“Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. But Peter and John replied, ‘Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.’ ” […]
04/10/23 Daily Devotion – “…what I have I give to you.”
“Then Peter said, ‘Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.’” (Acts 3:6, NIV84) It really frustrates me when the church is characterized as being money-hungry. I have heard the phrase so often, “All they care about is money.” And I guess […]
03/27/23 Daily Devotion – God’s set purpose!
“This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold […]
03/26/23 Daily Devotion – Holy Spirit empowered!
“Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ‘Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.’” (Acts 2:14, NIV84) The Holy Spirit makes all the difference in the world. Prior to Pentecost, Peter was, well, […]
03/25/23 Daily Devotion – Others must be reached!
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All […]
03/21/23 Daily Devotion – It’s still about the kingdom of God!
“After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” (Acts 1:3 NIV84) Today we enter into a series of devotions based on Luke’s second book, the book of Acts. […]
03/06/23 Daily Devotion – The Look!
“The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: ‘Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.’” (Luke 22:61) This verse has haunted me since my first reading of it — to have the Lord not only predict my denial, but then […]
02/27/23 Daily Devotion – He knows what’s coming!
“‘Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.’” (Luke 22:31–32, NIV84) For the first time, I draw comfort from these verses. Previously when I read them, my mind would jump directly to […]
02/24/23 Daily Devotion – He is still in control!
Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” “Where do you want us to prepare for it?” they asked. He replied, “As you enter the city, a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him to the house that he enters, and say to […]
11/15/2022 Daily Devotion – Listen to Jesus — there’s no better advice!
“A voice came from the cloud, saying, ‘This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.’” (Luke 9:35, NIV84) Peter, James and John’s experience with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration was about to end. They had experienced the most amazing thing. They had seen Jesus glorified into His natural exalted state. They […]
