Immanuel

Daily Devotion
Wednesday 6/24/26
Walk By Faith, Not By Sight
Read Genesis 41:14-44

The Bible is relevant for every situation. Although the details of our circumstances are often very different from those of the men and women in Scripture, God’s Word still applies.

Let’s continue to look at Joseph. When Potiphar’s wife attempted to seduce Joseph, he refused, saying he would not sin against God (Genesis 39:9). The young man’s faith was strong, which helped him place loyalty to the Lord above all.

Second, the Lord’s presence meant that Joseph prospered right where he was—as a slave and a prisoner. Those in charge recognized that God’s favor was upon Joseph. So they gave him great responsibility and authority (Genesis 39:3-4; Genesis 39:21-22).

Third, during times of suffering, Joseph gained invaluable lessons that prepared him for the future. He learned the details of Egyptian culture, ways to handle responsibility, and the importance of keeping God first. An additional blessing was the opportunity to be a witness to the Lord’s power (41:16).

By relying on the Lord as Joseph did, our faith will grow strong. When we give God His rightful place as Lord over our life, His presence will strengthen us to resist temptation. Then we too will be equipped to do kingdom work and ready to proclaim His greatness to those around us.

Daily Devotion
Monday 6/22/26
Love your neighbor as yourself
Read Colossians 3:23-24
In His Word, God commands us to serve one another (Galatians 5:13). However, in life there will inevitably be people and situations that make this calling a challenge.
Thankfully, a biblically based understanding of service can help us obey the Lord’s instruction no matter who the recipient is or how problematic things can get. The reason? God is actually the One whom we serve.
When we have this motivation underlying everything we do, it will impact the quality of our work and keep us from becoming discouraged. Then, whatever our task—whether we drive a truck, lead a company, or teach children—if our goal is to glorify God, we will do our best in His strength. And we can trust Him to use us for His purposes, even if our labor might appear fruitless to us or to others.
Whomever the Lord calls us to serve and whatever He tells us to do, we can obey with joyful hearts when it’s done for Him. If this is our motivation, we won’t need worldly approval or evidence of impact. The only thing we need to know is that our heavenly Father is pleased and promises to reward those who serve wholeheartedly (Ephesians 6:7-8).