Daily Devotion: Christ's Conversation With The Samaritan Woman by Favell Lee Mortimer

Bible Reading: John 4:1-15 KJV 

Key Verse:  "There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink."
- John 4:7 KJV

Everyone must desire to know what our Savior thought fit to say to a poor ignorant woman, whom he met beside a well. He was always watching for opportunities of doing good to the souls and bodies of men. Though He was weary, and doubtless hungry and thirsty also, he was intent upon his Father's business; while we are continually making excuses for not speaking to people about their souls!

Daily Devotion: God Tests Us by J. R. Miller

Bible Reading: Exodus 16:1-8 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no."
- Exodus 16:4 KJV

Everything God gives or sends to us—tests us in some way. Trials test us, whether we will submit with humility and patience to the experiences that are sore and painful, and learn the lesson set for us in them.

Daily Devotion: Sanctifying Grace by John MacDuff

Bible Reading: Philippians 1:1-8 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
- Philippians 1:6 KJV

Reader! Is the good work begun in you? Are you holy? Is sin being crucified? Are your heart's idols abolished, one by one? Is the world less to you — and eternity more to you? Is more of your Savior's image impressed on your character; and your Savior's love more enthroned in your heart? Is Salvation to you, "the one thing needful?" Oh! take heed! There can be no middle ground, no standing still; or if it is so, your position must be a false one.

Daily Devotion: Love In Saints by James Meikle

Bible Reading: 1 John 4:1-8 KJV

Key Verse:  "He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love."
- 1 John 4:8 KJV

Love is a passion planted in the human bosom, which once was wholly a holy seed—but is now turned into the degenerate plant of a corrupted vine. Before sin entered into the world, love wholly centered on God; then the fire burnt purely, and the soul ascended in the sacred flame to God. Then there was sweet fellowship between heaven and earth, and man maintained communion with his Maker. Admiring the beauties of creation, his soul with pleasure ascended up the streams of created excellencies, to the fountain of uncreated glory and ravished with the view, he saw his interest in his Maker to be of a nobler kind than the lower world could claim. This was bliss, and it was this which made paradise so near akin to heaven. This, and not the blooming flowers; this, and not the verdant groves; this, and not the spreading streams; this, and not the fragrant oils; this, and not the bending boughs; this, and not the warbling birds; this, and not a cloudless sky; this, and not the sight of angels; this, and not their mutual love—made our first parents happy in their first abode.

Daily Devotion: Be Imitators of God by Wil Pounds

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:1-8 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;"
- Ephesians 5:1 KJV

Those words are startling, upsetting, impossible. It is “the ultimate ideal.”

“Be imitators of God.” There can be no higher standard than that. The apostle Paul boldly tells us if we are to be like God we must imitate Him.

How it is possible for us depraved sinners to possibly imitate the sovereign LORD of the universe?

Daily Devotion: The Cure For Pride by J.E. Smith

Bible Reading: James 4:5-12 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."
- James 4:10 KJV

In the previous devotionals we gained an understanding of pride and its dire consequences as described in Proverbs 16:18. Pride is a subtle yet destructive force that can creep into our lives, causing us to exalt ourselves above others. When we are proud, we are blinded to our own limitations and weaknesses, and we become arrogant and self-reliant. Thus relying on our own strength and wisdom rather than on God's guidance. This can lead to spiritual downfall and alienation from God. But there is a cure for pride.

Daily Devotion: Pride Destroys Relationships by J.E. Smith

Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 18:5-12 KJV 

Key Verse:  "And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul."
- 1 Samuel 18:12 KJV

Pride is a dangerous force that can destroy relationships and lead to division, envy, and strife. Its venomous touch can turn admiration into envy, friendship into rivalry, and loyalty into betrayal. The Bible offers numerous examples of the destructive nature of pride, including the tragic story of King Saul.