Devotional Message Paul describes the radical change in your position: “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”…

Devotional Message David describes God’s intimate involvement in your formation: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Not random chance or biological accident…

Devotional Message Jesus addresses disciples who haven’t yet learned to ask in His name: “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name.” They’ve followed Him, witnessed miracles,…

Devotional Message The psalmist makes two simple declarations about what God gives His people: “The Lord gives strength to his people.” Not strength you generate through willpower or achieve through…

Devotional Message Isaiah starts with reality everyone knows: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall.” Even the strongest, most energetic, most capable people eventually hit…

Devotional Message Paul makes famous declaration: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Not “I can do anything I want” but “I can do all this”—referring…

Devotional Message Peter thinks he’s being generous: “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Seven seems excessive—most people…

Devotional Message Paul describes your before-and-after reality: “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were…