Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture: John 11:35 Jesus wept

Observation: This scripture shows how much Jesus cares for us. In my life I wonder how many times I hurt and disappointed God. My tears however were usually for myself whether pain or discouragement. I disregarded Jesus most of my life and hurt others yet instead of revenge, Jesus gave me mercy and grace and brought me in. Now when I weep, I can weep for others with a heart closer to my Lord’s.

Application: To have more compassion for others to be able to see their pain and to be able to do something to help.

Prayer: My Lord give me a heart like yours that I will take the focus off me and look to the needs of others.

Scripture: John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.

Observation: The enemy is definitely out to destroy our life and steal our joy. He did it with my help most of my life. When Jesus entered my life it changed. He filled my heart with love and gave me a new perspective on life. He gave me a reason to live and was able to use me, giving my life purpose, something I never had before.

Application: Now that God has given me life to the full I need to be sharing that with others and not just keeping it to myself.

Prayer: My Lord thank you for not giving up on me and when I finally opened my eyes to your love, you filled my life with joy.

Scripture: John 9:31 We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly man who does his will.

Observation: God may hear everyone but He chooses to listen to the ones who want to do his will. I’m still a sinner and I prove that each day. When I’m in that sinful state God doesn’t listen because I’m not listening to Him. I truly want to do God’s will and when I do cry out, He hears and guides me.

Application: When I feel God isn’t listening, I need to ask myself am I doing God’s will or mine? I’m not ignorant I know God’s will, He makes it clear I have no excuses.

Prayer: Lord hear my cry and guide me each day to be in your will. May I glorify you today.

Scripture: John 8:7 When they kept on questioning him he straightened up and said to them, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.”

Observation: I wonder how many stones I throw in the course of a week? The negative comment, harsh words, wrongful action to someone. How many sins do I commit each day? Only because of Jesus sacrifice are my sins are forgiven I should at least be able to forgive and love others.

Application: I shouldn’t talk about someone else unless it’s supportive and encouraging. I should never throw a stone since I’m one of the worst sinners and have found mercy through Jesus.

Prayer: My Lord Strengthen me to help and encourage and to think before I act.

Scripture: John 7:38 Whoever believes in me as the scriptures has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.

Observation: As I believe more in my Lord and savior and read the Bible each day, I draw nearer to the Holy Spirit. I find there are more times when I’m supposed to speak to someone the words are put in my heart. I have more compassion for others then I had before and more love. I want to serve and love my wife with all my heart. Things I never had before Christ was my Lord but now the Holy Spirit dwells within me.

Application: Allow the Holy Spirit to take over more of my life and to let him have his way with me.

Prayer: Dear God fill me with the Holy Spirit and guide my life to fulfill the purpose you have created me for.

Scripture: John 6:20 But He said to them,” It is I; don’t be afraid.”

Observation: Things happen every day and when I know I’m doing what God calls me to do, He is with me. So many times, I doubt and fear comes over me.

Application: I need to close my eyes and hear my Lord and Savior tell me it’s him. Once I realize He is with me there is no reason to be afraid. God is always with me and instead of a sense of fear I should be encouraged no matter what happens He is by my side.

Prayer: My Lord in the dark call out to my heart that you are there and calm my spirit.

Scripture: John 5:44 How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the praise that comes from the only God?

Observation: I realize how many things I do, to try to win the praise of others. Even when I think I’m doing something for God I look for the praise of the people around me. When I do something private for God however, I feel his praise which so surpasses that of men.

Application: I need to do more things for God quietly, just for him. Even though most of the things I do are for other people and are visible by others, God needs to get all the glory.

Prayer: My Lord may I live each day seeking your praise.