JDL Ministries - Treasure & Truth Daily Devotions

 Shut the Door to Fear: Courageous Obedience (Devotional on Judges 3:21-23) Be inspired by Ehud's brave actions in Judges 3 to shut the door on fear and boldly follow God's leading. Scripture: Judges 3:21-23 (NIV) - "Ehud reached with his left hand, drew the sword from his right thigh and plunged it into the king’s belly. Even the handle sank in after the blade, and his bowels discharged. Ehud did not pull the sword out, and the fat closed in over it. Then Ehud went out to the porch; he shut the doors of the upper room behind him and locked them." Here, Ehud courageously carries out God's plan to defeat an oppressive ruler. After his mission, Ehud shuts the door, symbolizing his determination to protect the victory God gave him. Revelatory Example: Imagine stepping out in faith like Ehud to tackle a challenge, relying on God to overcome doubt and fear. In courageous obedience, we experience the fulfillment of God's promises. Christian Principle: Obedience r...

 Shut the Door to Hospitality?  (Devotional on Genesis 18:5-7) Be inspired by Abraham's hospitality in Genesis 18 to open your heart and home to bless others in need. Scripture: Genesis 18:5-7 (NIV) - "Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.' 'Very well,' they answered, 'do as you say.' So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. 'Quick,' he said, 'get three seahs of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread.'" In this passage, we see Abraham's eagerness to show hospitality to strangers by offering them food and refreshments. His selflessness models the Christian call to open our lives to needy people. Imagine a family embracing hospitality by welcoming a struggling neighbor for a meal. In their simple act of kindness, the neighbor finds comfort and encouragement. Christian Principle: True hospitality goes beyond food and shelter - creating a s...

 A Heart of Compassion  (Devotional on Matthew 23:37-38) Be moved by Jesus' compassionate heart for humanity in these verses. Discover how God longs to gather you under His wings of love and protection. Scripture: Matthew 23:37–38 (NIV) - "Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate." Here, Jesus expresses a deep longing to gather and protect Jerusalem as a mother hen shelters her chicks. But their rejection of God's love led to desolation. This reveals Jesus' compassionate heart, which exemplifies God's constant love for humanity. Though He desires to gather us, it requires our willingness to accept His care. Like a family turning to God's sheltering wings in prayer amidst challenges, let's open our hearts to receive His compassion. May we find refuge ...

Empowered to Impact (Devotional on Jeremiah 1:10) Jeremiah inspires you to embrace your calling and positively impact the world around you for God's purposes. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:10 (NIV) - "See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant." In this verse, God gives Jeremiah authority as a prophet to root out, pull down, destroy, and throw down evil while building up and planting good. This shows that God empowers His chosen ones to impact nations for His purposes. Like Jeremiah, we have unique gifts to influence the world around us. We are called to be forces for positive change and to build God's kingdom. As families, let's embrace the significance of our individual callings and collective purpose. Imagine our impact on our community by living out our call to build, plant, and transform what is around us for God's glory. Let's seek opportunitie...

  Standing Strong in Trials (Devotional on Job 2:9-10) Be encouraged by Job's example to maintain integrity and trust God during life's trials. This devotion on Job 2:9-10 explores how our response to adversity impacts our faith. Scripture: Job 2:9-10 (NIV) - "His wife said to him, 'Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!' He replied, 'You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?' In all this, Job did not sin in what he said." These verses witness Job facing unimaginable trials and maintaining his integrity and faith in God. When his wife suggests he curse God, Job recognizes that blessings and troubles come from God's hand. He chooses not to sin in response. Job's example teaches us that our response to trials profoundly impacts our faith and relationship with God. In adversity, Job shows that holding onto integrity and trust in God's goodness matters. His steadfast faith, despi...