Read the Word Daily

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

Daily Devotionals - March 2024
18 Mar.

For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them (Matthew 18:20, NIV).

God has many ways of making His presence known. Jesus tells us that when we call on Him, He’ll be there. The manifestations of His presence don’t have to be loud or noisy; sometimes all we need to do is listen to that inner voice speaking to us, which is the Holy Spirit.

17 Mar.

The Lord your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17, NKJV).

God isn’t just some distant deity “out there” somewhere in the universe. He’s right here with us, and when we listen to His Spirit speaking to us, we find security, joy, and peace. He has promised to be with us always; we can depend on that promise, because His Word is truth.

16 Mar.

Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? (Psalm 139:7).

No matter where we go in life, we can’t escape God. He loves us so much that He promises to stick by us, no matter what happens. We can try to run away from Him, but there’s nowhere to hide. Regardless of the situation, when we get in trouble and call to Him for help, He’ll be there.

15 Mar.

But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him (1 Corinthians 2:9).

There’s more—much more—to life than what we see and experience here on earth. For those who wonder if this is all there is, we have God’s promise that He has an eternal reward waiting for His children. Living in heaven with the one who is perfect love means unimaginable joy.

14 Mar.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

Unlike what religion teaches us, we don’t have to cringe fearfully when coming into God’s presence. Grace is the unearned, undeserved favor He has for us; knowing that He wants to extend that grace to us allows us to approach Him boldly.

13 Mar.

Let all bitterness and indignation and wrath (passion, rage, bad temper) and resentment (anger, animosity) and quarreling (brawling, clamor, contention) and slander (evil-speaking, abusive or blasphemous language) be banished from you, with all malice (spite, ill will, or baseness of any kind). And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:31, 32, AMPC).

To banish something is to forcefully reject it, as in a king banishing an evil enemy from the kingdom. We must forcefully reject any evil issues that can afflict us and keep us in bondage to anger and unforgiveness. Jesus has already forgiven us; we’re therefore to extend that same forgiveness to others.

12 Mar.

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1:21, 22, NIV).

Evil and immorality are all around us in the world, but believers are to back away from it. God’s Word, which has been planted in us like a gardener plants a garden, keeps us safe. We’re commanded to act on the Word, not just to listen passively.

11 Mar.

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.  Do everything in love (1 Corinthians 16:13, 14, NIV).

As Christian soldiers fighting a spiritual battle, we’re urged to stand strong and be on guard against the enemy’s attack. The devil wants us to be afraid; however, when we act out of the perfect love Jesus exhibited, it pushes out all fear.

10 Mar.

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you (John 14:26, NKJV).

Life can be confusing, but we have divine help in making the right decisions. When we receive a prompting from the Holy Spirit, it’s wise to heed that prompting, whether or not we understand it at the moment. He teaches us things the world can’t, because His knowledge and wisdom are infinite.

9 Mar.

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it (1 Corinthians 12:27, NIV).

Contrary to what the world tries tells us, the church is not a physical building or even a particular denomination, but rather the believers who are part of God’s universal, global church. He has blessed each of us with individual gifts which we use collectively to serve Him.

8 Mar.

Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light (Ephesians 5:1, 2, 8).

Walking often involves following, which can be an unpopular concept in the world. However, there’s no better person to follow than Jesus Christ, who did His share of walking during His earthly ministry. Following in His footsteps fills us with light and makes us stand out in a dark world. 

7 Mar.

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it (Matthew 7:13, 14, NIV).

When choosing how to live their lives, most people choose to follow the world’s philosophies, because those are the paths of least resistance. Jesus warned that most individuals make the wrong choice; He’s the only path that leads to heaven.

6 Mar.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths (Proverbs 3:5, 6, NKJV).

In our spiritual journey through life, there are many paths to choose, but only one that leads to eternal life. Going down the wrong path will lead to a dead end. On our own, it’s impossible to make the right choice, but letting God lead the way keeps us moving in the right direction.

5 Mar.

Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain (Psalm 127:1, NKJV).

If we rely on our own efforts to accomplish the plans we set for ourselves, all our efforts will amount to nothing. We’re only successful when our plans have God’s blessing; this holds true in all areas of our life.

4 Mar.

But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy’ (1 Peter 1:15, 16, NKJV).

When God calls us, we’re to step away from the crowd. As Christians charged with doing the job He assigns to us, we’re set apart from the rest of the world, even while we’re living in it. Everyone should be able to see God reflected in our actions and conduct.

3 Mar.

God-devotion makes a country strong; God-avoidance leaves people weak (Proverbs 14:34, MSG).

On a national level, a people who seek God’s guidance and welcome His presence everywhere will be honored, blessed, and strengthened. Conversely, the country that rejects Him opens itself up to attacks, immorality, and ungodliness.

2 Mar.

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance (Psalm 33:12, NKJV).

Throughout history, nations that have put God’s Word first have not only flourished, but have been strengthened and made victorious. Conversely, those who reject Him and ignore His message open themselves up to multiple evil, destructive influences.

1 Mar.

The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings” (Jeremiah 17:9, 10).

If we trust in our own thoughts and feelings instead of God’s Word, we’re prone to make mistakes we’ll regret later. God can see into our hearts and minds, and He knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows the motivations behind our actions, whether good or bad.