Rev. Luke Powell Daily Devotions

Phoebe Palmer's life of service, hospitality, and teaching helped birth the holiness movement - proof that one ordinary woman's faithfulness to God's call can change history. Give thanks today for those who went before you, and ask God how He is calling you to do the same. Acts 2:17–18 - In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will p...

This week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 6 - Women of Acts Phoebe Palmer's life of service, hospitality, and teaching helped birth the holiness movement - proof that one ordinary woman's faithfulness to God's call can change history. Give thanks today for those who went before you, and ask God how He is calling you to do the same. Acts 2:17–18 - In the last days, God...

The early church included gifted women who taught, prophesied, and led - a reminder that God calls and equips all His people to lead others toward Christ. Step up today in whatever sphere of influence God has given you. Acts 21:8-9 - "Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.&qu...

This week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 6 - Women of Acts The early church included gifted women who taught, prophesied, and led - a reminder that God calls and equips all His people to lead others toward Christ. Step up today in whatever sphere of influence God has given you. Acts 21:8-9 - "Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the ev...

Lydia and Mary of Jerusalem opened their homes to make space for God's work - a challenge to open your own spaces to others for His purposes. Acts 12:12 - "He went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying."

Week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 6 - Women of Acts Lydia and Mary of Jerusalem opened their homes to make space for God's work - a challenge to open your own spaces to others for His purposes. Acts 12:12 - "He went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying." Quote: There's a sense in which ever...

Dorcas modelled devoted, practical service to those in need - a challenge to every follower of Christ. Ask yourself today whether you are truly devoted to doing good, or leaving it to others. Titus 3:8 - "I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good."

This week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 6 - Women of Acts Dorcas modelled devoted, practical service to those in need - a challenge to every follower of Christ. Ask yourself today whether you are truly devoted to doing good, or leaving it to others. Titus 3:8 - "I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to...

Paul's conversion didn't just make him bold - it gave him a deep, tender compassion for people that marks every page of his writings. Go into the world today as a Spirit-filled person, and let that same compassion shape how you treat those around you 1 Thessalonians 2:7 - "Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we cared for you."

Theme : Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 5 - Paul Paul's conversion didn't just make him bold - it gave him a deep, tender compassion for people that marks every page of his writings. Go into the world today as a Spirit-filled person, and let that same compassion shape how you treat those around you. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 - "Just as a nursing mother cares for her children, so we car...

Paul's conversion produced a fearless courage that sent him back into the very places where people wanted him dead. Come to God today and ask Him to fill you with that same Spirit-given courage Acts 21:13 - "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."

Theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 5 - Paul Paul's conversion produced a fearless courage that sent him back into the very places where people wanted him dead. Come to God today and ask Him to fill you with that same Spirit-given courage. Acts 21:13 - "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord...

Paul's encounter with Jesus on the Damascus road converted him from a self-righteous persecutor into a humble follower of Christ. Have you truly been converted, or are you carrying on as you always have? Acts 9:17–18 - “Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here—has se...

Theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 5 - Paul Paul's encounter with Jesus on the Damascus road converted him from a self-righteous persecutor into a humble follower of Christ. Have you truly been converted, or are you carrying on as you always have? Acts 9:17–18 - “Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, ‘Brother Saul, the Lord—Jesus, who appea...

Barnabas willingly stepped out of the spotlight so that Paul could step into his calling, choosing humility over status. Are you willing to step back so that someone else can step forward? Acts 13:13 - "Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem."

Theme is: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 4 - Barnabas Barnabas willingly stepped out of the spotlight so that Paul could step into his calling, choosing humility over status. Are you willing to step back so that someone else can step forward? Acts 13:13 - "Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem." Quote: "Greed for powe...

Barnabas didn't just open doors for others - he walked alongside them, investing in their growth and keeping them true to the Lord. Who in your life could grow deeper in faith with your encouragement? Hebrews 3:13 - "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness."

The theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 4 - Barnabas Barnabas didn't just open doors for others - he walked alongside them, investing in their growth and keeping them true to the Lord. Who in your life could grow deeper in faith with your encouragement? Hebrews 3:13 - "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today,' so that none of you may be hardened by...

Next 3 day's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 4 - Barnabas Barnabas stood up for the newly converted Paul when no one else would, modelling a grace that gives people a second chance. Is there someone in your life who needs you to stand up for them today? Acts 9:26 – “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he rea...

Barnabas stood up for the newly converted Paul when no one else would, modelling a grace that gives people a second chance. Is there someone in your life who needs you to stand up for them today? Acts 9:26 – “When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple.”

Faithfulness in small things, done for the glory of God, is what makes an ordinary life truly extraordinary. Live fully for Jesus today - wherever you are. Acts 8:5 – “Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there.”

This week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 3 - Philip Faithfulness in small things, done for the glory of God, is what makes an ordinary life truly extraordinary. Live fully for Jesus today - wherever you are. Acts 8:5 – “Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there.” Quote: 'Extraordinary' doesn't necessarily mean a wide impact. What he did,...

The most lasting legacy of faith is often built at home, not on a platform. Consider today whether the people closest to you are experiencing the reality of your faith. Acts 21:8-9 - "Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied."

This week's theme: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives 3 - Philip The most lasting legacy of faith is often built at home, not on a platform. Consider today whether the people closest to you are experiencing the reality of your faith. Acts 21:8-9 - "Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. He had four unmarried daughter...

A life close to God makes us sensitive to His leading - and that sensitivity can change lives. Deepen your devotion today, so that you are ready when the Spirit prompts you. Acts 8:26 – “Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’”