Daily Devotions

Daily Devotions: Daily readings for devoted living.

Daily Bible Reading - August 16th, 2020 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - August 16th, 2020 | American Bible Society: Jonah 1:1-17: Today we will begin reading from the book of Jonah, a narrative that describes the adventures of a prophet who tried to disobey God’s command. In today’s reading, God commands Jonah to go to Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, Israel’s deadly enemy, to tell its people they are doomed. Jonah, however, disobeys God and boards a ship bound for Spain. A storm ensues, and Jonah is thrown overboard and swallowed by a large fish.

Daily Bible Reading - August 9th, 2020 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - August 9th, 2020 | American Bible Society: Hosea 3:1—4:10: Hosea is told to love his unfaithful wife, and his love for her is to demonstrate the LORD’s continuing love for unfaithful Israel. Accusations against Israel and its priests are cited.

Daily Bible Reading - August 2nd, 2020 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - August 2nd, 2020 | American Bible Society: Isaiah 49:8-26: The prophet Isaiah focuses on the new future that the LORD is creating for the people of Israel. Even though Jerusalem lies in ruins, it will be restored and the people will rejoice. God will bless and protect those who return from exile.

Daily Bible Reading - July 26th, 2020 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - July 26th, 2020 | American Bible Society: Esther 9:20-32: Today’s reading describes the origin of the festival of Purim, an annual celebration to commemorate the triumph of the Jewish people over their enemies. Mordecai, Esther’s cousin, who had become a high official in the king’s court, writes a letter to all the Jews with instructions for observing the festival.

2018 Prayer Impact Report | Blog | News | American Bible Society

2018 Prayer Impact Report | Blog | News | American Bible Society: Dear Prayer Partner,One of the beautiful things about prayer is that it has the power to cross geographic boundaries, reaching heights, depths, people, and places that transcend our limited capabilities. We can touch and change lives through the heart of steadfast prayer.Prayer has the power to

Daily Bible Reading - July 19th, 2020 | American Bible Society

Daily Bible Reading - July 19th, 2020 | American Bible Society: Esther 3:1-15: The king promotes Haman to the position of prime minister and orders all officials to show Haman respect by kneeling and bowing to him. Mordecai refuses, thus infuriating Haman. When Haman learns that Mordecai is a Jew, he makes plans to have all the Jews throughout the Persian Empire killed.