Luke Powell Daily Devotions
1,286 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsShort daily Bible teachings to start your day.
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How Great is Your God? (Mon): considerably above average
April 12, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.86 MBThe God of the Bible is "considerably above average" in every way. Do you know him? No other gods can compare!
He's Alive! (Fri): He stays with us
April 09, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBPraying "stay with me" as you go about your business today might be the best prayer to pray.
He's Alive! (Thurs): hearing Him talk
April 08, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBOn that walk to Emmaus, Jesus led what was probably the greatest Bible study ever... and the disciples' hearts were burning passionately as they heard him speak. We can still find that fire in the Word today - don't leave your Bible on the shelf friends, open yourselves to hear His voice through the written Word!
He's Alive! (Wed): walking and talking with Him
April 07, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBJesus wants to walk with us and talk with us along the narrow way. It's a friendship, a journey. I hope you'll welcome him into your journey today.
He's Alive! (Tues): sharing Him
April 06, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBThe disciples so revered Jesus because of His resurrection! It was their go-to line to prove He was the Messiah - that He rose from the dead. And so they went and told Jesus' story everywhere. We should do the same today!
He's Alive! (Mon): seeking Him
April 05, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBLike kids on Easter searching for eggs, we all have a way of seeking pleasures that don't fulfill. Are you looking for life among the dead? Jesus offers something much, much better!
The Old Rugged Cross
April 02, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBWill you cherish the old rugged cross today? If you do, one day you will be able to exchange it for a crown. Listen here: https://youtu.be/_TqlJigrfxw
A Night to Remember #4 Jesus the Pray-er (Thurs): Praying for unity
April 01, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBThe last thing Jesus prays before heading to his cross is for his followers to be united. Can we be united even with our differences? Our common ties make us one as Christians, and they're deep enough to transcend that which divides us. Let's cherish our union rather than our divisions, so that more people come to see Jesus in all His glory through us.
A Night to Remember #4 Jesus the Pray-er (Wed): Praying for sanctification
March 31, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBJesus also prays for his followers to be sanctified - made holy, or set apart for God. Justification is what God does FOR us, and sanctification is what God does IN us. Are you striving to be sanctified, striving to become holy with His help?
A Night to Remember #4 Jesus the Pray-er (Tues): Praying for protection
March 30, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBJesus knew that difficult times would come for his disciples, but he prayed for their protection: so that their suffering wouldn't pull them away from their faith.
A Night to Remember #4 Jesus the Pray-er (Mon): Praying for God's Glory
March 29, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBJesus' great prayer in John 17 begins much like the Lord's prayer: with a plea for God to be glorified. Pray the same prayer today! For that is the purpose of our lives as His followers.
A Night to Remember #3 Jesus' last life lessons (Fri): You can find joy in Jesus
March 26, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MBWhy did Jesus teach the disciples all these lessons? For their own joy! We can find joy in Jesus, joy that nothing else can bring.
A Night to Remember #3 Jesus' last life lessons (Thurs): You are to obey his commands
March 25, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBJesus' great command to his disciples was for them to love one another - just as he loved them and laid down his life for them. His command to us is the same!
A Night to Remember #3 Jesus' last life lessons (Wed): You are to stay connected to him
March 24, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.98 MBJesus teaches his disciples to stay connected to Him, because apart from him you will wither. Are you doing all you can to stay close to Jesus?
A Night to Remember #3 Jesus' last life lessons (Tues): You are loved
March 23, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBOne thing Jesus wanted his followers to know that night was that He loved them. Up until then he had often spoken about God's love for the world, but now he tells them of his personal love for them. Do you know that He loves YOU too?
A Night to Remember #3 Jesus' last life lessons (Mon): Learning from Jesus
March 22, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBJohn 15 shows us some of Jesus' last life lessons. His words are the words of life! In today's information age there are plenty of life lessons going around... but His are the best of all.
A Night to Remember #2 Jesus the gift-giver (Fri): a new power
March 19, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MBThe last gift the disciples are promised on that night to remember was a new power from the Holy Spirit. All the other gifts flow from an infilling of the Spirit. Do you know the Spirit today? Pray for an infilling and receive it in faith, and walk in His power today.
A Night to Remember #2 Jesus the gift-giver (Thurs): a new purpose
March 18, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBWhile Christians have the great hope of a place in eternity, Jesus never intended us to be "so heavenly minded that we're no earthly good". He wanted us to live passionate, purposeful lives of love like He did. And this is a gift he promises his followers - a new purpose that can be lived out whatever you do, wherever you do it.
A Night to Remember #2 Jesus the gift-giver (Wed): a new place
March 17, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBAnother great gift that every Christ follower receives is a place in eternity in the presence of God. And so there is no fear of death - why would there be, if we are with Him on the other side?
A Night to Remember #2 Jesus the gift-giver (Tues): a new peace
March 16, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MBIf you're a follower of Jesus, one wonderful gift he offers is peace that passes all understanding. When we place our trust in him, we can have peace even in troubles come, because our hearts are his.
A Night to Remember #2 Jesus the gift-giver (Mon): every good and perfect gift
March 15, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBAs the crazy night leading up to Jesus' arrest continues, he stops and tells them all about the wonderful gifts he is leaving them. Stop and look around at the gifts he's given you today... they are many!
A Night to Remember #1 Jesus the foot-washer (Fri): he knew his influence
March 12, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.73 MBWhy did Jesus wash feet? Yes, out of love for his friends, but also to set them an example. He influence them to become servant leaders. Is he influencing you? There's no greater role model for you and I than Jesus Christ. Serve, like He did.
A Night to Remember #1 Jesus the foot-washer (Thurs): he knew his betrayers
March 11, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBJesus knew that two of his friends were about to betray him and deny, and yet what does he do? He kneels down and washes their feet. What love! A night to remember. Let's serve people, even those who hurt us.
A Night to Remember #1 Jesus the foot-washer (Wed): he knew his power
March 10, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBJesus knew that he had all the power in the universe at his fingertips... and yet he kneels and washes feet. We need more leaders who know that the power of love is greater than the love of power.
A Night to Remember #1 Jesus the foot-washer (Tues): he knew his time was short
March 09, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBWhat would you do if you knew you only had hour to live? Would you have a night to remember? Jesus chose to spend his precious remaining time washing feet. What a love He has!
A Night to Remember #1 Jesus the foot-washer (Mon): called to serve
March 08, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.58 MBHave you ever had a night to remember? The night Jesus was arrested was surely a night the disciples would never forget... such drama all around. And how does it all start? With their Saviour washing their feet.
Marked (Fri) - Born again
March 05, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MBJesus' life was marked by faith, hope and love... and our lives can be too, if we are born again by the Holy Spirit and given new life. Surrender today!
Marked (Thurs): Marked by Love
March 04, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBAbove all, Christians are marked by love, because God first loved us. When we grasp how deep His love for us is, we can only love others with the same love we've received.
Marked (Wed): Marked by Hope
March 03, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBAnother birthmark that Christians have is unshakeable hope. Even when the lights go out and we are surrounded by darkness, we can still see Jesus, and we still have hope.
Marked (Tues): Marked by Faith
March 02, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBOne birthmark that new Christians get is faith. But it's more than just a belief in truth... it goes much deeper!
Marked (Mon) - birthmarks
March 01, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBJohn Wesley famously preached "The Marks of The New Birth" in 1748. When we are born again as Christians, we get some 'birthmarks' - faith, hope and love. Is your life in Christ marked by these things?
Fierce! Do everything in love (Fri)
February 26, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBWe can be as fierce as can be, but without love it is pointless! Let's love fiercely today and every day, always striving to love God and others.
Fierce! Be strong (Thurs)
February 25, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBPaul tells us to be strong - but we all have our weak days. The good news is that even when we are physically or emotionally weak, God's Spirit is available, and he never gets weak! Be strong be relying on Him today.
Fierce! Be courageous (Wed)
February 24, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBDeep in each human spirit is a longing to live a courageous, fear-free life. Not a thoughtless life, but fearless in the face of persecution, and fearless in the sharing of our faith. Will you be courageous today?
Fierce! Stand firm in the faith (Tues)
February 23, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBPaul, and Moses, and Jesus tell their people to stand firm in the face of persecution and trouble. In other words, be fierce in your faith!
Fierce! Be on your guard (Mon)
February 22, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBPaul encourages the Corinthians to a fierce faith - being on their guard against the wrong teachings and the wrong behaviours. Here Paul echoes Jesus' own warnings. Are you ready for whatever life throws at you?! Remember to be fierce and committed today.
The Lord's Prayer (Fri): God's Protection
February 19, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBJesus closes this great prayer asking God for protection. When you pray "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil", remember to wear your armour of God and walk in His strength. With Him at your side, the devil's arrows will bounce off you.
The Lord's Prayer (Thur): God's Pardon
February 18, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBEvery day we should confess our sins and ask for mercy... and bring our own resentments and broken relationships to God too, to find the strength to offer them the same forgiveness God offers us.
The Lord's Prayer (Wed): God's Provision
February 17, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBIf you find you don't need to pray "give us this day our daily bread" for God to provide your next meal, then use this line in the Lord's prayer to thank Him for the blessings you have.
The Lord's Prayer (Tue): God's Purposes
February 16, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBJesus teaches us to pray for God's purposes - for His kingdom to come (and for us to be agents in bringing it), and for His will to be done (putting our trust in Him). Don't just recite this line... pray through it!
The Lord's Prayer (Mon): God's Praise
February 15, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.54 MBThe Lord's prayer opens with praise. Do your prayers ring out with God's praise and worship?
Confronting God in Prayer (Fri): seeking a way forward
February 12, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBWhile it's important to confront God in prayer, let us not forget to seek a way forwards. Wallowing in our anger only gives the devil a foothold... but coming to God for a way out of our anger leads to healing.
Confronting God in Prayer (Thurs): getting it out!
February 11, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBSometimes it's ok to yell at God. When you need to confront Him, don't try be polite and use churchy language, just speak from the heart.
Confronting God in Prayer (Wed): a step towards healing
February 10, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBPent-up anger has all sorts of bad consequences. But letting your anger out - even if it's anger with God - is cathartic and helpful. Don't withdraw.. confront in faith! And find healing.
Confronting God in Prayer (Tues): a step in faith
February 09, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBConfronting God is better than ignoring God. Don't give Him the silent treatment... come to Him in faith, even in your anger.
Confronting God in Prayer (Mon): clashing with God
February 08, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MBIf Abraham, Moses, Job, David and even Jesus could confront God in prayer... so can you.
Here I Am Lord (Fri): the songwriter speaks
February 05, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MBDan Schutte wrote this classic song for a friend who was about to be ordained a deacon. Listen to his own words about this song here:
Here I Am Lord (Thurs): I Will Go Lord
February 04, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.93 MBGod is calling each one of us to something for him - and whether it's to go to the ends of the earth to preach the Word, or to simply witness to the people around you today, that call is real. Will you go where he sends? Will you hold his people in your heart? Don't just sing it... do it.
Here I Am Lord (Wed): The Lord of Wind and Flame
February 03, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBVerse 3 of Dan Schutte's song reminds us that the God of wind and flame cares enough to provide a feast for his children - a feast to satisfy each heart. Jesus is the Bread of life - all we have to do is come to him and let him fill our hearts, and satisfaction awaits!
Here I Am Lord (Tues): The Lord of Snow and Rain
February 02, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBDan Schutte's song tells us that there is a God who not only sends snow and rain on the earth, but who bears our pain and weeps for love of his children. Is your heart set like stone against Him? Come to Him today and let Him break the walls down and fill your heart with love alone.