Daily Devotions

Today's Scripture: “Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, ‘Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit.’” Acts 8:18-19  

Theme: Sometimes we try to buy our way into holiness, leadership, or power. While this often works in the world, it doesn’t work with God. 

Today's Scripture: “But when they believed Philip as he preached good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.” Acts 8:12, ESV 

Theme: When we focus on sharing the Good News of the Gospel, not building our own image, people respond by following not us but Jesus. 

Today’s Scripture: "But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great." Acts 8:9, ESV 

Theme: It is easy to get sidetracked, curating our own image, focusing on followers, charisma, and greatness. 

Today’s Scripture: “But godliness with contentment is great gain” 1 Timothy 6:6, ESV 

Theme: Comparison makes us discontented; contentment builds joy. 

Today's Scripture: “... looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2, ESV  

Theme: Look to Jesus for affirmation, not other people.