Devotions

Isaiah 35:4 …say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” Sometimes we read Scripture […]

Luke 12:4-5 I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him […]

Psalms 112:7 They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. The enemy thrives on our fear. His goal is to confuse us and cripple us with fear, […]

Proverbs 27:6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses. In every friendship there will come a time when you say or do something that hurts your friend. We are human. […]

Romans 12:15-17 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be […]

2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Throughout the […]

Proverbs 17:17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. This is one of the often quoted proverbs. You have probably heard it at some point in […]

Romans 15:5-7 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify […]

Job 6:14 Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. It is interesting that this verse is included in the book of Job because his friends definitely did not extend […]

1 John 4:7-8 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because […]

Romans 12:13-14 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Yesterday we learned how praying for our enemies, doing good, and treating […]

Luke 6:27-31 But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you […]

Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. You have probably heard this statement before, as well as its common interpretation. Iron sharpening iron is not a new concept or one that […]

Philippians 2:1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy […]

Psalms 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Upon first glance this verse has nothing to do with our theme of friendship. But today we will […]