WELS Daily Devotions

As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”
Luke 9:57,58

Complete Commitment

Devotion based on Luke 9:57,58
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As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
Luke 9:51

Jesus is Completely Committed

Devotion based on Luke 9:51
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In the movie Up, the main character meets a talking dog named Dug. Dug introduces himself and begins to explain how he can talk. But then, i

When he [Jesus] had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.
Luke 24:50,51

Last Sight

Devotion based on Luke 24:50,51
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We tend to remember people by the way they looked the last time we saw them, ri...

I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple.
Revelation 21:22

Enduring Temple

Devotion based on Revelation 21:22
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Perhaps the most famous church building in all of England is St Paul’s Cathedral in London. It is famous for many reasons. For one, it has

This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
2 Timothy 1:9,10

The Secret to Immortality

Devotion based on 2 Timothy 1:9,10
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He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.
2 Timothy 1:9

A New Life. A Holy Life.

Devotion based on 2 Timothy 1:9
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With what are you struggling today? Maybe you don’t deal with stress in the healthiest way? Bills pile up,

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.
2 Timothy 1:7,8

Join With Me in Suffering

Devotion based on 2 Timothy 1:7,8
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I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
2 Timothy 1:5,6

Fan the Flame of Faith

Devotion based on 2 Timothy 1:5,6
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I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers. Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
2 Timothy 1:3,4

Thoughts and Prayers

Devotion based on 2 Timothy 1:3,4
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When you hear about tragedy striking

They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Acts 14:21,22

Enduring Hardships

Devotion based on Acts 14:21,22
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Then [Jesus] returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Could you men not keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter. “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
Matthew 26:40,41

Watch and Pray

Devotion based on Matthew 26:40,41
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Hope does not disappoint us.
Romans 5:5

Different Hope

Devotion based on Romans 5:5
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Of all the different kinds of pain you and I can experience in life, the pain of disappointment crushing hope can be one of the worst. Examples from life? A parent tells you that you cannot go to the amusement park as planned. Y

We also rejoice in our sufferings.
Romans 5:3

To Suffer

Devotion based on Romans 5:3
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In the brief span of two or three lifetimes, God has chosen to lavish upon us a staggering number of technological and medical advancements. But as I live my life day-to-day, awash in all these marvels. I can begin

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1

Real Peace

Devotion based on Romans 5:1
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If you took a class on ancient history, perhaps you recall the term Pax Romana. Pax Romana is Latin for “The Roman Peace.” It refers t

“So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.”
Numbers 6:27

Your Name

Devotion based on Numbers 6:27
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Here’s a question. Can you say the names of your great-great grandparents? Unless you have a passion for genealogy, you will likely have to give that question some research. And yet,

The LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:26

Toward You

Devotion based on Numbers 6:26
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According to a 2021 article in Psychology Today, feeling ignored may be more painful than we suppose. Individuals in a study indicated that being ignored o

Love . . . is not self-seeking.
1 Corinthians 13:4,5

It’s Not About Me

Devotion based on 1 Corinthians 13:4,5
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It was not a very long piece on the TV news. I don’t even recall the mother’s name. But what she does and why she is doing it, I will not soon forget.

The news piece is about this disastro

The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is great...