Ed Young Devotionals

John 20:15 reminds us that just as Jesus called Mary by name in her grief, He calls us too, offering the fulfillment and peace we often seek in the wrong places. When we search for success, comfort, or approval, we come up empty—but when we seek Jesus, we find the One who truly satisfies every longing.

Luke 8:45-48 reminds us that Jesus sees and responds to those who reach for Him in faith. Just as He healed and restored the woman who felt unseen, He invites us to trust Him, knowing that His power and love are always within reach.

Mark 8:34-37 reminds us that chasing worldly success at the cost of our soul is a hollow pursuit. True life is found in surrendering to Jesus, investing in what lasts eternally, and aligning our desires with His purpose.

Matthew 8:26 reminds us that fear often reveals where we struggle to trust God. Just as Jesus calmed the storm, He calls us to shift our focus from the chaos around us to His unwavering presence, knowing He is always in control.

John 21:15 reminds us that love for Jesus isn’t just spoken—it’s lived out in faithful obedience. Just as Jesus restored Peter and called him to care for others, He invites us to move past failure and express our love through action, trust, and service.

Luke 6:46 challenges us to move beyond mere words and truly follow Jesus as Lord. Obedience isn’t about convenience but surrender—trusting His way over our own and responding with action, not just intention.

Mark 10:51-52 shows us that Jesus invites us to name our deepest needs, not just for information, but as an act of faith. Like Bartimaeus, we are called to trust, ask boldly, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly when He answers.

Matthew 16:15-16 reminds us that our answer to Jesus' question—"Who do you say that I am?"—shapes our entire lives. Recognizing Him as the Christ isn't just intellectual but transformative, influencing our trust, decisions, and purpose. Let your life and words boldly declare who He is.

1 Corinthians 13:13 reminds us that love is the greatest because it reflects Christ—sacrificial, unwavering, and given without expectation. Just as Jesus loved us at our worst, we are called to love others with patience, forgiveness, and grace, knowing that true love is what endures and transforms.

1 Kings 17:4-6 reminds us that God’s love provides, even in unexpected ways, just as He sustained Elijah through ravens in the wilderness. In our moments of exhaustion and doubt, His quiet faithfulness meets us, reminding us that we are never out of His sight and that His provision is always enough.

1 Corinthians 13:7 reminds us that true love endures—it stays, perseveres, and remains faithful even when tested. Just as Christ’s love for us never wavers, we are called to reflect His patience and grace, trusting that God is working even in the hardest moments.

1 Corinthians 13:7 reminds us that love hopes—holding on to God’s power to restore, even when circumstances seem hopeless. Like the father of the prodigal son, we are called to keep believing, keep praying, and trust that no story is ever beyond God’s redemption.