Vessels of Clay

The Primacy of Predestination In love5 he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/18/the-primacy-of-predestination/

Every Spiritual Blessing 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus:... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/17/every-spiritual-blessing/

To God Be the Glory 25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith— 27 to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ!... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/16/to-god-be-the-glory-4/

Smooth Talk and Flattery 17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/15/smooth-talk-and-flattery/

Diversity. Unity. Fidelity. 1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church at Cenchreae, 2 that you may welcome her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints, and help her in whatever she may need from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/14/diversity-unity-fidelity-2/

A Man On A Mission 22 This is the reason why I have so often been hindered from coming to you. 23 But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, 24 I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/13/a-man-on-a-mission-3/

A Man Possessed 14 I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/12/a-man-possessed/

The Family of God 8 For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, 9 and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/11/the-family-of-god-2/

The Wonder of Oneness 1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/10/the-wonder-of-oneness/

The Pursuit of Peace Over Personal Preference 13 Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/09/the-pursuit-of-peace-over-personal-preference/

God Doesn’t Need Your Help 10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother?... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/08/god-doesnt-need-your-help/

The Peril of Personal Preferences 1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/07/the-peril-of-personal-preferences/

Eyes Wide Open 11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/06/eyes-wide-open-2/

The Debt of Love I Owe 8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/05/the-debt-of-love-i-owe/

Our God Reigns 1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/04/our-god-reigns-2/

The Power to Love and Live Differently 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/03/the-power-to-love-and-live-differently/

Grace, Gratitude, and Growth 3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.... https://devotionaryblog.com/2026/06/02/grace-gratitude-and-growth/