The Crosswalk Devotional

Take a moment today to reflect on the benefits we experience because of Luther’s willingness to stand up to corrupt leaders, making the Gospel message accessible to all people. Pray that we, like Luther, would protect the Gospel message for generations.

Friends, God calls us to be courageous. And it is courage we must carry to advance the Kingdom of God. To help fill the earth with the truth of God’s power and love.

When faced with fear, it can be difficult to respond in faith. However, the Word of God is a powerful weapon. I encourage you to memorize 2 Timothy 1:7. The next time you feel afraid, speak this scripture out loud to bolster your resolve.

God calls us to pursue righteousness and kindness together. When we do, we can discover the wonderful lives he wants us to enjoy!

There are moments when our circumstances or even our thoughts will be so loud that we cannot hear God. He is still there. I encourage you, if you are in hard times or cannot hear God, keep praying. He hears and answers our prayers.

Consider where God has you right now. Is He calling you to be still, trust in His sovereign plan, or to knock on a door He might want to open for you?

What have you understood was required of you as a follower of Christ? Do you feel as if you are fulfilling the mandate God has placed upon us as believers? Find one intentional way to care for another today as you act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.

Father, let us know the scriptures well enough to allow them to light our path. Let us not simply be hearers of the word but doers of the word as well.

The heavenly lights–like the sun, moon, and stars–appear in the sky faithfully. You can count on seeing those lights because of God’s design, and you can count on God–the Father of the heavenly lights–to send good gifts down into your life faithfully, as well.

Is there a situation in your life that seems like a disappointment or where your expectations are not quite lining up with what you’re experiencing? Can you see where God is working something out for good?

Pick one practice through which you can prioritize worship as part of your daily routine. Whatever you choose, be intentional about it. Don’t give yourself an excuse. Together, let us praise the Lord, each and every day!

We and our loved ones in our mere mortal bodies will eventually die, and we will have to say goodbye for now. However, we can cling to hope in Christ because we know that we will be reunited with loved ones and God in Heaven for all eternity.

Are there any areas of your life with which you need healing? How can you utilize your time with the Lord in prayer to initiate this process of healing?

Ask God to set your heart on fire with his love. As you invite God to light a fire in you, you’ll find your faith becoming stronger, and you’ll feel the consuming fire of God’s love!

If you are seeking noise and distraction to cover up the discontent in your soul, turn off the TV, podcast, radio, or even white noise and simply rest in the silence. Remember – silence offers strength. It is in the quiet stillness that we can hear the gentle whisper of the Lord.