Read the Word Daily

Would you like to read the Word daily, but don’t know where to begin? Reading our Daily Devotionals is a good way to develop the habit of studying the Scriptures.

Daily Devotionals - November 2018
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16 Nov.

“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:3).

A relationship with Jesus Christ equips us with everything we need to excel and shine as Christians. He is the one who makes us stand out from the rest of the world.

15 Nov.

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3).

All physical blessings begin in the spiritual realm. God has given us everything we need to succeed in life on every level.

14 Nov.

“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19).

As believers, we’re not helpless victims at the mercy of whatever life throws at us. Jesus Christ gave us the power to walk in victory and defeat any evil circumstances that rise up against us.

13 Nov.

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

When we preach the gospel, we must preach the truth in its entirety, not just what’s easy to hear. The truth is not that God is in complete control and everything is up to Him, but that Jesus gave His power and authority to us as believers to influence things on earth.

12 Nov.

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).

As believers, we have authority over the devil, who has been reduced to trying to trick us into giving him permission to operate in our lives. We must examine how we live, so as not to open a door allowing him to enter in.

11 Nov.

“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die” (Genesis 2:17).

God was not responsible for Adam and Eve dying; they made their own decision to disobey. Although God continues to love us when we make bad decisions, there are always consequences in the natural realm for everything we do.

10 Nov.

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).

People who don’t understand God’s nature sometimes mistakenly blame Him when bad things happen. God doesn’t punish or kill people; He blesses and brings life to them.

9 Nov.

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil” (Hebrews 2:14).

Before Jesus’ death and resurrection, the fear of death was the people’s main motivation behind everything they did. Now that death has lost its power over us, we can live our lives the way God intends—with no fear.

8 Nov.

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:1, 2).

For our lives to be effective, we must mix equal parts of grace and faith. Under the new covenant, grace is God’s part, and faith is our part.

7 Nov.

“For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye” (Zechariah 2:8).

Believers are God’s beloved children and the apple of His eye, and therefore receive supernatural protection. When we trust in Him, we’re safe from harm, no matter what happens.

6 Nov.

“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

At one time, sin was a barrier between mankind and God, but it’s no longer an issue. Jesus went to the cross and took our sins upon His own body so that we could once again stand in God’s

5 Nov.

“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ)” (Romans 5:17).

Born-again believers are saved, not because of what they do, but because of their faith in what Jesus did. Nothing can undo what He did; therefore, even when we make mistakes and miss the mark, we can never sin away our salvation.

4 Nov.

“You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance” (Psalm 65:11, NLT).

No matter what our situation is, when God shows up He brings abundant increase and blessings. His will for us is always overflowing goodness.

3 Nov.

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” (Joshua 1:8).

What the world calls success can be meaningless and shallow. The kind of success God wants for us is permanent and gives us victory on every level.

2 Nov.

“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you” (John 15:16).

God’s will is for us to be fruitful and succeed in life. When we accept His Word in faith, we activate the law of receiving that causes the promises He makes us come to pass.

1 Nov.

“My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart” (Proverbs 4:20, 21).

The world spews out plenty of messages, but not all of them are beneficial to us. If we want to live successfully, we must tune our eyes and ears to God’s Word.