Devotions by Susan Barnes

“Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.” Psalm 4:1 I am innocent not because I’ve never done anything wrong but because Jesus has paid my debt and God, the Just Judge, has declared me innocent. We’re also not declared innocent because we have managed to remember all our sins and sought forgiveness for each one. I...

“But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.” Psalm 3:3 NLT In the book of Job, Satan complains to God about his protection of Job, “You have always put a wall of protection around him and his home and his property” (Job 1:10). It places Satan in the position of having to ask God for permission to attack Job. Likewise, in the Gospels, we see Jesus tel...

“Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities—for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!” Psalm 2:12 God is angry at sin. Sin has destroyed the perfect world that God created and deeply wounded the human race. God created people to commune with him, yet sin prevents or severely inhibits ou...

“They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.” Psalm 1:3 God likes to use metaphors and similes to describe the spiritual life. The Psalmist tells us we’re like a fruit-bearing tree. Mostly, the tree’s roots are hidden underground, and we don’t see them looking for water. Likewise, our spiritual lives have roots that aren’t obvious, but they are watered by God’s Spir...

Welcome to the pilot episode of Susan Barnes Devotions. Susan introduces her weekly devotions, where she will share biblical wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for everyday faith. Join us for a brief but meaningful reflection designed to inspire and strengthen your walk with God, starting on Friday, 19th June 2026.