September 1, 2020


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Today's Bible Verse
"For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."
Romans 6:14 KJV



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Today's Bible Study
In this verse from Romans, we are reminded that we are free from sin once and for all. Before we knew Jesus, we were like slaves to sin, bound up in our inability to please the Lord. Now we are free from sin and live no longer under the law, but under grace.

Before Jesus came, the Hebrews lived under very strict law. That law, which makes up much of Leviticus, included rigorous deity instructions, rituals for cleansing, and many other regulations. The highly detailed instructions about sacrifices had to be followed perfectly; if they were not, sacrifices would be rejected and people could be struck dead. The law was necessary because the people needed to be perfect before approaching a holy God. The holiness of the Lord could not mix with sin or any imperfections; the law was intended to show the Hebrews how they could approach Him.

However, the law only revealed their need for a savior. They could not keep all the laws and please the Lord, and thus landed in exile and without the blessing of a holy God. What was intended to help them stay near to the Lord ended up only condemning them further.


The Lord knew this would happen. He anticipated that grace would be the only hope for His people. However, as a holy God, He could not simply give grace without meting out justice. So He sent His son, Jesus, who finally followed the law perfectly, living a sinless life, and then gave His own life, the final and perfect sacrifice that offers justification to each of us today.

Because of Jesus, we no longer live under the law but under grace, as the verse in Romans reads. We no longer have to sacrifice animals before coming to the Lord because Jesus has covered our iniquity. We are able to get to know the Lord through His Word and His work in our hearts, and we can rest in His grace for all of our days.
Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you so much for grace. You are so good to me and have given me more than I could ever deserve. Thank you for Jesus, who made my relationship with you possible in the first place. I adore you, God. In Jesus's name, amen.
Yesterday's Devotional
August 31, 2020
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Yesterday's Bible Verse
"Thus will I magnify myself, and sanctify myself; and I will be known in the eyes of many nations, and they shall know that I am the Lord."
Ezekiel 38:23 (KJV)



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Yesterday's Bible Study
In this verse from Ezekiel, the Lord says that a day will be coming when all people will know that He is the Lord. He will show the world His greatness and His holiness, and all will surrender to Him. This verse gives us confidence in who the Lord is, confirming that our faith is secure in Him.

Sometimes, the day of the Lord seems far away. News stories and our own personal sufferings can make Him seem distant from us. But this verse reminds us that a day is coming when the Lord will be known by every nation. Knowing that one day every person will know that Jesus is Lord helps us cope with the adversity we face each day.


Knowing that every person will one day surrender to the Lord helps us not feel the burden of defending ourselves or our faith: We can have confidence in Him because one day, His glory will be evident to everyone. The truth of His identity will soon be revealed to everyone on Earth--they will see Him as a great, holy, and mighty God.

Today, we can rejoice in the truth that the Lord will one day be worshipped by everyone. He will unveil His greatness, even those who have rejected Him, and they will see His glory. In the meantime, we are called to help other people come to know the God whom we love and get to serve all of our days.
Yesterday's Prayer
Dear Lord, thank you for being great and mighty. Thank you for the confidence that I have in you and for the truth that you are a perfect and mighty God. Thank you for loving me deeply and for making yourself known all over the world. In Jesus's name, amen.
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