First15 Devotional

This week we’re going to focus on the simplicity the Christian life is meant to be marked by. Jesus summed up our purpose with two statements: love God and love people. But in our humanity we have made complex what God designed to be peaceful, purposeful, and simple. The simplicity which is in Christ is rarely found among us. If we would find God amid all the religious externals, we must first det...

In today’s podcast we wrap up our week on seeking God by looking at the act of seeking God through community. You may be a people person, or a total introvert, but either way, God wants to use his church to encourage you and draw you closer to him. The Lord loves unity in his body, and he longs for his church, his Bride to worship and seek him as one. May God open your heart and mind today to the...

As we near the end of our week on seeking God, today we will focus on seeking God in solitude. Our world is a busy place. Our home lives are busy. Our church lives are full. When are you ever alone to simply fix your eyes on the Father, and be uninterrupted by the things going on around you? If we will take up the discipline of solitude, our lives will look very different. Imagine for a second the...

In today’s podcast, we’re going to explore the act of seeking God through his creation. God wants to use the world around us to declare his glory, goodness and love for us. May we take the time to open our eyes and hearts, to slow down for a minute and behold the beauty of our God in all that he has made. Our Scripture for today comes from Nehemiah 9:6 , and today's worship is  So Will I  by H...

As we continue our week on seeking God, today we’re exploring what it means to seek God through fasting. This may be a new or even unpleasant topic for some, but my hope is that you would be energized and encouraged toward the act of fasting today. There is power in surrender and self-sacrifice for the sake of more of God, and I pray you experience that power as you learn more about this important...

As we continue our series on seeking God, today we’ll explore the intimate closeness of seeking God through prayer. How amazing is our Father that he wants to commune with us? With you? With me? Take a second to fathom how beautiful that truly is. Today, may your heart be stirred to take advantage of the unbelievable gift prayer is today as you experience God. Our Scripture for today comes from Ma...

In our second day of exploring what it means to seek God, we’re going to focus in on the act of seeking God through the Scriptures. We have been given an endless well of life-giving truth through the gift of God’s word. Whatever need you have, God wants to use his words to bring peace, life, strength, guidance and hope to you today. He promises you will find him when you seek him with your whole h...

In this week of the First15 Podcast, we’re going to explore what it means to seek God. Learning to seek the face of God is the foundation for experiencing the amazing life Jesus died to give us. We have available to us through Christ all the wonders, excellencies, and satisfaction we can fathom. God has granted us grace upon grace, mercy upon mercy, affection upon affection, and love upon love. Wh...

In today’s podcast we wrap up our week on God giving good gifts by looking at how God is the giver of courage. Fear is something that plagues us all in this life. But our Father’s way is better. The Lord wants to cast out all fear with his perfect love and empower you to live boldly, full of courage and confidence. Open your heart today in light of God’s love. Let go of anything holding you back f...

Today on the First15 podcast, we’re going to explore and experience the ways God gives us strength. There is not much better than becoming aware of our weakness and being met by God’s strength and grace in the midst of it. God fills in all the places we lack, and he wants to hold you up and strengthen you today in your weakness. We can release the need to appear strong because we have a very stron...

As we near the end of our week on God giving us good, heavenly gifts, we’re going to take time today to discover and reflect on the ways God gives us direction. Sometimes life can be confusing, and it is difficult to know which decisions to make. Thankfully, we have a Father who has sent his Spirit to speak and lead us through life’s winding paths. He has a plan for each of our lives, and he desir...

In today’s podcast, we’re going to explore the way God gives us contentment in the midst of every season and place he plants us. May you walk in immense satisfaction today as you open your heart and mind to the Lord’s presence and truth. As you fix your eyes on Jesus and trust him, I pray you experience rich contentment today in God’s love and provision. The scripture for today's devotional is...

As we continue our series on God the Giver of Gifts, we’re going to take time today to look at the peace God is faithful to give. We all need peace in this chaotic world, and thankfully God has an abundance of it he wants to lavish on his children. Open your heart today, be still and take in the peace of heaven. The scripture for today's devotional is Psalm 85:8 and the worship is  Peace Be St...

As we continue this week stirring up our affections towards God as the giver of every good gift, spend time today remembering Him as your deliverer. Whether you need deliverance from sin, affliction, lies, or sickness, God has the power and desire to deliver you. The scripture for today's devotional is Psalm 32:7 and the worship is  Defender  by Rita Springer. First15 is a daily devotional wri...

Our heavenly Father is the giver of every good gift. His mercies are vast, powerful, and real. His love has the ability to completely overwhelm and satisfy every one of our needs. Everything he gives us satisfies, transforms, and leads us to abundant life. As we spend this week stirring up our affections toward God, allow your heart to become soft and open. Allow his loving character to draw you c...

Jesus’ death on the cross defeated the power of sin and darkness and set us free to walk in the glorious light of righteousness. You and I have been forever transformed by the power of Jesus’ death. Spend time with God today celebrating the freedom of righteousness He has gifted you.  The scripture for today's devotional is 2 Corinthians 5:21 and the worship is  Thank You For the Cross  by Bet...

Psalm 84 proclaims that even the birds of the air find their home before the altars of the almighty, living God. If the birds come before their Creator while simply existing here on Earth, how much more available is the presence of our heavenly Father to us, his children? How much farther does his hand reach to us who are now covered by the powerful sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ? The scriptur...

The entirety of our relationship with God really boils down to faith. By faith we trust in him even though we haven’t seen him. By faith we believe the Bible is truly his word. And it is by faith that we enter into his tangible presence where our hearts are transformed and our lives changed. Grow your faith with God today in His presence.  The scripture for today's devotional is Hebrews 10:22...

By the grace of God the veil that represented our sin and shame has been replaced with shameless, limitless, and face-to-face encounters with our heavenly Father. Spend time with God today learning how you can walk an unveiled life with Him. The scripture for today's devotional is 2 Corinthians 3:16 and the worship is  Touch Of Heaven  | Hillsong Worship feat. Aodhan King. If you enjoyed today...

At the death of Jesus, God turned what was the world’s greatest tragedy into our greatest triumph, the tearing of the veil. The veil that signified the necessary separation between God and man was ripped in two from top to bottom, from God down to us. Spend time with God celebrating the relationship Jesus has made available to you through his death. The scripture for today's devotional is Matt...

We find in the character of Moses a man transformed by a face-to-face, unveiled encounter with the living God. His transformation serves as an example for the real opportunity available to you and me. Spend time with God today being transformed by the love and mercy of Jesus. The scripture for today's devotional is Exodus 34:29 and the worship is  Shine On Us  by Bethel Music featuring William...

Living an unveiled lifestyle is the way in which we experience the fullness of what’s available to us in our restored relationship with God. It’s a powerful lifestyle of faith, direct encounters with our heavenly Father, and life transformation. May you experience a more tangible, loving, and powerful connection with your heavenly Father this week. The scripture for today's devotional is Levit...

The Holy Spirit loves to move with power in response to faith. As we conclude this week on living by faith, I believe God would fill us with a fresh revelation of his power. Let’s open our hearts and minds to receive all that God would reveal to us about his power and invite him to work in our midst in faith today. The scripture for today's devotional is Hebrews 11:30 and the worship is  Break...

Trials and tribulations have the power to either keep us from abundant life or produce in us character that sustains abundant life. The choice is up to us. Will our faith remain steadfast in the face of trouble or will we abandon the lifestyle of faith for one of the world? The scripture for today's devotional is James 1:2-4 and the worship is  It Is Well  by Bethel Music featuring Kristene Di...

Prayer is our most powerful gift when done in faith. Spend time with God today practicing the discipline of prayer with your Lord. The scripture for today's devotional is Mark 11:22-24 and the original worship is  For Your Glory  by Craig and Rachel Denison. If you enjoyed today's podcast, please take time to write us a review. Your reviews help the devotional get in the ears of other beli...