Daily Devotions with Pastor Jim Cymbala

Our good works aren’t going to get us to heaven. It’s only by God’s grace and our faith in Jesus.

What can keep us from going down the wrong path? Instead of searching for new teachings, let’s remain in God’s Word.

Many believers begin their walk with Christ—but keeping our faith until the end is what matters!

God has a plan for our lives—but the enemy tries to pull us off course by targeting our weaknesses. Let’s stand firm by clinging to God’s truth and fighting the good fight of faith.

Is our focus on the day to day—or on eternity? When our focus is on eternity, we can live each day fully poured out for Christ. By leaning on the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we focus on what truly matters and live faithfully with the time we have been given.

We all have God-given gifts meant to serve the body of Christ. Taking time to evaluate how we use our talents helps us stay aligned with God’s call to serve Him faithfully.

Spreading the gospel is not a calling for a select few; God calls every believer to do the work of an evangelist. When our churches become soul-saving stations, we fulfill our mission to share our faith and bring the good news to the lost.

As Christians we inevitably face difficult times. Rather than giving in to anger or losing our tempers, we must endure trials with patience and self-control.

It’s easy to be shaken when the world goes against us as believers. Remaining steadfast in the Lord keeps us from being shaken. By focusing on what God has revealed to us, we build the endurance needed to stand firm regardless of what happens around us.

Are we anchoring our lives in the Word of God, or have we allowed personal myths and fantasies to replace biblical truth?

Are we seeking genuine spiritual growth, or are we guilty of only wanting to hear messages that make us comfortable without bringing conviction?

Let’s learn how to correct, rebuke, and encourage others in love by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide both our hearts and our timing.

Are we truly prepared to speak God’s truth—no matter what season of life we find ourselves in? We can do it through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Sharing about God must be grounded in His Word, because without Scripture, Christianity becomes whatever anyone wants it to be.

Jesus is coming back, and He will judge us according to how we respond to the gospel and our consciences.

You can’t be a strong Christian without being full of Scripture—God gave us His Word so we can be trained for righteousness.

Many avoid reading the Bible for fear that it will rebuke them, but God’s truth stems from love—let’s ask Him for the understanding and grace to follow His Word.

The Word of God is our foundation, and we can neither add to nor take away from it.

We must fill ourselves with God’s Word to grow in faith, wisdom, and peace.

The Bible itself cannot rescue us—true salvation comes from Jesus alone. The entire purpose of Scripture is to point us directly to Him.

If Christ is truly in us, our lives should reflect a relentless pursuit of a deeper relationship with Him anchored entirely in the Word of God.

Wolves in sheep’s clothing deny that Christians will be persecuted—and the terrifying truth is, they have lied so much that they now believe their own deception.

Anyone who stands for Christ will ultimately be persecuted, but when things get hard and pushback comes, we must not get rattled.

When suffering for Christ comes, our greatest weapon is the endurance given by the Holy Spirit to help us keep serving, praying, reading the Word, and witnessing.

When we surrender our own efforts and ask God to change us from the inside out, He faithfully fills us with the very character qualities of Jesus.