Daily Devotion for March 16, 2026

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Read John 1:14.

This is one of those verses that form the foundation for our beliefs and theology as Christians. We call this the “incarnation,” or God’s taking on flesh. The Greek word for “Word” is “Logos,” and it is from this Greek word that we get English words such as “logic,” the ability to think and reason.  It is as if the part of God that is thinking, logical, and analytical became one of us. The relationship of Father and Son tends to make us think of the Son as lesser or secondary to the Father, but rather both are equal parts of the Triune God. Another point regarding “Word” is that in the Hebrew culture, the spoken word had special meaning, almost taking on a life of its own, and this too plays into the meaning of the Son being the Word of the Father.

This verse tells us that Jesus came into the world, full of grace and truth. Grace, God’s love that we do not earn or merit or deserve, is the bedrock of our understanding of salvation. In Jesus, we have our source of truth, making it important for us to study his teachings and his actions if we are to earnestly and faithfully serve him as both our Savior and our Lord.  

Personal Worship Option:

Gracious God, there is mystery about your coming in the form of a human that we may never fully grasp. But we do understand that, in this incarnation, you have shown your love for us. Help me to accept that love and to share it with others. Amen.

Daily Devotion for March 15, 2026

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Read John 9:6-17.

Jesus heals a man blind from birth. This amazing healing stirred up the people to the point that they called the Pharisees to come and investigate the situation.  The poor man is questioned time after time by the pharisees who did not believe him.  They keep questioning him, so he keeps on telling his story. At one point he had enough of the questioning and starts to teach them. As we read the story, we see his spiritual eyes are gradually opened. While the Pharisees say Jesus is not of God, he believed He was. He exasperated the pharisees to the point that they kicked him out of the synagogue. When Jesus hears this, he goes to the man and tells him who he is.  The former blind man has the perfect response, “I believe, Lord”. And he worshipped him.

 

The irony of this story is the Pharisees come to the story seeing and leave blind.  The former blind man comes to the story blind and leaves seeing both physically and spiritually.

Personal Worship Option:

Lord Jesus, You are the Light of the world. You see us in our blindness, our doubts, our fears, and our sin. Thank You for transforming our darkness into sight, our despair into hope, and our brokenness into new life. We believe, and we worship You. Amen.

Daily Devotion for March 14, 2026

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Read Hebrews 1:1-3.

God has revealed Himself in powerful and sometimes dramatic ways. He spoke to Moses from a burning bush. He whispered to Elijah in a still small voice. He gave Isaiah visions of His holiness and glory. These were sacred encounters.

Then came Jesus. Hebrews tells us that Jesus is “the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature.” That means Jesus is not simply delivering a message from God, He is the message. When Philip said, “Show us the Father,” Jesus replied, “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9). If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. His mercy is God’s mercy. His holiness is God’s holiness. His love is God’s love. Jesus is more than a shadow or reflection of God. He is the very essence of God made visible to us.

Do you know Jesus as Savior? 

Personal Worship Option:

Precious Jesus, You are the radiance of God’s glory and the exact imprint of His being. I put my faith and trust in you for salvation. Come into my heart, change my life, and forgive me of all my sin. In Jesus holy name, Amen.

Daily Devotion for March 13, 2026

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Read 2 Corinthians 4:4-6.

We discover who Jesus is through the Holy Spirit revealing to us the light of the gospel.  Verse 4 tells us that their minds are blinded, unable to see the light of glory of Christ, a glory beyond comparison, the glory of the one and only God.  When we become followers of Christ, the veil in our hearts is torn and our darkened hearts are filled with light. This light is the knowledge of the glory of God that we have heard about through God’s Word and that we begin to experience as believers through our worship and prayers.

Paul states, in verses 5,6, that the apostles are not proclaiming themselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord. They are servants for Him as they speak His Word, for God has made the truth clear to them. It is not about themselves, but all about Christ. He has shone in their hearts, giving them the light of the knowledge of glory of God through Christ. Why does Paul emphasize that they are simply servants of Christ? He knows God is the One ultimately transforming people. He is humble, recognizing their smallness and God’s greatness. Paul desires for God to receive all the glory. They are simply being obedient to God in response to His great mercy.

Personal Worship Option:

"Dear God, thank You for shining Your light in our hearts through Jesus. Help us to share that light with everyone we meet. Amen."

Daily Devotion for March 12, 2026

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Read Matthew 16:13.

Jesus asks, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?", moving moment beyond public opinion to challenge his disciples' personal conviction. This question demands a personal response regarding Jesus' identity as the Messiah, shifting faith from hearsay to a deeply rooted belief of him as Savior and King. Jesus asks what others say, but the true focus is what we(you) say. It is not enough to know the religious rhetoric or to admire Jesus as a prophet or good teacher; he demands a verdict on his divinity.

Just as Peter’s statement that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God" was not just repeating someone else’s thought but his personal understanding of Jesus. It comes through a divine revelation. It requires our hearts to be opened by the God. This transformation is the rock upon which the Church is built. Knowing Jesus as the Son of the living God means he is the Lord of our lives, not just a historical figure. This question leads to the invitation to take up the cross, follow him, and align our lives with his kingdom rather than our own. If Jesus asked you today, "Who do you say I am?", what would your answer be? Is he just a part of your life, or is he the Savior and focus of your life?

Personal Worship Option:

Dear God, thank you for sending me Jesus, as my Savior. Help me to live in that truth daily, following you, and not just talking about you. Amen

Daily Devotion for March 11, 2026

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Read John 9:28.

So what does it mean to live an abundant life? I put that question in my internet browser and quickly had a few million answers! It is a question that has been argued over, debated and analyzed by every major religion and the majority of philosophers. And it strikes a chord with similar deep questions such as “Why are we here? What is the meaning of life?” And specifically for people of faith, “what has God called me to do with my life?” If you struggle with finding answers to some of these questions, maybe you’ll find it comforting to know that Christians throughout history have wrestled with these questions as well. Even Jesus and the early disciples struggled with these questions - and much of our New Testament deals with their attempts to explain what all this was about.   

But John 10:10 is one of the clearest explanations from Jesus, “I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly.” (NRSV) We are still called to prayerfully discern what an abundant life looks like. But Jesus wants us to know that he’ll help us figure it out….

Personal Worship Option:

Lord. help me as I wrestle with some of these questions. Amen.

Daily Devotion for March 10, 2026

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Read John 9:28.

The man born blind had no theological training, no religious credentials, and no desire to stir controversy. All he had was an undeniable encounter with Jesus. He was healed—and that changed everything. When the religious leaders realized they could not refute his story, they resorted to ridicule and rejection.

This verse reminds us that obedience to Jesus will sometimes invite scorn instead of applause. The Pharisees weren’t angry because the man was wrong; they were angry because his testimony exposed their pride. Truth has a way of doing that. When God moves in someone’s life outside our expectations or control, it can unsettle those who are more committed to tradition than transformation.

Notice what the man does not do. He doesn’t back down. He doesn’t apologize for following Jesus. He doesn’t pretend the miracle didn’t happen. He simply stands in the truth of what Christ has done for him.

Following Jesus may cost us approval. It may label us as outsiders or “too devoted.” But discipleship has always required courage—the courage to trust Christ even when others mock, dismiss, or misunderstand.

Reflection:

Where might God be asking you to stand firm in your faith, even if it brings criticism? Are you willing to be known as “His disciple,” no matter the cost?

Personal Worship Option:

Lord, give me the courage to stand in the truth of what You have done in my life. Help me value faithfulness over approval and obedience over comfort. May my life quietly but boldly point others to You. Amen.