The Daily Devotional
How Salt and Light Can Change the World (Matthew 5:13-48; Luke 6:24-36)
Do you shine light into darkness and preserve what is good? Jesus calls his followers to live as salt and light, reflecting his love in a broken world.
Ezra Byer
Husband, father, and full-time writer at ezrabyer.com.
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Living the Beatitudes in a Modern World (Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-26)
Do you measure blessing by success or comfort? Jesus redefines it, showing that those who suffer, hunger for righteousness, and make peace are truly blessed.
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Am I Majoring in the Minors? (Matthew 12, Mark 2-3, and Luke 6)
Do you get upset when people challenge your traditions? These Sabbath encounters reveal that valuing mercy over rules is central to following Jesus.
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Do You Long to Be with God? (Psalm 82-85)
Do you long to be with God more than anything else? Psalm 84 shows that true joy and fulfillment are found not in places or plans but in his presence.
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Do I Need to Have a Vision for My Life? (Proverbs 29)
Do you build your life on God’s Word or your own ideas? Proverbs 29 reminds us that true vision starts with divine revelation not human ambition.
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Can You Stop Working? (John 5)
Do you feel like you’re always working but never truly resting? In John 5, Jesus invites us to experience real rest by trusting in his finished work.
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Stay on the Path with Christ (Matthew 8-9, Mark 1 and Luke 5)
Are you easily distracted and find it challenging to remain focused on what’s most important? Jesus certainly had this temptation.
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Jesus Calls Us to Be Fishers of Men (Matthew 8, Mark 1, and Luke 4-5)
What does it mean to be a fisher of men? For Peter, it meant leaving comfort behind to follow Jesus and trust him with the unknown.
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Why Am I a Christian?
Do you have a personal testimony? A story of why you believe in Jesus? This is my story.
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What To Do When You Feel Rejected (Matthew 4, Mark 1, and Luke 4)
Have you ever felt misunderstood or rejected for doing the right thing? Jesus did too, yet he stayed faithful to his mission and calling.
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Why Am I a Christian? (John 4)
Why is Ezra Byer a Christian? Because in John 4, I found a Savior who knew everything about me and still offered love, truth, and eternal life.
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Am I Too Stubborn? (Psalm 78-81)
Are you resisting God without realizing it? Psalm 81 reveals how stubborn hearts miss out on blessings simply because they won’t listen.