[Jesus said] “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Find Yourself Daily Devotion – July 6, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 10:39 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230706dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Do you know someone who was on a conventional path in life but then departed for…

Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Matthew 10:38 Take up Your Cross Daily Devotion – July 5, 2023 Devotion based on Matthew 10:38 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230705dev.mp3 See series: Devotions At the end of this month, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod will meet in convention with the theme, “Embrace…

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. 1 Timothy 6:11,12 Free to Serve Daily Devotion – July 4, 2023 Devotion based on 1 Timothy 6:11,12 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230704dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Citizens of the United States celebrate the Fourth…

“Do not be angry, my lord,” Aaron answered. “You know how prone these people are to evil. They said to me, ‘Make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t know what has happened to him.’ So I told them, ‘Whoever has…

[Jesus said] “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it,…

You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long. . . . But the LORD is with…

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2…

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure is near. 2 Timothy 4:6 Pour One Out Daily Devotion – June 29, 2023 Devotion based on 2 Timothy 4:6 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230629dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Do you know what it means to “pour one out”? It is…

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 2 Timothy…

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2 Give Us Skilled Preachers Daily Devotion – June 27, 2023 Devotion based on 2 Timothy 4:2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230627dev.mp3 See series: Devotions Imagine a skilled blacksmith working in his shop. He meticulously prepares the…

[Jesus said] “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” Matthew 10:21,22 Keep Us Steadfast Daily Devotion – June…

[Jesus said] “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one place, flee to…

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is…

Now, brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, “Do not go beyond what is written.” Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over against the other. For…

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God. 1 Corinthians 4:5 Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover Daily Devotion – June 22,…

I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. 1 Corinthians 4:3,4 Only One Judge Counts Daily Devotion – June 21, 2023 Devotion based…

Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2 Ambassadors are Meant to Represent Daily Devotion – June 20, 2023 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 4:2 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230620dev.mp3 See series: Devotions “I’m only the messenger.” Have you ever said that to someone when forced to break bad…

This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 1 Corinthians 4:1 A Mystery Daily Devotion – June 19, 2023 Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 4:1 https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20230619dev.mp3 See series: Devotions All things considered, the apostle Paul had to admit he was…

Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is…

Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to…