Daily Devotion for February 3, 2026

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Read 1 Corinthians 3:5-9.

In 1 Corinthians 3:5–9, the apostle Paul addresses a church divided by loyalty to personalities. Some claimed Paul, others Apollos, forgetting the greater truth: “Neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.” Paul gently redirects their focus from human leaders to the God who works through them.

This passage reminds us that every role in God’s kingdom matters, but no role replaces God. One plants a seed of faith through a kind word or faithful teaching. Another waters that seed through encouragement, prayer, or continued instruction. Yet transformation—true spiritual growth—comes only from God. This truth frees us from pride when things go well and from discouragement when we don’t see immediate results.

Paul also emphasizes unity. “He who plants and he who waters are one.” In God’s economy, there is no competition—only cooperation. The church flourishes when believers understand they are co-laborers, not rivals. Each person contributes differently, but all serve the same Lord and share the same purpose.

Finally, Paul offers a powerful identity statement: “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.” What a humbling and hopeful truth. God invites us into His work, entrusting us with meaningful labor, while reminding us that the results rest securely in His hands.

Today, wherever God has placed you—planting, watering, serving quietly, or leading boldly—be faithful. Do your part with humility and trust. God is at work, and He will bring the growth in His perfect time.  

Personal Worship Option:

Lord, help me to serve faithfully without seeking credit or recognition. Teach me to trust You with the results and to rejoice in the work of others. May my life bring glory to You, the One who gives the growth. Amen.

Daily Devotion for February 2, 2026

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Read Luke 12:48b.

Part of learning to see the implication of Scripture for our lives is to place ourselves in the passage. There have been times in my life when I would have read this passage and thought surely it was speaking to someone else. Surely, this was intended for people who are wealthy or who have lots and lots of spiritual gifts, so I was “off the hook.” Now, however, I realize that Jesus was speaking directly to me as he stated this. What about you?

This passage tells us that we have been given material blessings and spiritual gifts so that we can bless others. The NIV has Jesus using the words “asked” and even “demanded” to express what he expects of us. This passage reminds us that we are mere stewards of our material possessions, given to us by God and, in reality, still possessed by God. It is good to reflect sometimes upon just how blessed we are, but the very next step is to ask ourselves what we are supposed to do and be as a result of having such blessings. There is a message here for the whole church, but each of us must hear Jesus speaking these words to us as individuals and as Jesus’ followers.  

Personal Worship Option:

Pray with me: Thank you, Almighty God, for giving me so much in this life. I know that my being blessed places responsibilities on me to help others and to do more. Help me to not disappoint my Lord but to do what he expects and empowers me to do. Amen.

Daily Devotion for February 1, 2026

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Read Matthew 13:24-30.

A landowner had a large piece of property that was big enough for him to have people till the land, prepare it for seeds, plant the seeds and harvest the wheat. In time it became evident that someone planted tares or weeds in his field. Jesus explains this parable when He tells the disciples the Field represents the World. The landowner is Jesus, the good seeds are the children of the kingdom, and the weeds are the children of the evil one.

The workers asked him if they should gather up the tares/weeds. But the landowner replied, If you tear out the weeds you will end up getting some of the wheat as well. Let them grow together and we will sort everything when we harvest the wheat.  We need to understand that the rooting out and sorting out is the work of angels and not the work of the church. Jesus warned us about trying to get rid of the weeds. By doing so we might get rid of some of the wheat as well. J Ellsworth Kalas once wrote, What looks today like a weed may in truth be nothing other than an immature blade of wheat.

Personal Worship Option:

Heavenly Father, you are the Lord of the harvest. You see both the good and the evil that grow in this world. Teach us to trust Your timing and Your justice when we are tempted to judge too quickly or pull up what we do not understand. Give us grace to live faithfully among the weeds, by showing love and truth. In Jesus name. Amen