Daily Devotions: Discernment

Building Altars

Abraham called the name of that place The Lord Will Provide, as it is said to this day. —Genesis 22:14

Crossroads

Stand at the crossroads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way lies; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls.—Jeremiah 6:16a

Just Dance

We played the flute for you, and you did not dance.—Luke 7:32

I See My Way Clearly

The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?—Psalm 21:1

Signs

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.—Luke 1:37

Listening

Wait for the Lord, be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!—Psalm 4:18

Go Deeper

Jesus said, Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch. Simon answered, Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.—Luke 5:4b-5

Sanctified Lives

You are sanctified... —1 Corinthians 5:11

Timing

But after his brothers had gone up to the feast, then Jesus also went up, not publicly but in private.—John 7:10

Wisdom from Jeremiah

Thus says the Lord:
Stand at the crossroads, and look,
And ask for the ancient paths,
Where the good way lies;
and walk in it,
And find rest for your souls.— Jeremiah 6:16

Calling

I, therefore, a prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called.—Ephesians 4:1

Prayer

So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.—Luke 11:9

Sit in Stillness

If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting.—James 1:5-6a

Hidden Treasure

Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace. This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.—2 Timothy 1:9

Spiritual Gifts

There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit.— 1 Corinthians 12:4

Awareness

To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is! — Proverbs 15:23

Your Light

Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to God in heaven.— Matthew 5:16