Daily Devotions

Judges 4:4, “Now Deborah, a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth, was leading Israel at that time.” After the death of Joshua, God raised up judges to lead the people of Israel. God used these judges to be prophetic voices to lead the Israelites. They often times would lead Israel’s army into battle and make final decisions…

Joshua 24:31, “Israel served the Lord throughout the lifetime of Joshua and of the elders who outlived him and who had experienced everything the Lord had done for Israel.” God appointed Joshua as Moses’ successor before he died. Joshua’s assignment was to bring about God’s promise to Israel by conquering the enemies of God and taking…

Hebrews 11:24-25, “24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.” Many things can be written about the life of Moses- the burning bush encounter…

Genesis 41:41, “And Pharaoh said to Joseph, “See, I have set you over all the land of Egypt.” The life of Joseph is one of my favorite stories in the Bible because in the end everything that he went through worked together for his good. Joseph said to the brothers who sold him into slavery in…

Hebrews 11:8, “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” Imagine being a tribal herdsman following in the ways of your ancestors and all of a sudden you hear the voice of God directing…

Hebrews 11:7, “By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.” Noah is one of the most famous people in the entire Bible. Most people know…

Hebrews 11:5, “By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.” Enoch, who’s name means “dedicated,” is a mysterious person in the Bible. His entire life…

Hebrews 11:4, “By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.” Most people know the story of Cain and Abel; sadly, the only part they remember is that Cain…

Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” The Bible is full of inspiring stories about ordinary people that did extraordinary things because God…

Joshua 14:10-12, “10 “Now then, just as the Lord promised, he has kept me alive for forty-five years since the time he said this to Moses, while Israel moved about in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old! 11 I am still as strong today as the day Moses sent me out; I’m…