Rev. Luke Powell Daily Devotions

Peter's special sacred place was surely the Sea of Galilee. What amazing things he had seen there! Do you have a sacred place where you encounter God in a special way? Why not return to it, or create one afresh … These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon...

Jesus breathed on his disciples and 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 - even when he ascended to heaven they had His Holy Spirit alive in them. 𝑊𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑦 𝑆𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑡 - pray with me in today's devotion, and let us be anointed and filled again!

Jesus has called each of his followers to 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 - to love like he did and share the good news. Each of us has this great purpose - 𝑤𝑒 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑡 wherever God has placed us.

When Jesus rose again, the disciples weren't quietly impressed. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐣𝐨𝐲!  Just as Jesus had predicted. Are our meetings with Jesus 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑗𝑜𝑦? 

Twice in his encounter with the disciples in the Upper Room, Jesus promises them peace . And even though their lives were not trouble-free after that, they were filled with peace knowing that Jesus was alive and with them . How about you?

When Jesus first met the disciples after rising from the dead, they were together. There is power in corporate worship. Don't miss the blessing of spending time with the risen Christ together with others.

When encountering the risen Christ, the women were sent out by Jesus to go and tell the good news. Jesus turned the "come-see" Jewish faith into a "go-tell" Christian faith. Are we telling the good news? How the world needs to hear our testimony.

The risen Christ promises peace and a calming of our fears. Bring your fears to Him today and may you find the peace that only He can bring.

When the women first saw the risen Christ, their default setting was to worship Him in adoration! How about us? Do we default to worship when we meet with Jesus?

Jesus meets you when you seek Him. I am often amazed at how little I seek God at times... but Mary and the other woman went looking for Jesus, and he came to them. The same happens when we seek after Jesus. Seek Him today.

Jesus was a walking miracle - born of a virgin, risen from the dead. And His power is still active in our world today. Praise God - He is a God of miracles!

During my recent stay in hospital, I was blessed to spend time in prayer and conversation with Sister Maureen, a nun from St Dominic's Convent in Boksburg. Together we marveled at our Lord's sacrifice - how dare we complain of our own suffering when he suffered so much? Consider what HE did for you today... and as you bear your own cross, don't forget to get help from your own Simon of Cyrene.

I was blessed by the best at Sunward Park Hospital in Boksburg. From the ER staff, the High Care and General Ward nurses, physios, dieticians and of course Dr Magagula the surgeon, I felt completely cared for and looked after . What a team! They remind me of the words of Paul: " whatever you do, work at it with all your heart " (Col 3:23). If we can all work with the same care and compassion as th...

Soon after my surgery I experiences a time of deep spiritual darkness . I felt depressed and oppressed. Strange images filled my mind every time I closed my eyes. But my family, my prayer warrior friends, and all of you were praying - and in a moment of wrestling prayer I experienced an amazing victory over the darkness . Praise God for that "the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can...

During my 13 days in hospital I was blessed by many special " appearances " from family and friends - messages, calls, and visits. These were absolutely life-giving to me. How I appreciated each one! I also believe God used me in the hospital to make an "appearance" in other patients' lives, praying and talking with them when they needed it. Make an "appearance" in someone's life today - it'll mea...

After 13 days in hospital after major surgery, I've had time to think! One of the most powerful parts of my stay was feeling anchored by the prayers of you all. What a privilege to have people pray for you in your darkest hours - I felt so safe as your prayers surrounded me. Thank you!

Some people struggle to say "I love you". But Mother Teresa's last words were "Jesus I love you"! May our prayers be filled with these words, because if He loved us so, He deserves our love too. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell

God is willing and able to change you from old to new. Will you pray for him to change your heart every day? These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell

Instead of filling your day with "well done me" statements, perhaps it's time to fill it with "thank You Lord" prayers, because in the end, everything you have is a good gift from Him. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell

Jesus promised us a "Helper" to get us through the tough moments. Yet so often we try and go at it alone. Don't forget to pray "help me Lord" many times a day! He is willing and able to provide you the help you need most. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://ww...

An oxygen prayer is a short prayer to pray for when you need a boost during the day. Try praying "come Lord!" as an oxygen prayer - not just to look ahead to Jesus' second coming, but also to remind yourself that He is near to you right now. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion e...

Toplady ends his great hymn by reflecting on his fleeting breath, and the fact that he would face God in judgement one day. But thank God - a story from Peter Marshall reminds us of the great work of Jesus which will protect His children on judgement day.

Toplady's words are drenched in humility… His desperate need for His Saviour is obvious from the words of his hymn. Jesus always seemed to prefer the company of the humble. Will you humble yourself today and sing "foul, I to the fountain fly, wash me Saviour, or I die"? These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to ge...

August Toplady was a fierce opponent of John Wesley. Toplady was a Calvinist, Wesley believed in free-will. Today the debate between these camps rages on - but let's focus on the truth that no works, no zeal, no tears can make us right with God. HE must save us alone! These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get...

Christ's sacrifice brings us a double-cure from the water and the blood that flowed from his side. His blood cleanses our guilt, His water cleanses and purifies us. Let's live cured today - saved from wrath and made pure in Christ. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week:...