Daily Devotional

Scripture Matthew 26:39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.”

Observation: How many times do we pass the cup that God hands us? We make excuses why we don’t take it such as we are too busy, I don’t think that’s for me or we may just ignore it hoping it will go away. God will never give us a cup as He gave Jesus. The cup represents God’s will and when we reject it, we are rejecting God.

Application: I need to be willing always to take the cup God hands me, because He deserves my obedience. God has only asked for my time and obedience, a small thing compared to all that He has given me. When I take the cup He hands me I discover it is full of blessings. God will never give us more than we can bear.

Prayer My dear Father thank you for always being there, even before I knew You. Hand me the cup You desire me to drink from and may I never question it, but be faithful in everything that You give me.

Scripture Matthew 25:40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’

Observation: I think of this verse a lot when I’m out and walking. You can see Jesus in the people that are in need. God is calling us to be the answer of their prayers. He sends us out among His children to help and when we do we bless Him. This life is only a job placement test for heaven. God continues to test us to see if we are becoming more like His Son.

Application: I have a hard time giving to others. I feel what I have is mine and I’ll use it to benefit me, after all God gave it to me. Yes, God has blessed me abundantly and He calls me to give in the same way that He has blessed me. Jesus knows everything that I’m doing and I need to be doing things for Him.

Prayer My Lord give me a heart of generosity not only with my positions but with one of the most valuable things You have blessed me with, time. You are worthy of all my love, praise, obedience and time may I offer it in glory and honor to You.

Scripture Matthew 24:44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Observation: We don’t know when the end of days is coming or if Christians will be called up before the tribulation or have to endure the tribulation with others. No matter what we are called to be ready when that time comes. Jesus needs to find us busy doing the work we are called to do. This is the time to grow closer to God and to others and to be the example we are called to be to this fallen world.

Application: I need to be working harder doing what God has called me to do. I need to be a light and be ready when someone might ask me a question about my faith and to give my testimony whenever possible. I owe my Lord everything and need to be willing to give it when He calls.

Prayer My Lord I’m ready to go to work. Guide me on my journey today and put the people you desire to talk to in my path. May I always be busy doing your will in my life.

Scripture Matthew 23:12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Observation: I’ve been walking with my Lord for a long time now and being humble is difficult for me at times. I want to be noticed and complimented for my efforts and that is not what God calls me to do. When I’m humble others can see the work of the Lord and He gets glorified, which is why I’m here.

Application: I’m nothing without my Lord and whenever I feel otherwise, I need to repent and humble myself before my King. People need to see me and think of my Lord, I need to be humble to those that God puts in my path and be a servant to all.

Prayer My Lord I’m here as your servant and as your servant only. Keep me humble before you and those you call me to serve. I freely give you this life as a living sacrifice may it be holy and pleasing to you.

Scripture Matthew 22:46And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question Him anymore.

Observation: This is one of my favorite verses. I can picture the pharisees trying to trap Jesus in something He might say. They’ve been trying since the beginning, but finally gave up. I wonder how much they might have learned if they listened instead of questioning Him. The pharisees might have become His disciples instead of His enemy. I bet they are regretting their choice now.

Application: I need to listen more and speak less. As people talk I’m already planning on what I’m going to say instead of listening to them. I need to be a better listener especially when it comes to God. When I pray, I need to take time to stay still and listen.

Prayer My Lord, You know me better than I know myself. You know how my mind races and it’s hard for me to be still. Please help me hear your voice and obey what You command me to do.

Scripture Matthew 21:3 And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.”

Observation: This is what the Lord is saying to us today that He has need for us. God has made us each with special gifts and He desires to use those gifts to glorify Him. Are we going to be obedient as the owner of that donkey was and give freely of what God asks or are we going to ignore God’ request and keep what we want for ourselves?

Application: Most of my life I never even thought of God or that I was worth anything at all, especially to Him. He has shown me that I can be of use to Him and He wants to use me. I need to always be available to His calling on my life and give freely of what He needs from me.

Prayer My Lord all that I have and am is yours. Please take what You want I freely give it to You. Use it to glorify You.

Scripture Matthew 20:28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Observation: Jesus set the example of what we are called to do, serve. When I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior that was the first thing that He put on my heart, that I needed to be serving. For the first time in my life, I was doing something for others and it felt great. God continued to put opportunities in my path to be used by Him.

Application: My joy has always come when I was serving in my Lord’s name. I need to continue doing that until He calls me home. The prayer ministry God has given me is my way to serve others that might be hurting and need to hear what God has to say to them.

Prayer My Lord I’m your bondservant and look forward to what You call me to do. You gave me a heart for service and I thank you, please continue to use me to do that in glory and honor to You.