First and 15 Devotional

God is Gracious Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:21-22   We all seek to be forgiven, but what happens when forgiveness is…

God is Just The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 12:15   We all love a good joke or prank once in a while to break up the stress of the day…maybe this is why April Fool’s Day can be so much fun. But that…

God is Eternal The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. Matthew 7:25   Many of us have spent extended time on the beach building elaborate castles in the sand, only to find them…

God is Sovereign Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all nations on earth will be blessed through him. For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that…

God is Love But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8   Without a doubt, our society is performance based. Performance is the backbone of a capitalist society. Promotions, raises, job offers and contracts are all awarded based on expected or produced…

God is All Powerful I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. Romans 7:15   How many of us are still adhering to our New Year’s resolutions? Although well intended, it does not take too long before the enthusiasm behind…

God is Gracious “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ In the same…

God is Faithful Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17   The New Year is about new beginnings, new hopes, new dreams, and sometimes new directions. It is about setting goals, changing habits, and improving character. In our own strength,…

God is Gracious But the angel said to them,”Do not be afraid; for see-I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find…

God is Always Present They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority. Luke 4:32   Being in some people’s presence is noteworthy. They carry themselves in such a way that it feels different. Maybe it is their incredible business acumen, charisma, or influence that draws you in. Whatever the reason, it’s unmistakable…