Category Devotionals

“By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.” Hebrews 11:30 (NIV) Sometimes, our efforts seem to lead nowhere. The Israelites at Jericho might have felt this way. For six days, they…

“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:36 (NIV) Faith isn’t always a sprint; sometimes it’s a marathon. The Israelites learned this lesson as they…

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 (NIV) Words repeated in Scripture often carry special significance. In Psalm 27:14, we see a beautiful symmetry: “Wait for the Lord” bookends the verse,…

I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 (NIV) Waiting on God can sometimes feel like watching paint dry—in slow motion. We know we’re supposed to be patient, but let’s be honest:…

“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 (ESV) God’s battle plans often challenge our human understanding. When Joshua received instructions for conquering…

After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.” 1 Kings 19:12 (NIV) In our fast-paced, noise-filled world, silence often feels uncomfortable. A constant barrage of sounds,…

When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate asked him, ‘Don’t you hear the testimony they are bringing against you?’ But Jesus made no reply, not even to a single charge—to…

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 (NIV) Fear has a way of amplifying the noise in our minds. When we’re afraid, our…

“Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.” Proverbs 17:28 (NIV) In our fast-paced, always-connected world, the pressure to react immediately is intense. Social media, instant messaging, and 24/7 news cycles all…

“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph…