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“I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing at all.” Isaiah 49:4 Pursuing the Dream Daily Devotion – January 20, 2020 Devotion based on Isaiah 49:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200120dev.mp3 See series: Devotions In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and described his dream. He said:…
“[O]n those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16 Home Daily Devotion – January 19, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 4:16 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200119dev.mp3 See series: Devotions The rear half of a truck sat on the bridge. Eventually, divers found the front half, along with the rest of the…
In [Christ Jesus] and through faith in him, we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12 Approaching God with Confidence Daily Devotion – January 18, 2020 Devotion based on Ephesians 3:12 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200118dev.mp3 See series: Devotions After being caught pushing his sister, does the naughty boy approach his parents with confidence? No, normally he…
Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism …” Acts 10:34 No Favoritism Daily Devotion – January 17, 2020 Devotion based on Acts 10:34 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200117dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Have you ever been in a situation where favoritism was at play? It’s hard, isn’t it? When…
And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Beloved Child Daily Devotion – January 16, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 3:17 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200116dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Is the desire to please our parents built into us from birth? It seems to me that…
As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. Matthew 3:16 Wonderful Assurance Daily Devotion – January 15, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 3:16 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200115dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Today’s Bible…
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented….
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Matthew 3:13,14 A Better Plan Daily Devotion – January 13, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 3:13,14 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200113dev.mp3 See series: Devotions You can…
“I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand.” Isaiah 42:6 Hold your Hand Daily Devotion – January 12, 2020 Devotion based on Isaiah 42:6 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200112dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Remember the Beatles tune? “I wanna’ hold your hand?” Holding hands is an intimate gesture. It expresses love and affection…
For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD…
And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell…
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 The King Worthy of Our Worship Daily Devotion – January 9, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 2:11 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200109dev.mp3…
When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers…
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. Matthew 2:3 A Different Kind of King Daily Devotion – January 7, 2020 Devotion based on Matthew 2:3 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200107dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Herod the Great ruled the region of Judea from 37 B.C. to 4 B.C. He is known for his many…
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” Matthew 2:1,2 Born King of All Daily…
Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ. Ephesians 3:8 A Painful Memory Can be a Blessing Daily Devotion – January 5, 2020 Devotion based on Ephesians 3:8 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200105dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Have you ever had…
When the set time had fully come, God sent his Son. Galatians 4:4 The Time for Jesus Daily Devotion – January 4, 2020 Devotion based on Galatians 4:4 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200104dev.mp3 See series: Devotions What a mess things were at the time of Jesus’ birth! The Jewish people in Palestine had to live under the iron fist…
[S]ince you are his child, God has made you also an heir. Galatians 4:7 An Amazing Inheritance Daily Devotion – January 3, 2020 Devotion based on Galatians 4:7 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200103dev.mp3 See series: Devotions I was adopted into my family. My brother was born naturally into it. I am the executor of my parents’ estate, so I…
“Abba, Father.” Galatians 4:6 Child of God Daily Devotion – January 2, 2020 Devotion based on Galatians 4:6 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200102dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It’s amazing how quickly and deeply children become attached to their parents. Mothers and fathers carry out their roles, and children learn to depend on them for nourishment, comfort, support, and boundaries. When…
God sent his Son . . . that we might receive adoption to sonship. Galatians 4:4,5 Making It Possible Daily Devotion – January 1, 2020 Devotion based on Galatians 4:4,5 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20200101dev.mp3 See series: Devotions It’s a new year! No matter what happened in the previous year, this new year opens with all kinds of opportunities….