Daily Devotions

Missing God’s Best Gifts

JANUARY 30, 2026
Daily Reading—Exodus 13-14 /  Matthew 19:16-30

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 19:30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    I was at a church where the leader asked the group if someone would read a passage of scripture for the class. An older gentleman raised his hand. He was not dressed very well, smelled of cigarettes, was not shaven, and his hair was a mess. Looking at him, my first thought was, Oh no, this passage has a lot of big Hebrew names with which this poor old guy is really going to struggle. Then he opened his mouth and read with a beautiful, loud, clear tone, pronouncing every word with distinction. I was immediately ashamed of my thoughts toward him and asked God to forgive me.

    How many times do we, not meaning to, judge someone on appearance and form a wrong opinion?

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

Could we be missing the best gifts from God?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are the things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

God Protects His Church

JANUARY 28, 2026
Daily Reading – Exodus 7-9 /  Matthew 18

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

The Heart Of The Matter

JANUARY 23, 2026
Daily Reading—Genesis 46-48 /  Matthew 15:1-20

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    There is a lot of showiness in many churches today. I am not saying it is all bad or carnal. However, I am not saying it is all God-honoring either. You can put on a great production, have it all sound good, and even call the name of Jesus from time to time, and yet not honor God. Worship is not about the professionalism of the show. Worship is about the purpose of the heart.

    This week, many who read this will attend what is called a Worship Service. However, we must remember, worship is not about how well you sing or how many times you say amen. For it to be a genuine worship service, you need to draw near to God with your heart.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

How can your worship of God today
prepare you to better worship God this Sunday?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are the things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

The Heart Of The Matter

JANUARY 23, 2026
Daily Reading—Genesis 46-48 /  Matthew 15:1-20

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    There is a lot of showiness in many churches today. I am not saying it is all bad or carnal. However, I am not saying it is all God-honoring either. You can put on a great production, have it all sound good, and even call the name of Jesus from time to time, and yet not honor God. Worship is not about the professionalism of the show. Worship is about the purpose of the heart.

    This week, many who read this will attend what is called a Worship Service. However, we must remember, worship is not about how well you sing or how many times you say amen. For it to be a genuine worship service, you need to draw near to God with your heart.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

How can your worship of God today
prepare you to better worship God this Sunday?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are the things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

Honor God

JANUARY 21, 2026
Daily Reading—Genesis 42-43 /  Matthew 13:36-58

WHAT GOD HAS SAID: