Daily Devotions

Today’s Scripture: “I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10:14-15, ESV 

Theme: Amid the hustle that comes with the Christmas season, learn to slow down and know the Good Shepherd. He already knows you, loves you, and has laid His life down for you. 

Today's Scripture: “All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them.” John 10:8, ESV 

Theme: Do not listen to the noise, especially at this high-stress time of year. Learn to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd. 

Today's Scripture: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11, ESV  

Theme: God could have come as a warrior King to conquer; instead, He unexpectedly arrived as a shepherd King to serve and save.  

Today's Scripture: “Jesus said to them, ‘Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.’ And they marveled at him.” Mark 12:17, ESV 

Theme: When we get caught up in debating or trying to conquer our opponents, remember God doesn’t ask us to win the culture war. 

Today’s Scripture: “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in another way, that man is a thief and a robber.” John 10:1, ESV 

Theme: The humble imagery of sheep and shepherds does not seem like the imagery of a conqueror – yet it is the humble way our LORD and Savior describes Himself and us.