Daily Devotion: Divine Council (Part 2 of 2) by J.E. Smith

Bible Reading: Psalm 82:1-8 KJV

Key Verse:  "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High."
- Psalm 82:6 KJV

In the previous devotional we learned that the sons of God are divine beings under the authority of the God of Israel. You should be aware of some of the ways the clear meaning of Psalm 82 is distorted by interpreters and why it isn’t teaching polytheism.

Daily Devotion: Universal Improvement by James Meikle

Bible Reading: Ephesians 5:14-21 KJV

Key Verse:  "Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."
- Ephesians 5:16 KJV

As there is not a moment of time but I must account for, so there is nothing that happens me but I should improve. Miseries I should improve—to remind me of my pedigree, that my first father has sinned. Mercies I should improve—in admiring the fountain whence, and the freeness with which they flow. Prosperity I should improve—in cheerful devotion. Adversity I should improve—in consideration. Riches I should improve—in charity. Poverty I should improve—in contentment. 

Daily Devotion: Born of God by Wil Pounds

Bible Reading: John 3:1-8 KJV 

Key Verse:  "That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit."
- John 3:6 KJV

How are individuals made alive spiritually? "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." (John 3:3 KJV).

Daily Devotion: He Speak In Righteousness, Mighty To Save

Bible Reading: Isaiah 63:1-8 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save."
- Isaiah 63:1 KJV

Let us glance at the authoritative manner with which He executes His mighty acts of grace. Mark His deportment. Was there anything that betrayed the consciousness of an inferior, the submission of a dependant, the weakness of a mortal, or the imperfection of a sinner? Did not the God shine through the man with majestic awe, when to the leper He said, "I will, be clean;"- to the man with the withered hand, "Stretch forth your hand;"- to the blind man, "Receive your sight;"- to the dead man, "I say unto you, Arise;"- and to the tumultuous waves, "Peace, he still"? 

Daily Devotion: God's Law by Charles Spurgeon

Bible Reading: Romans 3:24-31 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law."
- Romans 3:31 KJV

When the believer is adopted into the Lord's family, his relationship to old Adam and the law ceases at once; but then he is under a new rule, and a new covenant. Believer, you are God's child; it is your first duty to obey your heavenly Father. A servile spirit—you have nothing to do with: you are not a slave—but a child; and now, inasmuch as you are a beloved child, you are bound to obey your Father's faintest wish, the least intimation of His will. Does He bid you fulfill a sacred ordinance? It is at your peril that you neglect it, for you will be disobeying your Father! 

Daily Devotion: The Heavenly Blessings by J.C. Philpot

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:24-31 KJV

Key Verse:  "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"

- 1 Corinthians 1:30 KJV

Consider what heavenly blessings there are for those who have a living union with the Son of God. Everything is provided for them, that shall be for their salvation and their sanctification—not a single blessing has God withheld that shall be for their eternal good.

Daily Devotion: The Miraculous Catch Of Fish by Favell Lee Mortimer

Bible Reading: John 21:1-8 KJV 

Key Verse:  "And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes."
- John 21:6 KJV

As these disciples had toiled all night and had caught nothing, it is probable they were in need of food when Jesus bid them launch into the deep. Was it only to supply their temporal wants that He caused them to enclose so large a multitude of fish? No! for though he delighted in relieving their bodies, he delighted more in helping their souls. By this wonderful catch of fish, he taught them many great truths—he taught them something of the greatness of his power; he taught them something of the blessedness of obedience. Peter had said, "At your word I will let down the net." How richly was his obedience rewarded! The apostles were to become fishers of men. Who could enable them to catch men, that is, to convert souls? None but Jesus. Though ministers preach—until God pours down his Spirit, no souls are converted; yet ministers, like Peter, should be obedient, and continue patiently to let down the net of the Gospel.