Category: Daily Devotion

John 18: 1 – 11      (NLT)  “After saying these things, Jesus crossed the Kidron Valley with his disciples and entered a grove of olive trees. 2 Judas, the betrayer, knew this place, because Jesus had often gone there with his disciples. 3 The leading priests and Pharisees had given Judas a contingent of Roman soldiers and Temple guards to...

Before you start reading the verses that conclude Jesus’ last words before His arrest and crucifixion, I want to post a sentence from the end of Jesus’ prayer.  As you read these verses, keep this sentence in mind: “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in...

This not the Lord’s Prayer that we are accustomed to hearing – the one that starts “Our Father who are in heaven, hallowed by Thy name”.  That was a prayer Jesus taught the disciples to pray when they asked Him to show them how to pray.  The prayer we are going to look at over...

In the verses you are going to read today, Jesus gets down to the ‘nitty gritty’ of what is going to happen soon.  Jesus knows His death is about to occur, and He wants His disciples to be as prepared as much as someone who really doesn’t get it, can be prepared.  Even though Jesus...

John 16: 1 – 15   (NLT) “I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith.2 For you will be expelled from the synagogues, and the time is coming when those who kill you will think they are doing a holy service for God.3 This is because they have never known the Father or...

John 15:18-27 (NLT) 18 “If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first. 19 The world would love you as one of its own if you belonged to it, but you are no longer part of the world. I chose you to come out of the world, so it hates you. 20 Do you remember what I told...

John 15:1-17 (NLT) “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. 4 Remain in me, and...

 John 14:15-31 (NLT) 15 “If you love me, obey my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, who will never leave you. 17 He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it isn’t looking for him and doesn’t recognize him. But you know him, because he...

Devotions in the next few days are written by Becky Ferguson. Becky is a long-time member of LSA, and is serving in the Czech Republic with TEAM Mission. She works primarily with young people there, and also plans the curriculum for camps through the summer. John 14:1-14 NLT “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust...

John 13: 18 – 38   (NLT) “I am not saying these things to all of you; I know the ones I have chosen. But this fulfills the Scripture that says, ‘The one who eats my food has turned against me.’ (Psalm 41:9) 19 I tell you this beforehand, so that when it happens you will believe that I...

Easter is coming up at the end of this month. The devotions for March will be based on The Gospel of John’s report of the days leading up to, and the crucifixtion and resurrection of Jesus.  John 13: 1 – 17     (NLT) “Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that his hour had come...

Psalm 19: 7 – 14  NLT 7 The instructions of the Lord are perfect,    reviving the soul.The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,    making wise the simple.8 The commandments of the Lord are right,    bringing joy to the heart.The commands of the Lord are clear,    giving insight for living.9 Reverence for the Lord is pure,    lasting forever.The laws of the Lord are true;    each one is fair.10 They are more desirable than gold,    even the finest gold.They are...

Psalm 19: 1 – 6  NLT 1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God.    The skies display his craftsmanship.2 Day after day they continue to speak;    night after night they make him known.3 They speak without a sound or word;    their voice is never heard. 4 Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,    and their words to all the world. God has...

Ephesians 6: 18 – 20 NLT 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” 19 And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is...

Ephesians 6: 17  NLT “Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” “In the first century, Roman soldiers’ helmets were made of bronze fitted over an iron skull cap lined with leather or cloth. By Paul’s day, they often had a band to protect...

Ephesians 6: 15 –  16 “For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.”  Once again, there is an explanation of the soldier’s shoes in Living...

Ephesians 6: 13 – 14  NLT 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.” 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness.  God...

Ephesians 6: 10 – 13  NLT “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world,...

Ephesians 6: 5 – 9  NLT “Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ. 6 Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart. 7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you...

“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.”  (Ephesians 5: 1 – 2) Once again we’re starting today with that thesis statement of Paul’s as...