Devotionals

"Endure hardship" and "like a good soldier" are closely related in this verse. Soldiers are known for their ability to persevere through difficult and challenging situations. The comparison suggests that Christians should approach hardships with the same resilience, discipline, and dedication that characterize a good soldier.

Isaiah 55 is part of the prophet's message of hope and restoration for Israel. Deuteronomy 8 is Moses' recounting of Israel's wilderness experience and the lessons they should learn from it.

Peter wrote this letter to encourage believers scattered throughout Asia Minor who were facing persecution. In this section, he's urging them to pursue spiritual growth, having just reminded them of their new birth through the living and enduring word of God (1 Peter 1:23).

Jeremiah, often called the “weeping prophet,“ ministered during a critical period in Judah's history, leading up to the Babylonian exile (around 626-586 BC). In this chapter, Jeremiah is lamenting the sins of his people and warning of impending judgment. Verses 23-24 provide a stark contrast between worldly boasting and the only appropriate form of boasting - in knowing and understanding God.

This passage concludes Jesus' Sermon on the Plain in Luke's Gospel. Jesus has been teaching about various aspects of discipleship, including love, judgment, and bearing good fruit. He now emphasizes the crucial importance of not just hearing His words but putting them into practice, using a vivid parable about two builders to illustrate His point.

This passage concludes the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus' most famous discourse. It summarizes the reaction of the crowds to Jesus' teaching, which covered a wide range of topics including the Beatitudes, the fulfillment of the Law, prayer, and righteous living.

Peter wrote this letter to encourage believers who were facing persecution and suffering for their faith. In this section, he is specifically addressing servants who may be suffering under harsh masters, but the principle applies to all believers facing unjust suffering.

As followers of Christ, we are not immune to temptation. In fact, the Bible assures us that we will face trials and temptations in this fallen world (1 Corinthians 10:13). However, we can find hope and...