John Nations

Daily Devotional for Friday, February 20 The Observation from the Parable “Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise,” Luke 10: 36, 37. There’s no shortage of bad […]

Daily Devotional for Tuesday, February 17 The Joy Felt by the Disciples and Jesus “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven,” Luke 10:20. People often cringe when I say it, but God is not concerned with your happiness. However, He

Daily Devotional for Saturday, February 14 Hardship Prohibited a Potential Disciple “And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest,” Luke 9:57. Following Christ requires total commitment. I love the illustration that demonstrates the difference between involvement and

Daily Devotional for Wednesday, February 11 The Samaritans Rejected Jesus “And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem,” Luke 9:53. No one wants to feel the sting of rejection. The careers with the highest turnover rates are those which involve direct sales. Most people cannot endure

Daily Devotional for Sunday, February 8 Jesus’ Troubled Soul “Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour,” John 12:27 Empathy is feeling your pain in my heart. For twenty-eight years I ministered to the sick and suffering of

Daily Devotional for Thursday, February 5 Jesus and Three Disciples “And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray,” Luke 9:28. God is often preparing us for higher service. God, in His infinite wisdom, has chosen human

Daily Devotional for Monday, February 2 Jesus, the Source of Authority “Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases,” Luke 9:1. Even children understand the concept of authority. How many times have you heard one child give another an order, only to hear

Daily Devotional for Friday, January 30 Jesus Healed a Demon-Possessed Man “Return to thine own house and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him,” Luke 8:39. The Lord often used broken vessels. John Newton

Daily Devotional for Tuesday, January 27 Individuals Related to Jesus “And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it,” Luke 8:21. It takes more than biology to make a family. The late great Christian comedian Jerry Clower tells of how when

Daily Devotional for Saturday, January 24 Jesus Redeemed a Harlot “And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace,” Luke 7:50. The act of redemption is most beautiful. A story told by Paul Lee Tan illustrates the meaning of redemption. He said that when A.J. Gordon was pastor of a