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John Hagee (August-03-2022) Daily Devotional: Galatians 5:1. - Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

Christ set us free so that we could live free! At Calvary, He destroyed the shackles of slavery and the chains of darkness.

In today’s verse, Paul strongly urged the Galatian believers to stand up for liberty. False teachers had infiltrated the early church and were luring susceptible believers back under the letter of the Law, heaping on requirements for salvation that Jesus never intended. Paul warned that if they attempted to be justified by the Law, they had fallen from grace. Christ had profited them nothing.

Those strong words should be a warning – and a comfort – to us. Only faith in Jesus and His sacrifice on the Cross of Calvary are sufficient for our salvation. The only way to the Father is through Jesus Whom He sent to be the sacrifice for our sins. No one can even approach God unless they come through the blood of His Son (John 14:6).

His grace is more than enough. We can do nothing to cause Him to love us any less, and we can do nothing to cause Him to love us more than He already does. Salvation does not rest in us; it is a free gift that He offers to whomever will accept and receive Him. The world did not give it to us, and the world cannot take it away!

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Through Jesus, you are free indeed! Stand fast in the liberty that Christ purchased for you.

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 2 Chronicles 33:1-13
• New Testament - Romans 16:1-7
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 25:18-22, Proverbs 20:17-18

John Hagee (May-03-2022) Daily Devotional: Galatians 6:9 - And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

“Doing good” seems effortless when life carries on as usual, but it becomes difficult when a challenge throws your whole world into tumult. Simple tasks become a challenge, and normal routines are hindered at every turn.

Challenging seasons are a time to lean into the Lord and not into our own understanding. It is not a time to lose heart but to trust Him with our whole hearts. When we welcome Him into our situation, He will keep us on the right track (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Rampant uncertainty floods our planet as we continually face unprecedented obstacles. We have learned how quickly our world can change and how tenuous is our stability over the last several years.

The good news is that we serve a God Who is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in the time of trouble (Psalm 46:1). Under His sheltering wings, we find protection. In the pages of His Word, we find the truth upon which to stand. In the family of God, we find the support we need.

Don’t lose heart! Continue to do good. Even in times of uncertainty, He will cause us to reap a bountiful harvest.

Blessing:  May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. As you lift your voice in worship, may God inhabit your praises. May the mighty name of Jesus pull down every stronghold, destroy every yoke, lift every burden, and bring victory in every circumstance. Amen and amen!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Judges 17:1-18:31
• New Testament - John 3:1-22
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 104:1-24, Proverbs 14:20-21

John Hagee (April-13-2022) Daily Devotional: Galatians 6:14 - God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

The Cross is the central theme of the Bible. Without it you have nothing. But the beauty of the Cross is that it is an open invitation for “whosoever will.” Jesus died on this Cross as a scapegoat, to redeem us of our sins. He took on our filthy rags so that we could be afforded opportunities that only the grace of God can provide. All we have to do is accept this gift, accept His love, accept Him as our Savior.

Once we meet Jesus at the foot of the Cross, our sins are washed away and our name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. There is no symbol or theme more powerful in the life of a Believer than Calvary’s Cross. God loved you so very, very much that He sent His only Son to die in your place.

You are a designer original; don’t live like a cheap knockoff! Make today your best day! Give it your all in everything you say and do. Live a life full of confidence, knowing that the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world is rooting for you every second of every day. Don’t listen to the negative things the world has to offer; keep your eyes focused on the Cross.

Blessing:  May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May you be completely controlled by the spirit of God and the love of Christ. Let this day be the first day of the rest of your life…a day filled with love, joy, and peace in Christ. Amen!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Joshua 7:16-9:2
• New Testament - Luke 16:1-18
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 82:1-8, Proverbs 13:2-3

John Hagee (April-05-2022) Daily Devotional: Galatians 6:14 - But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world

At the top of Mount Moriah, God used a tree as a tool of redemption for Isaac. At the final instant, as Abraham raised his knife in obedience to the Lord, God provided a sacrifice instead of Isaac – a ram caught in the thicket.

Centuries later, Jesus became the substitute for us all on the tree at Mount Calvary. The only begotten Son of God was nailed to the cross. This tree is why He knows us, why we are united in the family of God, that we can create a habitation of praise for our Father, that we can go boldly before the throne of grace to receive mercy. Jesus Christ paid the price on that cursed tree.

His blood reached us in our faraway, desperate state and pulled us near. Without the Cross, no grace or mercy is extended, no salvation is available. Without the Cross, we cannot be called sons and daughters of the Most High. Without the Cross, we have no reason to rejoice.

Because of that cruel tree, we are grafted into every promise and covenant, sins washed away, lives made whole. We have a glorious future with the One Who loved us to the death. That cruel Cross became our tree of triumph!

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Declare your triumph through the tree of Calvary. Rejoice that you are more than a conqueror through Him Who loves you!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Deuteronomy 28:1-68
• New Testament - Luke 11:14-36
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 77:1-20, Proverbs 12:18

John Hagee (January-09-2022) Daily Devotional: Galatians 6:7 - Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

Are you looking for something to blossom and bloom in your life this year? Have you been praying for breakthrough or hoping for increase? Learning how to manage your seed can lead to exponential blessing.

When you plant a seed, two things happen. You reap a harvest, and you reap more seed. One seed of corn grows a stalk with several ears and multiple kernels.

2 Corinthians 9:10 tells us that God supplies and multiplies the seed that we sow to increase the fruits of our righteousness. We can enjoy the harvest and plant even more kernels to produce an even greater yield.

Sometimes, we make the mistake of eating our seed. We hoard it or waste it indulgently. When our harvest needs have been met, the seed is our opportunity to sow in the fields of others.

Are you praying for a stronger marriage, increased finances, or open doors of ministry? Sow your seed! Sow tenderness and acts of kindness in your spouse’s field. Plant generosity and helping hands at your neighbor’s home. Invest your time and money into a ministry that furthers the Gospel.

Manage your seed well. And when you do, He promises a pressed-down, shaken-together, and running-over blessing. When you spread the seed liberally, it will come back to you!

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. Walk in the abundance that God has for you. Expect it. Believe for it. The Father wants to prosper you in every dimension of your life!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Genesis 20:1-22:24
• New Testament - Matthew 7:15-29
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 9:1-12, Proverbs 2:16-22

John Hagee (December-14-2021) Daily Devotional: Galatians 6:9 - And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

Every believer lives in one of two states. We are either being lifted up or we are being pruned. Why? Because God wants us to bear much fruit!

Our Vinedresser continually inspects the fruit that we produce. He is looking for love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). When He cannot find evidence of those fruits, He pays special attention to those branches.

God begins with a tender touch to gain our attention – the pastor will speak a word, a song will quicken our heart, or a friend will share a gentle rebuke. If we fail to respond to His tenderness, He will take tougher measures.

He will begin to cut away all of the things that do not bring forth good fruit. He will pull out all the debris that we accumulate until we are forced to put our trust exclusively in Him. We will find that when He is the only One left, He is all that we need.

When He lifts us up, He does so with love. When He wields the pruning shears, He does so with great patience. No need to lose heart! We will reap a harvest of much fruit if we continue to trust in Him.

Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you and give you His peace. As you submit to the Lord’s pruning, rejoice that He is working all things to your good and for His glory. Take heart! Your harvest will be great!

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - Jonah 1:1-4:11
• New Testament - Revelation 5:1-14
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 133:1-3, Proverbs 29:26-27

John Hagee (July 04 2021) Daily Devotional:  Galatians 5:1 - Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free…

Today, we commemorate our independence as Americans! From sea to shining sea, we celebrate with waving flags, marching bands, family picnics, and fireworks exploding in the night sky.

Our Founding Fathers placed such importance on liberty that they named it as one of the inalienable rights with which our Creator endowed each of us. We have staunchly defended, preserved, and advanced this freedom for ourselves and for others suffering under tyranny.

God understood the importance of liberty, the cry of every human heart to be free. He saw us groaning under the weight of unrighteousness, slaves to sin. We were in bondage to every form of evil and corruption, held captive by Satan.

In His lovingkindness, He sent Jesus to proclaim the Good News, to bind up every broken heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to open up the prison doors for those who were bound (Luke 4:18). He set us free! We have walked out of the darkness into His marvelous light. Though we were without hope, He brought us near to give us the promise of a glorious future.

As we celebrate our American independence today, let’s rejoice in the soul-deep freedom that we have in our Savior. True liberty is found at the foot of the cross. We proudly wave His banner. When Christ has set you free, you are free indeed!

Blessing: Heavenly Father, thank You for the wonderful freedom that we enjoy in America. More importantly, thank You for sending Jesus to set us free. We acknowledge the sacrifices that were made for our liberty. May we always be “one nation under God.” In Jesus’ name…amen.

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 2 Kings 23:31-25:30
• New Testament - Acts 22:17-23:10
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 2:1-12, Proverbs 18:13

John Hagee (July-03-2022) Daily Devotional: Galatians 6:2-4 - Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.  But let each one examine his own work…

We cannot change what we will not confront. And even while confrontation is often uncomfortable, it is necessary for healing and restoration.

Second Samuel 11 finds King David walking on the roof of his house. On that spring night, his eyes fell on a beautiful woman as she was bathing. Upon discovering that she was the wife of Uriah, the soldier, David did the unthinkable.

He sent a command to have Uriah placed at the front of the fiercest battle so that he would be killed. After Bathsheba mourned the death of her husband, David took her as his wife. This evil deed displeased the Lord (2 Samuel 11:27).

The Lord sent the prophet, Nathan, to confront David regarding this grievous sin (2 Samuel 12:1). While the Bible does not give us the details of God’s direction, we can imagine Nathan’s trepidation at calling out the king in the error of his ways.

In spite of that possibility, Nathan obeyed. While confronting the king may have proven difficult, disobeying the King’s command would have reaped worse consequences. Situations almost never resolve themselves, and time only compounds the difficulties.

In obedience, Nathan presented the word of the Lord to David. Without hesitation, David acknowledged the truth when he confessed, “I have sinned against the Lord” (2 Samuel 12:13). He wept, prayed, and lay prostrate before God, asking Him to be gracious to him.

When David was confronted by his own sin, he faced up to and admitted it. With deep humility, he sought the Lord. David knew that change would not come until he confronted the depth of his own sin.

Whether God calls us to confront or we are the persons who are confronted, humility before God and before others is essential. Let us examine our hearts and seek spiritual restoration with gentleness and honesty.

Blessing: Heavenly Father, if You should ever call me to confront, lead me in humility and gentleness. If ever I am confronted, help me to examine my heart, quickly confess, and seek restoration for any wrongdoing. In the name of Jesus…amen.

Today's Bible Reading: 

• Old Testament - 2 Kings 22:4-23:30
• New Testament - Acts 21:37-22:16
• Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 1:1-6, Proverbs 18:11-12