Kerusso Daily Devotional

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about never taking our eyes off Jesus.   Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”   When we realize that our only job is to focus on the power of God in our lives, it takes away the stress of trying to get ourselv...

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about how a rebel finds redemption.   Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”   Franklin Graham’s journey back to God is unique, but hardly uncommon. God was patiently waiting to bring this prodigal back, and He...

 On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the hard lessons learned by King Solomon.  Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”  Rich in terms of material wealth, Solomon still lost himself through his own selfish pursuits. But he finished well, and...

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about God’s way being the best way for us to live. Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Often, we spend too much time trying to fix our own problems, which only adds to our problems. Learn to rely solely on the Lord, and you will begin to heal.

Micah had a tough job. The prophet that lived in the time of Isaiah warned the people in the land at the time that God was not pleased with their behavior. Not exactly a popular guy! He told them that the rituals they performed did not bring them closer to God. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” In Micah’s time, fo...

In a world so filled with war and suffering and human conflict, it’s pretty hard to focus on just what can be done. And sadly, we can fall into a bad habit of just looking for revenge. This revenge can almost seem good, since we want bad characters brought to justice. But God has a better way. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly wi...

What would you think is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for us as we try to live our lives with integrity? If you said “pride,” you win! The Bible tells us that the sin of pride can lead to a whole range of bad outcomes. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Walk humbly? Wow, that can be the most difficult part of...

Have you ever run ahead of God? You know what we mean. In our zeal to do great things, we might not wait on Him. We don’t have all the information or revelation we need for the path we are to walk. That can get you in a lot of trouble! Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” It’s the human condition to want to stand out...

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the absolute importance of modeling justice in our world. Micah 6:8 says, “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Being fair and kind to the creation is not optional, according to Scripture. Just as Jesus loves us, so we are to love others. Like today’s message? We love...

In the Christian life, there is a necessity to be a witness. We are to be witnesses for Christ. His majesty and power are meant to blanket our world. He is also intimately aware of you and where you are in life. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” When we trust Christ—when we believe the simple Gospel—we are called to get in the game...

Depression is a real thing. Millions deal with it. And, to put it a certain way, depression is no respecter of persons. It afflicts the famous, the unknown, and the bad and the good. Money won’t insulate us from it, and ignoring its destructive nature is not helpful, either. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” If you’re dealing with...

Sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ means that we don’t just sit in our houses and shut away the world. Scripture is an action item. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” If the Bible is true—if God’s story intersects with our story—then a hurting world is in need of a Savior. The pain many are enduring will have no end until they me...

When Isaiah the prophet wrote, the birth of Jesus was still almost 800 years away. Yet there is good reason to believe key parts of the book of Isaiah are pointing to the coming Savior. Near the end of the book, we see this clearly. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” It is reasonable to believe that this has dual meanings. One, the...

Don’t you just love the diversity God put into the world? He created harmony and balance everywhere, including our individual “best time of the day” to be creative and productive. Some are “up with the chickens,” as they used to say. Others burn a candle late into the night. Whatever time is your time to connect in positive ways, God made you to shine for His purposes. Isaiah 60:1 says, “Arise, sh...

Humans have a problem asking for help. Chalk it up to our proud hearts. Often, when we are really up against it, that’s when we resist seeking help. Jesus does away with all that. Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Ask yourself: is my pride keeping me from a huge blessing? If so, mull that over. Take as long as you need...

You’ve heard of heat-seeking missiles. They are weapons so sophisticated that they appear to have a mind of their own. The missile is launched and finds its target and destruction happens. What if a heat-seeking missile could be used for good? What if one has been launched…in your direction? Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to...

The story of the Prodigal’s Son is one we can all relate to. The Bible tells the story of a brash young man who leaves his home after asking for his inheritance. His loving father complies and let’s just say the son learns some valuable lessons on his travels. Eventually he humbles himself and comes home; he needs his father and his family. It is really a story of Jesus and us. Matthew 7:7, “Ask a...

Have you seen the film, “Saving Private Ryan?” If not, it’s about a group of American soldiers sent into enemy territory during World War 2 to find one lost soldier. The order comes from the top leadership. This small group has single focus the whole mission. Eventually—at great cost—they locate him and return him to his loved ones. Much of it is difficult to watch, as we see the incredible sacrif...

Have you ever hunted and hunted for something, maybe your car keys, and you finally find them? The old saying goes that you found them in the last place you looked. There’s a lot of truth to that. It also is very relevant to our walk with Jesus. Often we work really hard to solve our own problems, then we give in and ask Jesus for help. Matthew 7:7, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you w...

Hurricane Dorian recently caused a lot of anxiety and destruction. Many of us worried about the east coast of our own country, but the Bahamas were hit really hard, with the storm basically stationary for many hours. Residents there hunkered down and sought higher ground, wondering when the onslaught would end, and the storm would pass. The physical damage left by the lengthy storm was devastating...

Colossians is a very informative book. Originally, it was a letter written by Paul and Timothy to believers in a small city. Chapter One tells us that Jesus made everything we see (and plenty we don’t see!). The universe was brought into being by Him. That’s kind of a comforting thought! This great source of Love also made it all and He sustains it all. Colossians 1:17 says, “He is before all thin...

Does the future scare you? If it does, that’s understandable, from a human standpoint. After all, so much is unknown. And yet, God gave us His Word as a guidebook. The Bible tells us certain specific things that bring great comfort. Colossians 1:17 says, “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” For the most part, we know the past. We are navigating through the present. But t...

Carol had really messed up in her personal life. The career wasn’t going so well, either. But it was one particular relationship that kept her up at night, and she felt like things were coming apart. Instead of going to lunch with co-workers one day though, she ducked into a coffee shop and found an empty seat in the back. There she pulled out her phone and fed her soul by looking up Scripture. Sh...

On Today’s episode of the Kerusso Daily Devotional, we talk about the fact that Jesus holds your life together, even as you think you’re falling apart. Colossians 1:17 says, “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Nothing is too difficult for Jesus; He has proven this over and over. Trust Him today! Did you know the average message-based T-shirt is read over 3,000 times? We...

We think of her as a genteel Southern lady, and she was that, for sure. But Ruth Bell Graham was so much more. While her husband was away so much, preaching to the masses, she was preaching to her own little flock. The result was children who became adults, and in turn shared the Good News of Jesus with others. Anne Graham Lotz and Franklin Graham didn’t just fall out of the sky! Proverbs 27:17 sa...