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Do Not Fear
This is the second devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series: Do Not Fear. Today, we’re looking at the character of God and His heart of compassion toward us. Focus verse “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Devotion God is with you. He will strengthen you. No matter what struggles you’re experiencing. Don’t be anxious. Don’t be afraid. God will help you. He will uphold you. These are all truths. Truths I am speaking over myself.…
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Just Say The Word
This is the fifth devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series: Just Say The Word. Today’s devotion focuses on believing in God’s word first, before we see an outworking in our circumstances. Focus verse “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Matthew 8:8 Devotion Often, our lack of faith is related to one thing. We can’t see any outward evidence of what we’re praying for. Yet, God wants us to have the kind of faith that believes in God’s promise first, which then leads to an outworking in reality. God wants us to…
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Not By Sight!
As Christians, we walk by faith, not by sight. What does that mean, though? How can we walk by faith? This is the second devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series. Not By Sight Focus verse “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 Devotion The Christian life is not about deciding to have faith in Jesus one day, and then maintaining the same amount of faith forever. The Christian life is a journey. We grow in faith as we walk through life with Jesus by our side. Faith is a dynamic and organic current that transforms us from the inside out. Walking by faith…
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Faith And Good Works
This is the fourth devotion in the Walking By Faith Devotional Series and today we’re looking at the link between faith and works! Today’s focus verse is Ephesians 2:10 and we’re going to see how walking by faith is a good work. Faith And Good Works Focus verse For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 Devotion Usually when I think of good works, things like giving food to the poor, or helping the needy spring to mind. Yet, walking by faith is itself a good work. Faith pleases the Father’s heart. So much…
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Without Faith It’s Impossible To Please Him
This is the third devotion in the Walking By Faith Devotional Series on the blog. In today’s devotion, we look at a key verse in Hebrews chapter 11 – the famous hall of faith chapter. I encourage you to read the entire chapter, when you can, and notice how the heroes of faith walked by faith. Ok, but for now, let’s look at the focus verse, which clarifies what it means to have faith. Without Faith It’s Impossible To Please Him Focus verse “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who…
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Walking Through The Valley Of Despair
This is the second devotion in the Walking By Faith devotional series here on the blog. In today’s devotion, we’re going to explore how we walk by faith when we go through the valleys of life. Today’s focus verse is an encouragement to keep us believing in God’s presence and care in our lives. Walking Through The Valley Of Despair Focus Verse “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” – Psalm 23:4 Devotion This Bible focus verse may seem strange in a devotion about walking by faith,…
