“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise ones, however, [...]
“The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep. “At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ . . . “The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was [...]
Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly . . [...]
“Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you’. . . “But while they were on their way [...]
For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you [...]
You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition. 1 Thessalonians 2:1,2 [...]
[Jesus said] “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.” Matthew 5:11,12 Rewards of Grace Daily Devotion – November 10, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 5:11,12 [...]
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1 Adopted Daily Devotion – November 9, 2023 Devotion based on 1 John 3:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231109dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Twenty-four-year-old Jaime Cone had long known [...]
“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17 Temporary Daily Devotion – November 8, 2023 Devotion based on Revelation 7:17 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231108dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Human beings appear to be the only creatures who cry. Sure, there are animals that shed tears from time to time for functional [...]
“These are the ones who are coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” (EHV) Revelation 7:14 Tribulation Daily Devotion – November 7, 2023 Devotion based on Revelation 7:14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20231107dev.mp3 See series: Devotions From time to time, [...]