MagLife Daily Devotional

A Divided Mind and Heart! "He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:27 A divided heart and mind can be dangerous things and destructive. It's like a thief who steals from his own heart. When we're in a state of mind, that's full of fear, anger, resentment, and bitterness. We tend to lose sight of wh...

Increase Your Faith! "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small." Proverbs 24:10 Behind every successful dream, goal, and mission is a person who has persevered through hardship. They increased their faith in every level they might find themselves in. They persevered through adversity, pain, and suffering to achieve their goal and accomplish it. When we strive in our faith, we c...

God's Mercy for You! "But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life." 1 Timothy 1:16 The mercy we received at the throne of grace shamed the Devil and made him a liar. Mercy is beyond the laws of this world. It is beyond the rules and regulations or policies impos...

Do You Have Faith? 2 "For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth, one confesses and is saved." Romans 10:10 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it, the people of old received their commendation. By faith, we understand that the universe was created by the word of God so that what is seen was not made out of things tha...

Do You Have Faith? "And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour." Matthew 8:13 Having faith in God is to believe that He exists and knows everything about us. We are not just to know him but also to believe that he is there with us because there are differences between knowledge and faith. When we hav...

You are Chosen! "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you." John 15:16. Living a fruitful life is a great achievement that feels great. That's why the vinedresser does not joke around with the tree that bears fruit. Instead,...

Your Hope will Not be Cut Off! "For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed." Psalm 9:18 The reality is that there are negative Hope and positive Hope in life. However, we must remember that God's hope is better than any hope we may have and can never be cut off. Hope in God's word is how we find the strength to stand up against all the odds and make th...

God's Providential Care! "Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." 2 Timothy 4:17 As John Donne said, "No man is an island entire unto himself." It doesn't matter who you are, what your background is, or how much money someone has; if you have a...

Jehovah Jireh! "And he cried unto the Lord, and the Lord showed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them." Exodus 15:25. One of God's unique names is Jehovah Jireh, which means God will provide. Do you believe in God's provision for every area of your life, or do you still think maybe...

Hold on, Hold on, and Trust God! "And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you." Isaiah 46:4 In society, things are often not what they seem. We have embraced 'reality' television programming that is far from the truth. We allow ourselves to be deceived for the sake of entertainment. As a result of...

Interior Knowledge of God! "I had only heard about you before, but now I have seen you with my own eyes." Job 42:5 What we need as a believer to go beyond the hearsay knowledge of God is the interior knowledge of God. In other words, we must experience him personally, which goes beyond listening to sermons or reading devotions. Because most often, the true depth knowledge of God comes through our...

Draw Nearer to God! "Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." James 4:8 Draw nearer and closer to God because He is taking record. Draw near to him. Do not be afraid of him, for he is with you; He will not abandon your soul in his presence. Draw near to him, and He will give you rest. He will show you the secret pl...

Doers, not Hearers Only! "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your selves." James 1:22 'Hearing God' is an act every believer should continuously experience, but acting by what is being heard is more significant. It is effortless to pay attention and hear from God, but it is more difficult for an average believer to take everyday actions towards God's leading. Therefore, a...

Courage- Antidote of Fear! "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 Courage in the face of adversity is one thing that many people lack. And If you are among those who are afraid of what they may encounter, God said, "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of...

How Are Prayers Answered? "On the day I called, you answered me; you increased strength within me." Psalm 138:3 How does God answer prayers? The answer starts from how God helps us through the Holy Spirit. From today's bible, we see that the psalmist offers thanks to God for His help and a strong sense of personal gratitude to show how God has helped him through persecutions and oppositions from t...

The only True Worshipers! 2 "Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit." Galatians 5:25 There is no misleading through the Holy Spirit; that's why the true worshiper gives to the LORD the glory He deserves! They bring their offering and come into his presence. Worship the Lord in his holy splendor in which God delights and is glorified. The Holy Spirit influences their Spiri...

The only True Worshipers! "But the time is coming; indeed, it's here now when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way." John 4:23 True worshipers have every reason to praise God. It does not matter what circumstance they find themselves in; they will still have the thirst and hunger to worship God in truth and Spiri...

Melody, the Weapon of Warfare! 2 "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!" Psalm 95:6 The earthquake popped open the prison door and broke the chain off Paul and Silas' hand and leg while praying and singing praise to God. The other prisoners were shocked and could not believe the power in their prayer and melody. The prison officers woke up, confused about w...

Melody, the Weapon of Warfare! "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord." Psalm 40:3 Melody is the most powerful tool in your arsenal. It's not just about music, but also about life itself. You can use it to make decisions, create new things, and even change the world around you. You can use it to find peace, happiness, and...

From the Hand of God! 2 "A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God." Ecclesiastes 2:24 When God created the earth, He gave humankind dominion over the works of His hands; He put all things under their authority. He didn't take anything out of the earth; instead, He said, "Let us make human beings in our image,...

From the Hand of God! There is nothing better for a person than eating and drinking and finding enjoyment in their toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 2:24. The preacher of all time admonishes us in this passage to appreciate and enjoy the good in our effort. Everyone who works hard should be able to experience goodness and enjoyment from their effort since living merely...

Take Your Stand in Faith! "For freedom, Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." Galatians 5:1

Your Calling is By Grace! "Brethren, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth." 1 Corinthians 1:26. From today's verse, we can assume that there is a discussion going on before it gets to that verse. The discussion is on the word of God preached to believers and non-believers. What makes the word of God pr...

The Misplaced Priority! "Why do you spend money for what is not bread? And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance." Isaiah 55:2 Misplace priority can take place in many people's lives and situations. We all tend to underestimate or overestimate our importance in our daily activities, relationships, family, w...

Thanks, and Happy New Year! "Dear brothers and sisters, we can't help, but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing." 2 Thessalonians 1:3 Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift in the year 2022! Being thankful and expressing gratitude are part of us in this ministry process. Therefore, our heart fills with gratitude for how you have support...