Daily Devotions
November 28 | By Faith Phoebe was a Great Leader
Romans 16:1, “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae.” The Bible only mentioned Phoebe in two verses, Romans 16:1-2, where Paul wrote, “1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. 2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a…
Read MoreNovember 27 | By Faith Timothy was a Spiritual Son
Philippians 2:22, “But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.” The story of Paul and Timothy in the Bible is a remarkable story of discipleship and loyalty. Paul most likely led Timothy to the Lord in his first…
Read MoreNovember 26 | By Faith Priscilla and Aquila Discipled Apollos
Acts 18:26, “He [Apollos] began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately.” Priscilla and Aquila were a power couple in the early church. They were fellow coworkers in the gospel with Paul and like him…
Read MoreNovember 25 | By Faith Philip Brought Revival
Acts 8:6-8, “6 When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. 7 For with shrieks, impure spirits came out of many, and many who were paralyzed or lame were healed. 8 So there was great joy in that city.” After Stephen was martyred, Philip…
Read MoreNovember 24 | By Faith Stephen was Martyred
Acts 7:59-60, “59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.” The death of Stephen, the church’s first martyr, is inspiring because his life of courage…
Read MoreNovember 23 | By Faith Barnabas was a Giver
Acts 4:36-37, “36 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), 37 sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet.” Do you like being encouraged? How well are you at giving encouragement? One of the easiest and most meaningful gifts you…
Read MoreNovember 22 | By Faith Peter Walked on Water
Matthew 14:28-29, “28 Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.” Twelve men were in the boat that day, but only one walked on water. Besides Jesus, Peter is…
Read MoreNovember 21 | By Faith Jesus Submitted to the Father
Matthew 26:39, “Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” The Bible teaches us that when Jesus came in the flesh He humbled Himself by becoming a…
Read MoreNovember 20 | By Faith Simeon Waited for the Messiah
Luke 2:26, “It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.” Simeon was a Jew that lived in Jerusalem and was devoted to God. Today’s passage records that he was given a promise from the Holy Spirit that he wouldn’t die until he…
Read MoreNovember 19 | By Faith John the Baptist Prepared the Way for Jesus
Luke 1:17, “And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” John the Baptist was blessed with the honor of being the forerunner to…
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