An Advocate for the People Like Nehemiah, we can make a big difference in our communities by praying for and acting on behalf of others. December 22, 2021 Nehemiah 1 Before a single stone was laid to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, Nehemiah began to humble himself before God. After fasting andRead More …

A Prayer Burden God wants us to share each other’s burdens so we can all be strengthened in the body of Christ. December 21, 2021 Nehemiah 2:1-8 Christians use the word burden to refer to a spiritual weight placed on their heart, usually because God wants their attention focused onRead More …

Finding Favor With God The acts of man will never earn God’s favor, but He is pleased when we obey His commands with pure intentions. December 20, 2021 Hebrews 11:1-40 There are people who work hard in an attempt to earn the favor of employers, parents, friends, and even God.Read More …

Sunday Reflection: Freedom in Self-Forgetfulness Our work should be a source of joy and liberation as we can use our God-given abilities to serve Him, so we can’t fall into selfish thinking. December 19, 2021 To get the most out of this devotion, set aside time to read the ScriptureRead More …

Why God Emphasizes Christ’s Return We should all try to live blameless lives that encourage others to come to Christ up until His second coming. December 18, 2021 Colossians 3:1-4 Because we live bound by time, eternity is a hard concept to grasp. Nevertheless, Paul reminds us to set ourRead More …

The Promise of Christ’s Return Jesus’ triumphant return to Earth is a day that we can and should all look forward to. December 17, 2021 Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:1-6 The return of Jesus Christ is a vital part of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. That’s why the event was foretoldRead More …

How God Views Unbelievers God is loving and merciful, but it is a harsh truth that the spiritually dead will experience His wrath. December 16, 2021 Ephesians 2:1-5 God’s Word is always true, but sometimes it comes across as confrontational when it exposes our erroneous thinking. One truth that’s oftenRead More …

Hunger and Thirst for God Only a believer of God can experience full satisfaction and a yearning love for Him. December 15, 2021 Psalm 63:1-11 David’s love for the Lord inspires us to want that same kind of relationship ourselves. But where does such passion for God come from? It’sRead More …

Devotion in Despair In troubling times, turning to God’s unfailing love will be a place of refuge and escape. December 14, 2021 Psalm 42:1-8 Where do you turn in times of trouble? For believers, the first response should be to cry out to the Lord for help. That’s exactly whatRead More …

A Necessary but Challenging Lesson Patience is a fruit that can be difficult to exhibit, but we must always seek God’s will and wait for His perfect timing. December 13, 2021 Psalm 27:7-14 There are many lessons for us to learn in the Christian life, and one of the hardestRead More …