Why We Really Follow Jesus
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6 Let’s be honest about why we follow Jesus. Some of us follow out of guilt, trying to pay back a debt we know we can never repay.…
Category Devotionals
United We Seek
“Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the LORD; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him.” 2…
Your White Flag is Your War Cry
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” Goal: Help readers understand how surrender to God becomes our most powerful battle strategy. 2 Chronicles 20:12 In military history, raising a white flag meant only one…
Divine Handover
The battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15 The command center buzzed with urgent activity as reports flooded in. Three enemy armies were advancing toward Jerusalem, their combined forces creating a seemingly unstoppable tide of destruction. King Jehoshaphat’s…
Take Up Your Positions
“You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow,…
Eyes on Jesus
O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You. 2 Chronicles 20:12 When I…
God’s Got Your Path
The Lord makes firm the steps of one who delights in him Psalm 37:23a The hardest paths to walk are the ones we pave ourselves. Life has taught me this truth repeatedly, usually through painful detours and self-made obstacles. Just…
Your Steps Matter More Than You Think
Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 Every step you take ripples into eternity. And no, I’m not talking about that 80s song by The Police that’s now stuck in your head…
Grace for Imperfect Steps
for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again Proverbs 24:16 The best athletes still stumble. In the 1992 Olympics, British runner Derek Redmond tore his hamstring mid-race but refused to quit. Stumbling in pain, he was determined to…
God’s Grip Won’t Slip
… for the Lord upholds them with his hand Psalm 37:24b Are you familiar with these in action movie scenes? The hero clings desperately to someone dangling over the edge of a building, a cliff, or a speeding train. Think…