Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Observation: How many times to we make that trip to the throne of grace? For me not enough, but I’m getting better. God is not giving us trials to see if we can handle them ourselves, it’s a test to see if we’ll take them to Him. When we come boldly that means we are certain that God can and will help us in our times of need, which for most of us is quite often.

Application: Stay close to God for directions. Always seek His throne of grace when I need help. Let God use me to help others with the grace He gives me. Help others find God’s throne of grace in their time of need.

Prayer My Lord, I thank you for your mercy and grace and for being there in my times of need. May those times grow me closer to you and show me how I can be used to help others seek you.

Scripture Hebrews 3:13 but exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

Observation: One thing that God has put on my heart that we live a day at a time and not to worry or think of things in the past or possibilities in the future. It is easier to make a decision or commitment for just one day. As we meet or friends and families we are called to exhort and help them so they can do the same for others. This keeps us from going astray and guides us on the path of God.

Application: I need to continue to live a day at a time and whenever the opportunity comes up to help encourage someone or even to make them laugh. The more I try to bring joy to someone else it always comes back to me and grows me closer to God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Prayer Lord help me be the man You call me to be. May I be an encourager and helper to others. May I be called a peacemaker and do your will each day.

Scripture Hebrews 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

Observation: Jesus has made it so easy for us to have salvation that the word escape is very appropriate. We would have to ignore all the prophesies in the Bible, ignore God’s word and the sacrifice that God made for us. We would have to choose hell over heaven. So many will make that eternal escape from God’s grace.

Application: To seek the Holy Spirit daily for guidance on my daily journey through this life. To be ready with guidance for those that may be lost and allow to be used as the Holy Spirit speaks to those in my path. To be able to point the way to salvation when an opportunity arises and always be available to my Lord.

Prayer Good morning, Father. Thank you for waking me up today and please put on my heart the things you desire of me. I look forward to spending another day with you as you guide me on my path. I love you Lord and always will.

Scripture Hebrews 1:3 who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

Observation: I’ve been watching the Chosen, which is the best show that I’ve ever experienced. It shows Jesus human side and it gives me the opportunity to draw closer to him, But I forget how great He truly is and what He has done for me. The only reason I’m heading to Heaven is because of Him, I was hell bound but He gave me a new path on the narrow road. He has redeemed me and given me a new heart and a renewed mind and He is my Lord that God the Father sent for me.

Application: I need to share this great news of Jesus to others using the gifts and talents that God has given me. I’m called to be light and that is what I’m going to do with the help of the Holy Spirit. Keep Jesus in my heart as a friend but realize He is the ruler of my life and that He calls me for a purpose.

Prayer Dear Jesus thank you for saving me. I know I didn’t deserve it, but it was your desire and sacrifice I’m heading home. I look forward to telling you in one day in person, but until then guide me each day to do the will of the Father so that I will be pleasing in your sight.

Scripture Philemon 1:7 For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.

Observation: To be able to be a person that has so much love that it would pour out to others. That our actions and the way we treat others can inspire others to do the same. That is only a feat that can be done through the Holy Spirit. To be that person we would have to stay close to God and be the person He calls us to be.

Application: I need to continue to stay close to God each day giving my life as a living sacrifice so that He can use me the way He desires. Make sure I stay consistent in my walk that others may see and be convinced of my loyalty to my Lord and just by seeing me would bring a smile to their face as I walk.

Prayer My Lord I’m here for you to use. Continue to draw me close to You that I may hear your voice and be obedient to your commands. May others see my light of love for You and them.

Scripture Titus 3:5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

Observation: I understand that it is not by good works we are saved but only by God’s mercy through the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus. God however calls us to do good works after we are saved, we are not just to sit by after we received the gift of salvation. Jesus calls us to earn rewards, He wants us to be good and faithful servants and to bear fruit by being obedient to our calling. Good works isn’t for our salvation, but shows our obedience to do the will of the Father.

Application: Each day to continue to search for what God has called me to do. Take time to listen when I pray. Currently God has called me to walk and pray with others at the beach and He always shows me that I’m on the path he chose for me. However, I need to always be open to do anything else that He tells me to do.

Prayer Dear Father thank you for the opportunities You have given me to do the things that please you. May I always be ready to do what you call me to do and that I will always do it with joy in my heart.

Scripture Titus 2:12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

Observation: There as never been a more important time for a Christian to set an example for the ungodly. We need to be that example God has called us to be of love and compassion for others not being involved in gossip and rejecting evil. We are in control of only one thing and that is us. We can determine how we treat others and how we react to different situations. We need to call on the Holy Spirit to help us lead the lives we are called to live.

Application: I’m having a difficult time staying focused on God with all the evil around me. This is Satan’s last chance to corrupt Christians and make them part of the problem instead of the solutions. I must stay closer to God and ask that any evil thoughts be extinguished and then to be guided to what I’m called to do.

Prayer Dear Lord help me stayed focused on the mission You have sent me on. Please calm my mind and heart. Please walk with me today and open my eyes to the things you desire of me. May I please you today.