. . . serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope . . . —Romans 12:11,12 Each generation becomes more addicted to the sedatives of life, to dull the pain of living. Oppressed by a sense of triviality and thwarted purpose, men find no great goal or commitment to draw them, and …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional — Faith Produces Works, 17 May 2025.
Faith Produces Works . . . doing service as to the Lord . . . —Ephesians 6:7 A true sacrament is not a mere creed, or ordinance, or form, but it is a life of service to God and to man. The most eloquent prayer is the prayer through hands …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional — Mindful of the Leading of God, 16 May 2025.
Mindful of the Leading of God Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. —Galatians 3:24 Look up; Faith-Based New Year Resolutions: Drawing Closer to God in 2025 Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional —Love Despite Ourselves, 15 May 2025.
Love Despite Ourselves . . . all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags . . . —Isaiah 64:6 The Bible teaches that all our righteousness—falling short of the divine standard as it does—is as filthy rags in the sight of God. There is absolutely no possibility of our manufacturing a …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional — Live Creatively for Christ, 14 May 2025.
Live Creatively for Christ Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love . . . —Romans 12:10 Living creatively for Christ in the home is the acid test for any Christian man or woman. It is far easier to live an excellent life among your friends, when you are …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional — God Provides, 13 May 2025.
God Provides Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. —John 13:13 He (the Spirit) will never lead you contrary to the Word of God. I hear people saying, “The Lord led me to do this. … The Lord told me thus and so …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional — He Changes Us, 12 May 2025.
He Changes Us . . that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. —Ephesians 6:19 The word “mystery” means beyond human knowledge or understanding. God’s mysteries baffle the unbelieving, but bless the believer. The mystery of righteousness, like some of the other great …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional —The Need for Wisdom, 11 May 2025.
The Need for Wisdom Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. —Matthew 24:35 Also checkout; Read:The Power of Divine Timing: Trusting God’s Plan When Life Feels Stuck Christian Perspectives on Homosexuality Time is running out. The seconds are ticking away toward midnight. The human …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional —The Purpose of God for You, 10 May 2025.
The Purpose of God for You Everything comes from God alone. Everything lives by his power, and everything is for his glory. To him be glory evermore. —Romans 11:36 (TLB) Have you ever wondered why God placed us on this planet? What our purpose is in being here? It is …
Read More »Billy Graham Devotional —New Heaven, New Earth, 9 May 2025.
New Heaven, New Earth The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. —Revelation 11:15 Christianity is a Gospel of crisis. It proclaims unmistakably that this world’s days are numbered. Every graveyard and every cemetery …
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