Daily Devotionals

THE VIRTUAL JESUS Read John 16:5-15 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. John 16:7 (NKJV) When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, software platforms tailored for virtual business took off. Everyone turned to these platforms to stay in touch with family, friends, colleagues, business partners, and bosses. Due to pandemic restrictions, which continually changed and evolved, the virtual platforms provided some comfort and a degree of normalcy. Even though…

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ZACCHAEUS, THE SYCAMORE CLIMBER Read Luke 19: 1-10 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” Luke 19:8 (NKJV) Zacchaeus was a man short in stature. He figured that his only way to see Jesus was to get above the crowd into a tree. As Jesus passed that way, “he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today. So he came down at once and welcomed…

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SHACKLED IN CHAINS Read Acts 16:16-40 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so the foundations of the prison were shaken, and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed. Acts 16:26 (NKJV)  Paul and Silas were accused of causing trouble (freeing a girl from an evil spirit) and whipped (Verse 18-24). Not only that, but this good deed resulted in them being imprisoned. Surprisingly, while in prison, they did not murmur or complain about how wrongly they have been treated, as I believe I would have. Instead, they sang hymns and prayed (Verse 25). They worshipped openly,…

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RUNNING FROM GOD Read Jonah Chapters 1-4 But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish, so he paid the fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. Jonah 1:3 (NKJV) Has God ever asked you to do something you did not want to do? Such was the case of Jonah. God called him to preach repentance to the people of Nineveh. It wasn’t a task Jonah wanted to do. He tried running from…

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EVERYDAY MIRACLES Read Psalm 91:1-16 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11 (NKJV) It was a rainy day, and I was driving to attend a women’s ministry service. My car started losing control, and as I entered the highway, I slid over to the left lane. My heart was racing as I tried to remain calm and regain control of the vehicle. I could not, but it snapped back in control, and I was driving just as I was before. As far as I could see on the ramp, …

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A TIME TO CELEBRATE Read Acts 2:14-39 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38 (NKJV) People are known to love celebrations. Whether it is weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, you name it, they want to commemorate some important event that took place. In the Bible, there is countless evidence of festive celebrations. Last year, I started acknowledging the moment I came to Christ for Baptism. It was the best day of my…

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A FORGIVING GOD Read Jonah Chapters 1-4 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the town. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade till he might see what would become of the city. Jonah 4:5 (NKJV) Jonah eventually did what God requested of him to do-preach repentance to the Ninevites (Jonah 3:1-4). He believed that the people were too set in their ways to turn to God. Jonah wanted God to destroy the city. He was very displeased when the people sought after God in prayer and…

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NO LONGER CAPTIVES Read Exodus 12:29-39 Then he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, “Rise, go out from among my people, both you and the children of Israel. And go; serve the LORD as you have said.” Exodus 12:31 (NKJV) Pharaoh and the Egyptians were in terror when the tenth and final plague – the death of all firstborns – stuck the land (Exodus 11:5). Finally relenting, Pharaoh ordered the Israelites to leave and be free, fearing further suffering would come upon his kingdom. The day the Israelites have long waited for was finally here. They were…

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JESUS, OUR BEST FRIEND Read Proverbs 18:1-24 A man of companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (ESV) Many of us say we had a best friend at some point. We wanted to spend every moment in that person’s company, especially as kids. This friend may also be one in whom we confide. Jesus, here in the passage, explores our need for human friendships. We trust our friends; however, they are sometimes loyal or give the best advice. Do not be deceived “Bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Corinthian…

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CREATED FOR HIS GLORY Read Psalm 100:1-5 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves, we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3 (NKJV) We all feel pride in our accomplishments, cherishing the creation of life and our creative mind. Our innovations lead to praise and recognition at work, home, or with family and friends. But how often do we use them for, or give credit and glory to, our Creator? God has fashioned a people in His image and for His purpose. “This people I…

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