Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1, ESV 

Theme: Keep an eternal perspective, doing the right thing for God’s approval only. 

Today’s Scripture: “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48, ESV 

Theme: The Law stands; perfect is the standard. We need to be examples as we strive to obey and yet recognize our desperate need for grace. 

Today's Scripture: “For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” Matthew 5:18, ESV 

Theme: For believers, Jesus simplified the Law into how we love God and love others.  

Today’s Scripture: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17, ESV 

Theme: Jesus validates, expands, and fulfills the Law. By His death, He released us from the punishment of the Law. 

Today's Scripture: “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 5:14, ESV 

Theme: Jesus was the “Light,” contrasting with society and culture. When we are His, we too reflect that “light.”