The Daily Plunge!

A Fool’s Useless Bragging (2 Corinthians 12:1-10). Boasting about ecstatic vision is pointless. Instead Paul foolishly boasts about his weakness because there God’s strength is displayed. Are you looking for opportunities for God’s power to shine through your weakness? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Humble Hardship Bragging (2 Corinthians 11:21b-33). Rather than pointing to strengths Paul boasts of his trials and travails endured for the sake of the gospel mission because he is committed to help others grow in faith. Are you willing to suffer hardships to know the same power of faith as Paul? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Unmasking Sarcasm (2 Corinthians 11:1-21a). Those who preach a different Christ, Spirit or gospel are not leading people to light, but exploiting and enslaving them. Are you too wise to receive the crucified Christ? Are you determined to boast about your goodness with this sin soaked world? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Training Wheel Gospel (2 Corinthians 10:1-18). In the spiritual fight with the gods of this world and wickedness, Christians are using weapons of the Spirit. Do you want the power of God, to live by the kingdom? Does Christ take your thoughts and values captive? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Hollow Confessing Hearts (2 Corinthians 9:1-15). God has sowed the surpassing grace of the indescribable gift of Christ into your life. We are challenged to be cheerful givers so we may overflow with praise to God. When Christians treasure money over God they are reluctant givers. So, what is in your heart? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthia...

Squandering Copious Gifts (2 Corinthians 8:16-24). Paul extols the God-given concern and enthusiasm Titus exhibits in honoring Christ. You have been blessed with gifts so you can show your eagerness to help and display His love. Do you live to honor Christ, to enhance the glory of Christ? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Don’t Command Generosity (2 Corinthians 8:1-16). Paul challenges us to see how Christ became poor so we could be rich in God’s blessings. Some Christians overjoyed by God’s grace are eager to give not just their stuff, but their very selves to God. Has the love of God made you generous? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Necessary Sorrow (2 Corinthians 7:2-16). Often we don’t like it when we are challenged for slacking in our Christian walk. Yet godly sorrow produces powerful results that lead to repentance and new spiritual growth? Have you ever chaffed at godly sorrow or did you see it as necessary? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Under Influence of Unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:3-7:1). Gospel servants are devoted to going through hardships so God’s people grow in faith. Who are you spending time with? And do you influence your friends for Christ or do your friends influence you for the idols of this world? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Absolute Sinner Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2). The amazing love of Christ who paid the price for all people to destroy sin compels devoted Christians to share the faith. To reconcile us enemies God made sinless Christ became the embodiment of sin. Do you take God’s saving work in your life for granted? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Swallowed Up By Life (2 Corinthians 4:13-5:10). The LORD who raised Jesus will also raise us to eternal life. Although this life is temporary and wasting away the beyond all measure eternal life awaits and is already working in us. Do you believe in God’s dead raising power for your life now? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Carrying Death Around (2 Corinthians 4:1-12). We don’t trick people into faith. We just ask people to look at our own earthen lives to see the grace, love and power of Christ. Don’t lose heart for how God can minister to others in your life. How are you dying to this world so the extraordinary power of Christ shines through? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailySc...

Human Heart Advertising (2 Corinthians 3:1-18). If the old covenant which simply bound us to the Law was a glorious blessing, how much more glorious is the new covenant? Are you be transformed by the Spirit into a Christ image that advertises the power and glory of the Gospel? If not, why not? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Christ Smelling Aroma (2 Corinthians 1:23-2:17). Holding onto bitterness in the Church damages our faith and defeats Christ’s love in us. You have been captured by God’s love and now are in Christ’s triumphal procession. Do you smell like Christ? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Not Yes and No (2 Corinthians 1:12-22). God is not double minded. God showers you with promises in Christ. You stand firm in Christ, not by your will, but by the anointing of the Spirit to bring you to faith. Do you follow Christ in faith or do you continue to make plans in a worldly manner? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Deadly Peril Comforts (2 Corinthians 1:1-11). In the depths of the troubles and perils of this life, when we lose all hope in our self salvation, we can find a comfort. Have you ever gone through something that nearly destroyed you that God now uses as a blessing for others? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Corinthians

Torrential Gospel Waters (Ezekiel 47:1–12). From the stunning grace of the LORD flows overwhelming living waters that give healing and where death gives way to life. Are you baptized in the Messiah’s rivers of living water flow to bring you from sin death into eternal life? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

Shame Blasting Glory (Ezekiel 43:1–12). Ezekiel gives a vision of the temple that is not an architectural design, but a spiritual enticement to long for the returning glory of God. When the glorious holiness of God is manifest, we want to put away shameful sin. #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

Forget Your Shame (Ezekiel 39:21–29). Forgetting our shame and disgrace takes an act of God. Rather than pour out his wrath, the LORD promises to pour our his Spirit upon his people. Do you live in the promises of God or do you still hold onto the shame of your failures? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

Bone Rattling Preaching (Ezekiel 37:1–14). If dried out bones can’t live, why do we think we fare any better without God? The LORD proves he alone breathes life into spiritual corpses. Will you allow the LORD to open up your grave and bring you new hope? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

Ruined People Reborn (Ezekiel 36:22–27). Where God’s people profaned God’s glory, now the LORD will show how great is his glory. The Lord promises that we will be washed from our sins to receive a new spirit and a new heart. So, will the LORD become your beloved God? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

No Longer Enslaved Prey (Ezekiel 34: 17–31). Selfish leaders and greedy compatriots trample the fellowship of God’s people. The LORD is our shepherd who rescues his people from victimhood and blesses them. Do we act like we are with our shepherd? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

Graciously Unfair God (Ezekiel 18:1–4, 19–32). The LORD holds each person accountable for their own relationship with Him. Just as someone else’s faith can’t save you, someone else’s sin can’t condemn you. Do your children chase after iniquity or God? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

Enchanting Dislodging Scattering (Ezekiel 11:14–25). God’s people substituted the blessing for their reliance upon the LORD. God loves you so much he will scatter you to give you a heart of flesh. Where do you think God needs to dislodge you in your faith? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel

Detestable Conduct Unleashed (Ezekiel 7:1–15, 23b–27). Insisting on our own goodness means being judged on our conduct. Unrestrained sin begets a blossoming of even great evil. Are you ready for your own unforgiveness? Or will you flee to Christ? #dailydevotion #Lutherandevotional #DailyPlunge #DailyLectionary #DailyScripture #Ezekiel #ProphetEzekiel