Daily Devotion for March 4, 2026

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Read John 6:35.

Bread is a benchmark of civilized society. Historians measure the rise of agrarian societies by noting when people learned to plant crops and cook food over fire. Bread has been an indicator of civilization ever since. And bread is mentioned in every historical record, including both the Old and New Testaments. It was hard to live without bread, both then and now. So, it was a big deal when Jesus said to his disciples and the others gathered there by the Sea of Galilee that “I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35a) The context is important - bread has been referred to throughout John chapter 6, beginning with the multiplication of the loaves and the fishes and the feeding of the five thousand. And now Jesus is bringing home the point of what the bread really is and who he really is. And saying to the disciples (and us) that their relationship with Jesus was as central to their lives as bread was. “Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (6:35b)

 It is an incredible claim, and not everybody there was excited to hear Jesus say those words. But there were many that day who started thinking about their lives in a whole new way. 

Personal Worship Option:

What is central to your life? Who do you say that Jesus is?   

Daily Devotion for March 3, 2026

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Read Colossians 1:15-17.

In a world that often feels fragmented and unstable, these verses ground us in a breathtaking truth: Jesus Christ is supreme over all things. Paul declares that Christ is “the image of the invisible God.” If we want to know what God is like—His character, His power, His heart—we look to Jesus. He makes the unseen God visible and knowable.

Paul goes further, describing Christ as present before creation itself. Everything that exists—seen and unseen—came into being through Him and for Him. Nothing in your life is random or accidental. Your story, your gifts, and even your struggles exist within a universe shaped and sustained by Christ’s purpose.

Verse 17 offers deep comfort: “In Him all things hold together.” When life feels like it’s coming apart—relationships strained, plans disrupted, faith tested—Christ remains the One who holds everything in place. He is not distant or detached; He is actively sustaining creation and quietly sustaining you.

This passage invites us to trust Christ not only as Savior, but as the steady center of our lives. When we align our hearts with Him, we discover peace—not because circumstances are perfect, but because our lives are anchored in the One who holds all things together.

Personal Worship Option:

Jesus, You are before all things, and in You all things hold together. When my life feels uncertain, help me trust Your sustaining power. Center my heart on You today and always. Amen. 

Daily Devotion for March 2, 2026

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Read John 20:24-29.

I think Thomas gets a bum rap! Because of this one incident, we give him the name “Doubting Thomas,” and even refer sometimes to a person who wavers as a “doubting Thomas.” I much prefer to call him “Analytical Thomas!” Perhaps that is because if I had been in Thomas’ situation, having not seen the risen Christ, I too may have asked for some physical evidence of his having risen. We so easily forget that, when Jesus was summoned to cross back over the Jordan to save Lazarus, a move that likely would cost him his life, this same Thomas had said to the other apostles, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.” 

The key lesson for us in this passage is that we are to believe and have faith without requiring physical proof. While it is great to enjoy reading about archaeological finds that support stories in the Bible, exploring all the images and stories of the Shroud of Turin, and the like, we cannot base our faith on such things. Instead, we are to remember the blessing Jesus gave for those of us who will never see the physical evidence and yet will believe.

Personal Worship Option:

Almighty God, when I seek proof, give me faith instead. When I ask for evidence, give me confidence in your holy truth. And when I doubt, forgive me. Amen.

Daily Devotion for March 1, 2026

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Read Matthew 25:1-13.

Jesus often used the cultural norms of his day to teach spiritual truths. He talked about the wind, seeds, trees, grass, and mountains. Here in Matthew twenty-five Jesus is talking about a wedding.

 

At the time of Christ, when a young man wanted to marry a young lady, he and his father would go to the young lady’s home and present her with a gift. If she accepted the gift, and her father gave his blessing, they were engaged. While the bride is waiting for her groom to come and get her, she would make sure she was always ready to go because she did not know when her groom was coming for her. She had a veil next to her bed, her bags were packed, and she kept a lamp trimmed and burning in the house. Normally, the groom came at night to get his bride. If the groom came to get his bride and there was no light, that was her way of telling him the wedding was off.

 

This parable teaches us to make sure our relationship with God is solid.  We do not know when Jesus will return. Our responsibility is to be ready when He does return.

Personal Worship Option:

Our soon coming King, thank You for reminding us through Your word that we are called to be ready for Your coming. Like the wise virgins who kept their lamps filled with oil, help me to keep my heart filled with Your Spirit, my faith burning brightly. In Jesus name. Amen

Daily Devotion for February 28, 2026

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Read John 14:1-6.

Jesus is using the people’s cultural understanding of a wedding to bring home the point that He has a place provided for us in heaven. In Jesus’ day when a man was engaged to a young lady he would go home to his father’s house and add a room to the house. It was very common for the son to add a room to the house for him and his wife to live in. When Jesus tells them he is going away and He will prepare a place for them, he is using the biblical image of Jesus being the groom and the church His bride. Just like the groom who goes and gets his bride because he wants her to be with him, Jesus wants us with Him.

Jesus is talking about preparing a place in heaven for all who believe and how one day, like the grooms of His day, He will come back and get His bride the church and take us to the place He has prepared for us.

Personal Worship Option:

Lord Jesus, thank You for preparing a place for us. Thank You for the promise that we will one day dwell with You forever. Until that day, teach us to walk in faith and trust in You. In Jesus name. Amen.

Daily Devotion for February 27, 2026

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Read Hebrews 10:32-36.

Life is not always easy.  Let us not lose confidence in our God.  Let us be consistent in our faith, because we will receive the promise of heaven one day.

Have you ever had a flashlight that started to get dim? At first, it’s bright and strong, but after a while, the light gets weaker. If you keep using it without changing the batteries, it might go out completely.

Sometimes, following Jesus can feel like that. At first, we’re excited and full of energy. But when things get hard, we might feel tired or want to give up. That’s why today’s Bible passage is so important. "God doesn’t want us to give up. He wants us to keep shining our light, even when it’s hard. Just like a flashlight needs fresh batteries, we need to keep our hearts full of God’s Word, prayer, and encouragement from other believers."

Personal Worship Option:

"Dear God, thank You for always being with us. Help us to keep going, even when life is hard. Give us patience, strength, and joy as we follow You. Amen."

Daily Devotion for February 26, 2026

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Read 2 Peter 3:11-14.

Peter challenges believers to live holy and godly lives in anticipation of Christ’s return and the destruction of the current, passing world. Because a new heaven and earth filled with righteousness are promised, Christians are urged to be diligent, blameless, and at peace, focusing on eternal things. 

Next time you are frustrated by unfairness, by a car that will not start on a cold morning, or especially by sin, pain, illness, and wrongdoing, think of Peter’s words. There is a place in our future with God that all will be right with the world.

Peter gives the promises that suffering will end, tears will be wiped away, people and their situations will be aligned with true righteousness and justice forever. That day, when things will be all right, is hard for us to imagine, but our faith must believe. Here is something for you to think about. Are you building for the present, which will pass away, or are you building for the eternal kingdom?

Personal Worship Option:

Father in heaven, you are a just and loving God. Thank you that we can trust you to deal with the unfair stuff, and that one day all will be right. Amen.