Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Acts 24:25 Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.”

Observation: It’s hard to spread the gospel of Jesus to some because it makes them nervous. When you speak of heaven and hell it can confuse some and they don’t want to hear about either. We are all sinners and none of us are righteous apart from Christ. No one should look at a Christian and think any righteousness came from us but be able to see the righteousness of Jesus through us.

Application: If I get an opportunity to talk to someone about my savior I need to do it in a loving way, the way that would please God. God wants none to perish, but the choice is ours. They only fear they should experience is the thought of dying without knowing God’s son. That should be the greatest fear any of us should have.

Prayer My Lord, you have blessed me with gifts and talents that are at your disposal. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and use me as your vessel to speak to those you put in my path today. Thank you for spending time with me each day I pray that I please you.

Scripture Acts 23:11 But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.”

Observation: Our Lord encourages us on our journey. God didn’t have to encourage Paul, He is God and could just have commanded him, but our God knows us and that we need to be encouraged at times. The best place for us to be is in His will and if we spend time with our Lord he’ll guide us each day. Our journey is a day at a time and God wants to lead us step by step.

Application: A day doesn’t go by that my Lord doesn’t encourage me with the people He puts in my path. He guides me on this journey and lets me know if I’m following Him and doing His will. At times I get distracted, but He is always there getting my attention and putting me back on the path.

Prayer My God and love. I want to finish well and I know the enemy will do what he can to alter my course. Please keep me close and don’t allow me to be distracted from the goal that You set before me.

Scripture Acts 22:14 Then he said, The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth.

Observation: We are each chosen to do God’s will, it most likely won’t be like Paul, but whatever it is we will be equipped to fulfill it. We need to remember we are here for a reason. This life is a test and we have choices to make. Are we going to receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior and are we going to do the will of the Father?

Application: I don’t believe God has called us for one purpose, but trains us so that we can continue to grow in Christ. We start on our journey learning and obeying and as we grow, we are given more responsibilities. Currently God has me praying on the strand for His children and even though I felt the task was too big for me I do it with the Holy Spirit at my side. I need to be aware in case God wants me doing something else, but I need to know He won’t give me anything I can’t handle.

Prayer Dear Lord thank you for the path You have chosen for me. Each day I feel I grow closer to You and my brothers and sisters. May I always be in your will and please You.

Scripture Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Observation: What am I willing to do for the name of Jesus. Jesus has given me eternal life and a purpose here on this earth, but how far am I willing to go for His name? Paul gave his life for the name of Jesus. Am I willing to give up some comfort for my Lord? Each day I give a few hours to doing His will and in return He has blessed that time, but how much further would I go? Am I willing to suffer mockery, pain, poverty or even death in Jesus’ name? I hope so, since He did all of that for me.

Application: I struggle sometimes with not feeling well and question if I should go some days. It’s a small sacrifice to honor God. I need to be ready for anything that might come my way and depend on the strength of my Lord to get me through no matter what the final result might be. I’m here for a short while, but I have an eternity to spend with my creator.

Prayer My Lord I’m weak and need your strength. My desire is to do what You have called me to do with love and compassion for You and others. Give me wisdom to do what honors You today. I love You and my desire is to please You.

Scripture Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

Observation: I feel I’m on the last leg of my race. I want to finish strong, but doubt continues to plague me and my thoughts get distracted. God has called me to be available to pray for those He puts in my path and to be a light to those He surrounds me with. Even though I’m the one in the race the Holy Spirit is doing most of the work. I need to make sure I don’t get discouraged and listen in case He has another plan for my life. My desire is to finish well.

Application: Satan knows me to well and I get caught up in his schemes at time and lose sight of the finish line. I need to be steadfast in God’s word and stay in contact with Him through my prayers. As the race gets harder, I need to depend on the Holy Spirit to guide me and give me the strength I need.

Prayer Thank You Lord for finding me worthy to even participate in this race. Give me wisdom and guidance to finish well and at the end I may see your face smiling on me. I look forward to your embrace and the words, “Well done good and faithful servant.”.

Scripture Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

Observation: I remember when the Holy Spirit came upon me even though I didn’t know it at that time. I sat in a chair at church and in brokenness I gave my life to Christ. I broke down and cried and wasn’t sure what happened, but I was changing. He renewed my mind and took the heart of stone from me and replaced it with a heart of flesh. Since then, He continues to work in my life and I call upon Him each day to take charge of God’s servant.

Application: I need to continue to come before God and empty myself so the Holy Spirit has room to work. I walk, talk and listen to see what my assignment is for the day and be open to doing what I’m told. When praying to get myself out of the way so that the Holy Spirit can speak to whomever God puts in my path.

Prayer Dear Holy Spirit, I thank you for being with me each day and directing my path. Make me humble and open to your ways. I enjoy our walks together and this new life that has been given to me. I can’t believe how wonderful it is now that You came upon me.

Scripture Acts 18:9 Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent;

Observation: It’s so much easier to be silent than to make a stand. For most of us confrontation is hard unless of course we are defending ourselves. God will give us moments when we are not to be silent but to tell someone about our Lord. It is our calling to do so and there are scriptures that say if we don’t, we are responsible to what happens to them but if we tell them and they don’t receive the message of Jesus it will be on their own head.

Application: God continues to work on my courage as I speak to people each day. I’m in the word daily so God has planted scripture in my heart to be used to help others and myself. God has been bold with me making sure that I came to His saving grace, using others to guide me. I’m now called to be such a guide for others.

Prayer Dear Lord You already know who I will meet today. Fill me with the Holy Spirit that I may say the right words of comfort and hope. I’m your servant and vessel use me as You desire.