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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Howard Burns WEC missionary (day 4): snakes!
August 18, 2022 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.81 MBDoing mission work in the Congo, Howard and Pam encountered many snakes. One particular incident became a "living parable" to them, reminding them of evil's presence in our lives.
Howard Burns WEC missionary (day 3): acts of kindness
August 17, 2022 02:00 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBUncle Howard spent many hours tending to a young boy on crutches named Debonair. Years later, Debonair wrote to Howard to tell him what an impact this had on his life. What small act of kindness could you do today? It might just change someone's life.
Howard Burns WEC missionary (day 2): trusting God to provide
August 16, 2022 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBHoward and Pam gave up everything for God... and at one point, Howard "lost it" with the Lord as he contemplated the struggles they were facing. But, he came to see, that it was when they had nothing but Jesus that they truly learned to live the faith life.
Howard Burns WEC missionary (day 1): the call of God
August 15, 2022 03:39 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MBThis week, my Uncle Howard shares some stories of his time in the mission field, as described in his book Living Parables. Today he shares about his call to this type of work, and reminds us that we are all COMMANDED to make disciples - accept that, and God will show you where and how he wants you to do it.
Prayer & Fasting (day 5): practicalities
August 12, 2022 03:26 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBLet's get practical about fasting! Fasting FOOD is the way to go, unless you have health issues that prevent it. Don't fall for the popular "fast from negativity, complaining, and anxiety" idea - that's not a fast at all. When you fast, you go without something good to rely more deeply on God. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepo...
Prayer & Fasting (day 4): wrong motives
August 11, 2022 03:22 - 3 minutes - 2.79 MBBe careful not to fast with the wrong motives! The prophets and Jesus warn against this. If you want to know what kind of fast honours God, have a look at Isaiah 58. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Prayer & Fasting (day 3): fasting and intercession
August 10, 2022 03:20 - 2 minutes - 2.67 MBFasting is powerful when we are focusing on the prayer needs of others. Consider a time of fasting and prayer, interceding for someone who is need. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Prayer & Fasting (day 2): the natural and the spiritual
August 09, 2022 03:18 - 2 minutes - 2.57 MBFasting is both a physical and a spiritual discipline. Marilyn Hickey's explanation of the benefits of a fast might encourage you to start one up! These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Prayer & Fasting (day 1): why fast and pray?
August 08, 2022 03:14 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBWhy should we fast and pray? Because Jesus did, and because he assumed we would... and some other great reasons! These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Watch Your Mouth! Psalm 12 (day 5): God's Words
August 05, 2022 02:29 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBUnlike our words which are fickle and often evil, the words of God are flawless and trustworthy.
Watch Your Mouth! Psalm 12 (day 4): honouring what is vile
August 04, 2022 03:26 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBJesus wanted us to be FREE from what is vile, not to honour it!
Watch Your Mouth! Psalm 12 (day 3): boasting
August 03, 2022 02:23 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBWe have no reason to boast about ourselves - but every reason to boast in what Christ has done.
Watch Your Mouth! Psalm 12 (day 2): flattery
August 02, 2022 03:18 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBFlattery is the art of telling someone exactly what they think of themselves. Cut out flattering words - not only coming from your mouth, but coming to you from the mouths of others.
Watch Your Mouth! Psalm 12 (day 1): lies
August 01, 2022 03:15 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MB"Everyone is so untrue" sang Billy Joel. "Everybody lies with their lips" sang King David. But God calls us to honesty!
Lessons from a Crazy Car Ride (day 4): Rerouting
July 29, 2022 02:42 - 2 minutes - 2 MBTurns out I never even hit the storm I was so afraid of. How often has God rerouted me out of a storm? More times than I know! These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Lessons from a Crazy Car Ride (day 3): God-Confidence
July 28, 2022 03:38 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBIt's not just fast drivers who are a danger on the road - it's drivers who are paralyzed with fear and drive too slowly. On the road of life, cultivate God-confidence, so that you are strong in Christ and can get where you are going. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Lessons from a Crazy Car Ride (day 2): Driving in Convoy
July 27, 2022 03:37 - 2 minutes - 2.4 MBAs I drove into a big storm, I noticed that some drivers took no caution but were reckless and dangerous! On the road of life, beware those who might cause danger. Stay in convoy with those who keep you with God! These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Lessons from a Crazy Car Ride (day 1): a promise to hold
July 26, 2022 02:33 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBWhen we're driving into a storm, we can hold onto His promise: to go through the waters with us. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
An Invitation... and a Lesson in Patience
July 25, 2022 03:35 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBGreat news! I am starting an English congregation at Church of the Nazarene Boksburg (www.cotnboksburg.co.za). Come and join if you are in the area - and learn a lesson from my story: trust in God's timing.
Jesus & Jairus (day 5): taking Him at His word
July 22, 2022 03:20 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBAs a friend of mine says, "if God says it, believe it, it's done!" The family of Jesus laughed at Jesus' words, but then they found it He had been telling the truth. Stake your life on the words of Jesus - it's the best way to live.
Jesus & Jairus (day 4): reaching out to Him
July 21, 2022 03:16 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBAs Jesus walks to the home of Jairus, a woman reaches out to touch the edge of his cloak. Jesus lauds her great faith. Reach out to Jesus today! Don't just let him walk by - reach out. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Jesus & Jairus (day 3): accompanied by Him
July 20, 2022 02:15 - 1 minute - 1.82 MBAfter Jairus seeks Jesus out, Jesus gets up and goes with him. What a picture of what Jesus does in our lives! These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Jesus & Jairus (day 2): stating our faith in Him
July 19, 2022 03:13 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBInstead of asking "if" Jesus could heal his daughter, Jairus simply states his trust in Jesus and leaves the rest to him. What a great pattern for prayer. These devotions are free! Please consider supporting this ministry financially here: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7 Become a patron to get a Saturday video devotion each week: https://www.patreon.com/lukepowell
Jesus & Jairus (day 1): kneeling before Him
July 18, 2022 03:11 - 2 minutes - 2.08 MBWhen Jairus come to Jesus, he kneels in reverence. Do we enter Jesus' presence in this way?
Footprints in the African Sand (day 10): forgiveness and healing
July 15, 2022 03:06 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBPerhaps the most powerful parts of Michael Cassidy's book were the stories of forgiveness and reconciliation, such as his friend Festo's bold cry "I love Idi Amin!" even after Amin had just killed one of their friends. Are we able to forgive? With Christ, the answer is "yes we are".
Footprints in the African Sand (day 9): praying for peace
July 14, 2022 03:04 - 2 minutes - 2.44 MBMichael Cassidy and the African Enterprise team did a great deal of good work during a tumultuous time in South Africa's history. Without their prayers, we would perhaps have faced much more violence and bloodshed during the 90s. Pray for peace in our land! God will surely honour our prayers, as he did theirs.
Footprints in the African Sand (day 8): the possession of difficulties
July 13, 2022 02:02 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBMichael Cassidy learned that even if he was facing difficulties, God promised to help him through. What difficulties might be holding you back today? Launch out on God in faith, because if he trusted you with the possession of difficulties, he will walk with you as you deal with them.
Footprints in the African Sand (day 7): fear no mistakes
July 12, 2022 02:59 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBAs he began an evangelistic organisation called African Enterprise, Michael Cassidy decided to give his all - without fearing mistakes. He knew that God would complete His will, even through Michael's own flaws. Are you paralyzed by mistakes today? Move forward in faith!
Footprints in the African Sand (day 6): on a mission
July 11, 2022 02:57 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBAfrican Enterprise did many mission trips to local schools in South Africa in the 60s and 70s, causing many young people to put their faith in Christ. Where is God calling YOU to share the good news? Who knows who might find God if you take the time to share His love.
Footprints in the African Sand (day 5): prayer DOES work
July 08, 2022 02:55 - 3 minutes - 3.01 MBAgain and again in his life, Michael Cassidy discovered that God DOES answer prayer. Will you go to Him in prayer today?
Footprints in the African Sand (day 4): never too far gone
July 07, 2022 03:54 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBMichael's friend Terren felt that he was too far gone for God to love or save. What a tragedy! Nobody is too far from the saving love of our God.
Footprints in the African Sand (day 3): committing fully
July 06, 2022 02:52 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBMichael Cassidy spent a lot of his life knowing about Jesus, without ever committing to him fully. When he finally surrendered to Jesus completely, great things happened! Have you fully given your life to Jesus?
Footprints in the African Sand (day 2): a weak vessel
July 05, 2022 03:50 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBEven with his great success in ministry, Michael Cassidy knew that he was only a "weak vessel", and that God had achieved great things in spite of him, not because of him. What a humble outlook, which all Christians should have.
Footprints in the African Sand (day 1): claimed for Jesus
July 04, 2022 03:48 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBMichael Cassidy "claimed" Africa for Christ, and God did great things through him! What do you need to to "claim" for Christ today?
Jacob Returns to Bethel (day 5): Claiming our Inner Israelite
July 01, 2022 03:46 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBJacob's named changed to Israel - because he was one who "wrestled with God". Isn't that what we should all do?
Jacob Returns to Bethel (day 4): The God Who Accompanies
June 30, 2022 03:44 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBJacob knew that God had been with him throughout his life. A father-daughter story today reminds us that the same is true for us.
Jacob Returns to Bethel (day 3): The God Who Answers
June 29, 2022 03:42 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBGod always has an answer to our prayers - whether it's yes, no, or wait! Jacob found it to be true - may you too.
Jacob Returns to Bethel (day 2): Cleansing from the Inside Out
June 28, 2022 03:42 - 3 minutes - 2.91 MBJacob has his family go through a time of cleansing. But we must remember Jesus' warning - that outer cleansing means little if we haven't been cleansed on the inside.
Jacob Returns to Bethel (day 1): Home Worship
June 27, 2022 03:39 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MBWhen Jacob returns to Bethel, he worships. Are our homes places of worship? Support my ministry: https://bit.ly/31Bh8p7
More Than a Father (day 5): walking with you to the end
June 24, 2022 03:25 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBGod the Father is with His children to the very end - not even death can separate them from Him, and He takes them by the hand to lead them home when their time comes.
More Than a Father (day 4): wrapping you in His arms
June 23, 2022 04:24 - 2 minutes - 2.36 MBHow amazing to know that the God who holds creation in His hands, holds you and I in His arms.
More Than a Father (day 3): wanting to meet with you today
June 22, 2022 04:22 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBNot only do we wait on the Lord, but he waits for us in the secret place, longing to bless us. Draw near to Him!
More Than a Father (day 2): waiting in expectation
June 21, 2022 04:19 - 2 minutes - 2.61 MBSome children wait excitedly for their father's arrival at home... others wait in fear. Children of God have the privilege of waiting for their loving Father in joyful expectation - for He loves them so.
More Than a Father (day 1): watching over you at night
June 20, 2022 07:15 - 3 minutes - 2.84 MBUnlike our earthly fathers who need sleep, God "never slumbers"! Inspiration from Gavin Towsen's song "Father" this week.
Exiles (Psalm 137) day 5: They wanted people to die, we want sin to die
June 17, 2022 03:44 - 3 minutes - 2.99 MBWeeping by the river longing for the death of your enemies is a pointless way of life. Instead, actively "put to death the misdeeds of the body" and walk in holiness! That will do you, and the world, much better.
Exiles (Psalm 137) day 4: They rejoiced, but we mourn at our enemy's death
June 16, 2022 03:42 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MBAs they wept in captivity, the Israelites began to long for the destruction of their enemies. How different from the way of Jesus who said "love you enemies and pray for those who persecute you". Are we praying for those we struggle with?
Exiles (Psalm 137) day 3: They wanted a place... we want a person
June 15, 2022 03:41 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MBThe Israelites considered Jerusalem to be their highest joy... but Jesus taught that location is secondary when it comes to worship. It is worship in spirit and truth that matters to God, regardless of where it happens.
Exiles (Psalm 137) day 2: They couldn't sing... We can
June 14, 2022 03:39 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBWeeping in captivity, the Israelites in Psalm 137 refused to sing. But beaten, flogged and locked in a prison, Paul and Silas sang hymns of praise. Who do we resemble?
Exiles (Psalm 137) day 1: They wept for the past... we press on
June 13, 2022 03:38 - 2 minutes - 2.62 MBThe Israelites in captivity wept for the way things were... but Paul forgot the past and pressed on to take hold of new life in Christ. Which will you do?
The Spirit in Christ and Us (day 5): the Spirit in Resurrected Life
June 10, 2022 03:09 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBThe Holy Spirit's power raised Jesus from the dead... and will raise believers to new life too. But more than that - the Spirit gives us new life in Christ now, while on earth.