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Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.

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Power Applied to Weakness

Date:
September 6, 2025

Read 2 Corinthians 12:7–10

Because of the extraordinary greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me. (2 Corinthians 12:7–8 NASB)

Another biblical example of the work of the Holy Spirit also involves Paul. In times of great sorrow and pain, the Spirit ministers grace

The Spirit Gives Determination and Courage

Date:
September 5, 2025

Read Acts 20:22–24; Philippians 1:21–22

“And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that chains and afflictions await me. But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of God’s grace.” (Acts 20:22–24 NASB)

Soul Surgery

Date:
September 4, 2025

Read Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, even penetrating as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12 NASB)

This very familiar verse of Scripture points out how God’s message can penetrate deep within us.

Created to Connect with God

Date:
September 3, 2025

Read Psalm 139:13–14; Genesis 1:27; Romans 8:14–16

For You formed my inward parts;You wove me in my mother’s womb.I will give thanks to You,for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;Wonderful are Your works,And my soul knows it very well.(Psalm 139:13–14 NASB 1995)

A Few Words of Warning

Date:
September 2, 2025

Read 2 Corinthians 10:5

We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:5 NASB)

One Grand, Positive Command

Date:
September 1, 2025

Read Ephesians 5:3–18

So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 5:15–18)

Remaining Open and Teachable

Date:
August 31, 2025

Read 1 Corinthians 2:9

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9)

Virtually every day of my life I am digging into the treasures of the Word of God. I am probably more theologically orthodox than I’ve ever been in my life. But that does not mean I have stopped learning. I am still thinking, and I am still dissatisfied with the status quo.

The Spirit Reveals What’s Hidden

Date:
August 30, 2025

Read 1 Corinthians 2:10; Romans 11:33–36

For to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. (1 Corinthians 2:10 NASB)

The Spirit of God is the One who gleans truth from within the Godhead and then reveals this wisdom to individuals like you and me. Thanks to the Holy Spirit, such deep truths are deposited into our minds. Without the Helper’s supernatural assistance, we’re sunk! He must reveal, or we don’t receive.

The Spirit’s Unique Power

Date:
August 29, 2025

Read 1 Corinthians 2:2–5

For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. (1 Corinthians 2:2–3 NASB)

The Spirit Discloses Truth

Date:
August 28, 2025

Read John 16:12–13

“There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future. (John 16:12–13)

During the Last Supper, Jesus made a sweeping prediction most of us have never accepted at face value; namely, “He [the Holy Spirit] will guide you into all truth.” Imagine!

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