons. And people leave happy but unchanged. Inspired but still in bondage. Tasting but never filled.

The Word of God—raw, convicting, and powerful—is bread. It’s not always sweet, but it saves your life. The presence of Jesus isn’t a topping to your week; it’s the core of your survival.

You don’t need more feelings. You need more truth. You don’t need blueberry muffins. You need the Bread of Life.

Think About This

Are you feeding your soul with sugar or with substance? Are you growing in Christ or just feeling good for a moment?

Prayer

Lord, deliver me from a faith built on feelings. I don’t want dessert-level devotion. I want the Bread of Life. Teach me to hunger for You and feast on Your Word, even when it convicts. Satisfy my soul with truth, not comfort. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”
Matthew 4:4 (KJV)

April 1, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Recognizing Patterns of Reactivity

Opening Verse

“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”
— Proverbs 25:28 (KJV)

Introduction

Sometimes we react before we think. We say things we don’t mean. We snap, get offended, or pull back in silence. These patterns don’t just happen once—they become habits if we’re not careful. But Scripture calls us to something better: self-awareness that leads to Spirit-control.

Devotional Story

A man was driving home after a long day at work. Traffic was heavy, and someone cut him off. Instantly, he laid on the horn and shouted in frustration. His children, quiet in the backseat, looked on. He didn’t realize how often this happened—until one evening, his young daughter mimicked his reaction during a game.

That was the wake-up call.

He didn’t need a sermon. He saw it—clear as day—how his pattern of reactivity was not just hurting his witness, but shaping his children. He went to his room, dropped to his knees, and repented. He asked the Lord, not just for forgiveness, but for a new spirit. A spirit that reflects Christ, not the flesh.

What This Means

If we don’t slow down and reflect, we’ll keep living in cycles of reaction. God wants us to respond in wisdom, not react in emotion. Self-awareness is not self-help—it’s a grace of God that helps us examine ourselves in the light of the Holy Spirit.

When we stay in God’s Word and prayer, He shows us the truth about ourselves—not to shame us, but to change us.

Think About This

  • Do you notice when you’re quick to anger, fear, or control?

  • Are your reactions bearing the fruit of the Spirit—or the works of the flesh?

  • Have you ever paused to ask God, “Why am I like this?” He will show you—if you ask Him with a humble heart.

Prayer

Lord, I need You to rule over my spirit. I confess that I’ve allowed old patterns to lead me instead of Your Spirit. Help me see myself clearly and surrender my reactions to You. Teach me how to pause, reflect, and walk in the peace of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
— Psalm 51:10 (KJV)

March 31, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Build the Ark Anyway

Opening Verse

“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.”
— Hebrews 11:7 (KJV)

Introduction

Noah was given an assignment that didn’t make sense—build a giant ark in the middle of dry land. There were no clouds, no thunder, and no one cheering him on. But Noah didn’t wait for confirmation from people. He obeyed God. He trusted the warning, and he trusted the protection. You might be in the same place now—called to build something that others can’t understand. Do it anyway.

Devotional Story

Imagine Noah, hammer in hand, surrounded by mocking voices. Day after day, he built. People passed by and laughed. “What are you doing, old man?” they probably sneered. “There’s no flood. There’s no storm.”

But Noah kept building.

He didn’t argue. He didn’t try to win their approval. He just obeyed. Each nail he drove, each board he placed—it was all done by faith. He wasn’t just building a boat. He was building a legacy. A place of protection. A house for the promise.

And then it rained.

The very thing that looked foolish became the only safe place left. The ark wasn’t just a big boat—it was God’s plan. And because Noah stood firm, his house was saved.

What This Means

When God tells you to build, you build—even if there’s no sign of rain. The world might not see what you see. That’s okay. They didn’t hear what God told you. The ark in your life might be a calling, a family, a ministry, or a new beginning. Trust God enough to move forward without needing applause.

Stand firm. God’s protection is real. His warnings are true. And the work He’s given you is not in vain.

Think About This

  • Are you waiting for visible proof before you act in faith?

  • Are you afraid of looking foolish for obeying God?

  • What has God told you to build that others don’t understand?

Prayer

Father, help me to be like Noah. Let me obey even when it’s hard. Let me build even when others laugh. I trust You. I trust what You’ve shown me, even when I can’t explain it. Strengthen my hands to keep working, and strengthen my heart to keep believing. Let my obedience be a refuge for others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation.”
— Genesis 7:1 (KJV)

March 30, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Led by the Spirit, Not by Feelings

Opening Verse

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”
Romans 8:14 (KJV)

Introduction

Feelings cannot be trusted. They rise and fall. But God calls us to walk by faith, not by what we feel. If we follow our feelings, we will walk in the flesh. If we follow the Spirit, we walk with God.

Devotional Story

A man once said, “I don’t feel God anymore.” He still prayed. He still read his Bible. But the joy was gone. He felt dry, empty, and forgotten.
One night, as he sat in silence, the Holy Spirit whispered, “Keep going.” No signs. No voice from heaven. Just the Word and a choice to obey.
Day after day, he kept praying. He kept reading. Nothing changed on the outside. But something changed inside. His faith was being tested. He did not quit.
Then one morning, as he read the Word, it cut deep. Not because he felt it, but because it was true. The tears came. The breakthrough came. God had been with him the whole time.
He did not need a feeling. He needed faith.

What This Means

We are not called to live by emotions. We are called to live by faith. Feelings are weak. They lie. The flesh wants feelings. The Spirit calls for trust. When we obey the Spirit, even in silence, we grow strong.

To live by feeling is to drift. To live by the Spirit is to stand.

Think About This

Are your choices led by emotions or by truth? Are you waiting to feel close to God before you follow Him? Faith obeys without proof. The Spirit leads without noise. Obey now. Delay is danger.

Prayer

Father, I repent for following my feelings. Teach me to follow Your Spirit. Help me to trust Your Word even when I feel nothing. I surrender my will, my emotions, and my understanding. Lead me. Strengthen me. Keep me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Closing Verse

“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
Galatians 5:16 (KJV)

March 29, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Judgment and Mercy

Opening Verse

“Thus saith the Lord GOD; This is Jerusalem: I have set it in the midst of the nations and countries that are round about her.”
Ezekiel 5:5, KJV

Introduction

God’s Word in Ezekiel 5 is not soft. It is sharp. It is a warning. God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel using a dramatic sign—cutting and dividing hair—to show what’s about to happen to His people. Judgment is coming. Not because God delights in punishment, but because His people have rebelled beyond the nations around them. This chapter is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks God is silent about sin.

Devotional Story

A young man was raised in church. He knew the truth. But as he grew older, he began to see God’s commands as optional. He still prayed occasionally, still said “God bless you,” but his heart was far from God. He compromised with the world—just a little at first. A little lie. A little lust. A little pride.

Over time, the compromise grew. He mocked warnings from believers. He stopped reading the Word. He started justifying sin. He was convinced that God wouldn’t judge him. After all, hadn’t he once believed?

But one night, after a long season of sin, he had a vivid dream. In it, a city burned. The people screamed. The sky turned black. In the center of the chaos was a mirror, and in that mirror was his own face. He woke up trembling, realizing the Lord had given him a glimpse of what happens when mercy is rejected.

The next morning, he opened his Bible, and it fell to Ezekiel 5.

What This Means

Ezekiel 5 reminds us that God holds His people accountable. Jerusalem had been given every blessing—God’s temple, His law, His prophets. But they rebelled worse than the nations around them. So God said, “I will execute judgments in the midst of thee… and will do in thee that which I have not done” (v. 9).

This wasn’t just about Jerusalem—it’s about anyone who receives the truth and then turns from it. To know God’s will and still rebel is dangerous. Jesus said it would be more tolerable for Sodom than for those who reject Him after knowing Him.

Yet even in judgment, God sends a warning. He speaks before He strikes. Ezekiel was the trumpet. The question is: will we listen?

Think About This

Have you been ignoring the voice of God? Are you living like you’ll never stand before Him?

Ezekiel 5 is not meant to make you afraid of God—it’s meant to bring you back to Him. The God who warns is the God who forgives, if we repent. The hair in the fire was a picture of destruction, but a small portion was kept—God always preserves a remnant.

Will you be part of it?

Prayer

Father, forgive me for treating Your Word lightly. I have seen how You judge rebellion, and I do not want to be found among the unfaithful. Cleanse me. Restore my fear of You. Help me turn from anything that dishonors Your Name. I want to be part of the remnant that remains faithful. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Yet will I leave a remnant, that ye may have some that shall escape the sword among the nations, when ye shall be scattered through the countries.”
Ezekiel 6:8, KJV

March 28, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Still Covered, Even in the Fog

Opening Verse

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

Introduction

There are moments when the soul cannot explain what feels wrong. Everything looks the same, yet the spirit senses a shift. Peace seems distant. Prayer feels quiet. The atmosphere is strange. It is in these uncertain hours that the adversary whispers lies: “You’ve lost your way.” But divine favor is not measured by how things feel. Grace holds firm even when all else seems unclear. In the fog, the faithful are still covered.

Devotional Story

There is one who seeks after the Lord—not for gain, but for closeness. One who prays, fasts, and remains in the Word. Yet even in devotion, there comes a time when the heavens seem silent. There is no deep emotion, no loud confirmation, no visible breakthrough. Just quiet. Stillness. A feeling that something is off.

In that moment, the pages of Scripture open—not by plan, but by divine hand—and the eyes land on Psalm 139:12:

“Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.”
– Psalm 139:12 (KJV)

What a truth. The fog may be thick, but it does not hide anything from the eyes of the Almighty. The darkness is not dark to Him. The day and the night are the same in His sight. The one who walks with God is never out of His view.

Even when the path feels strange, grace is still active. Favor does not depend on feelings. Strength is being formed in silence.

What This Means

The spiritual walk is not about how it feels—it is about who leads. God is not moved by human emotion. He is faithful when the heart soars, and He is just as faithful when it struggles to lift a word in prayer.

Favor is not loud. It is often silent. Grace is not always seen. It is often working behind the veil. When nothing seems to be happening, heaven is still moving.

Think About This

  • Are you walking by what is written or by what is felt?

  • Have you confused stillness for separation?

  • Could this moment of fog be where faith is made pure?

Prayer

Lord, when the atmosphere feels strange and the heart is unsure, remind Your servant that You do not abandon in the silence. Let Psalm 139:12 echo in the soul—that even the darkest night shines in Your sight. Teach the heart to rest in truth, not emotion. Let grace uphold every step, even when it feels unclear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”
– Nahum 1:7 (KJV)

March 27, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Holy Ground and Ready Feet

Opening Verse

“And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.”
Exodus 3:5 (KJV)

Introduction

We often rush into God’s presence without realizing where we’re standing. But Scripture shows us something powerful: before God sends us out, He calls us to stop, recognize His holiness, and prepare ourselves. Today’s verses show both stillness and movement—Moses removing his shoes on holy ground, and believers being ready to go with the gospel of peace.

Devotional Story

A woman walked into church after a long season of spiritual dryness. She wasn’t sure why she came—maybe habit, maybe hope. As the worship began, she stayed seated, arms crossed, heart guarded. Then the lyrics shifted: “We are standing on holy ground…”

She felt it. The stillness. The weight. Not guilt—just awe. It was as if God Himself whispered, “Take off your shoes. This moment is Mine.” She began to weep—not because of sorrow, but because of the presence of a holy God who still wanted her.

Later that week, she found herself at a coffee shop talking with a hurting coworker. The words came naturally, full of grace and truth. Her shoes may have been on, but her feet were now shod with readiness. The peace she had received, she was now ready to share.

What This Means

Exodus 3:5 reminds us to pause. To remove what doesn’t belong. To see that God’s presence demands reverence. Ephesians 6:15 calls us to go—not in chaos or anger, but with the gospel of peace.

Before you run, stop. Before you speak, worship. Before you serve, recognize that you’re on holy ground.

Only those who stand still before God can walk boldly into the world for Him.

Think About This

  • Have you rushed past holy ground this week?

  • Are you ready to share the peace you’ve received?

  • What “shoes” of pride, sin, or self have you refused to take off?

Prayer

Lord, help me to see when I’m on holy ground. Teach me to stop and listen. Remove the things from my life that don’t belong in Your presence. Then, when I rise, may I walk in peace, ready to carry Your gospel to a hurting world. Make my feet swift with obedience, and my heart slow to move without You. Amen.

Closing Verse

“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.”
Ephesians 6:15 (KJV)