Daily Devotional (Page 6)
Made Alive
Made Alive From Our Daily Bread – June 16, 2017 Read: Ephesians 2:1–10 You were dead in your transgressions and sins.—Ephesians 2:1 As a young man, my dad was traveling with a group of friends to an out-of-town sporting event when the tires of their car slipped on the rain-soaked roads. They had an accident—a bad accident. One of his friends was paralyzed and another was killed. My dad was declared dead and taken to the morgue. His shocked and…
The Bond of Peace
The Bond of Peace From Our Daily Bread June 15, 2017 Read: Ephesians 4:1–6 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.—Ephesians 4:3 After I confronted my friend by email over a matter on which we had differed, she didn’t respond. Had I overstepped? I didn’t want to worsen the situation by pestering her, but neither did I want to leave things unresolved before she went on a trip overseas. As she popped…
Rhythms of Grace
Rhythms of Grace From Our Daily Bread – June 14, 2017 Read: Matthew 11:25–30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.—Matthew 11:29 A friend and his wife, now in their early nineties and married for sixty-six years, wrote their family history for their children, grandchildren, and generations to come. The final chapter, “A Letter from Mom and Dad,” contains important life-lessons they’ve…
Verse of the Day – Matthew 5:14 KJV
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Consider the Clouds
Consider the Clouds From Our Daily Bread – June 13, 2017 Read: Job 37:1–16 Do you know how the clouds hang poised?—Job 37:16 One day many years ago my boys and I were lying on our backs in the yard watching the clouds drift by. “Dad,” one asked, “why do clouds float?” “Well, son,” I began, intending to give him the benefit of my vast knowledge, but then I lapsed into silence. “I don’t know,” I admitted, “but I’ll find…
Nothing Is Useless
Nothing Is Useless By Our Daily Bread – June 12, 2017 Read: 1 Corinthians 15:42–58 Bible in a Year: Ezra 3–5; John 20 Nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.—1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT In my third year battling discouragement and depression caused by limited mobility and chronic pain, I confided to a friend, “My body’s falling apart. I feel like I have nothing of value to offer God or anyone else.” Her hand rested on mine. “Would you…
Postures of the Heart
Postures of the Heart Our Daily Bread – June 11, 2017 Read: 2 Chronicles 6:7–9, 12–15 [Solomon] knelt in front of the entire community of Israel and lifted his hands toward heaven [and] he prayed.—2 Chronicles 6:13-14 nlt When my husband plays the harmonica for our church praise team, I have noticed that he sometimes closes his eyes when he plays a song. He says this helps him focus and block out distractions so he can play his best—just his…
Finding Waldo
Finding Waldo From Our Daily Bread – June 10, 2017 Read: Acts 8:26–40 The [Ethiopian] asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?”—Acts 8:34 Waldo is the cartoonish star of “Where’s Waldo,” a now-classic best-selling children’s book series. Waldo hides himself in the crowded scenes on each page, inviting children to find where he’s hiding. Parents around the world love the moments of sweet discovery when their children’s faces signal they’ve found…
A Reason to Sing
A Reason to Sing Our Daily Bread – June 9, 2017 Read: 2 Chronicles 20:14–22 Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 32–33; John 18:19–40Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.—Psalm 47:6 Singing changes the brain! Some studies show that when we sing, our bodies release hormones that relieve anxiety and stress. Other research indicates that when a group of people sings together, their heartbeats actually synchronize with each other. The apostle Paul’s writing encourages…
Rings and Grace
Rings and Grace By Our Daily Bread – June 8, 2017 Read: Hebrews 8:6–13 | Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 30–31; John 18:1–18 I will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12 When I look at my hands, I am reminded that I lost my wedding and engagement rings. I was multitasking as I packed for a trip, and I still have no idea where they ended up. I dreaded telling my husband about my careless mistake—worried how the…
Reconciliation
Reconciliation By Billy Graham • June 7, 2017 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son . . . —Romans 5:10 The word “reconcile” means literally “bring into a changed relationship.” It means to bring together two parties who should have been together all along. The Bible speaks of the human race as enemies of God. You may say that you are no “enemy” of God, but according to Scripture we…
“Work Out” What God “Works in” You
“Work Out” What God “Works in” You By Oswald Chambers, June 6, 2017 …work out your own salvation…for it is God who works in you… —Philippians 2:12-13 Your will agrees with God, but in your flesh there is a nature that renders you powerless to do what you know you ought to do. When the Lord initially comes in contact with our conscience, the first thing our conscience does is awaken our will, and our will always agrees with God. Yet…