Christian Devotionals and Scripture Applied to Everyday Life

Belief and unbelief divided the people of Iconium, and the gospel still brings different responses today. Acts 14 reminds us that each of us must decide where we will place our hope.

Trusting God through change isn’t easy when life takes an unexpected turn. But what if the circumstances disrupting our plans are also being used to redirect our steps? Acts 13 shows how God used opposition and change to move Paul, Barnabas, and the gospel forward.

God keeps His promises—even when the fulfillment takes longer than we expect. In Acts 13, Paul shows how God’s promise of a Savior, foretold through the Scriptures, was fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Serving God faithfully isn't always easy. Acts 13 reminds us that opposition, disappointment, and even failure don't have the final word. Learn how relying on God's strength enables us to persevere and bear fruit for eternity.

We often think serving God is something we do on our own, but Acts 13 paints a very different picture. Before Barnabas and Saul began their mission, the church prayed, fasted, and sent them with encouragement. Their story reminds us that God's call to service was never meant to be a solo journey.

Herod had power, influence, and the praise of the people—but in one moment, everything changed. Acts 12 reminds us that pride always leads downward, while God's Word continues to spread and flourish. What can Herod's story teach us about humility today?