Read devotions written by Hope pastors and staff every weekday that align with our daily Bible readings! We hope you use these devotions as a way to dig deeper into Scripture during the weekdays and join us for worship on the weekends to continue growing in your faith.
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Our reading today starts with the Lord giving Jeremiah a message. My Bible has a heading at the beginning of verse 4 that says, “Jeremiah’s Call.” God starts first by speaking identity into Jeremiah, saying that “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart… Read more
Edom was a constant enemy of Israel despite its common ancestry in Isaac. Edom rejoiced at any trouble Israel faced. On behalf of the faithful remnant, Isaiah asks God for two favors: to show mercy and compassion to them and to punish their enemies. Before making these requests, Isaiah recited the Lord’s past favors, reminding him of… Read more
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. Isaiah 61:1a As Jesus begins his ministry, he picks up this scroll of Isaiah in the synagogue of his hometown, Nazareth, and begins reading. He proclaims that this Scripture is fulfilled in him (… Read more
“Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all to see. For the glory of the LORD rises to shine on you. Darkness as black as night covers all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the LORD rises and appears over you. All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come… Read more
