Daily Hope Devotionals - Obedience

God Wants You to Do, Not Just to Hear

God wants you to focus on doing what he tells you to do, not on just hearing what he tells you to do. He calls you to be an active follower of Jesus, not just … Continue reading God Wants You to Do, Not Just to Hear

Share a Vision of Faith, Not Fear

If you look at the future with fear instead of faith, then you will underestimate the abilities God has given you. Seeing life with eyes of fear causes you to bury your talents. When Moses … Continue reading Share a Vision of Faith, Not Fear

God Created the Sabbath for You

The Bible is filled with instructions about rest and recreation. In fact, rest and recreation are so important that God gives them a special name: Sabbath. He even put Sabbath in the Ten Commandments—right up … Continue reading God Created the Sabbath for You

To Be Your Best, Give God Your Best

When Timothy joined Paul on his missionary journey, Timothy was still a very young man. Paul sent him to a city called Ephesus to help start and lead a church. Even though Timothy struggled with … Continue reading To Be Your Best, Give God Your Best

It’s Never Too Late to Follow God’s Call

It’s never too late to follow God’s calling on your life. After Moses sent 12 spies into the Promised Land, they returned and reported that the land was too hard a place for God’s people … Continue reading It’s Never Too Late to Follow God’s Call

Surrender to Live in God’s Power

To live a fulfilled life, you must live by God’s power. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 4:20, “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s … Continue reading Surrender to Live in God’s Power

Before God Speaks, Decide to Say “Yes”

God speaks to people who decide they’re going to do what he tells them to do, even before he tells them. This kind of person says things like, “God, if you want me to move, … Continue reading Before God Speaks, Decide to Say “Yes”

Obey Because God Says So

Faith is obedience when you don’t understand. In the New Testament alone, there are 1,050 commands—and they’re all for your benefit. God often says things that seem confusing, such as, “Love your enemies” and “Forgive … Continue reading Obey Because God Says So

Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience

The Bible is full of life instructions. They’re called the commands of God. He expects you to obey his commands right away, and he expects you to obey them fully. Imagine if a parent tells … Continue reading Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience

Five Things to Do in a Storm

When you’re going through a storm, God is not distant or uninvolved. He is with you, and he is working in your life for your good. If you feel like you’re sinking in a storm, … Continue reading Five Things to Do in a Storm