One Verse Devotional

Satan works in small temptations.

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. Here’s the question: Do Peter’s words describe the Church today?

Going through a tough time? God may be allowing you to go through the fire in order to purify you like gold!

Whether you just started following Jesus, or you have been a Christian your entire life, God is inviting you into a deeper relationship.

One of the biggest questions many Christians have is: “What is God’s will for my life?” But here’s the deal… The Bible has a LOT to say on the subject. It really shouldn’t be a mystery. One of the greatest verses I know to help you find God’s will for your life is Romans 12:2. It is, literally, a guide for discovering God’s will for your life.

Is worship singing songs on Sunday morning? According to today’s One Verse, giving our lives to a merciful God as living sacrifices is our purest act of worship. Worship isn’t the songs we sing, but the lives we live.

At the start of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminds us that it won’t always be easy to follow Him. We have to be prepared to take some heat if we are going to proclaim the name of Christ.

Praising God and being filled with thanksgiving is a spiritual discipline that can affect our entire outlook on life.

This world is broken. It is troubled. Yet, Jesus makes us an awesome promise. He says to take heart because He has overcome the world.

We NEED the “Golden Rule” in 2020 more than ever. Did you realize the Golden Rule came from Jesus (not kindergarten! Ha)? “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” -Luke 6:31

Jesus makes it clear: If you want to be first in His Kingdom, put others first and become the servant to all.

We learned from our last One Verse, 2 Corinthians 1:3, that our God is the God of all Comfort and the Father of Compassion. Today, we look at the very next verse that continues this thought. 2 Corinthians 1:4 tells us that God has given us comfort, not just for ourselves, but so that we can pass along that comfort and compassion to others who are hurting.

If you are facing trouble today, turn to God. He is listening.

You are God’s work of art, and He has created a purpose and a plan for your life.

Will God give you more than you can handle? Yes. But He will never allow you to be tempted more than you can bear, and there is a BIG difference between the two!

"Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the Lord God Almighty will be with you,just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the Lord God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph." -Amos 5:14-15

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” -John 13:34-35

"In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." -Proverbs 3:6

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." -John 14:27

When was the last time you were really excited about your faith?