Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:22. Only God can make and keep us pure—clean from the corruption of this world. Our part is to heed His guidance by staying away from anything that harms our reputations and testimonies. Some people and organizations can claim to be Christian but really oppose the words of Jesus. Let’s ask the Lord to keep us clean, pure, and al...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:19–21. We all show favoritism—our religion, race, wealth, and social status can all influence how we interact with others. But Jesus ate with the poor. He fellowshipped with outcasts and embraced the sick. Do you think He prefers Black, white, Hispanic, or Asian people? No! Let’s be like Jesus and ask Him to help us stop the fav...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:19. Gossip is like those scam calls we all get—they’re phony. If there are no eyewitnesses to a tale we’re hearing about a brother or sister in the faith, we can’t take it as fact. We must ask the Lord for guidance and clarity and listen to witnesses before falling into a trap.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:17–18. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala shares from the heart of a shepherd of God’s people. Churches should honor their pastors, making sure they are taken care of financially. But while a pastor should be paid and cared for, but he should not be greedy and seek all the church’s money! Churches need a healthy balance in takin...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:16–18.  In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala shares from his heart about the ministry. Imagine if a pastor were able to give back to his church every penny he’d been paid! Churches are supposed to pay their staff—and the Bible lines that out—but true servants of the Lord don’t do it for the money. Serving our Savior should be paym...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:14–15. Many of us have seen people praise, worship, and serve the Lord publicly and then suddenly have nothing to do with Him or His church. What happened? They turned away from God—that starts by drifting away little by little. We can’t drift! We must ask the Holy Spirit every day to keep us close to Him.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:8–13. Thanks to social media and constant news coverage, we are drowning today in the opinions of others. But the only real opinion that matters to us should be Christ’s. When we get idle and mindlessly scroll, we’re paying more attention to the business of others than our own. Let’s do what the Lord has called us to today and m...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:5–7. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala encourages us to care for one another. Yet some people who claim to be Christians will deny helping their own family members! How can we be followers of the selfless Christ and then turn around and be selfish? Let’s ask the Lord to help us be more like Him today.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:3–4. Widows in Bible times were fairly destitute, so the church was to care for them. But some people tried to take advantage of that system. Today it’s still our duty to reach out and care for the widows in our churches—especially those in our families! Let’s have tender hearts toward the people who need us.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 5:1–2. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala shares a story about his mother in church! They had to do some conflict resolution. We’ve all been told to treat others how we want to be treated. Whether it’s a relative, a neighbor, or a stranger, let’s treat people the way Jesus wants us to.  

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:15–16. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us that our words and actions are our testimonies. Are we teaching others how to be saved? We must continue to live the Christian life—we don’t get to backslide just because we’re saved! Let’s ask the Lord to rejuvenate our spirits today so we can walk in His light.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:12–15. Instead of spending all our time obsessing over some earthly thing that won’t help us in eternity, why don’t we devote ourselves to what God wants us to do? If we spent as much time reading God’s Word as we do scrolling on our phones, imagine how different our lives would be!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:13–14. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us to be diligent about prophecy. Christians today still receive specific callings through a prophetic word—it’s important to identify false prophets, though. If what someone speaks over us or loudly declares does not align with Scripture, we know to turn the other way.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:12–13. We don’t have to be trained pastors to share the gospel with others. People watch us every day—how we act, talk, dress. Are we sharing with them how God works in our lives? Some are called to proclaim to large crowds, while others might share one-on-one on the subway. Wherever we are, let’s talk about Jesus.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:11–12. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us that we might be the only reflection of Jesus that someone sees today. Are we setting good examples? Or are we gossiping, swearing, flirting? Let’s display the light and love of our Savior and be the faith-filled examples we’re called to be.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:8–10. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us to put our hope in the living God. How wonderful it is to know that the God we worship and pray to is alive and listening! When we place all our hope and trust in Him, we’re empowered to win over our lost or straying loved ones. Let's not stop hoping and praying regarding the n...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:8. Do we think the solution to our anxieties and ill-ease is taking in more of what the world has to offer? No way! We need to take away the suggestive and vulgar media and add in time with our heavenly Father. Only He can give us peace.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:7. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala encourages us to train spiritually just like we do physically. How? Instead of taking in the world’s junk food—through television, music, and books—let’s take in the holy Word of God. The world's negative things won’t help us reach our goals of holiness and righteousness. We must replace the...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:6. We could follow the best diet and go to the gym every day but still be unhealthy. Our spiritual health—how we feel and react to circumstances—is nourished only by time with the Lord and His Word. Have we nourished our souls today? Let’s dig deeper into the Bible and find new strength for the day.

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:3–5. Some religions have food restrictions. According to the New Testament, there are no holy or unholy foods. But following a command about what we put in our mouths is easier to do than following the one that says to watch what comes out of our mouths! Words are deadly weapons. Just like we taste our food, let’s chew on our wo...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:1–3. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala encourages us to watch out for rules and teachings that go against the Bible. For example, being unmarried or avoiding certain foods doesn’t make someone more or less of a Christian! We are not under the Old Testament law—we are called to follow the Word of God and the guidance of the Holy...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:1–2. There’s an old saying that we’ve all probably heard before: “What would Jesus do?” If we change that saying and instead ask ourselves about things we see, “Would Jesus do that?” we will grow in discernment. The false teachings of the world are enticing and self-gratifying. Let’s ask the Spirit for guidance and follow what i...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 4:1. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala warns us about false teachers. Some people today claim to have heard words from the Lord that are actually additional—and contrary—to the Bible. If they truly did, that means God left crucial information out of His book. Did He do that? No! We won’t find truth from politicians, money-grabber...

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 3:14–16. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala reminds us of the importance of the local church. Believers in Jesus Christ are all members of His church—no matter where on earth they’re from! But we each receive encouragement and fellowship from our local churches. Let’s get involved however we can!

Join Pastor Jim Cymbala for today’s daily devotional from 1 Timothy 3:14–15. In this devotional, Pastor Cymbala encourages us with the truth that God is alive! When we pray, we’re not praying to a concept—we have a God who is living, listening, and answering our prayers. It dishonors God if we act as if He is dead. Jesus conquered death for us! Are we living with Him fully alive in our hearts and...