Luke Powell Daily Devotions

Me and My Big Mouth #3 our circumstances (Mon): Christ strengthens us

September 13, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MB

Whether in good or bad times, Paul found his strength in Jesus. Perhaps life is great for you today, or perhaps it sucks... will you find your strength in Christ like Paul did?

Me and My Big Mouth #2 speaking to others (Fri): pray where others curse

September 11, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MB

James rightly says that it's not right for praising and cursing to come from the same mouth. Jesus goes as far as to say that calling someone an idiot puts you in spiritual danger. Let's rather pray when we feel tempted to curse!

Me and My Big Mouth #2 speaking to others (Thurs): encourage where others criticize

September 10, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MB

Two rules for the way we speak: if you have nothing good to say, don't speak; and if you have something good to say, say it!

Me and My Big Mouth #2 speaking to others (Wed): grace increases

September 09, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

Where our sin increases, God's grace increases all the more. Can the same be said of the way you talk to others? Does grace increase in our speech?

Me and My Big Mouth #2 speaking to others (Tues): find gold where others find dirt

September 08, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Some people enjoy dwelling on the dirt in others... but will you be the type who finds gold instead?

Me and My Big Mouth #2 speaking to others (Mon): controlling the tongue

September 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.79 MB

J. Sidlow Baxter wisely says that "one of the first things that happens to a person when they are filled with the Spirit is not that they speak in tongues, but they learn to hold the one they have!". Are your words piercing or healing people?

Me and My Big Mouth #1 speaking to ourselves (Fri): monologue to dialogue

September 04, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.99 MB

Perhaps the best way to heal our inner monologue is to turn it into a dialogue with Jesus. Let's turn our "I" thoughts into "we" thoughts as we journey with Jesus our friend every step of our days!

Me and My Big Mouth #1 speaking to ourselves (Thur): speaking of ourselves too often

September 03, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.64 MB

If our words are too focused on us, perhaps we are gazing at the wrong person. Jesus is to be the centre of our lives, and when he is, then our inner monologue begins to heal rather than hurt.

Me and My Big Mouth #1 speaking to ourselves (Wed): speaking too harshly of ourselves

September 02, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.46 MB

If you still look in the mirror and hate what you see, remember that there is a God calls you his masterpiece! He knew you would struggle, but he cherishes you anyway. Quit beating yourself up, and speak words of truth to your heart: that you are loved by a perfect God.

Me and My Big Mouth #1 speaking to ourselves (Tues): speaking too highly of ourselves

September 01, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MB

When it comes to the words we speak to ourselves, one danger we must avoid is pride. Does your inner monologue puff you up, or humble you? Jesus favours the humble.

Me and My Big Mouth #1 speaking to ourselves (Mon): power of words

August 31, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.77 MB

Paul David Tripp wisely teaches that "no one is more influential in your life than you are because no one talks to you more than you do.” Are the words you speak to yourself building you up or breaking you down?

Life Lessons on the Trail (Fri): ups and downs

August 28, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MB

A flat hike is a boring hike! The ups and downs make it what it is. Whether you're on a mountaintop or in a valley, remember that the Maker of heaven and earth is with you.

Life Lessons on the Trail (Thurs): enjoying the journey

August 27, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

Hiking teaches you an old truth: that it's about the journey, not the destination. Are you enjoying the journey you're on now? Or is the end goal distracting you?

Life Lessons on the Trail (Wed): better with friends

August 26, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB

Hiking is much better with friends - not only more fun, but safer. Much like our Christian journey.

Life Lessons on the Trail (Tues): be prepared

August 25, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MB

After a difficult hike with the wrong shoes and no hiking, Shereen and I learn a valuable lesson: be prepared. Our Christian journeys are much the same!

Life Lessons on the Trail (Mon): follow the signs

August 24, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MB

Shereen and I have been hiking a lot lately, and we are learning a lot. After taking a wrong turn and doing a 10km backwards, we learned to follow the signs!

Jesus and the Vulnerable (Fri): Jesus aligns himself with victims

August 21, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MB

A Max Lucado story reminds us that Jesus aligns himself with the victims - because Jesus himself knows what it is to be a victim.

Jesus and the Vulnerable (Thurs): Jesus takes time for the needy

August 20, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MB

We often get irritated with people in need, but Jesus took time for them. His parable of the good Samaritan reminds us that we can be "religious" people who still fail to take time for those in need.

Jesus and the Vulnerable (Wed): Jesus is angered by injustice

August 19, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MB

Like the prophets of old, Jesus is angered when he sees injustice. Are we?

Jesus and the Vulnerable (Tues): Jesus values the marginalized

August 18, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MB

In a world where lepers were despised, Jesus had compassion on him. Are you able to value people, even those you normally want to distance yourself from? Do you recognize God in them?

Jesus and the Vulnerable (Mon): Simeon Stylites

August 17, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MB

Have you heard of Simeon Stylites? He lived most of his life on top of a pillar, to get away from people. Imagine if Jesus did the same! Thankfully, he didn't.

Blessed Assurance (Fri): this is my story, this is my song

August 14, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MB

Nicole Dickson from Institute for Creative Conversation joins me today to share on the power of our stories, as we reflect on the chorus of a favourite hymn: "this is my story, this is my song"...

Blessed Assurance (Thurs): Perfect obedience, all is at rest

August 13, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MB

Inspiration from the classic hymn. It turns our that "perfect obedience" leads to "perfect rest", being "happy and blessed" with Jesus our Saviour. And so let us set our hearts on minds on things above and be "lost in his love"!

Blessed Assurance (Wed): Perfect submission, perfect delight

August 12, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MB

Inspiration from the classic hymn. Today we learn that "submission" and "delight" are in fact connected when it comes to God. We can find "echoes of mercy, whispers of love" throughout our days, when we submit to God.

Blessed Assurance (Tues): Heir of Salvation

August 11, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MB

Inspiration from the classic hymn. We are "co-heirs" with Christ - promised a wonderful inheritance from our Father. Are you living like an heir today?

Blessed Assurance (Mon): Jesus is mine

August 10, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MB

One of the world's all time favourite hymns is "Blessed Assurance" by Fanny Crosby. May you receive the wonderful gift of assurance so that you too can sing "Jesus is mine" and mean it!

I'll Push You (Fri): real church

August 07, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

We close our devotions on I'll Push You as learn what real church looks like. It's not about the building - it's about the life in community, journeying together and pushing each other up the hill. Please check out www.illpushyou.com to find out more about these guys! Buy the book, watch the documentary, be inspired...

I'll Push You (Thurs): accepting your miracle

August 06, 2020 03:00 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MB

Sometimes we are so busy looking for physical miracles, that we miss miracles right in front of us. It took the faith of his friend Justin to show Patrick what a real miracle could look like. What miracles might you be missing out on, because you're looking for the wrong one?? Wisdom from I'll Push You today.

I'll Push You (Wed): Sabbath every day

August 05, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MB

On his I'll Push You journey Patrick discovers a wonderful truth about Sabbath: that it doesn't only have to happen once a week, but can be a daily practice in the way we respond to others. Will you be fully present to the people you come across today?

I'll Push You (Tues): joy in serving

August 04, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MB

Perhaps the most touching part of I'll Push You is the joy Patrick finds in serving Justin... and the joy Justin find in letting Patrick serve. What joy might you missing out on, living for yourself? True joy is found in serving.

I'll Push You (Mon): ignore the critics

August 03, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MB

More inspiration from I'll Push You this week (do yourself a favour and buy the book!) Justin and Patrick faced much criticism and discouragement on their journey. But they didn't let those negative voices dissuade them. How about you?

I'll Push You (Fri): the long road is the better one

July 31, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MB

Justin and Patrick finally begin their Camino, and immediately face all kinds of challenges. But at the end of the first day, they're on top of a mountain! The easy road is never the rewarding one - take the long and hard road and find more joy on the top of the mountain!

I'll Push You (Thurs): friendships are priceless

July 30, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MB

I'll Push You is a story of deep friendship. Do you have a friend you trust with your life? Are you a friend that someone trusts with their life? Be inspired today by the wonderful friendship between Justin and Patrick.

I'll Push You (Wed): valuing compassion and relationships

July 29, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MB

As the I'll Push You guys began to prep for their journey, people came forward and gave money, time and more to help them out. This is the Jesus way - giving of ourselves to help others. Are we valuing people above our money and stability?

I'll Push You (Tues): if your WHY is strong enough

July 28, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MB

Inspiration from a great book called I'll Push You - which you MUST buy. Today we learn that if your WHY is strong enough, then the HOW will follow. What dreams are you not pursuing because the HOW scares you?

I'll Push You (Mon): dwell on what you CAN do

July 27, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MB

This week we are getting inspiration from I'll Push You (go buy the book!!). Today we learn from Justin Skeesuck in his wheelchair, who decided to rather dwell on the things he could do rather than become bitter about what he couldn't.

A song of praise (Fri): even in the storm... God is wise

July 24, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MB

If there was ever a moment where the devil thought he's outsmarted God, and humanity thought there was no more hope, it was when Jesus hung on a cross. But God had a plan! He can never be stumped or surprised, since his wisdom is unlimited. We can praise Him today for this reason, even in this storm!

A song of praise (Thurs): even in the storm... God is our strength

July 23, 2020 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MB

The Psalmist reminds us that God sustains his people - like a sustain pedal on a piano, which keeps a note going even when it should have already stopped. We can praise God even in our storms for being our sustaining strength! Listen here:

A song of praise (Wed): even in the storm, God cares

July 22, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MB

The Psalmist tells us that God is a compassionate, caring God, healing the brokenhearted and binding up wounds. Why could Paul and Silas praise God in a prison cell? Because they knew he was caring for them even in their difficult time. Praise Him today, and know that nobody cares for you like He does!

A song of praise (Tues): even in the storm, God is our delight

July 21, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MB

We only praise what we delight in. Could it be that praising God would give us greater joy in this difficult time?

A song of praise (Mon): praising in the storm

July 20, 2020 03:00 - 2 minutes - 2.53 MB

The early Methodists sang praise in the midst of their storms... Paul and Silas sang praise in their jail cell... Let's be people who praise our way through the COVID-19 crisis.

A song of lament (Fri): lamenting lost souls

July 17, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MB

Paul's lament in Romans 9 shows his deep concern for those who do not know Jesus. He would have willingly traded his place in God's kingdom if it meant his Jewish friends could come to Jesus. Let's remember to do all we can to share Christ with those who don't know him!

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