One Verse Devotional

"For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 9:13

"On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." Matthew 9:12

Maybe you need to make this your prayer today: "Restore to me the joy of your salvation" -Psalm 51:12

"Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal." Isaiah 26:4

"walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us..." Ephesians 5:2

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:36

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” -John 8:32

"I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken." Psalm 16:8

For Halloween, we are tackling one of the SCARIEST topics in the entire Bible! Spooooky!

In the Old Testament, only the High Priest could come into the Presence of God, and it was just one time per year. Now, God allows us to encounter His presence whenever we choose. Do NOT take prayer for granted. It is one of the greatest gifts that God has given us.

We have an enemy who is ready to take us out at every opportunity. That is why it is so important to stay alert, stay connected to God, and stay connected to each other. Like my football coach used to teach me, you need to keep your head on a swivel.

The Apostle Peter was one of Jesus’s closest friends. He also helped to start the Church movement with his sermon at Pentecost. So, when Peter gives some guidelines and instructions for the Church, we should probably pay attention. Do Peter’s words describe the Church today?

“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him” -Psalm 103:13

"It [Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." 1 Corinthians 13:6

"It [Love] does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs." 1 Corinthians 13:5

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." 1 Corinthians 13:4

No matter your sin or your past, God's grace is available to you.

It can be easy to dismiss, but we must remember that we are in the middle of a spiritual battle every day of our lives and we have an enemy who wants to destroy us. But God is stronger!

“I am the resurrection and the life."