Daily Devotional

Scripture: Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

Observation: I did receive the Holy Spirit and my mind was renewed. God gave me peace for the first time in my life and began to open my eyes for the reason He created me. However I forget about the power He gave me, power knowing if I do anything for God that He will see me through it. There has been so many times in the past that He gave me the power to do an outreach, to speak in front of others, and the skills to accomplish His will.

Application: Remember that I do have the power that comes from the Holy Spirit and there is nothing on this earth I should fear except God. He has entrusted me with so much and wants to guide me to complete the tasks He has set before me. I have everything I need to be successful for my Lord, I just need to step out in faith and do it.

Prayer: Dear Lord may I never forget the power you have given me. May I always use it for your glory. Give me courage to complete every task you put before me and the courage to attempt anything you put in my path.

Scripture: John 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.

Observation: Just what Jesus has done in my life alone will fill a few books. Jesus did so many things when He walked on the earth, but He didn’t stop, He was only getting started. I can look back at miracles that were used to keep me alive, the blessing are too many to number, His edge of protection and mercy of the stories I could tell. This is only in my life can you image all that has been done to each one of His children and those He wanted to become children of His.

Application: I need to realize the miracles God does in my life and thank Him for them. I need to tell others how He has worked in my life, then tell them how He worked when He was here on earth. People need to realize that Jesus is still with us through the Holy Spirit and it’s time to receive Him as their Lord and Savior. I will never be able to tell all the things Jesus did, can’t even come close, but that should never stop me from trying.

Prayer: Dear Lord thank you for your miracles, mercy and love in my life. Direct me to use all that you have given me to bring others closer to you. I’m here as your grateful servant, may I serve you and others you put in my path.

Scripture: John 20:21 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”

Observation: Since I’ve been saved my Lord has sent me to different places like Kentucky, a nursing home, different churches, etc. At times I’ve been obedient, but at other times I know I’ve made excuses or pretended I didn’t hear Him. The thing is God doesn’t need me to do what He says, it can go undone or He will select someone more obedient then me. It’s for my benefit when He sends me, because that is where my blessings are. He wants me to see if I love Him enough to be obedient to Him.

Application: I’m only here for one reason and that reason is to serve my Lord. This is my job placement test to see if I will do the will of the Father in this place so He can decide my job in heaven. I shouldn’t be obeying God for blessings for myself, but to show my love for the one that loves me more than anyone can. I should be so honored that God would even trust me to do His will in my life.

Prayer: Dear Lord I do want to serve you and go where you want me to go. I know you will give me what I need to be successful and will walk alongside me no matter where you send me. May I serve in such a way that will make you proud of me and draw mw even closer to you.

Scripture: John 19: [3] and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they struck him in the face.

Observation: Each day I start in prayer and say hail to my King who is worthy of all that I have and am. Yet not long into the day my mind will wander to anxiety, hate or anger about something or someone. A slap in the face to the one I say I love most. So when others see me do they see the man that hails a perfect king or a man that opposes his government? Normally by the end of the day I must have slapped my Lord several times with my actions and words, I do deserve to be banished from His kingdom.

Application: My Lord should be sovereign in my life each day, all day and others should see who rules my life. The Holy Spirit is with me all the time and I need to see Him as a reminder I’m under God’s authority and by being a citizen of heaven I have responsibilities to my King. I’m not only here to live a Godly life, but one that is fruitful and will point others to salvation by the blood of Jesus, my King. Think before I speak or do before I do wrong again and be the man God has called me to be.

Prayer: My King and ruler of this life. Show me how to be a good subject in your Kingdom. Help me introduce you to others that you put in my path and that each day you hear from me, “Hail to my King”

Scripture: John 18:37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.
Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”

Observation: When I received Jesus as my Lord and Savior I also received Him as my King and as my King I must obey His commands. Unlike an earthly king I selected Jesus to rule in my life. I am on the side of truth and only Jesus has that truth. Each day I must bow down before my King and commit myself to His sovereign leadership in my life. Jesus must not be a secret ruler, but all that know me should know who I serve and why.

Application: Jesus has made it clear what the laws are and His will. He made it clear in His word and how He lived His life on earth. I have no excuses of being ignorant of the law and as the laws here on earth come with a penalty if not obeyed, so are God’s law. I need to obey and adhere to all I know that is right and give my King all the glory and praise.

Prayer: Your majesty your servant comes before wanting an audience before your throne. I’m here only to serve and obey your commands. Help me live each day with you as my ruler. Help me stay on the path you have chosen for me and that when I enter into your heavenly kingdom that you will be able to welcome me with open arms.

Scripture: John 17: [26] I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”

Observation: When I finally woke up and received Jesus as my Lord and Savior, He has taken me on a journey to the Father. He has guided me through the Word and has shown me His love and commands for a righteous life. Jesus has personally guided me through the Holy Spirit and even though I constantly stray off the path He is always there to guide me back. If Jesus didn’t dwell within me I don’t know where I would be today, but I’m so blessed He doesn’t give up.

Application: I need to stop living this life for myself and stop fooling myself that I know what I’m doing. I need to let go and let Jesus take control of this life. I need to ask each day what He desires me to do and take the selfishness from my spirit away and die to myself. I need to die from this wicked man so that Jesus will have His way with me.

Prayer: Thank you Jesus for caring and loving this worthless sinner. I’m so bent in doing things my way, the wrong way. Please take control and guide me on this journey you have me on that I will reach the destination you have chosen for me, I love and trust you with all of my heart.

Scripture: John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Observation: I spend so much more time focusing on my troubles then being with my Lord. I live my life with anxiety and stress when right in front of me my Lord offers me peace. Jesus tells me that He is with me and my time in this world is short, but I have all eternity to spend with Him. Yet each day my time is spent in worrying about things that are temporary, instead of doing the will of my Father.

Application: I need to spend more time with my Savior and listen to His guidance for this life. I’ve been reading so much lately about how I was created for a purpose with gifts and talents that are to be used for God’s glory and that is what I need to be doing each day. I need to enjoy the peace my Lord is offering me knowing I’m doing his will.

Prayer: My Lord thank you for the peace you offer me each day. Help me receive it in your precious name. When troubles come let me shout your name and allow you to guide me through these times and that I will tell others of your unbelievable great love for them.