Billy Graham Devotional

Topics: God’s Will God, Our Helper By Billy Graham April 27 I am like a sheltered olive tree protected by the Lord himself. I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever. —Psalm 52:8 (TLB) Turn to your Bible and read the wonderful stories of men who were alone in godless surroundings but who, by the help and presence …

Topics: Creation, Science The Miracle of Life By Billy Graham April 26 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. —Psalm 19:1–3 There is a language in nature that speaks of the …

Topics: Evangelism, Missions & Service Joy in Sharing By Billy Graham April 25 We . . . offer our sacrifice of praise to God by telling others of the glory of his name. —Hebrews 13:15 (TLB) Jesus knew that one of the real tests of our yieldedness to God is our willingness to share with others. If we have no …

Topics: Jesus Christ, Supernatural He Is Alive! By Billy Graham April 24 Because I live, ye shall live also. —John 14:19 For personal Christianity, the resurrection is all-important. There is a vital interrelation to the existence of Christianity itself, as well as to the individual believer, in the message of the Gospel. The Swiss theologian, Karl Barth, said, “Do you …

Topics: Forgiveness, God’s Love He Died for Us By Billy Graham April 23 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8 As we stand at the cross of Christ we see a glorious exhibition of God’s love. Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome, “While we were powerless …

Topics: Fear, Worry The Promises of God By Billy Graham April 22 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank him for his answers. —Philippians 4:6 (TLB) Historians will probably call our era “the age of anxiety.” Anxiety is the natural result when our hopes are centered in anything short of …

Topics: Love, Missions & Service Love in Action By Billy Graham April 21 Be full of love for others, following the example of Christ . . . —Ephesians 5:2 (TLB) There is no doubt that we need social reform. If success is ever to be realized, our generations must work together and listen to each other, which is one of …

Topics: God’s Love Our Basic Need By Billy Graham April 20 . . . he hath set his love upon me . . . —Psalm 91:14 A basic need of mankind is affection. Those who “abide in Him” are objects of God’s affection and love. You cannot say that you are friendless when Christ has said, “Henceforth I call you …

Topics: Holy Spirit Depend on Him By Billy Graham April 19 I advise you to obey only the Holy Spirit’s instructions. He will tell you where to go and what to do, and then you won’t always be doing the wrong things your evil nature wants you to. —Galatians 5:16 (TLB) To walk in the Spirit is a challenging and …

Topics: Holy Spirit Christ Is Our Comforter By Billy Graham April 18 . . . realize that your heavenly Father will . . . give the Holy Spirit to those who ask for him. —Luke 11:13 (TLB) Before He left His disciples, Christ promised that He would send a Comforter to help them in the trials, cares, and temptations of …