Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12: [9] But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Observation: In my weakness God shows Himself strong, because when I’m strong I feel I can do it on my own. It’s not until I can’t handle a situation that I cry out to God. I should always depend on Jesus and the Father to guide and get me through this life. My role is a servant not the master.

Application: I need to depend on the strength of Jesus each day. To submit to His power and realize my weakness. To remove my pride and point others to Him.

Prayer: My God may any strength that people see in me point to you this day.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11: [14] And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

Observation: Not just that Satan masquerades as an angel of light, but also causes situations that appear that they may be of God are from him. I’ll take advice that sounds good because it’s what I want to hear and not of God. Each day things happen that I want to reason was God’s calling, but leads me the wrong way.

Application: I need to discern each situation and pray about my decisions to make sure I’m not be fooled by Satan. Time is slipping away I need to finish this race well and need to stay on God’s path, not mine or a false angel of light.

Prayer: My Lord guide me each day and draw me near. May the only voice I hear be yours.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10: [18] For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Observation: I think about how many times I boast of what I’ve accomplished or what I can do. Yet there is nothing I can do unless the Lord allows me to do it. Any ability and gift I have comes from God. The times I feel the Lord commending me is when I’m doing His work which for me is serving. When I take off my self-righteousness and put on my servant’s robe that is when I’m in the presence of God.

Application: To put myself in situations that honor God. To take the focus off myself and be directed towards God’s plan for my life and to take any opportunity to serve.

Prayer: My God may I live this day to be commended by you.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

Observation: How do I sow? I give my tithe but little more than that. I give some time to ministry but not enough. I sow sparingly and wonder why I don’t have more blessings in my life. Even my faith is not very strong, yet God has proven Himself over and over again.

Application: It’s time I give to God the measure He has given me or at least try, because He has given me so much. I need to put God above everything, He deserves my best, He doesn’t sow sparingly, so I shouldn’t.

Prayer: My Lord guide this servant that I may sow generously in my finances, my time and my love.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8: [4] they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.

Observation: Do I urgently plead to serve or am I reluctant? Most of the time I make excuses why I can’t do something and when I do it’s out of pride, because I feel I’m the only one that can accomplish the task. I tithe but rarely do I give any more than that.

Application: I should look for the opportunity to give and to serve. I should be excited of the prospect of being able to serve and give and thank God for the abilities He has given me and the resources I have.

Prayer: My Lord may I glorify your name with my generosity and eagerness to give and serve.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7: [10] Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

Observation: Godly sorrow is true sorrow where you wish you never did anything wrong and you want to make amends for the wrong you did. It’s a sorrow that helps you make every effort to be better. Worldly sorrow is you were sorry you got caught.

Application: I need to look at consequences of my actions to God and to others. Are my actions going to be God honoring or self-honoring. However, when I make a mistake and do something against God or others I need to repent and make restitution.

Prayer: My Lord open my eyes to the things you desire and touch my heart and guide me this day.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6: 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?

Observation: Yesterday was the Valentine’s dinner for the church. It was so nice being surrounded by our church family. Teri and I had a great time. A while ago we went to a party with some of the people from Teri’s work. What a different situation, people getting drunk, crude language and we couldn’t wait to leave. We are called to be in the world but not of the world.

Application: I need to be involved in more things that surround me with my church family to help offset the time I’m around unbelievers. This will strengthen me and help me show God’s light when I’m with anyone.

Prayer: My God take away the laziness from my spirit so that I will devote more time in fellowship with my church family.