DAILY DEVOTION
Day 260: An Intercessor for the Nations
I often think of Abraham’s example as he prayed over the wicked city of Sodom. The Lord answered him, saying, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes” (Genesis 18:26, NKJV). When Abraham heard this, he began...
Day 259: At The Core of Hardship
Contrary to much of modern-day theology, God never promised us a life without trials and suffering, but rather one in which we would be refined and carefully molded into His image. He never intended for us to settle for the narrow life of living solely for ourselves...
Day 258: The Lord of the Harvest
As Jesus looked out to the end of the age, he pointed out a terrible problem. “He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few.’” (Matthew 9:37, NKJV). As I read these words, I wonder, “What’s the solution? How can more laborers be...
Day 257: Having the Light and the Life
Why are our government leaders and the media so condescending to Christians? Why have so many young people written off Christianity as totally irrelevant to their lives? It’s because, for the most part, the church is no longer a light. Christ isn’t ruling in our...
Day 256: Without Stain Or Wrinkle
Christ’s church has never been fully approved or accepted by the world, and it never will be. If you live for Jesus, you won’t have to separate yourself from secular company; they’ll do it for you. All you have to do is live for him. Suddenly, you’ll find yourself...