E. Stanley Jones takes Paul’s words in Ephesians 4:15-16 and shows us what it means to grow up into Jesus in every part of our lives. The apostle speaks of maturity not as cold discipline, but as speaking the truth in love. Jones reminds us that what we continually give out, we eventually become. If we habitually give out love, we become loving. If we habitually give out criticism, we become critical. Life shapes us according to what flows from us. The call, then, is to let love be the constant outflow, because love is the very life of Jesus expressed in and through us.

T. Austin-Sparks takes us into a fresh understanding of what true service to the Lord really means. We often assume that service is tied to public platforms, pulpits, or mission fields. Yet he reminds us that Jesus sees just as much value in the unnoticed acts of kindness and faithfulness carried out in daily life. The quiet encouragement offered to a discouraged believer, the patient endurance of ordinary responsibilities, or the unseen lifting of burdens in a friend’s home can be just as much an offering of worship as preaching a sermon.

Ray Stedman points us to the courage of Jeremiah as he stood accused before officials, priests, and prophets. Jeremiah’s life was hanging in the balance, yet he did not flinch, soften his message, or scramble to defend himself. Instead, he placed his life in God’s hands. This is remarkable because the charges against him were serious: treason, blasphemy, and betrayal of the temple and city of God. Still, Jeremiah remained steadfast, urging the people to repent and reminding them that his message came directly from the Lord.

Bob Hoekstra invites us to pause today and reflect on the precious promise of God’s faithful provision. Scripture assures us that God Himself has given “exceedingly great and precious promises,” and among them is the beautiful truth that “my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” These promises are not vague reassurances but specific guarantees that flow from God’s character and are fulfilled in Jesus.

Today’s devotional reminds us of Jesus’ simple yet powerful words: “Have faith in God.” We often hear them quoted, yet the weight of those words reaches deeper than we may realize. A. B. Simpson points us to the truth that God calls us to a faith that is not partial, not wavering, but complete. The smallest thread of unbelief can undo the fabric of our trust, so our call is not to muster up stronger belief, but to rest in a faith far greater than our own.

Oswald Chambers reminds us that God intends His children to live in an unbroken union with Jesus, a life defined not by constant worry or introspection, but by a restful completeness in Him. Yet there are times when self-consciousness intrudes, pulling our eyes back to ourselves. This inward focus produces a subtle struggle that unsettles our peace. Chambers points out that self-consciousness itself is not sin, but it disrupts our rest when left unaddressed.

Miles Stanford gently reminds us that suffering, far from being a strange detour in the Christian life, is a gracious gift from God. He anchors this truth in Philippians 1:29, where Paul tells us that it has been granted not only to believe in Jesus but also to suffer for His sake. This is not meant to cast a shadow over our faith, but to open our eyes to the privilege of sharing in the fellowship of His sufferings.

In today’s devotional, Witness Lee points us to the deeper demand of Jesus in Matthew 5. The law of Moses prohibited the act of murder, but Jesus takes it further. He exposes the root that feeds murder, which is anger. Anger, contempt, and condemnation are heart issues that spill out in words and actions. The old covenant addressed the outward act, but the new covenant penetrates into the motive.

The writers in today’s devotional remind us that freedom in Jesus is not just a theological truth but a living reality. Romans 8:2 declares that the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set us free from the law of sin and death. What God accomplished through His Son becomes real in us as we lay hold of it by faith. The Holy Spirit, who dwells within us, makes this truth personal and experiential when we believe it and yield ourselves to Him.

E. Stanley Jones reflects on Paul’s closing words in Ephesians 3:20-21, showing us that the climax of redemption is not our effort but God’s unlimited power at work within us. Paul’s prayer ends with a doxology that leaves nothing more to add: God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or even imagine. Jones emphasizes that this truth is not about what God might do around us, but about His power working within us. Our cooperation does not create that power, but when we yield, His hands are free to give without limit.

T. Austin-Sparks reminds us that God’s greatest aim is not to give us things, not even spiritual things, but to reveal Himself to us in Jesus. This makes our life in Him deeply personal. Our relationship with God does not rest on the activities we perform, the truths we accumulate, or even the blessings we receive. At its core, it rests on discovering the Person of Jesus in fresh ways. That discovery moves us beyond effort into worship.

Ray Stedman draws our attention to Jeremiah’s strong words to King Zedekiah, words that strike at the heart of what leadership before God should look like. Jeremiah 22:3 commands leaders to do what is just and right, to rescue the oppressed, to protect the vulnerable, and to abstain from shedding innocent blood. These were not optional suggestions but essential qualities of leadership in God’s eyes. Zedekiah, like many before him, had failed to live as a shepherd of the people, preferring instead his own power and comfort.

Bob Hoekstra reminds us in today’s reading that not all of God’s promises are promises of comfort. Some are promises of accountability and judgment. These are not popular truths in a world that longs to ignore eternity, but they are necessary truths. Jesus Himself declared that a day is coming when angels will separate the wicked from the just, and those who have rejected Him will be cast into a furnace of fire. Such words unsettle us, but they flow from the lips of the One who is full of grace and truth.

A. B. Simpson points us to the story of Gideon’s three hundred, where the Lord Himself turned confusion into victory. The battle was won not by numbers or strength, but by God’s power working through surrendered vessels. Simpson reminds us that our careless words, rash actions, or confessions of fear can dull the edge of what God desires to do through us. The Holy Spirit works in weak vessels, but He does not leave them weak. He equips and shapes them into instruments through which His life and power may flow.

Oswald Chambers draws us into the sobering moment when the rich young ruler walked away from Jesus, not because he misunderstood, but because he understood all too well. He knew exactly what was required and could not bring himself to surrender. His sadness was not confusion, but a grief born out of clinging to what he would not release. Chambers points us to the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the Lord speaks into the very things we are most “rich” in and asks us to yield them completely.

Miles Stanford reflects on the glorious truth that the Father has not left us bound to the old life in Adam but has given us Another Man, Jesus, in whom He is fully pleased. The discovery of our own weakness, failure, or even shame does not have to drive us into despair. Instead, it becomes the backdrop against which the brilliance of Jesus shines even brighter. The Father delights in His Son, and because we are united to Him, that delight extends to us.

Today’s devotional brings us to the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus describes the kingdom of the heavens as having the highest law. In Matthew 5:19, He warns that disregarding even the least commandment lowers our standing, while keeping and teaching them raises us to greatness in His kingdom. Witness Lee reminds us that morality alone is not enough, because morality can stop short at avoiding outward wrongs like murder or adultery. The kingdom standard goes beyond behavior to the very heart, where love, forgiveness, and humility are expressed as the outflow of God’s life within.

F. B. Meyer draws our attention to the truth found in Ephesians 3:19, that we are invited to be filled with the fullness of God. He writes that the happy person is one who does not step into the day without embracing the Spirit’s fullness. This is not a one-time experience but a continual posture of receiving. Meyer emphasizes that God’s anointing, like fresh oil, abides in us, teaching us and drawing us into the secret of abiding fellowship with Jesus Himself.

E. Stanley Jones takes us deeper into Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3, where the apostle speaks of access to the immeasurable riches of God’s glory in Jesus. Paul describes these riches not in vague terms but in very specific ways that surpass human knowledge. We are not left to guess what this means, for the Spirit spells it out through his prayer: being strengthened in the inner man, experiencing the indwelling Christ, being rooted in love, comprehending the boundless dimensions of His love, and being filled with the fullness of God.

T. Austin-Sparks points us again to the surpassing greatness of Jesus, showing how all else fades in comparison with knowing Him. Paul’s words in Philippians 3 reveal a heart longing not for comfort, reputation, or achievement, but for a deeper sharing in Jesus’ death and resurrection. What the world counts as loss, Paul counted as gain, for he discovered that with every measure of participation in Christ’s death came a corresponding experience of His resurrection life.