Daily Devotional

Scripture 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness:
God was manifested in the flesh,
Justified in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the Gentiles,
Believed on in the world,
Received up in glory.

Observation: This is the declaration of our faith and the only way to Heaven. That Jesus came down to save us from our sins and became man. He died for us and if we believe that and that He arose from the dead and sits with our Father we are saved. Now our job is to share this truth with an unbelieving world and live the life that will honor our Lord.

Application: God has set me on a mission to pray with others. That mission might change as it has in the past, but I need to be close to God so I can hear Him guiding me. My responsibility now is to be obedient to the One who saved this sinner and ask guidance throughout each day.

Prayer Thank you Lord for getting me up this morning. Please put me on the path You desire of me today and use this vessel to touch others in your name. I thank you for my purpose and may I do it well. I can’t wait to see what You have in store for me today.

Scripture 1 Timothy 2:4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Observation: In God’s word He says His desires that all men be saved, but we know that is not what is going to happen. So many people have not received Jesus as their Lord and Savior and others have turned away. God has given us every opportunity to have eternal life with Him and made it easy to receive redemption, but our lack of faith and stubbornness keeps us from receiving the greatest gift we could ever have.

Application: I need to see each person I meet as one that God desires to be home with Him. I need to treat them with the love and respect that would honor God and to see them as His child. I should always make myself available to others whether for prayer or help and to be the example Jesus called me to be.

Prayer My Lord, I thank you for receiving me as your child. I want to be obedient to You and the calling You put on my life. Give me opportunities today to help those receive You as their Lord.

Scripture 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

Observation: Jesus came to save me, a sinner. Most of my life was devoted to myself and my needs without consideration of anyone else. I didn’t deserve to be saved, but Jesus broke into my life and reached out to me and I took His hand. I feel like Paul that I was the chief of sinners and didn’t deserve this great privilege of being saved.

Application: I need to be grateful each day of the gift my Lord has given me and boast of it to others. I need to share my testimony to help others see that Jesus came not only to save me, but them. To share God’s love and saving grace.

Prayer Thank You Lord for saving me. You’ve bought me with your blood and I ask only that you use your servant to fulfill the purpose I was created for. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and guide me today to share with those you surround me with about the salvation you have in store for them.

Scripture 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.

Observation: God is faithful and keeps His promises, but most of the promises have a condition to them. God calls us to be faithful also and obey what He tells us. To protect someone, they must be close to you and the same goes for God’s protection. We need to be close to Him for him to protect us and guard us from evil.

Application: To stay close to my Lord. Continue to read the bible each day, stay in prayer and ask for guidance on what He desires of me. I need to stay away from distractions that are not of God and be involved in His work each day.

Prayer My Lord, I thank you for your protection and love. May I stay close to you today as I walk among your children and that You will be able to use me to draw them closer to you.

Scripture 2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,

Observation: I don’t know why God would choose me for salvation. I chose to live most of my life without Him in the most selfish manner. He knows everything about me, after all He created me and knew that my heart would change and that I would receive Him as my Lord and Savior. I can’t imagine ever doing the things that He has called me to do and the way my heart has changed, but He knew from the beginning.

Application: I have not only been chosen for salvation, but also for a purpose. God still gives me a choice whether I will be obedient or not. How can I not obey my Lord, there is where my joy lies. I love Him so much and I do want Him to be pleased with me. My choice is to follow Him wherever He leads me, but He already knows that.

Prayer My Lord I am yours. Do with me as you desire today and each day that I may glorify your name. Please take away anything that is not of You and that the Holy Spirit will speak to Your servant and guide me on my journey today.

Scripture 2 Thessalonians 1:8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Observation: We need to keep in mind what is waiting for those who don’t receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. There are so many leaders that are doing evil against us and we want justice for the pain they cause, but this punishment is eternal with no relief. We can’t make people follow Jesus, but we can do what God calls us to do whether to pray or set the example of Christ before them. God wants none to perish.

Application: My sphere of influence is small at best, but the power of prayer extends to the ends of the earth. To realize the pain some people are causing for the search of power and greed because Satan has them under his control. To ask God to release this control that Satan has and open their mind to the saving grace of God. To be an example of God’s saving grace and to realize I don’t deserve the blessing of eternal life, but that someone prayed for me and helped me find my Lord.

Prayer My Lord this world is a mess and it seems as if each day it grows further from You. Touch the hearts of those under Satan’s spell and release them and open their eyes to Your grace.

Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.

Observation: I need to get dressed every morning to be successful in my calling. Without faith, hope and love I’m nothing and of no use. I walk in faith knowing that God will use me this day, loving Him and others as I walk and knowing this is not my home, but God has a special place picked out for me when this is over.

Application: I need to live each day for my Lord, that is why I’m still here. Not to worry about the day, but live it in love knowing that God has a plan for this life. Be aware of the path God has me on and acknowledge the people that I see with a heart of love.

Prayer My Lord I’m desperate to be home with You, but I understand the only reason I’m still here is because you are not finished using me. May I live this day in a way that pleases you and brings a smile to your face.