Rev. Luke Powell Daily Devotions

In a prison full of militant Muslims, Andrew Brunson was not ashamed. He was Andrew of the Cross! Let's stand up for our faith and be glad to be His today. Luke Powell is creating Daily devotions, music and more. | Support on Patreon

Following the lead of another imprisoned missionary Richard Wurmbrand, Andrew Brunson danced in his prison cell, and sang God's praises, even if he felt nothing and was struggling. May our homes and workplaces be filled with joyful dancing and singing before our God! Luke Powell is creating Daily devotions, music and more. | Support on Patreon

When doubts and worries began to suffocate his faith, Andrew Brunson learned to lock them away in an imaginary box, and rob them of their power as he did. Try it. It helped him in prison, and it will help you today! Luke Powell is creating Daily devotions, music and more. | Support on Patreon

While in prison, Andrew Brunson was desperate for God's Word. When he was eventually given his Bible, it sustained him through the dark nights. Let's have the same thirst for God's Word. Luke Powell is creating Daily devotions, music and more. | Support on Patreon

In his darkest moments, Andrew Brunson declared his faith boldly and found strength as he did - even through tears. How about you? Luke Powell is creating Daily devotions, music and more. | Support on Patreon

When Andrew Brunson was unfairly arrested and thrown into a Turkish prison… he prayed. Whether short repetitive prayers or firm prayers of faith, he prayed! Are we praying, in our respective difficulties? Luke Powell is creating Daily devotions, music and more. | Support on Patreon

There are many ways for us to glimpse the glory of God throughout our days. But even these are just glimpses. One day we will see face to face, and then, as Billy Funk's song says, our souls will truly be satisfied.

Jesus offers us living water that never runs dry… but we often try fill up our cisterns with the wrong things, and find ourselves thirsty. But as Billy Funk's song says, just one drink of God's water leaves our soul satisfied. Where will you drink from today?

Why was the curtain in the temple torn when Jesus died? This line in Billy Funk's song gives us a clue. What a privilege for us to come into the holy of holies… by His grace.

Billy Funk's song reminds us not off ourselves to God as living sacrifices. His words echo those of Paul is Romans 12:1-2, where we are shown what TRUE worship really is. Are we TRUE worshippers?

Billy Funk's worship song reminds us that God invites us to come to Him. He takes that first initiative, but then we have to respond and come to Him! After all it was James who wrote "come near to God, and He will come near to you".

Christians don't wait to gleefully see evil ones punished in eternity. They pray and work for even the most evil to come to faith in Christ. Consider how he has forgiven us… Now let us bring that good news to even "the vilest offender" that they may believe and find grace.

Words from the Psalms and from Paul remind us of the sobering truth that evil will ultimately be punished by God in eternity. If we believe in the Christian view of eternal life… than surely this is good enough.

Like Jesus, true Christians are to be committed to bringing justice to their communities. As John Wesley taught, our holiness comes from our works of piety, and our works of mercy. Be sure to do both, as you seek to be like Christ!

God weeps at the injustice in this evil world. Do we? If we are aiming for a heart like the heart of Jesus… we must.

Churches with no concern for justice are, according to Scripture, hated by God. Let us not lose our focus - for our mission is to be committed to justice as our God is.

Why do we praise God? To stroke his ego? No! For a much more profound reason, which CS Lewis reveals.

David's response to God's greatness was to give himself to God completely, with no reservations. What a lesson for us! Let's live with undivided hearts of commitment to Him.

David and Paul both held two great truths in balance: they knew that life after death was assured, but they knew that life on earth was precious and to be lived to the full. Let's follow their example.

David reminded himself that God is forgiving, good, and abounding in love. What a great verse to write on our hearts today.

David cried out to God - not just to anyone, TO GOD! In his low moment he made sure to connect with his Saviour. How about you and I?

The people tried to make Jesus a worldly king… and he withdrew. But when they came to arrest and kill him… he didn't. He wants to be King of your life, if you will receive him!

God can fill baskets full of leftovers with whatever offerings you bring to him. You don't have to bring much… but give him your time, your talents, your resources… and see what how he multiplies it to bless many!

Jesus pauses to pray over his food. What an example for us! Pause, reflect on God's goodness, and give thanks when you enjoy God's blessings… and don't forget to share your blessings with others.

When Jesus tested Philip, it wasn't to shame him, but to help him grow. How might Jesus be "testing" you, for your growth, right now?