Posts with the category “daily-devotionals”

 Scripture: Isaiah 28:16  "So this is what the Sovereign Lord says: 'See, I will lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who relies on it will never ...  Read More

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-7"I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things...  Read More

Scripture: John 12:24"Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."Reflection:Jeremiah told the ...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 78:4-7"We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done... so the next generat...  Read More

Scripture: Romans 11:29"For God's gifts and his call are irrevocable."Reflection:The stakes of Esther's obedience were higher than she could have imagined. If the Jews were destroyed, the line of Davi...  Read More

Scripture: Luke 12:48"From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked."Reflection:Esther had every reason to st...  Read More

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6"Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses."Reflection:Mordecai could have stayed silent. He could have let Esther remain comfortable in her palace, p...  Read More

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps."Reflection:Esther didn't wake up one morning as queen. God protected, preserved, prepared, and ...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it giv...  Read More

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"Reflection:Esther's great-grandfath...  Read More

Scripture: Matthew 25:21"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happ...  Read More

Scripture: Hebrews 11:39-40"These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us woul...  Read More

Scripture: Esther 4:15-16"Then Esther sent this reply to Mordecai: 'Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attend...  Read More

Scripture: Esther 4:16"Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, ...  Read More

Scripture: Esther 4:14"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that yo...  Read More

   Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25  "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, n...  Read More

 Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2  "And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also."    Reflection:  God's command to the exil...  Read More

 Scripture: Isaiah 61:3  "...to grant to those who mourn in Zion—to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint ...  Read More

       Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7  "But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare."   Reflection:  ...  Read More

     Scripture: Jeremiah 29:6  "Take wives and have sons and daughters; take wives for your sons, and give your daughters in marriage, that they may bear sons and daughters; multiply there, and do not...  Read More

    Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-5 "Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, to all the exiles whom I have sent into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them, plant gardens an...  Read More

  Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14  "Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward t...  Read More

   Scripture: Joshua 4:3 "Command them, saying, 'Take twelve stones from here out of the midst of the Jordan, from the very place where the priests' feet stood firmly, and bring them over with you and...  Read More

 Scripture: Psalm 145:4  "One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts." Reflection:  "You got to dance with the one that brung you." Victory Family Church's story remi...  Read More

  Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5  "As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you also, like living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house." Ref...  Read More

  Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23  "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Reflection:  The stones at the ...  Read More

  Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7  "That this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come, 'What do those stones mean to you?' then you shall tell them that the waters of the Jordan were ...  Read More

 Scripture: Psalm 77:11-12 (MSG)  "Once again I'll go over what God has done, lay out on the table the ancient wonders. I'll ponder all the things you've accomplished and give a long, loving look at y...  Read More

Scripture: James 2:17"In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."Reflection:Consider how your faith is reflected in your actions. Faith is not just a belief but a w...  Read More

Scripture: Psalm 100:4"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name."Reflection:Reflect on the importance of gratitude in your relationship with...  Read More

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16"Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."Reflection:Reflect on the incredible pri...  Read More

Scripture: 3 John 1:2"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."Reflection:Reflect on the ways God has provided for...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10"Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."Reflection:Reflect on...  Read More

Scripture: Philippians 4:6"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."Reflection:Consider the areas of your life...  Read More

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-15"Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession."Reflection:Reflect on the significance of Jesus...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7 - "The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this."Reflection: The zeal of the Lord ensures that His purposes will be accomplished. Jesus is our eternal hope, and His reign i...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7 - "...to establish it and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore."Reflection: Jesus reigns with righteousness, ensuring that His kingd...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 - "...Prince of Peace."Reflection: Jesus, our Prince of Peace, rules with righteousness and leads us into peace. He is always right and guides us into right choices. Reflect on h...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 - "...Everlasting Father..."Reflection: As our Everlasting Father, Jesus reigns with justice and fairness. He knows what we need and provides correction for our growth. Reflect o...  Read More

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6 - "...Mighty God..."Reflection: Jesus reigns with unshakable certainty as our Mighty God. His kingdom is eternal and unthreatened by earthly powers. When He is on the throne of o...  Read More