Daily Devotional

But I am Baptized! For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (Galatians 3:26-27) Many years ago, I was very nearly in a plane crash. There was an issue with the landing gear, and the...

Short Term Joy, Long Term Gains Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies...

Praying for Strength For this reason I bow my knees before the Father… that according to the riches of His glory He may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith… (Ephesians...

The Work of the Church, and the Work of the Saints And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, (Ephesians 4:11-12) In our readings for last...

“Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should”. - Ephesians 6:19-20 This Sunday, we...

Building for Eternity Scripture “Each one should build with care.” — 1 Corinthians 3:10b (NIV) Throughout this week we have discovered that we are God's fellow workers, called to be faithful, built together, and firmly established on Christ. Paul now leaves us with...

Built on the Right Foundation Scripture “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NIV) Every building depends on its foundation. A beautiful structure cannot stand if the foundation is weak....

Built Together Scripture “For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.” — 1 Corinthians 3:9 (NIV) Paul's illustration shifts from a field to a building. Buildings are never constructed by one person alone. They require architects, builders,...

Faithfulness Before Recognition Scripture “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NIV) Yesterday we were reminded that we are God's fellow workers. Today we discover what God asks of His workers—not...

We Are Fellow Workers Scripture “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.” — 1 Corinthians 3:9 (NIV) Paul reminds the church in Corinth that no single person accomplishes God's work alone. Some plant. Others water. God is the One who gives...

Always Present 7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! 9 If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 10 even...