Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“Overtaken in Obedience”
Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1–2

"And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God… all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the Lord thy God."

Devotion:
Deuteronomy 28 opens with a powerful promise: God’s blessings are attracted to obedience. Not perfection, not performance, not ritual — but a heart that listens and responds to His voice.

The word hearken means more than hearing. It means leaning in, paying attention, and aligning your life with what God says. When you choose His way over your way, His wisdom over your impulses, His truth over your feelings, you step into a flow of blessings that are already prepared for you.

And notice the language: “All these blessings shall come on thee and overtake thee.” These are not slow, hesitant blessings. They are active, pursuing, overwhelming blessings — the kind that catches up to you even when you’re not looking for it.

God’s heart is not to withhold but to pour out. Your obedience doesn’t earn His love; it simply clears the path for His blessings to reach you without resistance.

Application:

• Ask God to highlight one area where He is calling you to deeper obedience.
• Practice listening — pause before decisions and invite the Holy Spirit to guide you.
• Align one action today with God’s Word, even if it feels small.
• Expect God’s blessings to meet you as you walk in His direction.

 
Takeaway:
Obedience positions you for blessing. When your heart leans toward God’s voice, His favor doesn’t just follow you — it overtakes you.

Prayer:
Father, help me to hear Your voice clearly and respond with a willing heart. Teach me to walk in obedience, not out of fear, but out of love and trust. Let Your blessings overtake my life as I follow Your leading. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“Overtaken in Obedience”
Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1–2

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“God’s Initiative, Generosity, Love”
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8–9

Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“God’s Initiative, Generosity, Love”
Scripture: Ephesians 2:8–9

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Devotion:
Paul’s words in Ephesians 2:8–9 dismantle every human attempt to take credit for salvation. We are saved by grace, not by effort. Grace is God’s initiative, God’s generosity, God’s love reaching toward you long before you ever reached toward Him.

Faith is simply the hand that receives the gift. Works are never the currency that purchases it.

This truth brings deep peace. You don’t have to strive to be “good enough.” You don’t have to fear that one mistake will disqualify you. You don’t have to live under the weight of spiritual performance.

Grace means:

• God knew your weaknesses and still chose you.
• God saw your past and still loved you.
• God understood your limitations and still saved you.
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And because salvation is a gift, boasting disappears. No one can claim superiority. No one can say they earned more favor. We all stand equal at the foot of the cross — loved, forgiven, and redeemed by grace alone.

Application:

• Pause today and thank God for saving you without conditions.
• Release any guilt-driven or performance-driven mindset.
• When you serve, serve from gratitude — not pressure.
• Extend grace to others the way God extended grace to you.

 
Prayer:
Father, thank You for saving me by Your grace. Help me to rest in Your gift and not in my own efforts. Teach me to walk in humility, gratitude, and confidence in Your love. Let my life reflect the grace I’ve received. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“Living In – Walking Out”
Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

"For by one offering He hath perfected forever them that are sanctified."

Devotion:
Hebrews 10:14 holds two realities together: perfected and being sanctified. One is finished. The other is ongoing.

Through Christ’s single, sufficient offering, God sees you as complete — not because you’ve mastered holiness, but because Jesus did. You are accepted, covered, and made whole through His righteousness. That’s the “perfected forever” part.

But you are also being shaped, refined, and matured day by day. The Spirit is still working in you, smoothing rough edges, healing old wounds, and strengthening new habits. That’s the “being sanctified” part.

You don’t have to choose between the two. You live in both. You walk out your growth from a place of security. You pursue holiness from a place of already being loved. You change because you’re saved — not to stay saved.

This verse frees you from the exhausting cycle of trying to earn what Christ already finished.

Application:

• Rest in the truth that God is not waiting for you to “be better” before He accepts you.
• Celebrate progress, even small steps — sanctification is a journey, not a sprint.
• When you fail, return quickly to grace; your perfection is in Christ, not your performance.
• Let this verse quiet the inner critic and strengthen your confidence in God’s work within you.

 
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the perfect and complete work of Jesus. Help me to live from the security of what He has already finished. Shape me daily, refine me gently, and remind me that Your grace holds me as I grow. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“Living In – Walking Out”
Scripture: Hebrews 10:14

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“Freedom Within”
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Author: Evangelist Lisa Dalton

“Freedom Within”
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

"Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

Devotion:
Paul is teaching that the Holy Spirit brings a freedom deeper than circumstances. It’s not political freedom, emotional independence, or the absence of struggle. It’s the freedom to live fully in Christ — free from guilt, free from fear, free from pressure to perform, free from the old identity that once held you hostage.

This liberty is the ability to walk confidently knowing you are accepted, loved, and empowered. It’s the freedom to grow, to change, to forgive, to release what God never meant for you to carry. It’s the freedom to be transformed into the image of Christ without condemnation shadowing your steps.

Where the Spirit is present, heaviness cannot stay. Where the Spirit is welcomed, clarity replaces confusion. Where the Spirit is honored, joy rises again.

And that means freedom is not far from you — it’s already within you.

Application:

• Invite the Holy Spirit into the places where you feel stuck or overwhelmed.
• Speak truth over yourself: “In Christ, I am free.”
• Practice releasing one burden today — a worry, a regret, a fear — and trust God to carry it.
• Walk with expectation: liberty is not a future promise; it’s a present reality.

 
Prayer:
Father, thank You for the freedom You give through Your Spirit. Help me to walk in that liberty today — not bound by fear, shame, or old patterns, but confident in Your presence and Your power. Fill my heart with Your peace and my steps with Your joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“Trust God’s Plan”
Scripture: Romans 8:28
 
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Devotion:
Romans 8:28 reminds us of God’s sovereignty over every situation in our lives. Paul does not say that everything that happens to us is good, but he lets us know that God is able to work all things together for good to them that love Him and are the called according to His purpose.

There will be times in each of our lives when we will not understand why certain things are happening. Don't give up. Keep praying. Keep trusting. Keep believing. You may not see how God is going to work it out, but you can trust that He is working!  We may experience disappointments, closed doors, the untimely death of a loved one or other difficult trials. At those times, yes, we may find ourselves questioning God, however, the Word tells us to trust in God even when we cannot understand what He is doing. Remember that God is in control, and He is working all things together for our good and for His glory.

Our Heavenly Father can take situations that appear broken and use them for His purpose. He can use our trials to strengthen our faith, disappointments in this life to redirect our paths, and the challenges we face to make us spiritually stronger. What may look to us like a setback can actually become part of God's greater plan. Just know that His timing is perfect, even when it seems we are waiting too long, His purpose is greater than anything we can imagine, and His love never fails. Just wait and see!

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the assurance of Your Word that You are working all things together for good to them that love You and are the called according to Your purpose. When we become weary, please increase our faith and remind us that You are working on our behalf, even when we cannot see what You are doing behind the scenes. Help us to trust Your timing, remain steadfast in faith, and believe that You are always working for our good and for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“Trust God’s Plan”
Scripture: Romans 8:28

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“Anchored in Hope”
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“Anchored in Hope”
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
 
“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”

Devotion:
Paul gave believers a message of hope, encouragement, and assurance concerning the return of Jesus Christ. It is a reminder for us today that the Lord Himself will descend from heaven, the dead in Christ will rise first, and those who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air.

This Scripture, which is often read during Home Going Services, lets the believers know that death is not the finale for those who belong to Christ. Because Jesus died and rose again, we have the assurance that those who have fallen asleep in Christ will rise again. The resurrection gives us hope beyond the grave and confidence that our separation from loved ones who died in the Lord is not forever.

Paul tells the church to “comfort one another with these words.” This reminder about the future is a message intended to strengthen us today. When grief comes, and it will, we have hope. When life is “life-ing,” we have hope. When we cannot clearly understand the things of tomorrow, yes, we have hope in Jesus.

Let’s live with expectancy and remain faithful until His return. Don’t get distracted by the cares of this world, keep your heart prepared, stand strong, and stay focused on Christ. Take every opportunity you are given, starting today, to encourage one another in the Lord while we await “the great gettin up mornin” that is often sung about.

Prayer:
Father, we thank You for the hope we have through Jesus Christ. We thank You that death is not the end for us who believe in You. Give us strength when we experience grief, loss, or difficult circumstances and give us words of comfort to encourage those who are hurting. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“God’s Mercy Never Fails”
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“God’s Mercy Never Fails”
Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23
 
“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”

Devotion:
The prophet Jeremiah wrote Lamentations while looking at the total destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army.  While the people were faced with total destruction, grief and ruin, this Scripture is a reminder that God’s love and mercy are ever flowing and they never fail. It was the knowledge of the Lord’s mercies that gave them hope.

We serve a faithful, compassionate, and loving God, and we too, as children of God, can count on brand new mercies from God each and every morning.  His mercy and faithfulness are greater than our failures, circumstances, and shortcomings. God will not abandon us. He gives us an opportunity to experience His grace every morning and a testimony to share with the world of how merciful He is. Think about it, we may go to sleep carrying disappointments or heavy burdens, but when we wake up, God’s mercies are new.

We are reminded in this Scripture that God remains faithful even when our circumstances change or we feel like the ground has collapsed beneath us. Whatever you are facing today, place it in His hands and trust Him. For His compassions fail not!

Prayer:
Father, thank You for Your great mercy and unfailing compassion. Thank You for every morning You have allowed us to see. Help us to live with grateful hearts, remain faithful to Your Word, and confidently trust Your promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“Nourished by The Word”
Scripture: Matthew 4:4
 
“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”

Devotion:
Matthew 4:4 reminds us that while physical food is necessary for healthy bodies, the Word of God is essential for healthy spirits. Jesus spoke these words when Satan tempted Him in the wilderness. Although Jesus was physically hungry, He knew that satisfying His physical appetite could never be more important than remaining faithful and obedient to God.

As believers, we face many things that compete for our attention and attempt to provide temporary satisfaction. Material possessions, success, relationships, entertainment, and even personal accomplishments, to name a few, may bring temporary satisfaction, but none of those things can nourish our souls the way God's Word can. We need the Word of God to guide our decisions, strengthen our faith, correct our hearts, and encourage us when we become weary.

We will become spiritually stronger and able to resist temptation when we find ourselves praying, studying, meditating, and obeying the Word of God. We cannot expect to remain spiritually strong if we do not feed on the Word for our spiritual strength.

So, before allowing the voices of this world to shape your thoughts when you arise each day, make the Word of God a priority. Turn your heart and mind toward the Lord, and you can expect to receive His promises whenever you face temptation, confusion, or discouragement. Remember, we cannot live by bread alone; we must apply His Word to our daily lives for guidance, strength, and direction.

Prayer:
Father, thank You for giving us Your Word which strengthens us spiritually. Help us to hunger and thirst for Your Word more than the things of this world. And when we are tempted, discouraged, or need to become more focused, give us the mind to understand and obey Your Word for every situation in our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“Nourished by The Word”
Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“He Has Done Great Things”
Scripture: Psalm 126:3

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“He Has Done Great Things”
Scripture: Psalm 126:3
 
“The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.”

Devotion:
It is said that this Psalm was sung by the ancient Israelites. They were looking back at the time when God brought them back from captivity and exile in Babylon.  As children of God it should be a reminder to us of the great and mighty things that the Lord has delivered us from as well. When we take the time to look back over our lives and reminisce on where the Lord has brought us from, our response should be that of gratefulness.

We often become so focused on the things we are waiting for God to do for us, that we forget to thank God for what He has already done. We should never take for granted the many ways God has already blessed, protected, strengthened, provided, and sustained us. Every door He has opened, every burden He has carried, and every time He has given us strength to keep going is another reason to give Him the praise, glory and honor that He deserves.

Let’s take a moment each day and intentionally reflect on the wonderful things the Lord has done, and declare as this Psalm says, “The Lord has done great things for us!” And because of who He is and what He has already done, let’s continually give Him the praise.

Prayer:
Lord, we thank You for all the great things You have done for us. Thank You for Your grace, mercy, protection, provision, and love. Forgive us for the times we have focused so much on what we need that we have forgotten to thank You for who You are and what You have already done. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“It is Finished - Jesus Paid it All”
Scripture: John 19:30
 
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”

Devotion:
Jesus declared, “It is finished” while on the cross. He did not speak those words in defeat; they were words of victory. He had completed the work His Father sent Him to accomplish. He willingly endured suffering, rejection, and death so that you and I could be reconciled to God and have the hope of eternal life.

As believers, we can rejoice because our salvation does not depend on our ability to earn God’s love or work our way into His favor. Christ paid the price in full. His finished work reminds us that there is nothing we can add to what Jesus accomplished for our redemption. We are here to receive His grace, trust His finished work, walk faithfully in obedience to Him, and spread the Gospel.

Even when we feel all alone, our prayers seem unanswered, or burdens remain heavy, we can confidently place our total trust in the Lord. Just as He completed the greatest work of all on the cross, He will also complete that finished work in our lives. It is up to us to cast our cares on Him. Remember, Jesus carried the physical weight of the cross and the spiritual weight of our sins so that we do not have to carry the heavy burdens alone.

Walk in faith and confidence, proclaiming that we are victorious because Jesus paid it all!
 
Prayer:
Father, we thank You for the finished work of Christ on the cross. Thank You for the sacrifice He willingly made for us. Help us to remember that when we face trials, struggles, and uncertainty, we can trust in what You have already accomplished through Christ. Give us the strength to release our burdens, surrender our worries, and place our complete confidence in our Savior. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“It is Finished - Jesus Paid it All”
Scripture: John 19:30

Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“He Bore Our Sins”
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, NKJV
 
“who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose [a]stripes you were healed.”

Devotion:
1 Peter 2:24 gives us an awesome reminder of how deeply Christ loves us and the price He paid for our salvation. Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross so that we could die to sin and live for righteousness. He took it upon Himself to bear what you and I deserved, and He gave us what we could never earn. His wounds, grace, mercy and forgiveness brought us spiritual healing and paved the way so that we could be reconciled with the Father.
 
The cross was not simply an act of suffering; it was an act of love and obedience. Jesus willingly laid down His life so that we could be set free from the power and penalty of sin. What a blessing to know that our past does not have to define our future when we truly place our lives in the Father’s hands.

Let’s not forget that Jesus bore our sins so that we could live a new life in Him. It is by His stripes that we are healed. His sacrifice calls us to a changed life as born-again believers. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we have turned away from sin and are called to live righteously before Him.

Let His sacrifice motivate you to become more obedient, give grace to others, and stay committed to living for Him.

Prayer:
Father, we thank You for Jesus, who willingly bore our sins on the cross. Help us to die to sin daily and live according to Your righteousness. Give us the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to make choices that honor You. May our lives reflect gratitude for the sacrifice Christ made for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator: Sis. Joy Greer - Author: Evangelist Crystal Poston

“He Bore Our Sins”
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24, NKJV

Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“In the Potter’s Hands”
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

“The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will make you hear My words.” Then I went down to the potter’s house, and saw that he was working at the wheel. But the vessel that he was making from clay was spoiled by the potter’s hand; so he made it over, reworking it and making it into another pot that seemed good to him. Then the word of the Lord came to me: “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter does?” says the Lord. “Look carefully, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.”

Devotion:
Jeremiah 18:1–6 gives us a beautiful picture of God as the Potter and us as the clay. Just as the potter works the clay on the wheel, so also does God work with us. In this work, we often falter or stumble or become spoiled; however, the Potter does not throw us away, He simply reshapes us into another vessel. What a powerful reminder of God’s patience and sovereignty. We see our mistakes, disappointments, and trials, but today’s Scripture should remind us that we are always in the Potter’s Hands - being shaped and reshaped into vessels of honor unto Him.

As the clay, we should yield to the work of the Potter. Even when we don’t know where He is taking us or what He has in store for us, remember that God’s plan for us is always good. God may be reshaping areas in your life right now and while it may not be comfortable on the wheel, just know that when the process is complete, you will be a vessel of honor, representing the Potter well. We cannot see what God is making us into; we only know that He loves us and will take that lump and turn it into something beautiful if we only trust Him.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for keeping me on the wheel. Shape me and mold me and make me into Your vessel of honor. Help me to remember that You are always working for my good and help me to remain humble in the process. I trust You even when I don’t know what the outcome will be. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audio Narrator and Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“In the Potter’s Hands”
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Audio Narrator and Author: Sis. Joy Greer

“The Finished Work and the Power of the Spirit”
Scripture: Acts 2:1-4